JANUARY

January 18 - 20, 2008
Red Paint Powwow & Indian Market
Western NM Univ, Intramural Gym, Silver City, NM
Master of Ceremonies: Gabriel Ayala; Arena Director: Tommy Spotted Bird Host Northern: Blu Thunder; Host Southern: Southern Xtreme; Head Man: Bruce Leclaire; Head Woman: Rachel Watson.

Joe Saenz 575-534-1379
201 N Hudson St, Silver City, NM 88061
apache@redpaintpowwow.net
www.redpaintpowwow.net

January 19, 2008
12th Annual Winter Dance
3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD
Native Youth Alliance holds this dance every year to honor our elders and remember those who have passed on. Every fourth year it is held as the Presidential Inaugural powwow to recognize the new administration of the US Government.

Shoshana Phillips 317-538-9369
PO Box 981210, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
NativeYouthAlliance@yahoo.com

FEBRUARY 2008

February 2, 2008

14^th Annual Fellowship Powwow and Indian Market

Island Grove Park, Hall 501 N. 14th Ave, Greeley, CO

Sponsored by Scouting Venture Crew 248. Entrance Fee $5.00. Dinner Included. Doors Open 10:00 AM 1^st Grand Entry (Dancing Starts) 12:00 PM. Dinner 4:00 PM 2^nd Grand Entry 5:00 PM Dancing Ends 8:30 PM. Color Guard: Native American Veterans of Colorado. Bring your own CHAIR. All dancers and singers welcome.

Ethan Berning (303) 522-6199

Paula Cochran (970) 284-5835

houseofcochran@msn.com

February 2, 2008 - Saturday

5^th Honoring Children Traditional Powwow

Univ. of WI – Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha WI

Sacred Circle brings back the fifth Honoring the Children Traditional and Educational Pow Wow hosted in the The daylong event is a social event and gathering of Native American People centered on teaching young people the importance of tradition, family, honoring the veterans for their service, and to show the tiny tots how to have a good time. Awards and recognition are given to the deserving. Gifts are given. Honor songs are sung. It's time to show-off the new dance regalia. Powwow time gives us the chance to celebrate and reflect on Native American Heritage and to share this with the community.

Rita Altmeyer: 262-595-2675

Skip Twardosz: 262-757-0657

Patti Jensen: 262-994-6708

Joe Duncan -- joeyparkside@yahoo.com

February 8 - 9, 2008
Sgt. James Heath Hardin Memorial Powwow
Recreation Center, 5574 Rockfish Road, Hope Mills, NC

Grand Entry -2-8-@7 pm; Grand Entry - 2-9 @ 12/@ 7pm; MC - Sandon Jacobs( Stoney Creek Singer); Host Drum; Stoney Creek; Health Fair, Entertainment/Contests.

Harold Hardin 910-424-0460
PO Box 40303, Fayetteville Fort Bragg, NC 28309
Native2427@yahoo.com
www.sgtjamesheathhardinmemorialfoundation.com

February 9, 2008 - Saturday Noon - 9 PM
Stockton 7th Annual Winter Benefit Powwow
University of the Pacific, Main Gym, Stockton, CA
Free Public Event Hour 12:00pm to 9:00pm. MC: Earl Neconie; Ad Eric Kimple, Head Man, Larry Swimmer; Head Woman, Sshasheen, LittleFeather; Teen Boy, Adam Cinceros; Teen Girl, Jasmine Robles: Jr. Boy, Gabe Castro Jr.; Jr. Girl, Alyssa Robles. Northern Host Drum Swift Cloud; Southern Host Drum. All Drums & Dancers Welcome.

Leonard Robles 209 663-0923
3621 Stagg Way, Stockton, CA 95211
chumash1@sbcglobal.net

February 9, 2008 - Saturday 10 - 5 PM

Georgia Gathering -- Cultural Festival

Okefenok Swamp Park, 515 Swamp Road, Waycross, GA

Special Guests: Red Hawk and Swamprat, original founders of The United Cherokee Nation (UCN). Join Chief Clyde Golden Eagle Bryson and the Georgia Clan. Enjoy dancing, drumming, cultural food and much more from 10 AM until 5 PM. Red Hawk will be speaking on Friday Feb. 8th on the GATHERING at the Holiday Inn Banquet Room, 1725 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA 31501 from 6:30 P. M. to 8:30 P.M. - 912-283-4490

Banquet cost: $13.00 per person. Speakers include: State Chief Clyde “Golden. Eagle” Bryson and Assistant State Chief Luther “Swamp Walker” Thrift. 912-283-0580

Chief Stone Bear 928-208-542
Chief of the Nation - The United Cherokee Nation (UCN)

Box 1328, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405
ChiefStoneBear@theunitedcherokeeenation.com

http://theunitedcherokeenation.com

February 9 – 10, 2008

12^th Annual Wild Horse Powwow

620 W. 182^nd Street, Torrance, CA

All Drums and Dancers Welcome

Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

3620 W. 182^nd Street, Torrance, California 90504

www.wildhorsesingersanddancers.org

Phone (310) 987-1274

February 15 - 17, 2008
Vero's Thunder on the Beach Powwow

Indian River Co. Fairgrounds, 58th Ave, Vero Beach, FL
We are proud to welcome Ray Thunderhawk to our event this year. Ray's Thunderhawk Big Cat Rescue will be showing his Beautiful Tigers and other large Cats. Please come this will really move you deep down in your heart. We have 30 wonderful artist booths and ethnic foods, Singers, Flute players, dancers, and very talented drums. We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the powwow.

Dona Chesser 772-567-1579
1670 11th place, Vero Beach, FL 32960
deedee1579@aol.com

February 23, 2008

20^th Annual Grossmont College Powwow

Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont Drive, El Cajon CA

Noon – 5 p.m. Gourd Dancing and Giveaways

5 – 6 p.m. Dinner Break, 6 p.m. Powwow

Contact: Tom Gamboa (619) 644-7529

February 29 - March 3, 2008
Thundering Spirit Family Pow Wow
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
Renninger's Twin Markets, 20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, Florida 32757. Just East of Mount Dora ~ Just 30 miles North of Orlando. Friday February 29th, 2008, Grand Entry at 7:00pm; Saturday March 1st 2008, Grand Entry at 1:00pm & 7:00pm. Sunday March 2nd 2008 Grand Entry at 1:00pm; Gates Open at 10:00am Daily. MC: Ric Bird; Head Veteran: Gunny St Germain; Head Man Dancer: Enoch Haubenstricker; Head Woman Dancer: Raven; Host Drum: Family Drum Singers; Co-Host Drum: Bird Chopper Bird Family Drum; Firekeeper: Ken Cloudwalker' ; Color Guard: Veterans Honor Society; Friday is Children's Day from 10:00am - 2:00pm with special Demonstrations, Games, etc. Please join us for Traditional Native American Culture Including: Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Food. Bring the whole Family and spend the day, Don't forget to bring Chair.

Tony Ledford 352 636-4271
PO BOX 1141, Eustis, FL 32727
ThunderSpiritFam@yahoo.com
http://thundering-spirit.tripod.com/

MARCH 2008

March 8, 2008

Lawilowan American Indian Festival

Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K Street, Carlisle, PA 17013

Previously held at Dickinson College, Carlisle. Drums and Vendors by invitation only! Doors open at 10:00 to public; Grand Entry Noon. American Indian drumming, dancing, arts, crafts, entertainment and food. Head Dancers: Toni Seaflower and Pepi Eagle Wing MC: Don Hockenberry Arena Director: Ernie Strong Bear Admission: $5.00 adults; children 10 and under free. Ample free parking. Bring lawn or camp chair.

Noni Nickerson 717-776-1075 ManyHawks@Comcast.net

March 8 - 9, 2008
Clinton Farms 4th Annual Powwow
Clinton Farms Nature Preserve, Winston, GA
Nanell Dink Wilder 770-296-3097
Ephesus Church Road, Wnston, GA 30187
Joey Pierce amndn@mindspring.com

March 14 - 16, 2008
Apache Gold Casino Resort 12th Annual Powwow
San Carlos, Arizona
5 miles East of Globe on Hwy. 70. Over $65,000 in cash Prizes. $10,000 Drum Contest. $5 Admission (per session). Children 10 & Under Free.

Margilene Franklin 1-800-272-2438
Lorenda Thompson 928-475-7800

P.O. Box 1210, San Carlos AZ 85550
mktmf@agcr.us
support@apachegoldcasinoresort.com
www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com

March 15, 2008
19th Woodlands and Plains Traditional Powwow
Concordia College, 8th St at 12th South, Moorhead, MN

MC Mickey Hodges, White Earth Reservation; Spiritual Leader: Ambrose Littleghost, Spirit Lake Nation First 10 drums paid. All Dancers in regalia will be paid.

Mary John 218-287-5433
1304 - 19-1/2 St. So. #13, Moorhead, MN 56560
mary.john30@gmail.com

March 15 - 16 2008
16th “Learning To Walk Together” Traditional Powwow
Vandament Arena - Northern Michigan University
ponsered by the Native American Student Association.

Jeff McRoy 906-227-1397
Vandament Arena, Marquette, MI 49855
jmcroy@nmu.edu
Powwow Website

March 15, 2008
Honoring the Animals Powwow
San Antonio, Texas
The members of the Apache del Rio Intertribal Organization (ADRIT) invite you to attend their first powwow, hosted by the Animal Defense League of Texas in San Antonio. This event will be called “Honoring the Animals Paw Wow”. It will be held on March 15th, 2008 from 10am to 4pm at the Animal Defense League’s Pet Park, on their property located at 11300 Nacogdoches Road in San Antonio, TX. We are excited about this opportunity to honor our four-legged brothers.

Amador Osio (210) 531-0940
P.O. Box 769322, San Antonio, TX 78245
webmaster@apachedelrio.org
www.apachedelrio.org

March 17 - 23 2008
Indian Girl Frybread Nation Powwow
Culdusac, Lapwai, ID
Many men and woman come and dance with their young ones. Lots of prizes for tiny tots and up to 60. Good food. Excitement. Up to $1600 for first place; $900 for second place; $700 for third place; $500 for forth place; $300 for fifth; and $200 for sixth place. It is an outside powwow during Spring. Which is very beautiful. So please come join!

Tawiya Andrew (208) 816-3941
PO.Box 80, Lapwai, ID 83540
Tawiya_23@yahoo.com
http://www.Myspace.com/powfrybread

March 22 - 23, 2008
United Cherokee Nation Powwow and Gathering
Palmdale Camp, 7555 US Hwy 27 N. Palmdale, FL
Easter weekend. Native Drumming, Dancing, Crafts and Food Venders. Bring the family. Bring your dancing shoes. Bring your fishing pole. Bring your swim suit. Bring your Tent. Bring your Motor Home. Just enjoy the weekend.

Walking Bear 941-544-3677
104 Lake Huntley Dr., Lake Placid, FL 33852
drumkeeper@earthlink.net
http://www.theunitedcherokeenation.com/

March 28 - 29, 2008
Brigham Young University Cedartree Memorial Powwow
Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom, 1320 WSC, Provo, UT
Contest Powwow. Vendors welcome. For more information please contact us!

LaVay Talk (801) 422-6849
lavay_talk@byu.edu

March 28 - 29, 2008
Edisto Indian Cultural Festival
Ladson Fairgrounds, Ridgeville, SC
Jillian Creel 843-834-5936
215 Indigo Rd, Ridgeville, SC 29472
indiancutie_2870@juno.com

March 28 – 30, 2008

Suquamish Renewal Powwow – Coastal Gathering 2008

Suquamish Gym, 15838Sandy Hook Rd., Poulsbo, WA

Jackpot dancing in all categories. Host Drums: White Lodge, Mandaree, ND; Porcupine Singers, Porcupine, SD. MC: Antone George; Arena Director: Steve Old Coyote; Head Man Dancer: Larry Cordier; Head Lady Dancer: Alexis George;

Samuel Najera 206 353 7928
940 North 98th St #203
Seattle, WA 98103
najersa@hotmail.com

James Old Coyote (360)394-8509 jcoyote@suquamish.nsn.us

Trisha Price (360)394-8573 tprice@suquamish.nsn.us

Craig Miller (360) 394-8574 craigmiller@suquamish.nsn.us

Vendor Information: Ed Midkiff (360)434-4780 midkiff2@wavecable.com

March 29 - 30. 2008
Michigan Univ. 19th "Celebrating Life" Contest Powwow
Rose Arena, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Colleen Green 989-774-2508
Bovee 125, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
green4cm@cmich.edu
http://diversity.cmich.edu/nativ/POW-WOW.html

March 29, 2008
Benefit Powwow for Hospice
Maskat Shriner Bldg, 5101 Henry Grace Freeway S., (US281) Wichita Falls, TX
Red River Intertribal is sponsoring this one day only powwow with proceeds to benefit Hospice of Wichita Falls. Schedule: Gourd Dancing 2-5PM, 5-6 PM Supper, 7-8 PM Gourd Dancing, 8PM Grand Entry. No Drugs or Alcohol, Not responsible for accidents, or thefts. Vendors $25 setup, CO-HOSTS Comanche War Scouts. Head Gourd Dancer: Butch Tahsequah, Head Man: Lesley Russell, Head Lady, Dorothy Tahah, Head Singer: Parker Emhoolah, Emcee: Rene Rodriguez, AD: Orlando Sosa, Security: Joetta Sommers

Jim Moore 940-692-2193
P.O. Box 703, Wichita Falls, TX 76307
wd5bny@hotmail.com

March 29th 2008 Saturday
Annual Student Powwow
Dallas, TX
11am - 10 PM
817-715-6289 or 214-915-2790

March 30, 2008
Red Eagle Native American Festival
7224 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Fl 33707
Native American Drumming, Flute Performers, Powwow Style Dancing, Native American Storytelling. There will also be a charity drive for the "Wounded Knee Memorial" in South Dakota. Food, and Native American arts and crafts vendors.

Larry Red Eagle 727-341-2348
7224 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33707
thepatriot33702@aol.com
http://www.redeagle.us/about-us/info_1.html

APRIL 2008

~~April 4 - 6, 2008~~ CANCELLED
Spring Gathering of the Alapaha River Band of Cherokee
Recreation Center in Jasper, Florida
The Spring Gathering Event will include many activities for education learning sharing and fun. We ask for your support. Our Tribe is hosting an event, The Gathering. We expect to educate, appreciate, recognize, learn, and have fun and food.
James Glass 386-792-9364 (home) 386-855-1383 (mobile)
Becky Reynolds, Event Project Manager 386-364-1565 (home)

Joan Thomas Nelson 386-938-3609
3589 NW 28th Terrace, Jennings, FL 32053
kycherokee1941@aol.com
http://www.thealapahariverbandofcherokeeinc.com

April 4 - 6, 2008
Powwow On The River

1st TN Pavillion,1826 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN

Across from Finley Football Stadium. Sponsored by Native

American Services of Tennessee. Competition Powwow. Over $7,000 in Prize Money. Dance Competition - (all categories), Drum Competition - all drums welcome Tipi Competition $500/300/100- all tipis welcome MC - Scott Crisp; AD - Jimmy Thigpen; Headman - Arturo Adrian; Headlady - Mary Beth Elkins; Northern Host Drum - A-Wo-Ha-Li Singers; Southern Host Drum - Mossy Creek Singers; Honor Guard - All Nations Warrior Society of NC; Muscial Entertainment - Jimmy Yellowhorse & Jamie Russell. Demonstrations: Flint Knapping, Beadwork & Basket Weaving, Storytelling, Native Games, Stickball, Atlatal, Blow Gun, Bow & Arrow, and much more. No Onsite Camping.
Vendor Host Hotel: Econo Lodge 423/894-1417
Other Hotels: Howard Johnson 423/892-8100, Holiday Inn 423/308-0111, Super 8 423/894-6720, Days Inn 423/894-0911

Tammera Hicks 423-240-7270
PO Box 24853, Chattanooga, TN 37422-4853
NASofTN@aol.com

April 5, 2008
Colorado College Unity Contest Powwow
902 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Host Drum: White Lodge Singers, Mandaree, North Dakota; Head Man: Bart Pojaque; Head Woman: Rebecca Sherwood-Ridgely; Head Boy: Josiah Fredericks; Head Girl: Elisha Smith
Grand Entry: 12 Noon. Registration Begins at 10 A.M. Free and Open to the Public. A Drug and Alcohol Free Event.

Eryka Charley 719.337.7629
902 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80946
charley.eryka@gmail.com
http://www.powwows.com/calendar/calendardisplay.php?eventid=6631

April 5 - 6, 2008

Unicoi Park Intertribal Powwow

Unicoi State Park, Helen, Georgia

Head Man: Robin Jumper; Host Drum: Dog River; Head Lady: Donna Redfeather; Head Veteran: “Smitty” Smith; MC: Joseph French; AD: Soco Cody. Indian Foods. All dancers welcome. Guest drums welcome. Crafts and Arts. Education Programs.

Special Event Saturday: Donna Redfeather & Gary Peterson

will be wed in a traditional Algonquin style marriage. Drumming, Dancing, Arts & Craft, Flutist, Demonstrators. Vendors, Food, Auction. Bring your lawn chairs and spend the day. Volunteers now needed. Primitive camping for dancers and vendors.

Larry at 770-823-7650 or Robin at 706-969-3245

WisdomBear@DragonFlyPromotions.org

www.DragonFlyPromotions.org

April 11 - 13, 2008
8th Annual Red Eagle Lodge Intertribal Powwow
Floral Park in Floral City, FL
Red Eagle Lodge Intertribal Powwow is honored to have the Seven River Warrior Society for our Honor Guard and The Descendents Drum as our Host Drum. Grey Wolf is our Head Man and Silver Wings is the Head Lady Dancers. Silver Eagle is our MC. Kids education Day will see 439 children from local schools attending with 12 different education stations set up. Saturday at the 1p.m. grand entry we will honor all veterans in a special warriors dance.

Pansey Grey Eagle Cleaveland 352 400-5644
7450 S. Roy Terrace, Floral City, FL 34436-2715
pansey@infionline.net

April 12, 2008: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Native: 4th Annual Powwow
Southwestern University Campus, Georgetown, TX
Non-contest Powwow. All dancers and drums welcome. Master of Ceremony - Albert Old Crow-Cheyenne, Head Man - Kasey Reynolds-Cherokee, Head Lady Dancer - Crystal Truax-Oglala Lakota Sioux, Arena Director - Steve Zavala-USA Retired, Head Gourd Dancer - TBA, Southern Drum - Bear Claw Singers, Northern Drum - Eagle Point

Singers, Drums Sponsored by Fleming Lectures in Religion,

Ben Nava (512) 863-6511
1001 E University Ave., Georgetown, Texas 78626
Ldnava@msn.com
http://www.myspace.com/sunative

April 12, 2008
Moccasin Lake Native American Fireside Concert
2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, Fl 33759
Native American Drumming, Powwow Style Dancing, Flute Music, and Storytelling. There will be a bonfire lit for marsh mellow roasting. All dancers are welcome to join in and dance with us. Host Drum: The Trueheart Drum

Cliff 727-462-6024
2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL 33759
thepatriot33702@aol.com
http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/parksrec/facilities/mlnp.asp

April 11 - 12, 2008
Montana State Univ, Intertribal Indian Club Powwow
New Outlaws Sportsplex, 5000 Southgate Dr, Billings, MT
Contest and exhibition with space for vendors. Fee at the door. Parking across the street at BLM. Hotels and eating establishments near by. Exit Billings Blvd from I-90, R at light, R at McDonalds, app. 1/2 mile on L.

Mary Alice Walker or Theresa Pepion 406-657-2182
1500 University Drive/ITIC, Billings, MT 59101
gracepepion@hotmail.com
www.msubillings.edu

April 12 - 13, 2008
Traditional Powwow
Northern College, Timmins, Ontario Canada
Grand Entry - 12 p.m. Saturday/Sunday; Native Arts and Crafts
Twoonie Feast Saturday at 5:00 pm; Educational Displays 50/50 Draws & Raffles; Closing Ceremonies Sunday at 4:00 pm

Catia Carrier 705-235-3211, 2233.

4715 Highway 101 East, Timmins, Ontario P0N 1H0 Canada
carrierc@northern.on.ca

April 12 - 13, 2008
All nations 12th Annual Powwow
712 W. Washington Agri Building, Arkansas City, KS
Vendor needed. Booth space rents for: double booth $75 for both days or $35 for single day. Free admission to public.

Michael Brinkman 620 - 440 - 8777
P.O. BX. 1268, Arkansas City, KS 67005
cherokeemikey@yahoo.com
www.allnationsnativeamericancenter.com

April 12 - 13, 2008
Healing Horse Spirit Powwow
1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Traditional powwow & fundraiser for HorseNet Horse Rescue; no competition; all proceeds donated to HorseNet. $5 donation Gates open 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Grand Entry at noon MC: Keith Colston AD: Doug Hall Head Dancers: Michael Nephew & Mary Milam Northern Host Drum: Eagleheart Singers Southern Host Drum: Blackbear Singers Invited Drums: White Oak, Black Horse Butte, SilverCloud, Iroquois Thunderheart Performers: Louis Eagle Warrior, Vince Chapman, Jan Seiden Host Hotel: Frederick Travelodge 1-800-578-7878 (group rate = "powwow")

Becky Tudisco 240-426-9588
305 Gilsan Court, Silver Spring, MD 20902
discoark@hotmail.com
http://www.horsenethorserescue.org

April 18 - 20, 2008

Manataka Spring Encampment

Gulpha Gorge Campground, Hot Springs, AR

Located on Hwy 70-B, between Hwys 70 E and 7 North

Social Gathering - No Schedule. Storytelling, Hiking, Camping, Trading, Drumming. Bring lawn chairs, drums, flutes, rattles, potluck dish and beverages, meat for the grill.

Regalia not required - Open to All

501-627-0555

manataka@sbcglobal.net

April 18 - 19, 2008
Black Eagle Powwow 2008
Santa Ana Star Casino, Rio Rancho, NM
Master of Ceremonies: Vince Beyl; Arena Director: Pat Pacheco; Host Northern: Northern Cree; Host Southern: Southern Blackhorse.

Malcolm Yepa 505-270-7337
3001 Civic Centre Cr. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
blackeagle1989@qmail.com

April 19, 2008 Saturday

Milwaukee Area Technical College Native American

Student Movement (NASM) Annual Powwow

Indian Community Schoolm 10405 W. St, Martins Rd,

Franklin, WI 53132

Contest Powwow. New location in Milwaukee County. Doors open at noon, Grand entry 1 pm, Close at 8 pm Free admission. Meal provided to dancers and drums with paid *entry fee* ticket

More information to follow.

cruzms@email.matc.edu

April 19, 2008 Saturday
Sherman Indian High School Annual Inter-tribal Powwow
Sherman Indian High, 9010 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA

All Day Event. Held on the grounds of the Ira Hayes Stadium on the campus of Sherman Indian High school. All proceeds from this event after cast will go to senior class educational scholarships.

April 19, 2008 Saturday
94th Annual OU Spring Contest Powwow
Lloyd Noble Arena, Norman OK
Contests (3 Places): Golden Age (Ages 55+), Men (Combined) and Women (Combined), Adults (Ages 16-54), Men: Straight, Traditional & Grass, Women: Buckskin, Cloth, Jingle &Fancy Shawl, Tiny Tots (0-7) Sponsored by Oklahoma Indian Bikers
*Junior Girls Cloth*(8-12) Sponsored by Comanche Little Ponies
*Special* Mens Fancy Dance Contest $700.$500.$300 Sponsored by C&A Tribe Drum Contest (6 Singer Minimum) Must Register by 2pm. No Exceptions. Presented by the American Indian Student Association at the University of Oklahoma. Program Schedule: 1:30a Doors Open to the Public at Main East Side Entrance. 12pm Opening Prayer followed by Gourd Dance Session. 4:30 Supper Break O.I.T Rock Band Performance. 6:30 Grand Entry. 7:00 Honor Songs for Miss Indian OU and 2008 Graduates. 7:30 Dance. Competitions /Intertribals 11:00 Announcement of Winners and Committee Special. Head Staff: Masters of Ceremonies, Hammond Motah & Tom Morgan; Head Man Dancer: Pat Moore Sr; Head Lady Dancer: Kay Kay Franklin; Arena Directors: Randy Frazier & Sam Howell; Southern Host Drum: Yellowhammer; Northern Host Drum: Blackbird Singers. 2008 Honored Alumnus:
Randi Sunray; Co-Host: Comanche Little Ponies: Color Guard:
Seminole Nation Color Guard; Oklahoma’s Largest and oldest university powwow! Free Parking and Admission. Art and Craft Vendors, No Giveaways, No Exceptions No outside chairs, stadium seating provided. Vendor Information: $65 per day or $100 for both powwow and stomp dance. tomp Dance will be held April 18th, 2008 at Lloyd Noble Center. Miss Indian OU Pageant will be held. March 31, 2008 at OK Memorial Union.

Lindy Waters 405-325-1468 405-325-7945
900 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73019
lwaters@ou.edu ou.aisa@ou.edu
www.ou.edu

April 19, 2008 Saturday
Celebration of Life Contest Powwow
Anadarko,Oklahoma
12 Contest Categories: men's fancy, straight, traditional grass combination, women's buckskin, cloth, fancy/jingle comb./ teen boys fancy, straight, traditional grass combination., teen girls buckskin, cloth, jingle/fancy comb., Host southern: Cozad Singers, Host Northern Drum: Plains Drifters

Rusty Cozad 413 West Petree Road
Anadarko, OK 73005
russell.cozad@ihs.gov

April 25 - 27, 2008

Green Onion Powwow

Mulberry, AR

Sponsored by the Northern Cherokee

Chief Gray Elk 573-885-1070

oaklogs@wildblue.net

April 26, 2008 11am – 6pm

8^th Annual Celebration of Life for All People Powwow

Red Wing Park, 1398 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451

MC - Clark Stewart (Chickahominy); HM - John Pingree (Shoshone); HF - Phyllis Campbell (Choctaw); AD - Jay Kays (Osage); Host Drum - Red Wolf (Hollister, NC.); Guest Drum - Edisto River Singers (Edisto, SC.). American Indian dancing, arts and crafts, educational displays and exhibits, storytelling, and authentic foods for sale. Vendor spaces are limited and fill EARLY!! Last year's event attracted over 4,000 spectators! Free Admission and Parking.

Debra Vick dvick@vbgov.com or 757 427-2990

MAY 2008

May 2 - 4, 2008
First Nations Students Association 23rd Annual Powwow
Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave W Lynnwood, WA

Full Dance Contest. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
Royalty Contest. Raffle. MC: Arlie Neskahi; AD: Larry Cordier

Kerrie Murphy (425) 640-1843
20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
kerrie.murphy@edcc.edu
http://www.edcc.edu/powwow/

May 3 - 4, 2008
23rd Annual UCLA Powwow
UCLA North Athletic Field, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Gates open @ 9:00am. Gourd Dance: Saturday & Sunday @ 10am. Grand Entry: Saturday & Sunday @ Noon. All Dancers and Singers Welcome! Free admission. Parking Available in Lot 4 & 7 Parking: $8/Day Contact if you or someone you knows would like to be a vendor at our event! Please come join us this year. We have a special interest in sharing our campus and our Native Culture with everyone. This year we specifically want to expose all people to higher education by exposing Natives and Non-Natives to the UCLA campus and more.

Caleb Dunlap 916-494-2196
456 Landfair Avenue, Apt. 101, Los Angeles California 90024
caldun1983@ucla.edu

May 3 - 4, 2008
16th Mother Earth Gathering Inter-tribal Powwow
Hesperia Lake Park, 7500 Arrowhead Lake Rd. Hesperia, CA 92345
Held from 11:00 a.m. to dusk on both days. Admission is $3.00 per person - children ten (10) and under are free. Sponsored by Hesperia Recreation and Park District.

Steve Hamm (760) 244-5488
16292 Lime St., Hesperia, CA 92345
s_hamm@hesperiaparks.com
www.hesperiaparks.com

May 3 - 4, 2008
28th Annual Spring Corn Festival
Museum of Indian Culture Fish Hatchery Rd. Allentown PA
Annual spring corn planting festival held in the Little Lehigh Parkway in Allentown PA. Native Dance, Culture, Art. Don't miss the Fry Bread!!! (and lots of other goodies to eat!)

Director 610 797 2121
Museum of Indian Culture Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown PA
info@museumofindianculture.org
http://www.lenape.org

May 3 - 4, 2008
Choctaw-Apache 15th Annual Traditional Powwow
Zwolle Intermediate School Gym, Zwolle, LA
May 03: Gourd Dancing 3:30-5:00PM; Grand Entry 6:00PM; May 04: Gourd Dancing 10:30 AM- Noon; Grand Entry 1:00 PM. Head Man: Quanah White Thunder - Livingston, TX; Head Lady: Crystal Battise - Cleveland, TX
Head Gourd: Jess Oosahwe - Hulbert, OK; Emcee:Herbert Johnson, Jr.
- Livingston, TX; Arena Director: Thomas Muskrat, Stilwell, OK;
Host Drum: A/C Woodland - Livingston, TX.

Tommy Bolton 318-645-2588
P.O. Box 858 (35 Lonnie Road), Zwolle, LA 71486
apache71486@yahoo.com
www.choctaw-apache.org

May 3 - 4, 2008
Old Mill Pond Intertribal Gathering
Mill Pond , Aragon, Ga.
Head man: "Ghost Man"; Head lady: Gwenn Babb; Jr Head Lady:

Cheyenne Davis Jr; Head Man: Eddie Harper ; MC.: Charles Lahay;
Head Drum: Wiregrass; All drums and dancers welcome. Primitive

camping. Pets must be leashed. Generators off by 11 pm.

Special room rates at Holiday inn Cedartown.

Kay Wallace 770-749-0006

Jerry Stroup 70-748-8816
104 Wilkes Ct., Cedartown, GA 30125
jlrstr@hotmail.com

May 9 - 11 2008
Mothers Day Native American Pow Wow
Withlacoochee River Park, Trilby, FL
Sponsored by Withlacoochee Native American Indian Culture, Inc. and

co-sponsored by Pasco County Parks and Recreation. Head drum is

Rick Byrd and the Bird Choppers from Cherokee North Carolina.

Mittie Wood 352-583-3388
P.O. Box 215, Trilby, FL 33593-0215
mvto@embarq.com

May 9 - 11, 2008
Old Fort Powwow
Rodeo Grounds, Old Fort, NC
Third annual powwow. Native story tellers and demonstrators. 20 Native traders and food vendors. Camping free for dancers and vendors. Luck of the draw money for registered dancers ($5 fee). Hours: Friday and Saturday 9 to 9, and Sunday 9-5. Directions: I 40, Exit 73 on the southwest service road (Catawba River Road) behind Mustard's Last Stand Restaurant at the Rodeo Grounds. Admission donation: $5 for Adults and $2 for Children. Friday is Kids Day.
Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073
114 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com
http://www.rocksandthingsnc.biz

May 10 - 11, 2008

Big Arb's Campground 2008 Native American Powwow
25091 Buffalo Rd, East Rochester OH 44625
4 miles East of Minerva OH on US 30, North on CR-402/Rochester Rd, East on Township 816-Buffalo Rd

Host Drum: Elk Trail; South Dakota, Larry Reddest, Head Singer; Head Man Dancer: Bill Loretto, Mescalero Apache; Head Lady Dancer: "Punkin" Shananaquet, Ojibwe/ Bodewatomi. Full RV hook-ups, swimming pool, pavilion, store, laundry, propane, dump station, and fishing. $25 per site camping / participation fee. Please make Reservations!: (330) 894-2360
$75 trader fee. Contact Jim Beuoy,
powwowbum1@yahoo.com or 330-966-1408

May 10 - 11, 2008

19th Cherokee Co. Indian Festival & Mothers Day Powwow

Banks of the Etowah River at Boling Park in Canton, GA

20 miles north of Atlanta. Take I-75N to I-575N to Exit 16 in Canton and follow the festival signs. A full weekend of cultural fellowship through arts, entertainment and educational programs

Colorful inter-tribal dances performed by American Indians. Storytellers, Living tipi village and meet Little Big Mountain. Primitive skills demonstrators: Fire starting, weapons, flint knapping, tipi construction, cooking, tanning. Over 50 artists and crafters, native foods. Azteca dancers! Cherokee language classes. Warriors on horseback as they combat one another in the traditional Sneak-up dance and see buffalos. Bring chairs.

Chipa Wolfe 770-735-6275

chipa1@earthlink.net

May 16 - 18, 2008

Manataka Women's Healing Retreat

Gulpha Gorge Campground, Hot Springs, AR

Located on Hwy 70-B, between Hwys 70 E and 7 North

Spiritual Gathering - No Schedule. Prayer, Ceremony, Testimony,

Drumming. Storytelling, Hiking, Camping, No Trading. Bring lawn chairs, drums, flutes, rattles, potluck dish and beverages, meat for the grill.

Regalia not required - Open to All

May 16 - 18, 2008

8th Painted Hand Casino Powwow
Painted Hand Casino 1-306-786-6777
Gallagher Center
P.O. Box 908, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
siga@siga.sk.ca

May 17, 2008

Spring Bear Powwow and Indian Market
Regis University Field house, 3333 Regis Blvd. Denver, CO
Community traditional event. All dancers and traditional drums welcome. Free admission and parking for everyone. Vendors from many tribes. Cultural food concession.
www.ravendancers.org (303) 648-3414 powwow@ravendancers.org

May 17, 2008 Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Penn Cove Water Festival
Whidbey Island, Coupeville, WA
A Free Family Event! Native American Canoe Races, Live

N.W. Native American Performances, Storytelling, Vendors,

Children's Activities, etc. This is a longtime Historical event!

Lynda Spiritdove Imburgia 360-321-7863

2416 Sanctuary Lane, Langley, WA 98260
imburgia@whidbey.com
http://penncovewaterfestival.com/

May 17 - 18, 2008

Wawayanda Northern Liaison Powwow

Warwick Veterans Memorial Park, Warwick, NY

Sanctioned by the Ramapough Mountain Indians, Inc. Host Drum: Spirit of the Mountain, Guest Drums Welcome. Honoring the Lenape people who dwelled along the path stretching from the Delaware River to the Hudson River. Dancing and Drumming, Craft and Foods. Bring lawn chairs.

610-325-81283 or 610-325-0764

LittleSun 610-733-6763 or 845-321- 0068

May 17 - 18, 2008
Spice Valley Me'tis Powwow
Black Swan Lake Campground, Medora, IN

Morning Lark Baskett 812-923-0724

Peggy Fulkman 317-224-9734

1281 North 875 West, Medora, Indiana 47260 http://www.arthurmedicineeagle.com/5_state_regions_powwows.html

May 17 - 18, 2008
Metis Eastern Woodland Community Gathering
Roundeye Pk 8805 Painter Creek, Arcanum, OH

Host Drum: Red Shield Guest Drum: Souther Singers Food Drive will benefit the Shelter from Violence in Darke County and the Family Abuse Shelter in Miami County. Primitive Camping.

Cindy Carver 703-859-8003
Box 143, Ludlow Falls, OH 45339
info@metiscommunity.org
www.metiscommunity.org

May 23 - 26, 2008
Sand Creek Massacre - Fort Marion POW Descendants Powwow
Concho Powwow Grounds just outside of El Reno, OK
No admission fee. Acknowledging all descendants and honoring all veterans. Vendors welcome.

Nakima 580-875-3926
P.O. Box 374, Walters, OK 73572
celebratingtraditions87@yahoo.com

May 23 - 25, 2008
Upper Current River Powwow
310 E. 10th St., Salem MO
Memorial Day Weekend. 30 min South of Interstate 44 from Rolla or St. James MO.

James Ellis 573-729-2233

Western Cherokee UCR Powwow

P.O. Box 262, Salem, MO 65560
573-729-2233
powwow@tribalgov.info
www.powwow2008.info www.ucrpowwow.info

May 23 - 25, 2008
For The People Powwow
Boone County Fairgrounds, Columbia, MO
Sponsored by the Society for the Preservation of Traditional Values. Featuring Special Guest Larry Sellers from TV's Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman Head Man: Maurice Phillips Lincoln, Nebraska; Head Lady: January Bird Thomas Horton, Kansas; Head Gourd: Creighton Moore Wichita, Kansas Host Drum: Standing Eagle Macy, Nebraska; Master of Ceremonies: Tom Spotted Horse Lawrence, Kansas; Arena Director: Jerrald Braiuca Raytown, Missouri. Schedule: Friday 7-10 PM Inter–Tribal. Saturday 1-3 Gourd Dancing, 3-5 Inter-Tribal, 5-6:30 Dinner Break, 6:307:30 Gourd Dancing, 7:45 Grand Entry, 8-11 Inter-Tribal. Sunday 1-3 Gourd Dancing, 3-5 Inter-Tribal. Boone County Fairgrounds are located north of Columbia on Highway 63 (Exit 128A) - Follow Highway 63 north to exit N Oakland Gravel Road, Turn right to East Starke Ave, Turn right and follow signs.
Vendor Questions: Angel Talawyma - (816) 803-9491

Dona McKinney (573) 896-8968
2633 LaChar Dr, Holt Summit, MO 65043
ams_1109@yahoo.com

May 24 - 25, 2008

Fund Raiser Powwow

Napier Field, Napier, AL 36303

Sponsored by the Volunteer Fire & Police Department

Mark and Ruth Davis 256-820-6315 ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com

May 24 - 26, 2008
Honoring all Veterans Powwow
LuLU Shriners Arena, 5140 Butler Pike,

Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Memorial powwow honoring all veterans past and present

Quentin Bear Fuller 570-646-4095
1455 Indian Mt Lakes, Albrightsville, PA 18210
seminole@ptd.net

May 24 - 26, 2008
Selma Walker Memorial Powwow
Franklin Co. Fairgrounds Hilliard, OH
Traditional Powwow 2 Step and Team Dance Contest. 5k Healthy run/walk. Host Drum-Maza Napin. MC-Jerry Dearly,Sr. Head Veteran Dancer-Roger Campbell. Head Man and Head Woman Dancer TBA each Session. Day Money paid at end of powwow. On site camping is $20/weekend

Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio
PO Box 07705, Columbus OH 43207-0705
(614)443-6120
naicco@aol.com

May 24 - 26, 2008
15th Cherokee Festival
Temple University, Ambler, PA
Grounds open 10:00 - Grand Entry. 12:00 Noon. Black Horse Butte Singers, White Buffalo Singers,Terry Strongheart. Jewelry, Native Foods, Children's Tent. Educational and Fun for the entire
family.

Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown 215-549-4191
6473 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia PA 19119
buffy@icdc.com
www.secherokee-confederacypa.org

May 24 - 26, 2008
Powwow On The Hudson
Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY
Sponsor: Dutchess County Parks Dept. Head Male: Owl Red Moon; Host Drum: Nimham Mountain Singers; Guest Drum: Red Storm Drum & Dance Troupe. All Drums & Dancers welcome. Special Attraction: The Aztec Dancers " The Salina Family " & The Bird Of Prey. All Donations excepted
A percentage of donation going to Long Island Native American Task Force College Fund. Horse Rides, Birds of Prey, Native American Indian Dancing, Native American Indian Craft Vendors, Native American Indian/American Foods, Children Dances, Native American Indian History, Story Telling. Free Parking. Preferred parking $5.00/close to Powwow grounds. Day money will be given to the first 20 dancers and dinner for all dancers. Dancers blanket give away for all participating dancers.

Tony Moon Hawk or Marcey Tree In The Wind
177 Peters Mine Rd, RIngwood, NJ 07456
917-415-5139 973-981-1954
moonhawktitw@msn.com
http://www.NimHammMountainSingers.com

May 31 - June 1, 2008

Nawihla Native American Festival

Rt 10 VFW Field, North Haverhill NH 03774

Drums Rez Dawgs and Quabblin Lakes Singers. Hosted by the White Pine Association of the Koasek Abenaki Nation

Nancy 802-392-8006

PO Box 42, Newbury, VT 05051

chiefnaki@comcast.net

May 31 - June 1, 2008
7th Annual AISA @ UCI Powwow

Mesa Lawn (Corner of Campus/University Dr) Irvine, CA
All vendors responsible for providing their own lighting/generators. $150 (10x10) or $200 (20x20) craft booth or $350 (20x20) food booth for 2 days. All Hand Drummers, Dancers and Drums Welcome. Cake Walk! Free Health Screenings! Tiny Tots Contest! Raffles! Free Admission!

Jenna (909) 528-9133

Tracy Harjo 949 885 6744
tharjo@uci.edu www.clubs.uci.edu

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