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Alabama April 17 - 19, 2009 United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation 11th Annual Powwow 3550 Creek Path Road, Guntersville, AL  35976 Non-Competition Dancing; Posting of the Colors: UCAN Veteran's Society & Honor Guard; Drums; RedRoad Singers, Thunderheart; Drums Welcome. MC-Lee Trevino,   AD - Butch Richardson, Steve Edge; Head Men-Skipper Smith, Head Ladies-Katie Smith; Jr. Head Man-TBA, Jr. Head Lady-TBA;  Flute Players-Jimmy Yellowhorse Webster & Mike Serna; Hand Drum: Cindy Zavala; Powwow Princess Contest; Tiny Tot, Junior, Senior- $5.00 Entry Fee.   Friday, April 17th: Children's Day-Admission Free - Exhibition Dancing, Singing, various demonstrations of crafts. Story Tellers, Flute Playing, Archery, Flint-knapping.  Security & EMT Service provided.  Concessions Available, Shower Facilities, Handicap Facilities. Primitive Camping Available.  All Dancers & Drums Welcome.  Public Welcome. Gina Williamson  256-582-2333 3550 Creek Path Road, Guntersville, AL  35976 ucanonline@bellsouth.net http://www.ucan-online.org   April 24 - 26  2009 Cherokee River Homecoming Fun Festival Bankhead National Forest Hwy 33, Moulton, AL Indian Crafts, Intertribal dancing, demonstrators, Gold & Gem panning, Danza Azteca, Karaoke by MC Entertainment, Mountain Men Village, Trade Blanket, Free Primitive camping, free parking, $3.00 Admission. Children's Day is Friday April 24th free admission for all groups of children. Head Lady: Amy Bird, Head Man: Mark Flood, Head Veteran: Charlie Hannah, Arena Director: Jay West, MC: Charles LaHay, Drums: Wiregrass & TBA Prizes for Dancers Cecil Brill   205 221-3873 or 205 471-2395 1075 County Road 67, Moulton, AL 35650 kbagwell1@gmail.com www.webjam.com/hogohegeeindiancenter May 1 - 3, 2009 Machis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama Annual Powwow New Brockton, AL Headman: Richard Grey Bull; Head Lady: Raven; MC: John Fergerson; Host Drums: Shadow Hawk; MaChis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama Arena Director: Todd ((Killer Fish) Notea Sasu) Talbot Nancy Carnley   334-898-0033 1065 East McKinnon  Street, New Brockton, AL  36351 machis@centurytel.net   May 16 - 17, 2009 Flint River Competition Powwow Cavern Cove– Woodville, AL Cherokee Tribe NE AL. Near Cathedral Caverns. Competition Dancing: Men\'s Northern/ Southern Traditional. Women\'s Northern/ Southern Traditional also having Jackpot Contest-Luck of Draw. Grand Entry: Saturday: 12PM & 7PM Sunday: 12PM Sponsored by the Cherokee Tribe NE AL Betty Baker 205-960-4914 bearnlildove@cs.com   May 22 - 24 2009 United Cherokee Indian Nation Oak Mountain State Park, North Pelhem, AL Arena Director: Cecil Brill; Headman: Gene Thomas; MC: Ten Bears ; Headlady: Valorie Cooper; Head Veteran: Chief Jerry Eagle Two Feathers Armstrong. Drum team #1: Wire Bird; #2 drum: Chickumga.  All drummers dancers flute players dancers royalty fireman law enforcement officers welcome.  Kids day Friday May 22 Scouts and schools are welcome. Chief Jerry Eagle Two Feathers Armstrong   205-305-9769 215 hidden lane, Calera, AL  35040 jerry_armstrong3@bellsouth.net   May 29 - 31 2009 Spirit of the Wolf Powwow Enitachopco Ceremonial Grounds, Roanoke, AL Host Hotel: Key West Inn, 2983 Hwy 431, Roanoke, Alabama 36274 334-863-2100  1-888-893-6896  10% Discount for our visitors!! You must tell them that you are a guest of this Powwow in order to get the discount and possibly even to get a reservation.  Bookings end May 13,2009. Make reservations prior to May 13th.  Jana   256-396-0412 Wolf Gardens Wildlife Center Roanoke, Alabama  36274 jana@wolfgardens.org http://www.defendthewolves.org   June 5 - 7, 2009 Native Solutions 11th Annual Intertribal PowWow Oxford Lake Park, Alexandria, AL Host Drum-Grandfather Strongheart; HM-Gerry "Smitty" Smith; HL-Gwen Babbs; MC-Bryan Halfday; AD-Gary Smith; All drums and dancers welcome.  Powwow ambassador contest Luck of the draw for dancers primitive camping available. Ruth Davis   256-820-6315 P. O. Box 306, Alexandria, AL  36250 ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com   July 25 - 26, 2009 Ditto Landing Powwow Ditto Landing,  Huntsville, Alabama Betty Abbou 256 880 8987 293 Ditto Landing Road, Huntsville, AL  35002 bettyabbou@att.net   September 1 - 3, 2009 Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe Powwow Coffee County Farm Center, New Brockton, AL James Wright 334 449 0607 U.S. Hwy. 84 East, New Brockton, AL  36351 machis@centurytel.net October 9 - 11, 2009 2nd Annual Falling Leaves Intertribal Gathering and Powwow The Eagle's Nest of Alabama, Sampson, AL Scheduled activities daily from 9AM to 6PM. Evening activities: trade blanket, movies, talking circle, informal night dancing and drumming.  They will open their property to Native American traders, dancers, and drums on Wednesday, October 7th at 12:00 noon until Wednesday October 14th at 12:00 noon. Grand entry daily at 1:00 p.m. The Eagle's Nest of Alabama is home to the Native American Congressional Medal of Honor Monument, honoring the 32 Warriors who received the Ultimate Eagle Feather. Bill or Teresa   (334) 360-1106 552 Crocket Rd, Samson, AL  36477 EaglesNestCenter@aol.com   October 17 - 18, 2009 Echota Cherokee Powwow 2009 Oakville Indian Mounds Park Gates open @ 9am. Grand Entry @10am. Admission $5.00. ALL dancers are welcome. Head Man Larry Richardson, Head Lady Shelia Richardson, Arena Director Tommy Smith, MC Faron Weeks, Host Drum White Horse Singers. Special guest appearance by Ms. Indian Alabama. Activities at the powwow include traditional dancing, flute playing, story tellers, craft demonstrations, pottery making, the opportunity to participate in old time corn grinding and a living Cherokee history encampment.  Other free onsite attractions include Ancient Indian Mounds and Oakville Museum & Education Center. Host hotel is the Days Inn of Moulton (256-974-1214). Check listings in Decatur, Alabama for availability of other area hotels within 15 minutes of the powwow. Primitive camping, RV hook ups, restrooms, showers and several pavilions are also available on site at the event location. Plenty of close parking & great food vendors. Wayne Rasco  205-338-2080 1219 County Road 187, Danville, Alabama, 35619 echotacherokeetribe4@yahoo.com November 21, 2009 American Indian History Month Festival Dothan Civic Center 126 North Saint Andrews St. Dothan, AL This is an inside event. Exhibits open at 5:00pm. Please arrive early for gourd dancing. Admission is $10.00 (spectators). ALL dancers enter FREE. Children 5 & under enter FREE. Head Man: Richard Greybull (Dakota Sioux), Head Lady: Ellen Rasco (Echota Cherokee), Head Gourd Dancer: Wilson Spottedbird (Kiowa Nation, Black Leggings Society), MC: Harold "Doc" Comby (Mississippi Band of Choctaw), Arena Director: Jeff Whaley (Cherokee Tribe of N.E. Alabama), Northern Drum: Medicine Tail (Poarch Creek), Southern Drum: Whitehorse Singers (Echota Cherokee), Guest Drum: Midnite Riders (Alabama Coushatta). Security will be handled by the Dothan Police Department. Activities include Grand entry, exhibition dancing, stomp dancing and historical exhibits (no vending). Two competitive dance divisions (men's fancy & women's fancy shawl $200 first place and $100 second place each division). All other divisions are non-competitive. Special guest appearances by Muscogee Creek Nation Oklahoma Stomp Dancers (Saundra, Speedy & Little Hawk), Ms. Indian Alabama and Marcia Johnston of Buffalo Woman Flute Music. Host hotels are the Inn Place Hotel of Dothan and the Days Inn of Dothan. Festival rate is $48.00 per night. Includes two double beds or one king and a deluxe continental breakfast. Reservations are available at 334-794-6601 ext 166. Make sure to ask for the Festival rate. Thank you & please email for more information about the event. We look forward to seeing you there! Sonya Smith  334-794-7007 126 North Saint Andrews Street, Dothan, AL  36301 aifestival@hotmail.com Alaska July 10 - 12, 2009 The Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow The Field,  Fairbanks, Alaska In the field behind the Carlson Center. Friday from 5 – 11pm, Saturday from 11am – 11pm, and Sunday from 11am – 5pm. Midnight Sun Powwow  907 456 2245 P. O. Box 80034, Fairbanks,  AK  99708 midnightsunpowwow@yahoo.com http://www.midnightsunpowwow.net Arizona March 28, 2009 Westwood High School 6th Annual Social Powwow Westwood High School, Mesa, AZ Westwood High School Native American Club Arena Director is Bartley Harris; Gourd Dance 11:00 am & 5 pm; Other Drums: Strong Heart; SilverCloud Singers, Black Horse Butte Singers.  Specials:  Tiny tot, Mens old style grass dance, Regular grass dance, Admission is free...Open to the public.....Bring own chairs. Food Vendors (limit 4) Arts & crafts vendors.  Virginia or Doug   480-472-4511 945 w. 8th Street, Mesa, AZ  85201 doknorton@mpsaz.org   April 3 - 4, 2009 4th Annual Lifeway Sobriety Powwow Tuba City AZ Arts and craft: $10 per table, bring own set up, Food Vendors: Limit (5) $20 per set up. Must have food handlers permit. own set up. No open flame cooking allow in building. Di Bedonie   (928)283-1092 Mainstreet E./Fir. Street, Tuba City, AZ  86045 dbedonie@tcusd.org   April 10 - 11 2009 Unity Powwow Navajo Village Heritage Center, Page, AZ Headman: Norman Largo - Brimhall, NM; Headlady: Joanne Soldier - Swan Lake First Nation, Manitoba; MC: Tom Phillips (Kiowa/Muskogee Creek) - Manteca, CA; Arena Director: Rick Yazzie (Navajo) - Flagstaff, AZ. Vendor Information: First Come First Serve. Arts and Craft Vendors. All Applications & Vendors Fees must be received by Feb. 27, 2009. Food Vendors by invitation only.  Unity Powwow Committee  928-640-3137 1253 Coppermine Rd., Page, AZ  86040 info@navajovillage.com www.navajovillage.com   April 10 - 11, 2009 2009 Wildcat Contest Powwow Tucson, AZ Sponsor: University of Arizona Wildcat Powwow Society Recynthia Robinson  520-248-6192 620 North Vine, Ave., Tucson, AZ  85719 rrr491@email.arizona.edu http://www.wildcatpowwow.bravehost.com   April 10 - 11, 2009 Dine College Annual Contest Powwow Tsaile, AZ Drum Contest - $1,000.00 winner takes all. (not listed on poster). 505-368-3560 or 928-724-6783 Elfreda Yazzie elfyazzie@dinecollege.edu   May 1 - 3, 2009 NAIB Chasing the Sun and 10K Powwow University of Arizona, Glendale, AZ Headman: Randall Paskemin, UT; Headlady: Violet Duncan, CAN; MC: Ruben Little Head, KS: Host Drums: N: Black Lodge, WA / S: Cozad Singers, OK; Arena Director: Robin Fohrenkam, AZ / Larry Yazzie, MN Jason Coochwytewa  602-254-1952 P.O. Box 25606, Phoenix, AZ  85002 chasingthesun@nabihoops.com www.nabihoops.com   May 16, 2009 School - Out Celebration Powwow Dennehotso Boarding School,  Dennehotso AZ Powwow will take place in the basketball court. James Jones  928 658 3201 E. HWY. 160, Dennehotso, AZ  86535 jamesjones.edu@gmail.com   Arkansas June 19- 21, 2009 11th Annual Turpentine Creek Powwow Eureka Springs, AR 10,000 Prize Money to be awarded.  Dancers Needed!  All takes place at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge camp grounds. 7 Miles south of Eureka Springs, AR. Hwy 23. Host Hotel: Motel 1876 and the phone # is 479-253-7183 Clif Jackson   479-253-3790 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Center Eureka Springs, AR           clif@turpentinecreek.com   July 3 - 5, 2009  CANCELLED Eureka Springs Powwow Eureka Springs, AR Artists, Vendors, Dancers, Story Tellers, Drummers are all welcomed. Fund-raiser for the Sunrise Wolf Sanctuary and self sustainable community living.  James Two Eagles jamestwoeagle@yahoo.com http://directory.ic.org/21887/great_spirits_land http://groups.yahoo.com/group/great_spirits_land/   September 5, 2009 Arkansas Cherokee Powwow Conway, Fairgrounds ACN Office   479-438-2725 P.O. Box 1071, Conway, AR  72033 arkansascherokee@conway.com   September 25 - 27, 2009 Annual Art Holm Memorial Powwow Loberg Park, Hardy, AR Faith Holm   870-266-3517 faithholm@yahoo.com California March 7 - 8, 2009 CSU Long Beach 39th Annual Powwow California State University, Long Beach, CA Head Staff: Master of Ceremony: John Dawson (San Carlos Apache); Arena Director: Leroy “JR” LaPlante (Lakota); Head Man Dancer: Ben Wolf (Kiowa); Head Lady Dancer: Donna GoingSnake-Falls Down (UKB Cherokee); Head Southern Singer: Gene Ray Aboah (Kiowa); Host Northern Drum: White Cloud (Southern California); Host Gourd: Golden State Gourd Society; Spoonkeeper: Michael Cruz (Chumash).  Dancers, registration closes at 2:00 p.m., Saturday the 7th. Artisans and vendors, you may download an application at www.csulb.edu/aiss under Annual Pow Wow.  Please be in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644). Powwow takes place on upper south campus, central quad. This event is free.  Parking is readily available at no charge, and the campus is handicapped accessible.  All dancers and drums are invited and the public is welcomed.  We strongly recommend spectators to bring folding chairs.  Absolutely no alcohol or drugs allowed. With respect to our elders, no domestic pets allowed.  California State law forbids overnight camping.  Not responsible for theft, loss, accident, injury or personal expenses. Campus map and directions: www.csulb.edu/maps  Host Hotel: Guest House International Hotel, 5325 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804.  Please call Molly Linabah at 1-800-809-0388 and ask for the CSULB Powwow rate. American Indian Student Council 1240 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA  90804 (562) 985-8528, FAX: (562) 985-5683 powwow@csulb.edu http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/sld/american_indian_services/pow_wow/   April 11, 2009 37th Annual UC Davis Contest Powwow University of California at Davis, CA Powwow Committee  530-752-6656 2401 Hart Hall, One Shields Ave Davis, CA  95616 ucdavispowwow@gmail.com   April 11 , 2009 Inter-Tribal Spring Powwow Cal. State University, Fullerton, CA The event will host dozens of ceremonial dances, and individuals will participate in competition dances with Native Americans from several surrounding states. In the afternoon, audience members may be invited to join the circle. Vendors will be on hand to sell traditional Native American food and souvenirs.  The powwow is free and open to the public; chairs and blankets are suggested for sitting. The event is sponsored by the Inter-Tribal Student Council, Association for Inter-Cultural Awareness and Associated Students Anna   (714) 278-3603 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA   92834 (714) 278-3603 itsc_3603@hotmail.com May 2 - 3, 2009 UCLA Powwow UCLA North Athletic Field, Los Angeles, CA Free Admission; All Dancers Are Welcome UCLA 2009 Powwow Committee  310-206-7513 3201 Campbell Hall, Box 951548 Los Angeles, CA  90095 powwow@ucla,edu www.geocities.com/uclapowwow   May 2  - 3, 2009     CANCELLED 17th Annual Mother Earth Gathering Inter-tribal Powwow Hesperia Lake Park, 7500 Arrowhead Lake Rd. Hesperia, CA 92345 Gourd Dance starts at 11:00 a.m. on both days. Event ends at dusk both days.  Gates open at 10:00 a.m. both days. Admission is $3.00 per person - children ten (10) and under are free. Free parking. New vendors still welcome. Nurtured by the past, today's Pow Wow is part of family tradition, part culture revival and part dance.  Many Native Americans call them dances, gatherings or celebrations.  Representation from twenty various Native American Nations is expected. A tipi village will be set up in conjunction with the Powwow.  Visitors may observe firsthand authentic housing of many of the Native American nations in North America.  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 8 - 10, 2009 14th Annual Northern Southern Winds Powwow Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles, CA All powwow drums, nations, & dancers welcome. Fri. May 8th 6-9 PM, Sat. 9th 10 AM - 10 PM and Sun.May 10th 10am - 6 PM. Indigenous cultures throughout North and South America will be represented. Meno Martinez  323 377 3523 1245 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 info@nosowinds.org www.nosowinds.org   May 23 - 24, 2009 Oroville Powwow Oroville School Soccer Field,  Oroville, CA. Community powwow with contest dancing, Royalty contests, arts & crafts, food vendors. Limited camping is available. Contact for Royalty or vendor applications. Lucky Preston  530 532 1611 Plumas Avenue School, 440 Plumas Ave. Oroville, CA  95965 orovillepowwow@live.com   May 30 - 31, 2009 8th Annual UCI Powwow Mesa Court Lawn,   Irvine, CA Admission is free & open to everyone. MC: Earl Neconie, AD: Victor Chavez, Host Northern Drum: Horse Thief, Host Southern Drum: Sooner Nation, Head Gourd Dancer: Saginaw Grant, Head Man: Jon Olney, Head Lady: Elizabeth Whipple, Head Young Man: Pearson Nunez, Head Young Lady: Cheyennena Bedonie, Invited Drum: Red Hand (Northern), Rainy Mountain (Southern Drum), Blu Thunder (Northern). Drum Contest: $500 - Sponsored by AIRP. Cheyenne Reynoso   949 824 2223 3548 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA  92617 aisa@uci.edu www.clubs.uci.edu   September 4 - 7, 2009 Stockton Community Powwow University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA David Willson 209 933 7425  Ext. 8069 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA  95204 minnie254@gmail.com   September 19 - 20, 2009 15th Gathering of Nations Traditional Powwow Leroy Jackson Park, Ridgecrest, CA Sponsored by the Four Winds Inter-Tribal Council. Head Man Dancer – Philip Snow; Head Woman Dancer – Corrina Snow; Master of Ceremonies – Mike Avilas; Gourd Dancer – Alex Villalva; Arena Director – Victor Chavez; Spiritual Advisor – E. Z. Zazueta; Northern Drum – West Coast Singers; Southern Drum – Hummingbird Singers.  Public Invited - Free Admission – Free parking. Fry Bread, Native American Crafts. All Drums & Dancers Welcome. Sale of Sweet Grass, Sage, Tobacco, and Cedar Prohibited Little Deer Durvin @ 760-446-3414 FWIC, 713 W. Reeves Ave., Ridgecrest, CA. 93555 durvin@verizon.net www.f-w-i-c.org   September 19 - 20, 2009 15th Gathering of Nations Traditional Powwow Leroy Jackson Park, Ridgecrest, CA Host: Four Winds Inter-tribal Council. Free admission/free parking - Public is invited/all drums and dancers welcome. Vendor booths for food (frybread/Indian tacos) and Native American arts & crafts,  Head Man Dancer - Philip Snow, Head Woman Dancer - Corrina Snow, MC - Mike Avilas, Gourd Dancer - Alex Villalva, Spiritual Advisor - E. Z. Zazueta, Northern Drum - West Coast Singers, Southern Drum - Hummingbird Singers, Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to3 PM, Arena Blessing on Saturday at 9 AM, Grand Entry at noon both days.  No sales of sweet grass, sage, tobacco, or cedar.  Little Deer Durvin  760-446-3414 713 W. Reeves Ave., Ridgecrest, CA  93555 760-446-3414 durvin@verizon.net www.f-w-i-c.org Colorado March 20 -  22, 2009 35th Annual Denver March Powwow Denver Coliseum, Denver, CO Drum groups, Dancers, Food, Crafts, Contests and lots more. Hope to see ya there! Denver March Powwow Inc   303-934-8045  303.934.8046 Fax P.O. Box 19178, Denver, CO  80219 denvermarchpowwow@comcast.net http://www.denvermarchpowwow.org   April 26, 2009 American Indian Festival and Concert Smoky Hill United Methodist Church Susanne   303-477-8442 19491 E Smoky Hill Rd, Centennial, CO  80015 Producer@alterNativeVoices.org   May 2, 2009 Time of no Shadows Gathering Trinity Methodist Church Amanda   719-548-1000 701 N. 20th, Colorado Springs, CO  80904 amanda@whitebison.org   May 16, 2009 Spring Bear Powwow Regis University Field House, Denver, CO Raven Dancers  303-648-3414 3333 Regis Blvd. 50th Ave., Denver, CO info@ravendancers.org www.ravendancers.org   May 16 - 17 2009 Tesoro Foundation Indian Market & Powwow The Fort, Morrison, CO Award winning Native American artists will sell their art work and demonstrate their crafts in show juried by the council for Indigenous Arts and Craft! Tesoro Cultural Center  303-839-1671 9192 Hwy 8, Morrison,  CO http://www.tesorofoundation.org   August 6 - 10, 2009 Medicine Waters Rendezvous YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO Free, fun event for all ages. Traders call for availability. Mountain man and demonstrations daily. Set up a Tipi , fire starting with flint and steel, black powder shooting, hawk throwing, knife throwing, also other crafts from the period will be demonstrated. Buckskins and period clothing will be worn by the traders and demonstrators. Buckskins and a large supply of other crafts will be available for sale. There will be living history presentations nightly and storytelling around the campfire. Rich Dowell  970 887 0555 Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO  80446 oxbowrdd@msn.com Connecticut July 8 - 9,2009 Pequot Powwow Pequot Museum, Mashantucket, CT Listen to the beat of the drum and watch dancers in their colorful regalia. Emcee Bruce “Star” Curliss (Nipmuc) guides visitors through the powwow experience explaining the different dances, powwow etiquette, and the significance of this cultural gathering to Native people. Native artists demonstrate and sell works of art. Native cuisine includes fry bread and Indian tacos. Grand Entry at 11 am and 1 pm daily. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members. Jean Little  800 411 9671 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT  06338 pequotmuseum@gmail.com http://www.pequotmuseum.org/powwow September 19 - 20, 2009 Cowasuck Band Gathering and Powwow Sky Lark Airport, Broad Brook, CT Tribal Office 601 776 1090 54 Wells Road, Broad Brook, CT  06016 cowasuck@cowasuck.org http://cowasuck.org  Delaware District of Columbia June 27, 2009 16th Annual WINS Powwow AU's Main Campus, District of Columbia Liz Litchfield 202 885 5934 4400 Massachusetts Ave  NW, Washington DC  20016 litchfie@american.edu http://www.american.edu/wins/ Florida February 27 - March 1, 2009 2009 Thundering Spirit Family Powwow Renninger's Twin Markets 20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, FL Native American Performers: Grammy Award & 11 Time Nammy winning artist: Joanne Shenandoah; 2002 Nammy 'Flutist of the Year' : Tommy Wildcat; Dineh Singer: Allen Mose Jr.; Hoop & Fancy Shawl Dancer, Artist, Singer/ Songwriter: Jackie Bird; Singer/Songwriter: Crystal Woman; Story Tellers: Sarah 'Sunshine Badger Woman' and Grandma Coyote; Guest Elder: Kashka - Tlingit Legend Keeper Storyteller; Flutist: Utah Farris; Special Animal Appearances:'Paint the Pony' and 'Thunder' the American Bald Eagle.  Honoring 'All Warriors'. Friday February 27th is Children's Day with demonstrations, games, etc. Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Food. Bring Chairs and/or Blankets. Children Under 12 Free. Active, Retired or Service Persons Admitted Free. MC: Ric Bird; Head Veteran: Blue Deer; Head Man Dancer:  Bobby DuBose; Head Woman Dancer:  Sandra DuBose; Host Drum: Family Drum Singers. Co-Host Drum: Bird Chopper Bird Family Drum; Firekeeper: Ken Cloudwalker; Color Guard: American Legion ~ Austin-Giles Post #21 Tony Ledford   352 636-4271 -800 619-0045 ext. 61 PO BOX 1141, Eustis, FL  32727 ThunderSpiritFam@yahoo.com http://thundering-spirit.tripod.com/   February 27 to March 1, 2009 Vero's Thunder on the Beach Powwow Indian River County Fairgrounds  7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32977 Treasure Coast Wildlife Center Exhibit. Eagle Dancing, Hoop Dancing, flute playing, dancing , drumming. Host hotel: Travellodge 8800 20th St, Vero Beach FL 32966 772-562-9991. Call or email for a lodging discount coupon and flyer. Dona Chesser   772-567-1579 1670 11th Pl, Vero Beach, FL  32960 deedee1579@aol.com www.thunderonthebeachpowwow.com   March 20 -  22, 2009 2nd Annual Fish Eating Creek Powwow Fish Eating Creek Resort, Palmdale, FL Sponsor:  The United Cherokee Nation (UCN) Florida Clan. Native Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, Food, Venders, Raffles and Door Prizes; Public Welcome. Bring the family. Bring your dancing shoes, fishing pole, swim suit, tent or motor home. Amenities: Hot an Cold Showers, Laundry Facilities. Canoe and Kayak rentals fishing lake and creek. Drawings. Camping price will include a weekend pass to the event. Other Public: Parking, $2.00. Adults $5.00. Kids Under 7 Free. Host Drum: The Family Drum Singers; Drum Contest.  All Drums and Dancers welcome. Tee Pee Village and contest. Emcee John Ferguson. Head Man Herb Shephard. Head Lady Raven. Arena Director TBA. All Crafters and artisans welcome Chief Walking Bear   941-544-3677   863-465-2543 104 Lake Huntley Dr, Lake Placid, Florida  33852 drumkeeper@earthlink.net http://www.allnativepeople.com/2009pow_wow1.htm   April 3 - 5, 2009 30th Annual Chambers Farm Spring Powwow Chambers Farm, Ft  McCoy, FL Headman: Eddie Two Clouds; Head Lady: Maria Whitehorse; MC: Rick Bird-Cherokee; Performer: Albert Gray Eagle; Host Drums: Billy Evans Horse and the Tinedooah Family Drum, SilverCloud Singers, Black Horse Butte Singers; Arena Director: Bronson Haywahe. Dan Berke   706-983-9367 22400 N.E. Highway 315, Ft  McCoy, FL  32134 http://www.chambersfarm.org   May 8 - 10, 2009 18th Annual Mother's Day Powwow Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, FL Mittie Wood  352-583-3388 Withlacoochee River Park, River Rd., Dade City, FL  33525 mvto@embarq.com   October 10 - 11, 2009 Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, FL Starts 9:00 am Saturday (opening ceremony 10:00am), ends 6:00pm Sunday. Free admission and parking. Small county park fee for camping and electric. Vendors, Painted Ponies, blankets, Native American food, flutes, Native American leather clothing, authentic Creek Indian village in the woods, trails along the river, 1800s settlement, nonstop entertainment all weekend (flute players, didge players, singers, story tellers, singing bowls, etc). This is a family event, no Drugs, Alcohol, or Bad Attitudes allowed. "American Indian Christian Circle Sunday at closing. Dock Green Silverhawk  813-754-8990 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd, Dade City, Fl  33525 slvhawk@AOL.COM www.silverhawkflutegathering.com   November 6 - 8, 2009 23rd Annual AIA Orlando Powwow Central Florida Fairgrounds Peggy Wolfe  407-327-8207 4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando  FL  32808 aiaofflorida@hotmail.com www.aiaofflorida.org   February 19 -  21, 2010 Vero's Thunder on the Beach Powwow Indian River County Fairgrounds 7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach Fl 32977 We are so excited and Honored to have Northern Wind Singers as our host drum this year. Coming all the way from Ontario Canada. They are the recipient of the 2004 Canadian aboriginal Music Award for best traditional powwow album "Whispering Winds" and  2008 aboriginal peoples Music Choice Awards best powwow traditional album" Northern Winds" Lead Dancers: Hear Man: Ed Winddancer, Head Lady: Kaye Taylor, MC: Ron Colombe, Arena Director: Billy Kipp.  Over 30 Artisans and Crafters, Flute Makers, Great Food, tepee contest, Treasure Coast Wildlife and lots more.  Join us for a Jam-Packed Schedule of events and spectacular live performances.  Bring the whole family to "experience" the American Indian Culture like never before.  Admission Fee: $6.00 Adults, $4.00 Seniors and Children under 6 are free. Dona Chesser  772-567-1579 1670 11 th Place, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960 deedee1579@aol.com www.thunderonthebeachpowwow.net Georgia April 2 - 4, 2009 Cherokee of Georgia Powwow St. George, GA Storytellers, Children's games, Primitive Camps/Tools, Ancient museum relics, Flute Players and many Traders with Arts and Crafts, Children's Day; Thursday and Friday until 2;00pm Bring the whole family and spend the day; Bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Indian Fry Bread and chili. Grand Entry- Friday and Saturday at 7;00pm Social Dancing- Saturday at 1;00pm No competition Dancing, Free Admission, Free Parking Free Camping- come early as space is limited, Limited RV electric available, The Nature Walk is open.  Head Drum: Red Bird Singers; MC: Tye Bell; Headman: Johnny McDonald; Head Lady: Susan McDonald; Arena Director: Nick McGahee. Vendors contact 1-904-699-6416. Chief Tall Oak Martin   1-912-843-2230 110 Cherokkee Way, Saint George, GA  31562 manwhoweightstolong@yahoo.com www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us 912-285-2738 or 1-912-449-9033 or 1-904-845-2374 deerspirit@ate.cc or hathaway_tribe@yahoo.com or damascus3@comcast.net or bootsiesclan@yahoo.com   May 1 - 3, 2009 River Oak Intertribal Communities Powwow River Oak Park, Quitman, GA Gray Wolf   229-305-5728 20770 & 2081 Troupeville Rd., Quitman, GA  31643 timonthy_kimmerling@yahoo.com   May 2 - 3, 2009 6th Annual  "Old Mill Pond" Gathering Aragon, GA Intertribal Gathering.  All drums and dancers welcome. Dance to Wiregrass & Chickamaga Spirit.  Head Lady:Gwen Babb; Head Man: "Two Bulls Huebner Jr.;  M.C.Charles Lahay; Music with Brandy on Flute and Vocals. Primitive camping. Pets must be leashed. Generators off by 11 pm. gate fee: $3.00 adults under 12 free Jerry Stroup   770-748-8816 104 Wilkes Court, Cedartown, GA  30125 jlrstr@hotmail.com   Hawaii May 23 - 25, 2009 4th Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow Wailoa River State Park, Hilo  HI The Fourth Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow will take place Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 - 25, 2009, at Wailoa River Park in Hilo, Hawai’i.  This free, family-oriented event starts at 9:00 am and ends at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  On Monday, there will be a Veterans' Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4 pm.  Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days.  This is a non-competition powwow.  No drugs or alcohol permitted. Head Staff includes:  Head Man Dancer, Joseph Hacker (Rosebud Lakota) Head Woman Dancer, Shelly Hill (Mohawk); Master of Ceremonies, Chip Begay (Navajo);  Arena Directors, Dan McDaniel (Choctaw) and Tom Rowland (Oglala Lakota), with Host Drum Red Warrior from Southern California and invited drums Wildhorse from Southern California and 808NDNZ from Honolulu, HI. The powwow is hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. with support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the County of Hawaii and Connections PSC. Liz De Roche   (808) 968-6688 P. O. Box 344, Mountain View, HI  96771 info@hilopowwow.com   http://hilopowwow.com   September 25 - 27, 2009 Kauai Powwow Kapaa, Kauai, HI Dale Jacobs   808-828-1294 P.O. Box 3335, Lihue, Hawaii  96766 kauaipowwow@yahoo.com www.kauaipowwow.com   Idaho April 4 - 9, 2009 University of Idaho 10th Annual Tutxinmepu Powwow U of I Memorial Gym in Moscow, ID Contest Powwow! All dancers are welcome! Head Staff: MC-Mike Squeoch (Wanapum); AD-Phil Gover (Pawnee/Choctaw). Grand Entry Times: April 4th 12pm and 7pm; April 5th 12pm. Admission is free! Arts/craft vendors are welcome.  Dinner will be served at 5pm on Saturday, April 4th. Steven Martin   208-885-4237 PO Box 443030, Moscow  ID  83844-3030 smartin@uidaho.edu   August 6 - 9, 2009 46th Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival Fort Hall, ID Sho-Ban festival Committee  208-238-0680 P.O. Box 306, Fort Hall, ID  83203 shobanfestival@hotmail.com   Illinois April 25 - 26, 2009 American Indian Council Inc. Powwow Boone County Fair Grounds, Lebanon, IL Kathy Wamsley   765-481-1571 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN  46052 aicindiana@yahoo.com http://www.americanindiancouncil.com   May 16 - 17, 2009 5th Annual Honor the Eagle Powwow Starved Rock State Park, Utica, IL Grand entry- Saturday, Noon and 6 PM. Sunday at 1PM. Call for prices and group discounts. Janet  773 585 1744 Rt. 178 &71, Utica, IL  61373 msfpowwow@aol.com   June 5 - 7, 2009 (SEE FLYER BELOW) Taylorville Black Horse Powwow Christian County Fairgrounds Taylorville, IL The 4th annual Taylorville Black Horse Powwow will be held at the Christian County Fairgrounds. Free Camping,Free Admission, Free Parking, Hot showers for dancers and vendors. Host Drum, Head man and lady dancers, John and Penny Richmond, Emcee, David Wayahneetah Welch. Arena Director, Yellow Jacket. Head Gourd Dancer, Thomas Three Feathers. Dedicated to the memory of Chief Red Cloud and his family. Hawk Hoffman  217-528-9172 1012 North 12th Street, Springfield, IL  62702 sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net http://blackhorsepowwow.bravehost.com   June 6 - 7, 2009 Grand Village of the Kickapoo Intertribal Powwow Kickapoo Park, Leroy, IL Glenn 309 287 0044 N 3100 East Rd, Leroy, IL  61752 grand_village@yahoo.com http://www.grandvillage.org   September 18 - 20, 2009 Gathering of Veterans Powwow Seven Circles Heritage Center, Edwards, Illinois http://www.7circlesheritage.org/calendar.htm   September 26 - 27, 2009 15th Annual Harvest Powwow Naper Settlement,  Naperville, IL Grand Entry: Sat 1pm & 7pm, Sun 1pm. Call for prices and group discounts. Janet  773 585 1744 523 S. Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540 msfpowwow@aol.com   Indiana April 25 - 26 2009 Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous Bridgeton House, Bridgeton, IN Come and visit with historic Reenactors of the early Indiana Frontiersmen right at the 10 o'clock Line. See an original log cabin from the 1820s. The Case Log Cabin is one of the first homes in the county. Take your own pictures of the scenic Bridgeton Covered Bridge. Enjoy the events, such as the Black Powder Shoot, or the Hawk throwing. Enjoy the good eats and trade with the Reenactors as they did in days of old. We hope to see you here. Kevin Carr   765-548-2760 Main St., Bridgeton, IN   47836 kevin@bridgeton1878house.com   June 27, 2009 12th Annual Gourd Dance and Inter-Tribal Hendrick County Fairgrounds,  Danville, IN Sponsored by the White Star Gourd Dance Society & Auxiliary Richard King  317 780 0000 1900 E Main St, Danville, IN  46122 kingv6253@yahoo.com http://whitestargourddance.homestead.com/home.html   September 5 - 6, 2009 49th Annual Tecumseh Lodge Powwow Tipton County Fairgrounds, Tipton, IN Ray Kappmeyer  317 745 2858 1200 S. Main St., Tipton, IN  46072 powwow@tecumsehlodge.org   September 18 - 20, 2009 6th Annual Celebration of the Future Powwow Shakamak State Park, Jasonville, IN Friday,Sept.18 Educational Kid's Day Open to the Public Saturday 10am-9Pm, Sunday 10am-4:oopm. Traditional Arbor LeRoy Malaterre, MC; Dave Shananaquet, Arena Director; D,Rob Campbeel, Head Man Dancer; Pam Campbell, Head Woman Dancer. Michael Jacobs - Cherokee Songs, pre-1840 Muzzleloaders camp, Peruvian booth, Raptor Program. Saturday at 1:00 pm-2:00pm. Grand Entry 1:00 pm Saturday nite 7:00 PM. Host Drum: White Hawk Drum., Co-Host Drum: Many Voice Singers. All Dancers Welcome.  Camping. Sullivan County American Indian Council   812-268-0158 P.O. Box 443, Sullivan, IN  47882 scaicouncil@yahoo.com http://www.scaicouncil.org   September 25 - 27, 2009 14th Annual Gathering of the People Powwow VCCC-10382 Grotto Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805 3rd Grade Education Day Sept. 25th Open to public Sept. 26, 27, 2009 Mark or Dee Blann  812-877-4251 11333 E. Rio Grande Ave., Brazil  IN  47834 powwow@vccc.info   www.vccc.info   Iowa April 11, 2009 University of Iowa Powwow Iowa City, IA $14, 000 in Prizes.  21 Dance Categories. Drum Competition. Food, Art & Craft Vendors. Keveon Kingbird—MC; Larry Yazzie—Arena Director; Meskwaki Nation—Host Drum; Rebecca Smith—Head Woman Dancer; Dana Warrington—Head Man Dancer; Tyler Lasley—Head Judge; Wes “Buzz” Bear—Head Drum Judge.  Hosted by the University of Iowa American Indian Student Association. Theresa Heitz   319 335 8298 125 No. Madison Sreet, Iowa City, IA  52242 studorg-aisa@uiowa.edu www.uiowa.edu/~aisa   August 23 - 24, 2009 White Eagle Powwow Jester Park,  Granger, IA Robyn Byers 515 266 0544 11407 NW Jester Park Drive, Granger, IA  50109 info@whiteeaglepowwow.com http://www.whiteeaglepow-wow.com   Kansas April 4, 2009 University of Kansas Spring Powwow Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS First Nations Students Association.  Drums: Red Buffalo Stephanie Farve   785-393-4588 Kansas Union 1301 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS  66045 safarve@ku.edu www.lawrence.com   August 28 - 30, 2009 Indian Council Of Many Nations Tonganoxie Fairgrounds, Tonganoxie, Kansas Dick Porch  913 888 1563 405 West 4th Street, Tonganoxie, KS  66086 officers@kc-icmn.org http://kc-icmn.org/index.php   September 4 - 6, 2009 19th Annual Traditional Inter-Tribal Powwow Lake Shawnee,  Topeka, KS Chris Wagner  785 969 6663 Reynolds Lodge, Lake Shawnee, Topeka, KS 66601 cwagner@topeka.org http://www.shawneecountyalliedtribes.org   Kentucky September 4 - 6, 2009 2nd Annual KY Native American Heritage Museum Powwow St. John's Park,  Corbin, KY Competition Drum & Dance Powwow. Demonstrators, Mobile Museum, Story Tellers & Native American Music Performances. Ken Phillips  606 528 6342 St. John's Park, College St., Corbin, KY  40701 sioux80@msn.com   September 19 - 20, 2009 All Nations Cultural and Intertribal Festival The Commons, Westport, KY This is the 4th year for this event. We have music, dancing, crafts & food. There is seating available. Glenda 800 595 4846 5600 Hwy. 524, Westport, KY  40077 glenda.mcgill@gmail.com   Louisiana May 15 - 17 2009 Tunica-Biloxi Powwow Chief Joseph Alcide/Pierite Powwow Ground, Hwy 1, Marksville, LA Native American Dance Competition: Entry fee is $5 for dance competition participants. Up to $28,000 in prizes. Committee Special: Traditional Style Dance Contest – Best Man and Best Woman, $1,000 each, Friday, May 15, 8:30PM. Participants must register and dance in Grand Entry on Friday. Drum (Singing) Contest: Three Places in both the Northern & Southern categories; 1st Place $3,000; 2nd Place $2,000; 3rd Place $1,000. Host drums are not eligible. Competition Points start at 1PM Saturday. The Powwow features over 40 food and craft vendors. John Barbry   800-946-1946 tunica40@bellsouth.net   October 2 - 4 , 2009 15th Annual Coushatta Powwow Celebration Coushatta Casino Resort,  Kinder, LA Host Northern Drum: Stoney Creek; Host Southern Drum: Cozad Singers.  For hundreds of years, the many tribes of Native Americans have expressed their cultural diversity through dance. The beauty, artistry and athleticism are demonstrated in the dance competition. Various styles and dress demonstrate ancient rituals, traditions and spirituality. At the Coushatta Powwow dancers compete for thousands of dollars of prize money. Coushatta Powwow Committee 337 466 0432 Hwy. 165, Kinder, LA  70648 info@coushattapowwow.com http://www.coushattapowwow.com   October 10, 2009 Powwow in the Pines Fairgrounds,  Trout, LA Exhibition dancing. Renee Jackson  318 992 5071 Hwy. 84 West, Trout, LA  71371 PowwowinthePines@yahoo.com   Maine July 31 - August 2, 2009 10th Annual Circle of Nations Powwow Indian Longhouse,  Lee, Maine Chief Red Deer  917 456 2898 60 Skunk Hill Rd. Rte 6, Lee, ME  04455 whiteghost04@hotmail.com http://www.cherokeeblackfeet.org   Maryland May 16 - 17, 2009 Healing Horse Powwow Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds,  Mt. Airy, MD Elle Williams  410-781-8264 1003 Twin Arch Rd., Mount  Airy, MD  21771 horsesnet@yahoo.com   Massachusetts April 25 - 26 2009 UMASS Amherst Native Studies Community Powwow CurryHicks Gym, Amherst, MA Genral Public $7, UMASS/FiveColleges w/ID & senior citzens $5, Age 10 & under free. Joyce Vincent   413-577-0970 University of Massachusetts 130 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA  01003 dvincent@acad.umass.edu   Michigan April 4 - 5, 2009 37th Annual Dance For Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow Saline Middle School, Saline, MI  (five minutes south of Ann Arbor) Doors open at 10:30AM both days.  Saturday Grand Entries at 12:00PM & 7:00PM.  Sunday Grand Entry at 12:00PM.  Over $20,000 in Dance prizes!  Five drum winners: 1st Place $2500; 2nd Place $2200; 3rd Place $1900; 4th Place $1600; 5th Place $1300.  Plus, new this year, a drum split!  Any drum who comes can enter!  The Ann Arbor Powwow is hosted by the UM Native American Student Association (NASA). Conner Sandefur   734-565-8670 7190 N Maple, Saline, MI  48176 a2powwow@umich.edu http://www.umich.edu/~powwow   April 24 - 26, 2009 2nd Annual Portage Lake Rendezvous Portage Lake Unit, Grass Lake, MI Waterloo Rec. Area. Set up - Friday, April 24th; Public Welcome - April 25th 9am-4pm & April 26th 9am-3pm Shane Morse   517-442-9882 11700 Seymour Rd., Grass Lake, MI  49203 morsesk@michigan.gov   June 6 - 7, 2009 Honoring Saganing, Celebrating Family Saganing Tribal Center,  Standish, MI Sag Chip Indian Tribe   800 884 6471 E Worth Rd, Standish, MI  48658 upfrontwelsh@juno.com   June 27 - 28, 2009 8th "Mending the Sacred Hoop" Powwow and Fireworks Cal Zorn Rec. Center 300 West Russell Rd., Tecumseh, MI Drumming, dancing, stories, and Native American arts and crafts.  Performance by Native Artist Arvil Bird 2007 NAMA Winner.  Fireworks on Saturday. Pow Wow Information: call Able Cooper  @ (517)263-3233  Vendor Information: call Ron Reed @(517)436-3589 Admission $5 adults, $3 students,$2 seniors, $8 weekend pass, $10 one day family pass.  Grand Entry's Saturday 1 & 7pm Sunday 1pm  Gates open @  10am both days Able Cooper   517-263-3233 300 West Russell Rd., Tecumseh, Michigan  49286 lehnahweh@msn.com   June 27 - 28, 2009 Traditional Powwow Pine Creek Indian Reservation, Fulton, MI Sat - 6:05a sunrise ceremory; 8a - 5k Rez Run; 11a - Parade of Cheers; 1p & 7p - Grand Entry; Sun - 1p Grand Entry, dance contests and giveaway. Homer A Mandoka  269 729 5151 2221 1 1/2 Mile Rd, Fulton, MI  49028 hmandoka@nhbpi.com   Minnesota August 7 - 9, 2009 Benton-Fremont/Ta Tonka Ha Hole in the Mountain Park,  Lake Benton, MN Camping $7 per night - wood - showers - Shooting Events - Hawk and Knife - Entertainment - Food on grounds - Demonstrations - Sweepstakes - Knap In with 30-40 Flintknappers. Trade Vendors and Blanket Traders welcome. Family fun and entertainment for all ages. Carl Burk 507 368 9484 Hole in the Mtn. Park, Lake Benton, MN  56149 bentonhs@itctel.com   November 26 - 28, 2009 Minneapolis Thanksgiving Celebration Minneapolis American Indian Center, Minneapolis, MN Herbert Sam 612 824 3119 1530 Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN  55404 zoogipoequay@hotmail.com   Mississippi April 24 - 26, 2009 Southern Miss Powwow Payne Center at Southern Miss, Hattiesburg, MS The Golden Eagles Intertribal Society is having our 7th annual "Honor our Elders" powwow.  The event is free to the public. Tammy Greer  601-266-6336 118 College Drive Box 5025, Hattiesburg, MS  39406 tammy.greer@usm.edu www.usm.edu/geis   May 16 - 18 2009 The Trail of Honor Jackson, MS Come out and see Re-Enactors from the French and Indian War through the current war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meet Navajo code talkers, ex-POW's from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, USS Pueblo, Tuskegee Airman, medal of honor recipients, and many others! Earl Rottmann  601-372-5770 3509 I-55 South, Jackson, MS  39566 trail_of_honor@hotmail.com www.trailofhonor.org   June 26 - 28, 2009 Mesquito Bend Gathering and Powwow Creek Village,  Michigan City, MS A Choctaw Wedding! Drummers and dancers, Native foods, History learning, Story telling, Flute Players, Horseback riding and lots of good clean fun! Chief Red Thunder Hawk  662 257 2242 60082 Umfress Rd., Amory, MS 38821 fredborman@bellsouth.net   July 8 - 11, 2009 60th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair Choctaw Reservation, Choctaw, Mississippi Enjoy four fun filled days of Choctaw culture, and spirit including tribal arts and crafts, dances, foods, rides,  and contests. You'll also enjoy well-known entertainment and the thrilling action of the world championship  Stickball! There is fun for young and old alike. Tribal Office 601 663 7506 P.O. Box 6010, Choctaw, MS  39350 cwillisjr@choctaw.org www.choctawindianfair.com   Missouri April 24 - 26 2009 Trail of Tears Powwow Star City Ranch, Purdy, MO The Trail of Tears Powwow is being hosted by the White River Cherokee at the Star City Ranch. A 1,247 acre ranch that is certified by the National Park Service for the 2-1/2 miles of the Trail of Tears, where the spirit still lives. Sheryl Taylor   417-847-3000 9457 Fm Rd 1142, Purdy, MO  65734 spiritdancer1057@aol.com   May 22 - 24, 2009 For the People Powwow Boone County Fair Grounds, Columbia, MO Dona McKinney 573 896 8968 5212 N Oakland Gravel Rd., Columbia, MO  65202 McKinneyD@missouri.edu   Montana July 3 - 5, 2009 4th of July Chiefs Powwow Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Powwow Ground,  Lame Deer, MT Head Man: Juaquin Halmilton, Shawnee OK; Head Lady: Willow Jack, Ft Hall ID; MC Ruben Littlehead.....KS; Host Drums: Tha Boyz....St. Paul MN; Other Drums: Mystic River Singer, Bad Nation; Head Teen: Boy Keanu Scalpcane; Head Teen Girl: Vonda Lei Elkshoulder.  Camping and Admissions are free and showers are available at our local school.  Grand Entry times are @ 6:00 pm on Friday and 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sat., and 6: pm on Sunday.  Men's Traditional, Men's Grass and Men's Fancy; Women's Traditional, Woman's Jingle, and Women's Fancy...Same categories for the youth August  406 740 2856 Highway 212, Lame Deer, MT  59043 spin2win23@yahoo.com Nebraska June 20, 2009 Great Platte River Road Archway Pawnee Powwow 3060 E 1st St, Kearney, NE 68847 Dancers of the Plains is an entertaining and educational Native American event, featuring Native American dancing and drumming by the Plains tribes.  In 2009 the Great Platte River Road Archway welcomes the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma back to their traditional homeland for the featured tribe of the first exhibition of a powwow celebration.  Visitors Learn about Native American life on the plains from primitive-life exhibitors and vendors, enjoy American Indian style food and crafts, and more.  Admission to the primitive exhibitor and powwow exhibition area will be by free-will donation.  Guests can also tour the Archway at regular admission prices. Sarah Wright  308-237-1000   308-877-ARCH swright@archway.org http://www.archway.org   Nevada July 24 - 26, 2009 Sacred Vision Contest Powwow Big Bend Ranch/Pyramid Lake,  Wadsworth, Nevada Handgame Tournament, Drum Contest, Mens Traditional Contest & Jr Girls All-Around Special. Gordon Dodd 775 560 1551 Paiute Tribe, P.O. Box 897, Wadsworth,  NV   89442 gordondodd@yahoo.com   August 28 - 30, 2009 17th Annual Spirit of Wovoka Days Powwow Yerington, Nevada Competition dancing/4 dance sessions beginning Friday night; youth-golden age. Hand drum contest. Kennie Keats Memorial Men's Grass Dance Special. Rose Johnson-Masters Women's Fancy Shawl Special. Saturday evening Veterans' Honoring. Honoring & Remembering  Wovoka, Paiute Messiah & Vision Maker Debra Keats  (775) 230-8383; (775) 463-2350 P.O. Box 719, Yerington, NV  89447 dkeats@masonvalleynews.com   New Hampshire August 22 - 23, 2009 2nd Great Northern Moose Powwow Great Northern Moose Lodge & Campground, Dummer, NH Richard Tessier 1442 NH Route 16, Dummer, NH  3588 info@greatnorthernmoose.com www.greatnorthernmoose.com   New Jersey August 8 - 9, 2009 29th Annual Powwow "Year of the Hawk" Sallie's Field, Ringwood Manor State Park, Ringwood NJ Hosted by the Ramapough Lenape Nation. Join us at our 29th Annual Powwow, In Memoriam of our Native Brother Ivan "Butch" Morgan, the proceeds will go to "Organizations that help Children of Special Needs".  There will be Native Drumming, Dancing, Foods, and Exhibits including "Competition Dancing".  For more info and vendor contracts call 201-529-1159 or go to flyer at: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeus5ef/degroatdegrootfootprints/ Mary Oliver  201-529-1159 189 Stag Hill Road, Mahwah, NJ  07430 whitecloudrising@verizon.net http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeus5ef/degroatdegrootfootprints/   October 10 - 12, 2009 44th American Indian Arts Festival Rankokus Indian Reservation, Rancocas Road in Burlington County, NJ just off Exit 45A from Route 295 or Exit 5 off the NJ Turnpike Sponsored by the Rancocas, NJ - The Powhatan-Renape Nation. This fantastic event will provide a multifaceted look into the traditional and contemporary heritage of our land’s indigenous people. Created with the dual purpose of perpetuating our culture and sharing its beauty and diversity with the public.  On the Rankokus Reservation you’ll meet many active American Indian artists who’ll exhibit work created in all mediums. At the Festival, you’ll experience the best of American Indian music, dance, artistry, oral histories, interactive demonstrations, wisdom keepers, and cuisine. You can take time to visit our on-site buffalo, get your face painted, try your skills in archery, meet wolvers, purchase originally designed American Indian jewelry, and communicate with entertainers from all throughout the Americas. This event happens every Memorial Day Weekend in May and again in October; located on Rancocas Road in Burlington County, NJ just off Exit 45A from Route 295 or Exit 5 off the NJ Turnpike. For more information please visit www.powhatan.org or call 609-261-4747.   New Mexico April 23 - 25 2009 Gathering of Nations University of New Mexico Arena, Albuquerque, NM America's Biggest powwow!  A World Celebration!  $175,000 worth of award money.  Miss Indian World Contest.  Indian Trader's Market. Native foods and lots more! GON Ltd.   505-836-2810 3301 Coors Rd. NW, #R300, Albuquerque, NM  87120 http://www.gatheringofnations.org   April 26, 2009 Nizhoni Days Honoring Our Alumni Powwow Albuquerque,  New Mexico Host Southern Drum: Zotigh Singers; Host Northern Drum -Keres Nation; MC:  Dennis Bowen; Arena Director- Pat Pacheco; Head Man Dancer- Brian Curley; Head Woman Dancer - Dine Gilio; Head Gourd Dancer- Barnie Botone.  Wyndsor Yazzie   505-850-9078 Redondo Dr  NE, Albuquerque, NM  87112 kiva@unm.edu www.myspace.com/kivaclub   May 16 - 17, 2009 Armed Forces Day Gourd Dance Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, Mescalero, NM May 16 1PM Gourd Dance; 5PM Supper Break; 6PM War Mothers Songs; 10PM Closing.  May 17 1PM Gourd Dance; 5PM Supper Break; 6PM War Mothers Songs; 6:30PM Gourd Dance. Head staff:  MC Phil "Joe Fish" Dupoint, Carnegie, OK and Freddie Kaydahzinne, Mescalero, NM.  Head Gourd Dancer - Dewayne Tofpi, Albuquerque, NM.  Host Drum - Southern Hills - Lead Singer - Eddie Chalepah, Mescalero, NM.  Arena Director - Tommy Spottedbird - Mescalero, NM. Gourd dancers welcome.  Honoring all veterans. Native American Arts & Crafts Market both days.  Tommy Spottedbird  575-937-2179 PO Box 414, Mescalero, NM  88340 tspottedbird@yahoo.com   May 30 - 31, 2009 Mescalero ALL Gourd Society Memorial Day Dance Community Center Gym,  Mescalero, NM May 30 - 1-8pm, May 31 - 1-6pm. MGS Food Concession & raffles throughout event. Craft Vendor spaces available for $25/day. MGS events are alcohol/drug free & is not responsible for accidents/theft. All Veterans & families of veterans are welcome. Baldwin or Judy Lester   575 464 2681 Tribal Office Complex Gymnasium, Mescalero, NM  88340 ceyelash@yahoo.com or smokingindian88346@yahoo.com MescaleroGourdSociety@yahoo.com or MescaleroGourdSociety.club@live.com   New York May 16, 2009 American Indian Community House 40th Powwow American Indian Community House,  New York, NY Potluck dinner.  All dancers and drummers are welcome. Host drum: SilverCloud Singers. Carrese Gullo   212-598-0100 11 Broadway 2nd Floor, New York,  NY  10004 cgullo@aich.org   www.aich.org   May 17, 2009 Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival New York, NY Arielle Falk   212-627-1076 215th Street & Indian Road, New York, NY  10034 afalk@lotusmusicanddance.org   May 23 - 25, 2009 Powwow On The Hudson the River that Flows Both Ways Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Rd. Wappingers Falls, NY Arena Director: Tony Moon Hawk Langhorn.  Hosted by Dutchess County Parks. Head Male: Dennis Owl Red Moon; Head Lady : Gerri Panther Eyes; Host Drum: Nimham Mountain Singers; Guest Drum: Lightning Bear Drum.  All Drums & Dancers welcome.  Special Attraction: The Aztec Dancers " The Salina Family " & The Birds Of Prey & The Urban Nature Center & Micro Maritime Museum on Wheels. Donations Accepted.  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; Storytelling.  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. At end of Powwow (Monday) there will be a dancers blanket give away for all participating dancers. Tony Moon Hawk: 917-415-5139 Marcey Tree In The Wind Langhorn   973-981-1954 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY  12590 moonhawktitw@msn.com   June 13 - 14, 2009 Mother Earth Indian Festival Greene Ball Flats  Greene, NY Set up date is June 12, 2009.  There is camping available, sorry no electricity. Sll dancers, drummers, vendors, demonstrators, and etc. are welcome to attend. There will be a potluck dinner Saturday night, please bring a dish to pass.  There will also be a trade blanket that night as well. Waukea 607-843-7429  or Golden Eagle 607-283-6040 3461 County Rd. 32, Oxford, NY  13830 motherearthdrumandsingers@yahoo.com   July 11 - 12, 2009 Setalcott Nation Corn Festival Powwow 134 Main Street ( Main Street School), Setauket, NY 11733 Gate Opens Sat * 11a-6p; Sun * 12 Noon-6p; Grand Entry 1 pm. Host Drum: Nimham Mountain Singers; Guest Drum: TBA; Arean Director: Tony Moon Hawk Langhorn; Lead Male : Dennis Owl Red Moon; Lead Lady: Night Eagle.  Special Attractions: Azteca Dancers "The Salinas Family".  Free Parking.  All Drums & Dancers welcome.  There will be Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Storytelling, Drumming, Dancing and much more.  Please leave negativity at the gate. Helen 631-698-5517  sellshelen9@aol.com Margarget 631-842-0317 Tony Moon Hawk 917-415-5139  moonhawktitw@msn.com   July 24 - 26, 2009 31st Annual Thunderbird Powwow Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, NY New York City 's oldest and largest powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available. Hoop Dance, Aztec Dancers & other specials and Sunset Lighting of the Bonfire. Vendors send: contact info, list of items and picture of stand to: thunderbirdvendors@gmail.com or Thunderbird Vendors c/o Marie McKinney P.O. Box 521 College Station, NY, NY 10030.  Admission: Adults $9.00 (all weekend pass $15.00), children: $4.00 (age 12 and under) (all weekend pass $5.00).  Proceeds go to Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Scholarship Fund and Queens County Farm Education Fund . Everyone who loves and respects this family event Annual, Traditional, Contest Powwow with Specials.  Drums: Silver Clouds, Iron Feather, Heyna Second Sons, Black Bear, Thunderbird American Indian Dancers.  MC: Louis Mofsie; Aztec Dancers; Thunderbird Hoop Dancers; Crafts, Vendors: Bead work, Silver and Shell work and Authentic Jewelry and Regalia, Native Foods, Bonfire at Sunset, Hay rides,  Prizes for Adult, Young and Tiny Tots categories.  Limited camping for dancers  Directions:  By Car: Grand Central Parkway to Exit 24 South (Little Neck Parkway) or Long Island Expressway (495) to Exit 32 South, to Farm Entrance Gate.  Free Parking available at the Farm. Subway/Bus: E or F Train to Union Turnpike/Kew Gardens station. Transfer to Q46 bus to Little Neck Parkway. Walk 3 blocks north to Farm Entrance Gate. Long Island Railroad: To Little Neck Station, where car service is available.  Louis Mofsie   718 347 FARM Marie McKinney and Donna Ahmadi Vendors Committee 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY  11004 thunderbirdvendors@gmail.com http://www.QUEENSFARM.ORG   North Carolina April 25 - 26, 2009 Journey Home Powwow Frisco Native American Museum, Frisco, NC Vendors set up Sat morning w/demonstrations beginning at 10am. Grand Entry: 12pm. Dancing on Sat night. Gates open at 9am Sun. Closing Ceremonies at 4pm Sun. The dance circle is open to everyone. Dinner for dancers on Sat night. Joyce Bornfriend  252-994-4440 NC Hwy 12, Frisco, NC  27936 admin@nativeamericanmuseum.org   May 8 - 10, 2009 Old Fort Powwow Old Fort Rodeo Grounds I 40, Exit 73 Old Fort, NC Old Fort Powwow Brings Native American Heritage to Life.  Fourth Annual Powwow on Mothers Day weekend honoring Mothers and Veterans. Dancing, drumming, singing, flint knapping, tee pee, contemporary and flute music, story telling, food and craft vendors. Entertainment going on all day. Hours on Friday and Saturday 9 to 9 and Sunday 9 to 5. Admission $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Kids Day Friday and Kids are only $1. The Powwow is located at the Old Fort Rodeo Grounds at I 40, Exit 73 on the Southwest service road behind Mustards Restaurant. Camping on site for dancers and vendors and Boy Scouts. Public camping at Catawba Falls Campground (Mothers Day weekend, so reservations suggested. 828-668-4831). Host motel Hampton Inn 828-652-5100. Camp feed on Friday and Saturday. Luck of the Draw dance money for registered dancers. All dancers and drums are invited. Mabel Benjamin   Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Assn 114 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine,  NC    28777 888-233-6111 (Tourism Bureau) 813-765-3073 Mabel rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com   May 15 - 16, 2009 29th Tuscarora Nation Powwow Tuscarora Powwow Grounds, Maxton, NC Chief Locklear  910 844 3352 288 Tuscarora Nation Rd., Maxton, NC  28364 tuscaroranationnc@yahoo.com   June 13, 2009 Cherokee Voices Festival Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, NC Living history, demonstrations of basket making, pottery, finger weaving, carving, and flint knapping. Storytelling, traditional music, flute music, gospel music in Cherokee language, Indian dinners, traditional dance including the Warriors of Ani Kituhwa. Sponsored by the N.C. Arts Council and Museum of the Cherokee Indian.  The Museum is a Primary Arts organization (one of only two in western NC) for the NC Arts Council. The Cherokee Voices Festival is free and open to the public from 10am--5 pm. Barbara Duncan  (828) 497-3481 745 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee  NC  28719 travel@nc-cherokee.com http://www.cherokee-nc.com   July 10 - 12, 2009 Strong Sun Festival  &  Powwow Historic Bethabara Park, Winston Salem, NC Open to Public.  Admission by donation. Bring your lawn chairs! Tribal Office  1-336-816-7747 2147 Bethabara Rd., Winston Salem, NC  27106 info@neetribe.org   July 17 - 18, 2009 Festival of Native Peoples & Cherokee Indian Art Market Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, NC This year our annual gathering of tribes from throughout the Americas takes its rightful place as the finest showcase of native dance, art, and culture in the southeast. The Festival of Native Peoples is an exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling, and song performances expressing the collected history, culture, tradition, and wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Entertainment throughout the day will include a replica of an Apache dwelling with audience participation, hoop dancing, flute music, and Cherokee storytellers. Other performers include the Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai, Hopi Senom Dance Group, Phoenix, AZ - Ambassador's of the State of Arizona and the Yellow Bird Apache champion dancers who have been performing for presidents and heads of state for 22 years. The festival will also play host to one of the southeast’s largest Native American art markets. The Cherokee Indian Art Market will feature over fifty nationally recognized, juried craftspeople and artisans from around the country displaying and selling their handmade traditional and contemporary works of art ranging in price from $10 to tens of thousands of dollars. Artists will also demonstrate techniques passed down from generation to generation.  Arts and crafts on display include traditional Cherokee white oak and river cane baskets, black and traditional pottery, wood and stone carvings, paintings, silver and turquoise jewelry, and much more. The market will present the work of such esteemed artists as Darrin Bark, John Grant, Jeanean Hornbuckle, Mary James, Nikki Nations, Joel Queen, Bud Smith, and Mattie Welch Wildcat, Shan Goshorn, Ramona Lossie, Lori Reed, Lucille Lossiah, Betty Maney and Louise Goings. Gates open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with performances throughout the day. Art market opens at 9 a.m. Adult admission $10; children six and under are free. John Grant  (828) 497-4496 745 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee  NC  28719 travel@nc-cherokee.com http://www.cherokee-nc.com   July 18 - 19, 2009 Festival of Native Peoples & Cherokee Indian Art Market Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, NC Gates open from 9am-6pm daily w/performances throughout the day. Art market opens at 9am. Adults $10, children 6 & under free. John Grant   828 497 4496 475 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC  28719 travel@nc-cherokee.com   August 8 - 9, 2009 6th Roanoke Is. American Indian Cutural Festival & Powwow Airport Pavilion, Airport Road, Manteo, NC Host Drum: Birdchoppers, Invited Drum:Na Ma Wo Chi Drummers, Head Dancers: Greg Stephenson and Karen Oxendine, MC Rick Youngblood, "The Cherokee Warrior" AD: TBA All Dancers and Drums welcome. Admission $5, Elders 65+ and children 3-12, $3; children under 3, free. Free parking Marilyn Berry Morrison   757-477-3589 125 Scarborough Street, Manteo, NC  27954 morrison22@cox.net www.ncalgonquians.com		North Carolina (continued) August 14 - 16, 2009 Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of King Powwow 436 South Main Street  King, NC 27021 We invite you to join us at the King Fairgrounds for our annual Gathered Nations City of King Powwow. Participants are members of over twenty two different nations, bands and tribes. Event activities include a veterans ceremony, drumming, singing, dancing, special guest performances, native foods, raffles and more. Admission $7.00 adult. $5.00 child and senior. Children under five admit free. Gates open Friday 5pm-11pm. Saturday 10am-11pm. Sunday 10am-6pm. This is a drug and alcohol free environment. Lance Red Hawk (336)985-3837 P.O. Box 297, Pinnacle, NC   27043 cityofkingpowwow@yahoo.com   August 28 - 29, 2009 16th Annual Frank Liske Park Powwow Frank Liske Park, Concord, NC Traditional southern protocol powwow. Free admission. Primitive camping. Craft contest. Fur and feathers hands on learning, Princess contest, Gourd dancing, Grand entry, Crazy midnight auction 30 minutes after closing session. Cabarrus Powwow Association 75 Scalybark Trail Concord, NC 28027 Vendors contact Gene Hall 336-413-1812 George Hoyt   704-786-5705 4001 Stough Road, Concord, NC  28025 ghoyt@carolina.rr.com www.frankliskepowwow.com   September 11 - 13, 2009 Spruce Pine Powwow 12513 South Hwy 226, Spruce Pine, NC Fourth Annual Powwow honoring all of our Veterans. Dancing, drumming, singing, flute and contemporary music, flint knapping, storytelling, tee pee, food and craft vendors, and much more. Continuous entertainment all day. Come early, bring your lawn chairs and stay all day. Hours are Friday and Saturday 9 to 9 and Sunday 9 to 5.Admission is $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Kids Day is Friday and kids are $1. Camping for dancers and vendors and Boy Scouts on site. Public camping nearby and Host Motel is Spruce Pine Motel ( 828-765-9344 ). Camp feed on Friday and Saturday. Luck of the Draw dance money for registered dancers. The Powwow is located at 12513 South Hwy 226 behind Music, Jewelry and Loan in Spruce Pine, 2 miles South of US 19 and 2 miles North of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mabel Benjamin Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association 114 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine NC   28777 813-765-3073 rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com   September 18 - 19, 2009 Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, NC Master dancers, craftsmen, artists and athletes from the five main southeastern tribes - Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole and Choctaw.  Traditional tribal dance, storytelling performances, craft demonstrations, primitive skills encampment and juried competitions.  Encampment demonstrators Jimmy Sanders and Diamond Brown The Stomp dance, a strong traditional dance of southeastern tribes, will be performed by the Standing Pine Social Dancers. The Warriors of AniKituhwa Dancers. Cherokee Stickball demonstrations.     Museum of the Cherokee Indian   (828) 497-3481 745 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC  28719  (828) 497-3481 travel@nc-cherokee.com http://www.cherokee-nc.com   September 18 - 20, 2009 Fort Hamby Powwow Fort Hamby State Park, Wilkesboro, NC This is an educational event with the Park Rangers helping with the educational activities for the children and Boy Scouts. There will be dancing, drumming, singing, tee pee demonstration, flute and contemporary music, story telling, flint knapping, and craft and food vendors. Continuous entertainment all day, so come early, bring your lawn chairs and stay all day. Hours on Friday and Saturday are 9 to 9 and on Sunday 9 to 5. There will be a concert at the Forest Edge Amphitheater on Saturday night by NAMMY Award nominee Dave Trezak. Park admission is $1 per person at the gate and admission to the Powwow is $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Kids Day is Friday and Kids are $1. Camping is available in the Park and can be reserved by calling 877-444-6777. Our host hotel is Holiday Inn Express. Reservation number is 336-838-1800 and ask for the Powwow discount. The Powwow is located inside the Ft. Hamby State Park. From Wilkesboro, take US421 North approximately 6 miles to Milepost 293 and turn South on South Recreation Road to the entrance of the park. The Blue Ridge Intertribal Powwow Association is a 501c3 corporation and we need volunteers to help before and during the Powwow. Contact Park Ranger Juanita Souther at 336-921-3390 to help at the park or Mabel Benjamin at 813-765-3073 to help passing out fliers, etc. Mabel Benjamin Blue Ridge Intertribal Powwow Association 114 oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC  28777 813-765-3073 rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com   October 6 - 10, 2009 97th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, NC Each year the fair offers an opening parade, midway, fireworks, traditional Cherokee food and competitions that bring out the best of the Eastern Band’s basket makers, carvers, quilters, gardeners and more. The fair also attracts high-quality entertainment to perform each evening in the amphitheater.  The fair began as a way for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to showcase their arts and crafts and invite neighboring communities to the Qualla Boundary, the tribe’s traditional homeland. The fair has grown since its early days, but its original focus remains. This is a hugely popular event among Eastern Band members and a great opportunity for visitors to experience the fun, welcoming qualities of the Cherokee culture. Cherokee Welcome Center  (800) 438-1601 745 Tsali Blvd. Cherokee, NC  28719 travel@nc-cherokee.com http://www.cherokee-nc.com North Dakota April 24 - 25, 2009 20th Annual Honor Dance and Spring Celebration Powwow MSU Dome, Minot, ND Wylie Hammond   701-858-3365 500 University Ave West, Minot, ND  58707 wylie.hammond@minotstateu.edu www.minotstateu.edu/mss/nacc_events.shtml   Ohio May 23 - 25, 2009 Ohio Valley Powwow Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH Steve Harris  740 304 8950 205 ELm St., London, OH  43140 steve@ohiovalleypowwow.org   May 2 - 3, 2009 Tawawa Springs Intertribal Powwow Tawawa Springs, Wilburforce, OH Enjoy Native American food and crafts. Primitive Camping and RV spaces available. No pets allowed, unless you sneak them in. Grand Entry is at 12 noon on Sat. & Sun. Drums: By invitation only. Concert by award winning musician Michael Jacobs. Rick Haithcook  937-219-8311 Tawawa Springs 1350 Brush Row Rd., Wilburforce, OH  45384 saponi56@hotmail.com   May 23 - 25, 2009 Selma Walker Memorial Weekend Powwow Franklin Co. Fairgrounds  Columbus, OH Traditional Powwow. Grand Entry @ 1pm AD-Ken Irwin Sr. MC-Jerry Dearly Sr. Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio PO  Box 07705, Columbus, Ohio  43207-0705 (614) 443-6120  naicco@aol.com http://www.naicco.org June 13 - 14, 2009 Fort Ancient Celebration Ft. Ancient State Memorial,  Oregonia, OH Native drums, dancing, traders, flute music & storytellers. Children hands on activities. Come join the fun. Jack Blosser  800 283 8904 6123 St  Rt  350, Oregonia, OH  45054 jblosser@ohiohistory.org   June 19 - 21, 2009 Honoring Our Ancestors 5th Annual Ashtabula Co. Antique Engine Club, Williamsfield, OH All drums and dancers welcome. Camping available. Admission: age 12-adult $5/ children & seniors $3. Gates open 10am-6pm. Crafts, food, both native and modern available. No drugs, alcohol or firearms allowed. Sandi RedWolf  440 319 5781 4026 US Hwy 322, Williamsfield, OH  44093 redwolf_0801@yahoo.com   June 19 - 21, 2009 Honoring our Ancestors 5th Annual Ashtabula Antique Engine Club Grounds, 4029 Rt. 322 Williamsfield, OH Gates open 10am. Adults, 12+ $5. Children and Seniors, $3. Family discounts.Traditional Native Gathering. Dancing,drums,flute,story telling, history and culture sharing. Food and vending.Dancers and drums are welcome. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sandi Red Wolf  440-319-5781 325 W 48th #908, Ashtabula, Ohio  44004 redwolf_0801@yahoo.com   July 10 - 12, 2009 25th annual Great Mohican Indian Powwow Mohican Rez Campgrounds, Loudonville, OH A Top 100 Show in North America by the ABA. Learn Native Culture & Lifestyles-Fellowship & Competitions. Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Story Telling, Dance & Drum Competitions Demos and more... See over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen & Traders. Held Rain or Shine w/Free Parking. Located 7 mile S. of Loudonville,OH. off St. Rt. 3 on the Wally Rd. Scenic Byway. Chris Snively  Earl Gant   800.766.2267 23270 Wally Rd., Loudonville, OH  44842 powwow@mohicanreservation.com www.mohicanpowwow.com   July 17 - 19, 2009 Healing Mother Earth 2nd Annual Powwow Lake Village Campground, Andover, OH Gates open 10am. Grand Entry Noon and 6pm. Native American drum,dancing,flute,story telling,history and culture sharing. Food and vending. Auction. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Adults 12+ $5, Children, Seniors $3. Family discounts.Drums and dancers welcome. Sandi Red Wolf  440-319-5781 325 W 48th #908, Ashtabula, Ohio  44004 redwolf_0801@yahoo.com   September 5 - 7,2009 27th Annual Labor Day Weekend Powwow Franklin Co. Fairgrounds 4100 Columbia St. Hilliard, Ohio 43026 Traditional Powwow Grand Entry @ 1pm. $7-Adults, $3-Seniors & Students, Free-5 & Under & Participants, $15-weekend Pass. Camping Available $20/weekend inc. Showers & Electric. Motels nearby NAICCO  614-443-6120 PO Box 07705, Columbus, Ohio  43207 naicco@aol.com http://naicco.org   September 18 - 20, 2009 25th annual Great Mohican Indian Powwow Mohican Rez Campgrounds, Loudonville, OH A Top 100 Show in North America by the ABA. Learn Native Culture & Lifestyles-Fellowship & Competitions. Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Story Telling, Dance & Drum Competitions Demos and more... See over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen & Traders. Held Rain or Shine w/Free Parking. Located 7 mile S. of Loudonville, OH. off St. Rt. 3 on the Wally Rd. Scenic Byway. Chris Snively  Earl Gant   800.766.2267 23270 Wally Rd., Loudonville, OH  44842 powwow@mohicanreservation.com www.mohicanpowwow.com   September 26 - 27, 2009 They Walked Here Before Us: A Woodland Indian Celebration Buttonwood Park, Perrysburg, OH 7th Annual event. Gates open at 10am Saturday & Sunday. Concerts both days as early as 10:30am. Grand Entry: 12pm Saturday & 1pm Sunday. Closes Saturday at dusk & Sunday at 5:30pm. Children’s Tent w/Native American Arts & Crafts. Wildlife Tent w/American Birds of Prey. Indian Village w/Lacrosse-Double Ball Field, Flintknapping & more. Drums: Southern Singers of Ohio & Crooked Creek of Indiana. Vendors: Invitation Only. Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation   419-381-7042 27174 Hull Prairie Rd., Perrysburg, OH  43551 perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com   Oklahoma April 3 - 4, 2009 9th Annual DCIYC Scholarship Powwow Bulldog Arena, Jay, OK Jaxin Enemy Hunter  918-314-2245 sjenemyhunter@hotmail.com   April 4, 2009 American Indian Leadership Youth Council 13th Annual Powwow Broken Bow, OK Arena Director: Willard Polk Monica Billy   580-584-3365 108 W. 5th St., Broken Bow, OK  74728 mbilly@bbisd.org   April 4, 2009 Chahsenah Descendants Annual Powwow Lawton, OK Mary Chahsenah   580-483-7284 504 NW Bingo Rd., Lawton, OK  73507 Leon.E.Chasenah-1@ou.edu   April 4, 2009 5th Annual Skiatook JOM Powwow Skiatook, OK   Avis Ballard   918-287--554 710 S. Osage, Skiatook, OK  74070 aballard@osagetribe.org www.osagetribe.org   April 4, 2009 UCO Spring Powwow Edmond, OK Hosted by the Native American Student Association Arena Director: Randy Frazier, P.B., Potawatomi Kathryn Toahty   405-974-2224 100 N University Drice, Edmond, OK  73034 ktoahty@ucok.edu   April 25 - 26 2009 Comanche War Dance Society 39th Annual Spring Man Dance Comanche Nation Complex Gym, Lawton, OK Special Invitation to the Comanche Nation Princess Natalie Blackstar and Comanche Nation Jr. Princess Shelby Mata Invitation to all Club Princesses and Organizations Comanche Nation  580 246-8240 584 N.W. Bingo Road, Lawton, OK  73507 info@comanchenation.com www.comanchenation.com   May 1, 2009 Putnam City Indian Education Youth Powwow Putnam City High School (Old Gymnasium), Oklahoma City, OK The public is invited to attend, free of charge. All Dancers and Singers welcomed.  Vendor Contact: Deanna Murrow at (405) 495-0168 ext. 1650 George Shields  405 495-0168 ext. 1652 5300 N.W. 50th St., Oklahoma City, OK  73122 gshields@putnamcityschools.org   May 2, 2009 Bixby High School Indian Heritage Club 6th Annual Powwow Bixby High School Gymnasium "All Dancers Welcome" - Free Admission All Princesses and Dignitaries Welcome! Tina Francis  918  557-3478 601 S. Riverview Dr., Bixby, OK  74008 Tfrancis@bixbyps.org   May 3, 2009 Graduation Honor Dance for Anthony Pewenofkit Verden High School Gymnasium, Verdeen, OK "CLASS of 2009" Special Contest: "Southern Straight Dance" Sponsored by: The Lightfoot and Pewo Families. Mycol Wahnee   405 247-2838 Verden High School  100 Locust, Verden, OK  73092 info@powwowok.com   May 9, 2009 Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women Powwow Osage Million Dollar Elm Event Center The 2009 Miss & Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant Admission is free. Bernadette Huber  918) 671-4565 951 W. 36th St. N., Tulsa, OK  74127 iowayhuber@hotmail.com   May 9, 2009 Pawnee Title VII 28th Annual Youth Dance Pawnee County Fairgrounds Categories will not be combined.  Security will be provided. Food and Merchandise Vendors will be on hand.  Vendor Contact: June Hamilton (918) 762-3564 Angie Echohawk  918 762-3618 Pawnee Memorial Field 610 Memorial St., Pawnee, OK   Z74058 angechohawk@hotmail.com   May 16, 2009 38th Annual RSU-Claremore Graduation Honor Powwow Bushyhead Field House, Rogers State University Claremore, OK "Security will be on hand", "Food and Merchandise Vendors will be on hand"  Vendors: $30.00 donation to N.A.S.A. or equivalent item. Concession stand benefits Rogers County Cherokee Jaime Clark  918  343-7566 Rogers State Univ. 1701 Will Rogers Blvd. Claremore, OK 74017 jaimepappin@yahoo.com www.rsu.edu May 23, 2009 Hilary Sanchez Graduation Powwow Wetumka High School Gym, Wetumka, OK Vendor fee $25 and donation. Host Drums: Bearclaw Singers. 2pm Gourd Dancing; 5pm Supper Break; Tiny Tots competition sponsored by the Folsom Family.  6pm Gourd Dancing.  All Princesses welcome. 7pm Grand Entry. 50/50, Cake Walk, Raffles Amanda Yahola Martinez   405-452-3048 Wetumka High School Wetumka, OK  74883 jdsamhs00@yahoo.com   May 24, 2009 30th Anniversary Powwow for Darrell & Kay Cable Comanche Nation Complex Gym,  Lawton, OK Head Staff: M.C.'s: Willie Nelson & Kenneth L. Cozad; Head Gourd Dance Singer: Berkey Monoessy; Head War Dance Singer: Oliver LittleCook; Head Gourd Dancer: J.R. Ross; Head Lady Gourd; Dancer: Florence Starr; Head Man Dancer: Pat Moore; Head Lady Dancer: April Clairmont; Co-Hosts: Comanche Little Ponies and the Kickapoo Pow-Wow Club.  Arena Directors: R.G. Harris & Corey Hindsley. Special Invitation to: Natalie Blackstar, Comanche Nation Princess, Frank McClellan Sr. & Family, Dara Franklin & Family Contests: Mens Straight Womens Cloth Tiny Tots Darrell Cable Jr  580 512 0172  584 N.W. Bingo Road, Lawton, OK  73507 mahpiya_to99@yahoo.com   May 30, 2009 Maud Wolftongue Memorial Dance Concho Community Center,  Concho, OK Head Staff: M.C.: Moses Starr; Head Singers: Mike & Greg Pawnee; Head Lady Dancer: Irene Deer; Head Man Dancer: Tim Ramsey; Head Little Boy: Joe Littlebird; Head Little Girl: Rosemary Littlebird Wolftongue Family  580 927 6196 200 Wolf Robe Circle, Concho, OK  73022 cnawalkingbehind@yahoo.com   June 5 - 6, 2009 Miami Nation 10th Annual Powwow N.E.O. Equine Arena,   Miami, Oklahoma Rhonda at 918  542 1445 2220 Rockdale Rd., Miami, OK  74354 ndnfeather@hotmail.com   June 5 - 7 2009 Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK For nearly 30 years Red Earth, Inc has been recognized as the primary multi-cultural resource in Oklahoma for advancing the understanding and continuation of Native American traditional and contemporary culture and arts. The juried art competition and dance competition at the annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival has established Oklahoma City as a Native American art and cultural center, rivaling other southwestern cities as a showcase of Indian art. The varied activities and events scheduled during the Festival provide a mix of entertaining and educational presentations including food booths, hands-on children’s activities, storytelling, and musical performances. Erin Merryweather  405 427-5228 2100 NE 52nd, Oklahoma City, OK  73111 info@redearth.org   June 12, 2009 Chilocco Reunion Thunderbird Powwow Cherokee Casino & Resort Convention Center, Catoosa, OK Jim Baker at  405  377 6826 777 W Cherokee St., Catoosa, OK  74015 jimrbakerb@netscape.net http://www.chilocco.org   Jun 12 - 13, 2009 59th Annual Quanah Parker Powwow Star House Eagle Park , Cache, OK. 2:30 p.m. Gourd Dance; 7:00 p.m. Grand Entry. Head Staff: Master of Ceremonies: Nipper Tiddark; Head Man Dancer: George, Tahdooahnippah; Head Gourd Dancer: Darryl Hebb; Head Lady Dancer: Susie Hubbard; Head Drum: Sovo; Arena Director: Labert Tahah Ron Parker  580 695 2493 62 Highway 115, Cache, OK 73527 quanahparker@gmail.com   June 26 - 28,  2009  Twelfth Annual Peoria Powwow Peoria Powwow Grounds,  Miami, OK Head Singer: John David Ballard (Shawnee, Peoria, Ottawa, Cherokee); Head Man Dancer: Simon Washee (Cheyenne, Arapaho, Cherokee); Head Lady Dancer: Mallori Marie Shawnee (Quapaw, Shawnee, Delaware, Peoria, Miami, Creek); Host Gourd Dancer: Lee Lawhead (Cherokee, Pamunkey); Color Guard: Broken Arrow Honor Guard; Master of Ceremonies: David Tyner (Peoria, Shawnee, Cherokee); Arena Director: Neil Lawhead (Ottawa); Pow-Wow Coordinator: Rob Blalock (Peoria, Absentee Shawnee) Peoria Tribal Office 918 540 2535 60610 East 90 Road, Miami, OK  74355 ablack2@peoriatribe.com   June 27, 2009 Hasinai Summer Youth Caddo Dance Caddo Nation Complex,  Binger,  OK 4:00 p.m. - Turkey Dance; 6:00 p.m. - Supper Break; 7:00 p.m. - Drum Dance; 8:00 p.m. - Crowning of the 2009-2011 Hasinai Society Princess.  Head Staff: Master of Ceremonies: Wayman Wells 2009 Interm Hasinai Society Princess: Corissa Lauren Robbins Little Miss Hasinai Society Princess: Shayna Fay HoweryShriley Gouge at  405 656 2344 Intersection of Hwy 152 & 281, Binger, OK  73009 menden27@yahoo.com   July 2 - 4, 2009 Kiowa Society 43rd Annual Celebration Chieftain Park Powwow Grounds , Carnegie, OK David Geimausaddle   405 638 1917 E1440 Rd Hghway 58, Carnegie, OK  73015 webmaster@powwowok.com July 3 - 5, 2009 Quapaw Powwow Quapaw, OK Divisional contest money totaling $39,000.00.  Special Hoop Dance contest $2,800.00.  49 contest $200.00 Quapaw Tribal Office   918 542-1853 5681 S 630 Road, Quapaw, OK  74363 mailbag@quapawtribe.com   July 3 - 5, 2009 Tia-Piah Society of Oklahoma Powwow Tia-Piah Park, Lawton OK Friday, July 3, 2009 - Evening program starts at 7:00 p.m.  Saturday, July 4, 2009 - Gourd Dancing at 2:00 p.m.; Supper at 5:30 p.m.; Evening Program begins at 7 p.m.  Sunday, July 5, 2009 - Gourd Dancing at 2:00 p.m.; Supper at 5:30 p.m.; Evening program at 7:00 p.m. Carla Whiteman    580 678 6626 County Road E1580 Rd., Lawton, OK  73501 cwhiteman@lawtonps.org July 17 - 19, 2009 Tulsa Powwow SpiritBank Event Center,  Tulsa, OK. General admission $5.00. Dancers, drummers, singers, contests, including the Annual Fry Bread cook off Championships! Dorcas Williams  918 437 5115 S Memorial Dr & E 105th St, Tulsa  OK  74133 tici@tulsapowwow.org http://www.tulsapowwow.org   August 3 - 8, 2009 The 78th American Indian Exposition & Powwow Caddo County Fairgrounds,  Anadarko, OK Monday Morning: 10:00 a.m. Opening Day Parade Downtown Anadarko Monday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Honor Indian Celebrity/Pageant to follow. Tuesday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Tiny Tots; Golden Age; Princess Contest; Tribal Contest. Wednesday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Pageant. Thursday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Jr. and Teen Categories; Men's Fancy Preliminaries; Princess Contest. Friday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Sr. Womens Categories; Men's Categories; Men's Fancy Preliminaries; Princess Contest. Saturday Morning: 10:00 a.m. Closing Day Parade Downtown Anadarko. Saturday Evening: Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. Honor Indian of the Year; All finals in all categories; Men's Championship Fancy War Dance Competition Tracey Gabehart at  405- 247 7656 E. 7th St. & E. Broadway St., Anadarko, OK  73005 exposecretary@yahoo.com    August 7 - 8, 2009 24th Annual Bell Powwow Stilwell, OK This is a contest powwow.  Archie Mason, EMCEE; Don Howell, AD; Cherokee Gourd Society, Host; Drum Busters, Host Drum; Chuck Love, Head Man; Lena Nells, Head Lady. Thomas Muskrat  (918) 696-4480 PO Box 4500, Stilwell, OK  74960 nthomas@bell.k12.ok.us   Oregon April 18, 2009 Springfield Indian Education Honor Powwow Springfield OR Head Man: John Warren; Head Lady: Brandy Polmateer; MC: Nick Sixkiller, Cherokee; Performers: Aztec Dancers; Drums: Dancing Spirit Round Stone Singers, SoaringHawk, Steiger Butte Singers Virgil Martin   541-726-3211 10th & G Street, Springfield OR  97477 vigil.martin@sps.lane.edu   May 8 - 10, 2009 Native American Student Assoc. 42nd Annual Mothers Day Powwow University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2 day competition powwow.  Pathlapa special; clown dance; 3 man hand drum competition; Host drum: Little Island Cree; Honor drum: Black Lodge; MC: Fred Hill; Arena Director: Captain Moody. Charlene Moody   Emmilee Risling    Roshell Nieto University of Oregon, EMU suite 26, Eugene, OR  97403 541-346-3723 asuonasu@uoregon.edu   July 10 - 12, 2009 Veterans Powwow 2009 Grand Ronde, OR MC – Nick Sixkiller; Whipman – Tony Whitehead; Host Drum – Dancing again Singers; Drums – Eagle Beak, Jóhonaaéi', Little River, Uyxat Powwow grounds. Under the tent! Gourd dancing Sat. & Sun. 11am. Grand entries 1pm & 7pm Sat. 1pm on Sun. All veterans, dancers, & public welcome! Arts & crafts, & food vendors welcome.  Free parking/ camping available! No pets, drugs, or alcohol permitted  Christian Tinney   503/883-3610 Christian.Tinney@grandronde.org   Pennsylvania April 25 - 26, 2009 3rd Annual Swatara Creek Powwow Ferry House, Middleton, PA Paul Bear  717-215-3079 Old Ferry House grounds, Rt. 441 & South Union, Middletown, PA 17057 pablooso@peoplepc.com   May 2 - 3, 2009 Spring Corn Festival Allentown Indian Museum Pat Rivera  610-797-2121 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown, PA  18103 info@museumofindianculture.org   May 16 - 17, 2009 Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow Ontelaunee Park,  New Tripoli, PA All drums welcome. Gates open 10am with Grand Entry at noon both days. Proceeds to benefit Indian Law Resource Center & Ontelaunee Park. Camping available for dancers, drums, vendors and volunteers. Sorry, no public camping. A potluck togetherness feast will be held on Sat. Night for powwow participants, bring a favorite food to share if you can. This will an alcohol free event open to the public. Please bring you own seating. Mark Onehawk 484 941 1317 Rt. 143 (Kings Hwy), New Tripoli, PA  18066 wastelo@comcast.net   May 22 - 25, 2009 35th De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow Custaloga Town Scout Res., 7 Boy Scout Lane, Carlton, PA  Traditional northern style, Lakota traditions.  Hosted by Langundowi Lodge at Custaloga Town Scout Reservation's permanent, pine-covered dance arbor.  2009 Powwow in memory of Lester "Les" Bean. Host Drum: MacKenzie River - Ravenna OH (Lead singer: Dean Hugebeck). Invited Drums: Morning Star - CT, Southern Heart - OH Head Dancers: Daren Krug - Franklin PA, Vicki Hugebeck - Cambridge OH Whipmen: Chris Reardon - Oil City PA, Brandon Master - Franklin PA - Grandchild of Les Bean Junior Whipmen: Dakota Bean - Stow OH, Hunter Bean - Erie PA - Grandchildren of Les Bean. Veteran Coordinator: Curt Baltzer - Akron OH; Arena Directors: Tom House - NY, Doug Sestock - PA. Masters of Ceremonies: Dan Paul - Pacific Grove CA; Frank Andrews - Albuquerque NM.  Camping: $8.00 per person, includes admission, hot showers, etc. Camping trailers welcome (no hookups or dump station). Food Booth by Langundowi for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Traders by Invitation only - No activities on Friday or Monday. No early camping or ground fires. Bob Schwarz or Tom Mance  412-882-0613 or 412-331-6129 Pittsburgh, PA info@langundowi.org www.langundowi.org/powwow.htm   May 23 - 25, 2009 16th Annual Cherokee Indian Festival Temple University Ambler Campus, Ambler, PA 580 Meeting House Honoring All Veterans, Share Cherokee Culture, Dance, Song, Legends, Drumming, Native Food, Children's  Craft Tent and much more. Bring your own seating, RAIN or SHINE, 10 AM til Dusk, Grand Entry 12 NOON, adults $8, Seniors $7, Children $3 and under age 6 FREE.  Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown   215-549-4191 6473 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA  19119 buffy@icdc.com http://www.secherokee-confederacypa.org   June 13 - 14, 2009 4th Annual Riverside Powwow Riverside Camp Ground,  Montgomery, PA Come join the fun at the 4th Annual Riverside Powwow. Eagle Thunder is the host drum, all other drums welcome. Jim "Dancing Crow" and Kay "Falling Leaves" Reynolds are the head dancers and Makwa is the MC and AD. Saturday there are 2 Grand Entries: 12 noon and 7pm & Sunday Grand Entry is 12 noon. Come see the Aztec Fire Dancers from Mexico. Enjoy the Native Crafts and food. A great family outing for all ages. Makwa  570 799 0537 125 S Main St, Montgomery, PA  17752 vicfarmwoman5@wmconnect.com   June 19 - 21, 2009 Tatanka Oyate Wacipi II Woodland Zoo, Farmington, PA The John Wyrick Band opening for Bill Miller in Concert, Saturday 7 p.m. Bill Miller winner of two Grammys for Best Native American Music Album in the past two years as well as being honored with 7 different Native American Music Awards and most recently the NAMA Lifetime Achievement Award. Nation Flags and Staffs welcomed. Traditional sweat lodges, spiritual leaders welcome to pour water. Primitive camping. Parking for RVs. Dancers, vendors and performers free admission to all events.  Admission & Parking: $12.00 adults/$8.00 children. Camping $10.00 per day Children under 5 free.  Family of 4 Package: $55 includes concert, powwow (both days), full zoo access, camping Hawk Goodfire   724.516.2751 Justina Tyson    724-384-0674 3400 National Pike, Farmington, PA  15437 moreinfo@buffalomessengers.org http://www.buffalomessengers.org http://www.myspace.com/johnwyrickband ) http://www.myspace.com/billmillerofficial)   June 19 - 21, 2009 Buffalo Nation Powwow The Woodland Zoo, Farmington, PA Admission & Parking: $12 adults/$8 children. Camping $10 per day, Children under 5 free. Family of 4 Package: $55 Includes concert, powwow (both days), full zoo access & camping. All Dancers: Free admission to concert, powwow, camping & zoo. Saturday - Grand Entry at Noon, Dinner break 3-4, Close at 6pm. Sunday - Grand Entry at Noon, Close at 5pm. Exhibition dances throughout the day. Possible meet and greet with Bill Miller. Hawk  724 516 2751 3400 National Pike, Farmington,  PA  15437 buffalomessenegers@yahoo.com http://www.buffalomessengers.org   June 20 - 21, 2009 19th Annual Traditional Native American Powwow Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville, PA Dancing, storytelling, traders, food, flute playing.  Aztec Dancers and more.  Admission $5.00 under 12 free. Dancers are free. Enjoy being outdoors, Loyalsock Creek near by and join in with us dancing and having fun. Dave or Joeann Himmelreich  570-368-2790 500 n. Washington Street, Montoursville, PA  17754 jhimmelreich@yahoo.com   June 25 - 28, 2009 Appalachian Native American/ Mtn Man Rendevous Mountz Memorial Park,  Smithmills, PA Come out to Mountz Memorial Park and enjoy Native American stone tools and Mountain Man craft Shows! Cathy Beers  814 687 3218 Mountz Memerial Park, Smithmills, PA  16680 oogabooga2007@yahoo.com   June 27 - 28, 2009 ThunderHeart Village Buffalo Valley Powwow Mifflinburg, PA Buffalo Valley Sportsman's Assoc. Four-Miles N. West of Mifflinburg Open to the Public Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am till 6:00pm Grand Entry, Sat. and Sun. at Noon. Free Admission. Host Drum: Iroquois Thunderheart; Guest Drum: Eagle Eagle Thunder, Spirit Wolf; Head Male Dancer: Roy “Dancing Two Bears”; Head Female Dancer: Teresa “Running Deer”; Arena Director: Cris StandingBear; Native Dancing, Singing, Food and Craft Vendors Storytelling.  Camping for Vendors and Dancers. Vendors by Invitation only. All proceeds benefit BVSA and the “All Nations Youth Camp“ Dry Camping available to the Public – Donations Accepted Limited Electric: Call with needs.  Directions from Harrisburg – Rt. 15 N. to Rt. 104 N. follow Rt. 104 N. to Mifflinburg turn right on Rt. 45 ( Chestnut St.) go two block turn left on N. 8th St.  Directions from Williamsport – Rt. 15 S. to Lewisburg turn right on Rt. 45 W. to Mifflinburg Turn right on N. 8th St. Directions from State College – Rt. 45 E. to Mifflinburg turn left on N. 8th St.  Once on N. 8th St. follow Signs to club grounds. Marty “Little Crow 717-637-2548 or  717-521-6587 R.R. #1 P.O. BOX 8, Mifflinburg, PA ITHDrummer5@aol.com   July 18 - 19, 2009 12th Annual Native American Powwow DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Tipton, PA Free admission to Amusement Park and to the Powwow. Competition dancing. Ezra Fields 918 576 9661 Rt 220Bus I99N, Tipton, PA 16684 donna.dorn@gmail.com   July 25 - 26, 2009 ThunderHeart Village American Indian Powwow Gettysburg Battlefield Resort 1960 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bonfire 8:00pm. Grand Entry, Saturday only at noon. This is a one day powwow - Saturday only with Sunday an informal educational day for the public. Vendors free space but will donate one item for a raffle.  Bring lawn chairs and blankets.  Host Drum: Iroquois Thunderheart; Guest Drum: Eagle Eagle Thunder, Spirit Wolf; Head Male Dancer: Roy “Dancing Two Bears”; Head Female Dancer: Teresa “Running Deer”; Arena Director: Cris StandingBear; MC: Maqwa.  Native Dancing, Singing, Food and Craft Vendors. Camping for Vendors and Dancers, and members only Vendors by Invitation only. All proceeds benefit All Nations Youth Camp and donation to the campground for future events. Directions: Rt. 15 south to The Steinwer Exit. Follow signs for the Bear Factory. Campground is right before the factory. Look for a Camper Sales store Campground is there Marty “Little Crow 717-637-2548 or  717-521-6587 R.R. #1 P.O. BOX 8, Mifflinburg, PA ITHDrummer5@aol.com   August 1 - 2, 2009 Bull Run All Nations Powwow Riverfront Park,  Loyalsock, PA Host Drum: Iriquois Thunderheart. Aztec Fire Dancers. Gates open 10am. Grand Entry: 12 noon Sat & Sun. Dave Tree  570 777 2602 Canfield Ln, Loyalsock, PA  17701 treedpg@hotmail.com September 5 - 7, 2009 ThunderHeart Village Powwow and Gathering Kiwanis Lake, York, PA Open to the public. Saturday , Sunday & Monday 10:00 am till 6:00 pm.  Admission: $5.00. Children under 10: Free. Proceeds to benefit All Nations Youth Camp. Host Drum: Iroquois Thunderheart; Guest Drum: Eagle Eagle Thunder, Spirit Wolf; Head Male Dancer: Roy “Dancing Two Bears”; Head Female Dancer: Teresa “Running Deer”  MC: Maqwa; Arena Director: Cris StandingBear; Entertainment: The Dog and Pony Show.  Native Dancing, Singing, Food and Craft Vendors. To bring Native awareness and Education to the people…. Camping for Vendors and Dancers only. Vendors by Invitation only. Vendors may not set up before checking in with us.  Directions from Harrisburg – Rt. 83 S. to George St Exit. Follow George St to Rt. 30 West. Follow to Pennsylvania Ave (On left by Burger King) turn left Follow Signs; Directions from Lancaster – Rt. 30 West to Pennsylvania Ave (on left by Burger King) Turn left and follow signs. Directions from Maryland – RT 83 N to George St Exit. Follow George St through town, Cross over the bridge (Armory on Right) 2nd traffic light turn left follow signs. Marty “Little Crow “for info: 717-521-6587 or 717-637-2548 ITHDrummer5@aol.com   October 10 - 11, 2009 22nd Annual American Indian Gathering Community College of Beaver County, Monaca, PA Head Man: Michael Nephew; Head Woman: Carolyn Bartlett Host Drum: Muddy Creek Singers; MC: Hank Houghtaling John Goberish   724-775-8561  ext 156 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA  15061 john.goberish@ccbc.edu   Rhode Island April 4 - 5, 2009 Eighth Annual Brown University Spring Thaw Powwow Lincoln Field, Providence, RI Rain site: Pizzitola Gym on Hope St. and Lloyd St. Check out the website to see some colorful pics! Loyola Rankin   505-917-1162 Between Waterman St. and George St., along Thayer, Providence RI   nativesatbrown@gmail.com http://www.brown.edu/NAB   July 18 - 19, 2009 RIIC Powwow Roger Williams Park , Providence, RI The sacred fire is started on Saturday morning at sun up and is kept lit until the end of the Pow Wow on Sunday. The Pow Wow opening ceremonies begin at 10:00 a.m. and festivities end at 6:00 p.m. Grand entry (when the dancing begins) is at noon. Admission is free of charge and the event is open to the public. Rhode Island Indian Council  401-781-1098 807 Broad Street, Providence, RI  02907 info@rhodeislandindiancouncil.org   South Carolina September 5, 2009 4th Annual Powwow/Native American Festival Smith Park,  Bennetsville, South Carolina Public Invited.  Adults $5; Children $3; Vendors $50 Rick LaBean 843 862 3299 Cottingham Blvd  #9 & 38 Bypass, Bennetsville, SC  29512  peedeeindian@yahoo.com http://americanindians.tripod.com   South Dakota June 12 - 13, 2009 4th Annual Veterans Honoring Outdoor Wacipi Sioux Empire Fair Grounds, Sioux Falls, SD Free tent camping, RVS small charge full hook ups, meal at end of each day. Bring a picture of a veteran to be recognized Over 100 veterans attended 2008 Wacipi.  Traditional Wacipi truly honors all veterans. Dancers from all over the Midwest come to dance in honor of our veterans. "We will gather each year to promote the healing of our veterans. Marilyn LoneHill  605 334-4060/ 605 271-4184 after 6:00pm Dennis Burnside Ave., Sioux Falls, SD  57104 francisq2001@yahoo.com http://www.aissiouxfalls.org   October 9, 10, 11, 2009 Black Hills Powwow Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, SD Host Drum: Rock Hill Drum Group; Miss He Sapa Win Pageant; Fine Arts; Singers and Hundreds of dancers! Ira Taken Alive  605-341-0925 P. O. Box 8131, Rapid City, SD  57709 dcanyongwtc.net   Tennessee April 17 - 19, 2009 Red Hearts Gathering Pineview Powwow Grounds, Linden, TN Intertribal Powwow. Vendor Fee = $ + item donation (for raffle/auction) Must be ½ pre-paid to confirm $50.00 for 10'x10' $75.00 for 10'x20' $150 for Food Vendors Space is Limited to 15 unless geared toward children, all items must be handcrafted, Please No Imports.  Admission - $5.00 per car.  Grand Entry - 11:00 am on Saturday, 1:00 pm on Sunday. Primitive Camping Available. Ron or Janet  931-593-2986  1-877-458-2528 1254 Toms Creek Road, Linden, TN 37096 redhearts@tds.net   April 17, 18, 19 2009 Red Hearts Gathering & Powwow Linden, TN Friday - 17 Kids Day Free Admission 18 yrs & under. Sat - 18 Sun - 19 $5.00 per car. Head Man: Richard \"Sky Bear\" Smith. Head Lady: Wanda Mourningfawn Host Drum: Southern Echo. Master of Ceremony: Tony Eagle Hawk. Arena Director: Benny Bennett. We will have Several Demonstrations, The Tn. Nat. Guard\'s Rock Climbing Wall Gates Open at 8 am, Grand Entry at 11 am on Saturday, 1 pm on Sunday, Primitive Camping Sites Available (free for Dancers & Drums) All Drums & Dancers Welcome. 877-458-2528 or 932-593-2986.   May 15 - 17, 2009 Gathering Of Eagles Indian Cave Park,  Blaine, Tennessee Trackingbear  865 209 2563 1165 Indian Cave Rd., Blaine, TN  37757 trackingbear@yahoo.com   May 16 - 17, 2009 Cumberland Plateau 8th Annual Powwow Cumberland, TN This is a Traditional Powwow.  Head Staff: Host Drum: Southern Echo. Guest Drum: Red Road Singers MC: Robert \"White Wolf\" Headman: Shannon Aldridge Headlady: Jill Smith. Head Veteran: Michael Lynch. Arena Director: Michael Veal. Special Guest: Mike Serna and J.J. Kent. Honor/Color Guard: UCAN.   June 12 - 14, 2009 Mid-Year Buffalo River Annual Heritage Days Powwow City Park, Linden, TN Powwow held in conjunction with Perry County & City of Linden Heritage Festival. Ray Benge   931-589-9628 1690 Airport Ridge Rd., Linden, TN  37096 rbenge1@tds.net   June 13 - 14, 2009 3rd Annual Powwow on the Mountain Cumberland County Complex,  Crossville, TN This is a Traditional Powwow. Host Drum: Red Road Singers, Head Man: Shaun Hedgecoth, Head Lady: Loretta Howard, Head Veteran: Ronnie Johnson, MC: Robert White Wolf, Honor/Color Guard: UCAN, AD: Gary Johnson Mary Cox or Carol Cash 931 787 0744 or 931 372 04 95 Industrial Blvd. Rd., Crossville,  TN  38571 iicpowwow@yahoo.com   June 20, 2009 - 9am - 7pm Fundraiser Concert for the Cherokee Removal Memorial Park 6800 Blythe Ferry Landing, Birchwood, TN 37308 Donations encouraged for this fundraiser concert featuring: Arvel Bird (headliner), Mike Serna (performing with Mike are Keith Stalcup, Ace Bailey and Ed Maynard), Ed Winddancer, Grady Jones, Cynthia Zavala, and a Nashville Songwriters round with Steve Brook, Lisa Hannah and Paul Nielsen. A day of music, including a flute duel between Mike Serna and Ed Winddancer, drums, dancing, storytelling by Robert "redhawk" Eldridge, blowgun demonstrations by Alva Crowe, food, crafts, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Judy Serna  423-622-6101 401 Haney Dr., Chattanooga, TN  37411 judyserna@bellsouth.net   June 26 - 28, 2009 Trade Days Festival Trade Days Grounds,  Trade, TN Trade Days Festival is a 3 day celebration of Native American and Appalachian culture, always held the last full weekend in June for over 20 years. Trade is Tennessee's oldest settlement. Daniel Boone established a trading post for Pioneers and Native Americans to buy and sell their wares near here. Trade is located at the NC/TN state line at the base of Snake Mountain. This is a weekend of activities the whole family can enjoy. Kids 5 and under are free. Doug McFadden  423 727 3007 228 Modock Rd,  Trade,  TN  37691 dwmcfadden@hotmail.com   July 3 - 5, 2009 All Nations Summer Celebration Powwow Nawgers Nob,  Townsend, TN All dancers welcome. Head Man: Mitchell Wells, Head Lady: Kimberly Wells. Admission: $5, children under 12 free,  seniors & veterans $3. Red Bear Thacker  865 448 6487 Highway 321 S  Nawgers Nob, Townsend, TN 37882 RedBearThacker@hotmail.com http://www.smokeymountain-sacredpaths.com September 11 - 13, 2009 Spirit of the Veteral and Warrior Powwow Point Park, off Hwy 27 at Chickamauga Dr., Dayton, TN Luck of the Draw Dancing.  Emcee: J. J. Kent; Keeper of the Circle:  Ken Cloudwalker; Head Man:  Gene Thomas; Head Lady:  Alexandra Durham; Drums:  Cherokee Road Singers, Red Road Singers  All drums welcome.  Jerry Lang, Native American Warrior Society; Veterans Honor Guard - Colors posted at 9:30 a.m. Karen Cooper:  Dancers/Entertainment Coordinator.  Tickets: $3 Adults, $1 children. Festival Hours: Friday, September 11, 2009:  5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free Kids Day.  Grand Entry:  7:00 p.m.  Saturday, September 12, 2009: Gates open at 9:30; Festival opens at 10:00 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. Grand Entry:  1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2009: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Grand Entry:  1:00 p.m.  Events:  On Friday, a 9-11 Special honoring our fallen soldiers and veterans.  See living history, visit Tepee Villages with artifacts from 1800s thru present day lifestyle demonstrations; arts and crafts, pottery, regalia clothing, music, jewelry and native artwork; candy run game, hoop dance, Frybread; learn the meaning of regalia clothing; class pictures taken. Trade Blanket after closing.  There is overnight camping available with limited electricity. Jimmy Wiseowl  931-529-1557   931-316-9970 P.O. Box 36, Sparta, TN  38583 wiseowl_09@yahoo.com October 9 - 11 2009 American Indian Assoc of Millington Powwow Casper Creek-6847 Center College Road, Millington, TN The American Indian Association of Millington's Fall Pow Wow October 9th-11th 2009 at Casper Creek on 6847 Center College Road in Millington, TN.  Friday, October 9th - Grand Entry 6:00 p.m. Kids admitted free with paid adult admission.  Saturday, October 10th – 4 Mile Run at 8:00 a.m.  Pre-registration available.  Registration will be from 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.  All run participants will be given free admission into the Pow Wow.  Gourd Dancing from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 5-6:30 p.m.  Grand Entries 12:00 p.m  & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11th – Gourd Dancing from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Grand Entry 1:00 pm. Admission prices: Adults - $5.00; Seniors (55 & over) - $4.00; Children (6-12) - $3.00; Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts in uniform and Active Duty Military with ID - Free.  Head Man – Randy Salomon, Choctaw; Head Lady – Fawn Galvin, Paiute & Yaqui; Emcee - Clint Green, Oneida; Arena Director – Jason Thigpen, Cherokee; Host Drum - Jimmy Reeder, Wichita; Head Gourd Dancer – James Mabe, Kiowa.  All dancers and drums welcome.  NO DRUGS, FIREARMS, OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED.  Craft Booth Vendor fee $100 (10 X 10 or Larger).  For additional information contact: Jimmie Thigpen 901-251-1519.  The American Indian Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; serving the community since 1987.  www.americanindianassoc.com Jimmie Thigpen  901-251-1519 PO Box 775, Millington, TN  38053 jim-dancer@hotmail.com www.americanindianassoc.com   October 10 - 11, 2009 Black Bear Cove Native American Festival Black Bear Cove Resort & RV Park, Chattanooga, TN Entry Fee - $5/person, 10 & under free, 65+ $3. Head Man-Bullet Standingdeer; Head Woman-Barbie Harrison; MC-Osceola Red Shirt Arena Director-Jimmy Reedy; Host Drum-Sacred Grounds. Honor Guard-UCAN Veterans Society.  $1500 Drum Competition-Winner Takes All.  $1000+ Luck Of The Draw. Living History Encampment. Food & Craft Vendors, 50/50, Silent Auction. Entertainers - Mike Serna (2006 Winner of the Musical Echoes National Flute Competition), Cynthia Zavala (hand drum singer/songwriter), Robert “redhawk” Eldridge (Cherokee storyteller). Vendor Questions - Mike Serna - 423-322-9334 cell or Judy Serna - 423-322-5632 cell. Dancer or Drum or Head Staff Questions - call Donnie Ross - 423-762-5113 cell.  Black Bear Cove Resort & RV Park Questions - call 866-438-4399.  Black Bear Cove Resort & RV Park. 5842 Highway 30, Benton, TN 37307  www.blackbearcoveresort.com Judy Serna  423-322-5632 cell 401 Haney Dr., Chattanooga, TN  37411 judyserna@bellsouth.net http://blackbearcovenativeamericanfestival.blogspot.com/ Octobert 10 - 12, 20009 Standing Stone Native American Celebration Day Monterey, TN Dancers and Storytellers welcome. Craft Vendors welcome. Bruce Deer Fording Stream Hartford  931-528-7392 1320 Dyer Creek Road, Cookeville, TN  38501 icusastorm1@frontiernet.net   October 16 - 18, 2009 10th Annual Buffalo River Powwow City Park, Linden, TN Host Drum:  All Nations Warrior Society Native American Food and Craft Vendors.  Native American Dancing. Ray Benge   931-589-9628 1690 Airport Ridge Rd., Linden, TN  37096 rbenge1@tds.net   Texas March 21, 2009  10am to 4pm Honoring the Animals Powwow Animal Defense League of Texas Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, Texas 78217 Jicarilla Apache Creation Story of the dog and man is the theme of the Honoring the Animals Paw Wow. All Powwow Princesses, Dancers, Drums, Vendors and Sponsors welcome.  Free admission.  Donations needed.  Join Apache del Rio Intertribal as we honor our animal brothers through partnership with Danza Azteca de Yanaguana Tejatzlan and the Animal Defense League of Texas. Cultural sharing. American Indians who participate do so because of their traditional beliefs and a desire to share with those willing to learn more about our heritage. Master Of Ceremonies - Rene Rodriquez; Arena Director - Steven Zavala; Head Man Dancer - David Ortiz; Head Lady Dancer - Marie Crabb; Head Gourd Dancer - Bobby Casarez; Honored Elder - Black Hawk.  Powwow Program Advertising: Eugenia 210-413-0961 efernandez@apachedelrio.org Steven Fernandez, 210-590-2832, lanzavolante@apachedelrio.org Undersecretary of the Council/Director of Education Apache Del Rio Intertribal Organization- San Antonio, TX lanzavolante@apachedelrio.org www.apachedelrio.org (210) 902-2735   May 2, 2009 Cherokee Heritage Day Benefit Powwow Gainesville, Texas  ---- Civic Center Benefiting the Murrow Indians Children's Home in Muskogge, OK. The Four Winds Food Distribution of Azle, TX. Accepting money, gift cards, personal hygiene items, school supplies, staple food items and monetary donations for both organizations. Representatives of both organizations will be on hand to answer question and a separate donation spot designated to each. All drums, All singers, All dancers and Public are invited Doug Walp   940-482-3381 8836 S. Hickory Road, Krum, TX  76249 dougwalp@grandecom.net   May 8 - 10, 2009 The Gathering Turkey Bend Park, Marble Falls, Texas The park is charging $15 per car for all weekend or $5 per day. Must state with Gathering to get this rate. Blow gun, Bow & arrow, games, and swimming. Bring any other activities from your tribe. Trade blankets are welcome. No booths or tables. You must teach a trade. (No charge for trading) Drums and flutes are welcome. The village will be raw camping at an old Comanche camp site. There is room for horses & teepees. Sandra Cone or Daniel Beckworth  210 845 7431 28828 Fine, Marble Falls, TX  78654 thecrystalman@yahoo.com   September 4 - 6, 2009 Circle of Life Intertribal Powwow Mansfield Park, Bandera, TX 3 day Traditional Powwow with no competition. All drums & dancers welcome. Diane Eagle Horse  830 370 1085 2886 St. Hwy 16 N, Bandera, TX  78003 eaglehorse.5@hotmail.com   September 26 - 27, 2009 10th Annual Permian Basin Intertribal Powwow Odessa College Sports Center, Odessa Texas Noon and 6:00PM Grand Entry, Head Man Dancer; Trey Adams, Head Lady Dancer: Teyha Adams, Areana Director: Ken LeBlanc, Host Northern Drum: Duane Secatero, Canoncito, NM. Host Southern Drum: To be announced. Luis Tijerina  432- 889-2693 P.O. Box 1712, Odessa, Texas  79760 permianbasinpowwow@hotmail.com http://www.transpecosamericanindianassn.com   Utah May 1 - 3, 2009 19th Annual R.M.M. Spring Rendezvous Fremont Indian State Park, Sevier, UT Registration: Thurs evening-Sat morning. Fees: $15.00 per shooter/$30.00 per family (Covers 4 main events). Events: Hawk-Knife Throw, Walk Through Rifle Shoot, Pistol Shoot & Primitive Archery Shoot. Youth Events: Archery-Rifle Shoot & Hawk-Knife Throw (Age 12 & under must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older). Pot-Luck Supper: Friday evening at 6:30 pm. Campfire Social after dinner. Camping: Primitive Area-1840 or earlier type shelter and accouterments. Non-Primitive & Tin Tipi areas available. Camp fee: $10. Notice: Primitive sights only--No fiber optics! Primitive Traders: ($20 donation fee). Chavis Curtis  435-529-3321 3820 West Clear Creek Canyon Rd, Sevier, UT  84766 hoppervalerie@hotmail.com   July 4 - 7 2009 34th Annual 4th of July Powwow Fort Duchesne, UT Maxine Natchees 435-722-5141   Vermont July 29 - August 2, 2009 Annual Native American Abenaki Powwow Craft Fair Grounds,  Evansville, Vermont Come and see a Native American Powwow with drumming, singing groups, and Native American dancers. You can also listen to Abenaki stories and enjoy tasty foods. This powwow has a reputation of being the best in the Northeast! Tribal Office 802 754 2817 123 Evansville Road, Brownington, VT  05860 etpvt@aol.com. http://clanofthehawkinc.org   Virginia April 25, 2009 9th Celebration of Life for All People Powwow Red Wing Park, Virginia Beach, VA MC - Clark Stewart (Chickahominy); HM - Daniela Garneaux (Oglala Lakota); HF - Lindsey Fortune (Rappahanock); AD - Thomas Lewis (Meherrin) Host Drum - Red Wolf (Hollister, NC); Gust Drum - Red Earth (Hollister, NC).  American Indian dancing, educational exhibits and displays, arts and crafts, storytelling, and authentic foods for sale.  Vendor spaces fill early.  Over 5,000 at least year's event! Free admission and parking. Debra Vick   757 427-2990 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 dvick@vbgov.com     fun@vbgov.com   May 2 - 3, 2009 Virginia Indian Nations 8th Annual Spring Powwow Gathering Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, Charles City, VA The festival Powwow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and cultural demonstrations. traditional exhibits including historic displays and information from the Virginia Tribes. Native American crafters from all over the United States will have jewelry, pottery, beadwork, leather crafts, and other authentic arts and crafts for sale.  Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread, fish & chips, hamburgers and hot dogs, barbeque, and more, as well as plenty of beverages and a bake sale.   MC: Keith Colston, Tuscarora-Lumbee; Host Drum: Falling Water Drum from King & Queen, Virginia; Lead Male Dancer: Aaron Montez, Chickahominy Tribe. Lead Female Dancer: Morgan Faulkner, Upper Mattaponi Tribe; Arena Director: Powhatan Red Cloud-Owen, Chickahominy / Mohawk.  Grand Entry will be led by the Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard. Plenty of free parking is available with golf cart transportation provided to the grounds.  Organizers suggest bringing lawn chairs or blankets.  Powwow etiquette will be followed.  For health and safety reasons, no pets are permitted on the Powwow grounds. Proceeds will support VITAL, the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life.  VITAL is an organization working for federal recognition for the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock and Upper Mattaponi Indian Nations.  (804) 829-2261 or (804) 932-4406 www.vitalva.org    June 27 - 28, 2009 Shenandoah Valley Powwow The Silver Phoenix, Quicksburg, VA Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Admission: Adults $6, under 12 free. No alcohol, drugs or pets. Host Drum: Black Bear, Invited Drum: Cedar Tree, AD: Micheal Nephew, MC: Clayton Old Elk, Head Man: Keith Tollett, Head Lady: Heather Moore-McClaskey. The Silver Phoenix   540 477 9616 1371 Caverns Rd, Quicksburg, VA  22847 sphoenix@shentel.net   September 19 - 20, 2009 Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. 3rd Annual Powwow Surry Parks and Recreation Center Master of Ceremonies: John "Blackfeather" Jefferies; Head Female and Male Dancers: Debora "Little Wing" Moore and Greg "Two Hawks" Stephenson; Drums: NaMaWoChi and Yough-Ta-Nund;  Arena Director: Doug Logan.  Gates Open: Saturday and Sunday at 10am. Grand Entries: Saturday, 12noon and Sunday, 1pm.  Intertribal Dancing; Vendors; Arts and Crafts; Native American Cooking; Demonstrations; Storytelling.  Admission: General (12 to Adult) $5.00 Seniors (over 65) $4.00 Children (7 to 11) $2.00 (6 and under) Free.   Ed Branch   (757) 654-9301 205 Enos Farm Drive, Hwy 10 at Hwy 31, Surry County, Virginia 23883 branchedward@aol.com www.nottowayindians.org Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc., P.O. Box 246, Capron, VA 23829  NottowayofVA@aol.com   October 2 - 4, 2009 2nd Annual Wolf Creek Cherokee  Intertribal Powwow Rotary Field , Woodland Ave. Rt. 835 off Hwy 58 W--Stuart, VA Friday:2nd:Students Day 8:30-2:30; Saturday:3rd,9:30-6:00; Sunday:4th,9:00-5:00.  Everyone Welcome. Arena Director; Elton Ellis-from NC. Arena MC: Ronny Reed-from MI; Headlady: Jeannie Cranford-from NC; Headman: Michael Cranford-from NC; Story Teller Renae Wagoner-from VA; Childrens MC: Chief Griffith-from VA; Host Drums:Youghtanund Drum/Singers VA. Host Hotel: The Virginian Hotel Stuart, VA 24171  (276)-694-4244 Littlewolf Griffith  276-340-5571  or 276-694-7723 P.O. Box 186, Stuart, Virginia 24171 cherokeeoffice@wolfcreekcherokeetribe.com http://www.wolfcreekcherokeetribe.com   Washington April 26, 2009 Good Medicine Gathering Seattle, Washington Alive With Skies   206-595-7185 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle, WA columbuswasnohero@yahoo.com   May 9, 2009 Omak Mother's Day Powwow Omak Longhouse, Omak, Washington Grand entries at 1PM and 7PM. Dinner will be provided. All singers and dancers welcome. The public is invited. Charissa Marchand-Williams   509-846-6519 Omak Lake Rd., Omak, WA  98841 cmmarchand@yahoo.com   May 16, 2009 Penn Cove Water Festival Whidbey Island, Washington A Free Family event in the town of Coupeville. It is an Historical, Authentic, Native American event! It includes Canoe Races, Live Performances, Children's Activities, Arts, Crafts and Food Vendors and Environmental displays. We Need Vendors! Lynda Spiritdove Imburgia   360-321-7863 2416 Sanctuary Lane, Langley, WA  98260 imburgia@whidbey.com www.penncovewaterfestival.com   West Virginia June 27 - 28, 2009 Annual Wakichipi Powwow Youth Fairgrounds,  Martinsburg, WV Come out in see Native American dancers in full regalia. There will be drumming, singing, flute playing, Aztec Fire Dancers and more! Open to all dancers in full regalia. Everyone is invited to come enjoy an authentic Native American cultural event. Saturday & Sunday at 11am-6pm. Barry Richardson   252 257 5383 2419 Golf Course Road, Martinsburg, WV  25401 powwow@vance.net   September 18 - 20, 2009 Renewing Our Spirit Mason Dixon Park, Core, WV Vendors, Dancers & Male Northern Drums needed. Wynona RainDance  304 825 6823 Buckeye Rd, Core, WV  26529 raindance58@hotmail.com   Wisconsin April 28 - May 3, 2009 Bloody Lake Rendezvous Black Hawk Memorial Park, Woodford, WI Pre-1840s dress required. Modern, horse, and primitive camps. Water, wood, hooters, and dumpster furnished. DO NOT BRING WOOD. Ice available. Dogs on leashes welcome. Woods Walk - Hawk, Bow, Rifle. Pie baking contest, outdoor oven, and children's games. Blanket and commercial traders. School Day Friday, Tourist days Sat. and Sun. 4pm teardown. $15/lodge, $35/Commercial Trader, $10/person age 16 & older. Russ Swanson  608-968-3480 2995 Cty Rd Y, Woodford, WI  53599 jrs@centurytel.net   June 20, 2009 Ripon Hay Days Cedar Ridge Ranch,  Ripon, WI It will be a Living History Encampment. If you have a specialty we'd love to show it off. We are a horse ranch so your equine would be welcome. We will have a community barn dance and Native American Dancers on Saturday. Friday day/ evening will be in town hootin it up and playing with the locals. All time periods are welcome. The more the merrier! Sunday will be just us re-enactors hanging out and if you must leave you can or stay for a bit. We don't have all the details worked out yet. Well-behaved vendors are welcome. Standing Bear  920 602 6688 W14471 Dartford Rd., Ripon, WI  54971 920-602-6688 mahto-nazhin@hotmail.com   July 30 - August  2, 2009 Menominee Nation Contest Powwow Woodland Bowl,  Keshena,WI Menominee Tribal Office  715-799-5114 Fairgrounds Rd., Keshena, WI  54135 alegriab@mitw.org   Wyoming July 17 - 25, 2009 113th Cheyenne Frontier Days Frontier Park,  Cheyenne, WY Come on out and explore the old west, Indian Village and much more. This year's entertainment will include Taylor Swift, 3 Doors Down, and George Strait. Jackie Smith    800 227 6336 4610 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY  82001 jsmith@cfdrodeo.com www.cfdrodeo.com   July 25 - 28, 2009 Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Washakie Powwow Grounds,  Fort Washakie, WY Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation, has 2.2 million acres, is the third largest in total land size of all Indian reservations in the entire United States. The largest annual event on the reservation is the annual Eastern Shoshone Indian Days, which features one of the largest powwows in the region, an all-Indian rodeo and a reenactment of the signing of the Treaty of 1868.  Sacajawea is allegedly buried there. According to local historical accounts, Sacajawea, a native of the Idaho Lemhi band of Shoshone, came to live with the Eastern Shoshone several years after the Lewis and Clark Expedition ended. Here she was called Wad-ze-wipe, or Lost Woman, and lived to be 100. Wayland Large 307 332 3532 P.O. Box 217, Fort Washakie, WY  82514 rivertonchamber.org www.easternshoshone.net info@wind-river.org     Canada April 4 - 5, 2009 31st Annual First Nations University of Canada Powwow First Nations University of Canada, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Drums: Red Deer Singers, Northern Whistle Richard Missens  306-790-595 First Nations Way, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada rmissens@firstnationsuniversity.ca www.firstnationsuniversity.ca/default.aspx?pag   May 22 - 24, 2009 Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture Ottawa Municipal Campsite, Ontario Canada Admission: adults $12/day, seniors (ages 60+), youth (ages 13-18) & students (with valid I.D.) $6/day, $10 weekend pass & children under 12 free. No drugs or alcohol. And no pets Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture 411 Corkstown Rd, Nepean, Ontario, Canada  KIA 0Y9 613-722-3811 festival@odawa.on.ca   June 19 - 21, 2009 Rainy River First Nations Traditional Powwow New Powwow Grounds, Maitou Rapids, Ontario Honor of the Jingle Dress. Contest info: Ronald Mcginnis Grass Dance Special. 18 yrs old and Up. 4 place Cash prizes plus jackets. 6 Consolation places plus giveaway. All other participants recieve honorarium. Elvis DeBungee  807 482 2479 North of Junction Hwy 11/71, Manitou Rapids, Ontario  P0W 1E0 edebungee@hotmail.com   June 19 - 21, 2009 Moosomin First Nation Powwow Moosomin Grounds, Saskatchewan, Canada In conjunction with Moosomin's 100 year Commemoration and Treaty Days. Contest Info: All categories. 60,000 prize payout. Lillian Blackstar or Lena Kahpeaysewat  306 386 2206 HWY 4 North, Cochin, Saskatchewan Canada  S0G 3N0 lilianb@sasktel.net   June 20 - 21, 2009 2nd Annual World Chicken Dance Championship Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Siksika, Canada BCHP   403-734-5171 P.O. Box 1639, Siksika, Alberta info@blackfootcrossing.ca www.blackfootcrossing.ca/chickendance.html   June 26 - 28, 2009 First Powwow Québec, Canada Raoul Weizineau  819-974-1100 6 Niparict, Opitciwan Quebec, Canada  G0W-3B0 lawol_oul@hotmail.com www.opitciwan.ca   July 17 - 19, 2009 Onion Lake Powwow 2009 Onion Lake, Saskatchewan Irene Carter-Rosa Whitstone   (306) 344-2525 P.O. Box 10, Onion Lake, Saskatchewan  S0M 2E0 irenedcarter@gmail.com   July 24 - 26, 2009 Spirit of the People Contest Powwow Prospera Centre,  Chilliwack, British Columbia MCs: Gerald Sitting Eagle Siksika, Alberta. Nelson Leon Chehalis, BC; AD: 'Chilliwack' Zack Cailing; Host Drum: Eya Hey Nakoda Cost: Elders 60+ Free, 5 and under Free, 10.00/Day, 20.00 Weekend (+ fees and taxes) Tickets available at  www.ticketmaster.com or at the door Contest Info: Drum Contest. 1st 2500.00, 2nd 2000.00, 3rd 1500.00, 4th 1000.00.  West Coast Hand Drum Contest ; 1st 1500.00, 2nd 1000.00, 3rd 600.00, 4th 400.00.  Adult 18+, Mens Buckskin War Bonnet(40+), Sr Men & Womens (50+), Round Bustle Chicken, Traditional Men & Women, Fancy Men & Women, Jingle Women, Grass Men 1st 1000.00, 2nd 800.00, 3rd 500.00, 4th 200.00.  Teen (13-17), Traditional Boys & Girls, Fancy Boys & Girls, Jingle Girls, Grass Boys 1st 500.00, 2nd 300.00, 3rd 200.00.  Novice Teen (13-17) Must be first time dancers, not registered in any other categories 1st 250.00, 2nd 150.00, 3rd 100.00.  Juniours (7-12), Traditional Boys & Girls, Fancy Boys & Girls, Jingle Girls, Grass Boys 1st 300.00, 2nd 200.00, 3rd 100.00 Novice Juniours (7-12) Must be first time dancers, not registered in any other categories. 1st 250.00, 2nd 150.00, 3rd 100.00 Additional Info: Whip Man Lewis Point & Les Joe. Craft Tables by pre-paid registration only, must be native owned and native crafts. Provide own tables. 300.00 inside main room concourse & raffle donation. Jr and Sr Princess Pageant. Host Hotel The Comfort Inn 604-858-0636 toll free 1-800-228-5150 ask for pow wow rate. Specials Inquiries: Maxine Prevost 604-798-1023  maxine.prevost@stolonation.bc.ca Vendor & Sponsor Inquiries Paula Cranmer-UnderhillPaula Cranmer Underhill  604 824 5276 45323 Hodgins Ave., Chilliwack, BC  V2P Canada scf.paula@shawcable.com www.stolotourism.ca   July 31 to August 2 2009 2009 Wendake Competition Powwow Wendake, Quebec, Canada Traditional, jingle, fancy and grass dance competition & Drum Competition Eve Bastien    (418) 847-1835 705 Maurice Sébastien, Wendake, PQ  G0a4V0 evebastien@hotmail.com www.tourismewendake.com   August 1 - 3, 2009 Wikwemikong 49th Annual Cultural Festival Wikwemikong, Ontario, Canada Cynthia Bell   705-859-2385 64-3 Beach Rd, Wikwemikong, Ontario cbell@wikwemikongheritage.org   August 11 - 13, 2009 Ocean Man First Nation Competition Powwow Ocean Man Powwow grounds, SK, Canada Competition Powwow. Drum Contest. Iron Woman Special honoring 2008-2009 Princess Chanel Big Eagle. Friday & Saturday evening grand entry: 8pm. Saturday & Sunday grand entry: 1pm & 7pm. Tara Parisier  306 457 2679 North 21  Stoughton, Skiatook, Canada  S0G 4T0 tparisier@ymail.com http://www.oceanmanband.com Other Foreign Countries April 18, 2009 7th Spring Powwow Sports Hall, Koscielnicka 26, Uniejow, Poland Grand Entry at 3pm; Retreat at around 10pm; Organizer: Zdzislaw Ranores Wszolek M C: Dariusz Lipecki; Arena Director: Artur Zielinski; Head Judge: Bartosz Stranz; Head Man Dancer: Radek Wdowicki; Head Lady Dancer:Paulina Andrzejewska; Host Drum : Maka Sapa (Poland); Guest Drum:  Star Horse Singers (Poland); Wanbli Ohitika ( Czech Republic) Dariusz Lipecki   +48607563104 Sports hall Koscielnicka 26, Uniejow, Poland  99210 blackfoot@poczta.fm d.lipecki@gmail.com http://www.huuskaluta.com.pl/powwowuniej2009.php   April 25 - 26 2009 Schwarzwald Powwow (Blackforest Powwow) Unterkirnach, Germany 78089 Inside 2 Day Competition Powwow with trade Fair Small prize money for the first 3 places. Free overnight stay with sleeping bag and rations Willie Haemmerle  011 49 7665 9478364 Weberstr. 13, March, Germany D-79232 info@schwarzwald-powwow.de www.schwarzwald-powwow.com   May 8 - 10, 2009 Festival de ConCiencia y Cultura Noosférica de Luna Llena Tepoztlan, México Come to make your self powerful with the full Moon share with more magicians, dancing, learning, come discover the art of LOVE to everyone and to de planet. Workshops: Mandalas Perma-culture  Mayan Reading,  Cosmology, Healing.  Services: Conferences, Camping Area, Acoustic Music, Food, Dances and dance floor.  Activities: Yoga, Falun Dafá, Tai Chi, Xilam, Danza, Theatre, Painting.  Ven a divertirte conociendo a más magos como tu que estan dispuestos a fundir su energía de amor con el resto de los demás, para aprender el arte mágico de amarnos y amar al planeta.  Talleres: Mándalas, Perma-cultura, Lectura Maya, Cosmología, Sanación.  Servicios: Conferencias, Camping, Música, Área de Comida, Tianguis Holístico. Actividades: Yoga, Falun Dafá, Tai Chi, Xilam, Danza, Teatro, Pintura Israel Magana Maytrelli Diaz  53317929 Torres Adalid, No 614, Int. 402, DF, Mexico  03000 ismasi@conciencianoosferica.org www.culturanoosferica.org   June 20 - 21, 2009 Native Bermuda Powwow Lords, St. David's County Cricket Club,   St. David's, Bermuda This year’s powwow is part of the Bermuda 400 Year Committee’s calendar of events. It begins at 11 am. Heather  Precious Brangman  441 536 3392 P.O. Box DD 78St. David's DD BX, St  David, Bermuda DD 01 stinesbda@yahoo.com