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Updated: January 19, 2011

 

 

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MAY 5 - 6, 2012

Mepic Powwow- Mother Earth's People Inter-tribal Powwow

Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Road, Victorville CA, 92392

HOST DRUM: The Black Lodge Singers Drum Group... of White Swan, Washington, headed by Kenny Scabby Robe of the Blackfeet, In demand around the United States and Canada. With more than twenty albums released they have also composed children songs, contributed tracks to Ancestral Voices. Master of Ceremony: Bobby WhiteBird - Cheyenne, Master of Ceremony: Michael A. Reifel - San Carlos - Apache, Arena Director: Eugene Newman – Shawnee, Spiritual Advisor: Hershal Kaulaituy-Cheyenne, Head Gourd Dancer - Steve Bohay – Kiowa, Highly respected:Gourd Dancer David Lascano – Mescalero Apache, ...Head Man: Earl Steen – Muscogee Creek, Whipman: Carl Provost – Oglala Lakota, Host Drum: Black Lodge Singers of White Swan, Washington. Head Southern Drum: Hale and Company, Head Northern Drum: Blue Star, Cuauhtemoc – Aztec Dancers, Flute Player: Steve Rushingwind – Cahuilla, All Drums and Dancers Welcome ~~ $10.00 Park fee for up to six people in one Car per Day, $2.00 for each Walk in.  Reservations must be made 24 hrs in advance Dry Camping $20.00 per night, up to 4 people, RV hook-ups $30.00 up to 4 people, 1 vehicle per fee, $10.00 day fee included. Camp under Willows and Cottonwood Trees.. Rates subject to change. Powwow Coordinator - Moreena Rocha Chavez moreenac@yahoo.com (760) 245-2398 Camping Reservation # 1-877-387-2757 or on-line at www.sbcountyparks.com park info (760) 245-2226

 


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January 28 - 30, 2012
Sarasota Native American Indian Festival
3000 Ringling Blvd - Sarasota Fairgrounds
5th annual Native American Indian Festival will take place on January 28-30 2012 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. There will be Native entertainment, dancing, flute music and authentic fine arts and crafts.

Rex A Begaye  941-924-2784
3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Florida  34237
rexbegaye@gmail.com

 

February 17 – 19, 2012

Thunder on the Beach Powwow

Indian River County Fairgrounds7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach , Florida, FL

Adults $6.00 Children and Seniors $4.00 Children under 6 free

Camping: Free primitive camping, RV Camping is $22.50 per night with full hook ups, Vero Beach Resort is our host hotel, 8800 20th st. Vero Beach Fl 32966, phone #: 772-562-9991

Dona Chesser 772-567-1579 DEEDEE1579@AOL.COM

www.thunderonthebeachpowwow.net

 

 

March 2 - 4, 2012

2012 Thundering Spirit Powwow *Honoring Wounded Warriors*

Renninger's Twin Markets 20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, FL

Friday March 2nd 2012, Grand Entry at 7:00pm; Saturday March 3rd 2012, Grand Entry at 1:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday March 4th 2012 Grand Entry at 1:00pm. Gates Open at 10:00am Daily Friday March 2nd is Children's Day from 9:00am - 2:00pm with special Demonstrations, Games, etc.  Please join us for Traditional Native American Culture Including: Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Food. Bring the whole Family and spend the day, Don't forget to bring Chairs and/or Blankets Admission ~ Required Donation: Adults $4.00 Children Under 12 Free. Active, Retired or Service Persons Admitted Free. MC: Bert Iron Turtle Cox; Head Veteran: Joey Pierce; Head Man Dancer: Bobby DuBose; Head Woman Dancer: Sandra DuBose; Host Drum: Meme'z Boyz , Family Drum Singers; Firekeeper: Ken Cloudwalker; Color Guard: Local Veterans. We are proud to announce that the following Native American Performers will be at our Powwow:  Award-Winning Celtic / Native American Violinist: Arvel Bird Grammy Award , NAMA, and Wolf Clan member of the Iroquois Confederacy: Joanne Shenandoah  Aztec Dancers: Tlaltlacayolotl ~ Earth, Heart, Man Guest Elder: Kashka - Tlingit Legend Keeper – Storyteller; Singer/Songwriter: Carol "Crystal Woman" Story Tellers: James Black Wolf & Anita Quicksilver Hansen, Sarah 'Sunshine Badger Woman' and Grandma Coyote Flutist: Utah Farris; Special Animal Appearances: 'Thunder' the American Bald Eagle; An outstanding collection of Native American Artisans and Traders will be bringing their Creativity, Culture, and Crafts to our Powwow. Host Hotel: E.com Lodge E.Com Lodge ~ 18730 U.S. Highway 441 ~ Mount Dora, FL 32757; Tel-(352) 383-2181 Fax-(352) 383-1310 ecomlodge@comcast.net

Tony Ledford at: 352 636-4271 or 352 589-0045

ThunderSpiritFam@yahoo.com

PO BOX 1141 ~ Eustis, FL 32727

 

 


Georgia

April 5 – 7, 2012
Cherokee Of Georgia Spring Powwow
Cherokee Of Georgia Tribal Grounds, St George, GA

Free Parking and free admission. Free Tent camping.

Harley RedHawk
110 Cherokee Way, St George, GA  31562
904-446-7223
cherokeeofga@att.net
http://www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us

 


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February 25 - 25 2012

Mascoutin Society Winter Social Dance

Lyonsville Congregational Church 6871 Joliet Road, Indian Head Park, IL

Chris Stoltman 630-202-2046 cms78@live.com

http://www.mascoutin.com

 

June 1 - 3 2012
Taylorville Black Horse Powwow
Christian County Fairgrounds Taylorville, Illinois

Free admission and free parking. Gates open 10am-10pm all three days. Little Warrior and Little Princess contest. Luck of the Draw for all Dancers. See website for head staff. Free hot showers and modern rest rooms.

Fred Blackhorse Dubay
1205 West Rich Street, Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-7393
blackhorse@consolidated.net
http://www.thetaylorvilleblackhorsepowwow.webs.com

 

June 2, 3, 2012 at 10:00 am--5:00pm

14th Annual Intertribal Powwow

Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park , LeRoy, IL.

grand_village@yahoo.com

 


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Iowa

April 07 – 08, 2012

University of Iowa Powwow

UI Recreation Building930 Staium Drive, Iowa City, IA

Adult $10/$15 Child (under 12)$5/$8 Senior $5/$8.  Dancer/Drummer $5 UI STudent FREE Hosted By The University of Iowa American Indian Student Association Grand Entry Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM.

AISA 319-335-8298 tyrone-peterson@uiowa.edu

http://powwow.uiowa.edu/

 


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September 28 - 30, 2012

Last Chance Community Powwow

Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds, Custer Avenue, Helena, MT

Grand Entries: Sept. 28 - 7 pm; Sept. 29 - 1 pm and 7 pm; Sept. 30 - 1 pm

Contest Dancing, Drum Day Pay, Lil Miss and Jr Miss Last Chance Contests, Arts & Crafts Vendors. Free  admission. 

Last Chance Community Powwow

P O Box 179, Helena, MT 59624

lccpw@hotmail.com 406-439-5631

http://www.lccpwhelena.com

 


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July 24 – 25, 2012
Hampton Phillips Intertribal Powwow
155 Golf Course Road, Whitehall, NY

Free admission for dancers, drummers, singer.  Those who dance the most in full dress could win the purse.  Wanted: Singers, Dancers, Drummers, Flute players and vendors. Free camping.

Wildfire or D. Joaquim   1-518-499-0786


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Ohio

February 18 – 19, 2012

3rd Annual Lima Powwow

United Auto Workers Hall1440 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima, OH

Adults - $5 5 - 12 and over 62 - $3 Under 5 - free

Camping: Host Hotel: Howard Johnson's 419-222-0004 ask for Powwow rate

Terri Brewster 419-648-9230 dancing_fawn@watchtv.net

 


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Oregon


Pennsylvania

March 17, 2012
Lawilowan American Indian Festival
Shippensburg Univ., Shippensburg, PA 17257

Traditional non-competitive powwow that is very family friendly. All proceeds go to American Diabetes Assoc. Open to public from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grand Entry of dancers - Noon. All dancers in regalia, drummers and vendors admitted free. Public admission $5 per person; elders 65+ and kids 7- free admission. Dancing will be from Noon to 6:00 P.M., when dancers will attend dinner. American Indian arts, crafts, food for sale from 20 Native vendors. Come one, come all and join our celebration!
Arvil Meisenhelter
245 Harvest Drive, York, PA  17404
717-817-6421
walksasone1@yahoo.com
www.lawilowan.com

 

May 11 – 13, 2012
NAFF of Western Pennsylvania's First Annual Gathering
Luzerne Park Rt 40 East Brownsville, Pa 15417

MC - Spirit Horse; Arena Director - Robert Walks in Wolfs Shadow; Head Vet - Dave Weaver Red Bear; Host Drum - Muddy Creek Singers.  Friday Local School Educational Day 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Grand Entry: Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 Noon. Close: Sunday at 7:00 pm.  Free Admission

Dove Tarter  724-580-7262 or 724-963-9960
Eagle - 724-823-8171

PO Box 208, Republic, PA  15475
naff1@gmail.com


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Texas

January 21, 2012

TIHA Annual Winter Powwow

Meridian Civic Center West River Street, Meridian, TX

West of the courthouse and south of the county jail -

one block south of Hwy 22. Host Motel: Best Western of Clifton - 1215 N. Ave. G ON HWY 6 – (254) 675-8999

Daniel LaGesse 830-839-4549

hwyman1998@yahoo.com

 


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Vermont


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Canada

February 25, 2012

Conestoga College 2nd Annual Traditional

299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
Myeengun Phone: 519-748-5220

mhenry@conestogac.on.ca

www.conestogaaboriginalservices.ca

 


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The Powwow Trail: Understanding and Enjoying the Native American Powwow by Julia White

To many Native Americans, powwows are an important cultural event, a celebration of identity and heritage that gives life to traditions of the past. They are also an opportunity to allow the non-native spectator to participate in an authentic, indigenous gathering that traces its roots back over a thousand years. In this descriptive guide you'll learn about the history and regalia of a number of different dances along with advice on powwow protocol. Includes 30 pages of beautiful illustrations of the dances by Native American artist Diana Stanley. 112 pp, Illus. Paperback. $12.95 + S/H 

 

 

 

Faces of the Land

 After the success of Powwow: Images Along the Red Road, this new book by the Marras presents more photographs and testimonies. Faces from the Land reveals the dancers, who, united by the ageless rhythms of the powwow drums, come from many tribes, different trades, and every corner of North America and celebrate customs both ancient and modern, bringing them together as a proud community to preserve tribal traditions. Since 1988, photographer Ben Marra and his wife, Linda, have crisscrossed the nation to document the majestic dance regalia worn at Native American powwows. Traveling to over 30 cities a year, Ben Marra invites participants into his makeshift studio to be photographed in full traditional dress, while Linda records the stories behind their outfits and dance. The resulting images are stunning, and capture not only the brilliant colors and incredible craftsmanship of the regalia, but the personal journeys that inspired them.  If you enjoyed Ben Marra's first book, you will love this one!  175 pages, 155 full color photographs. Hardcover. SKU:8335-9  $24.95  

 

 

 

POWWOW STUFF...

 

MEANING OF THE WORD "POWWOW"

"Powwow was an Algonquin term, "pau-wau" or "pauau", which referred to a gathering of medicine men and spiritual leaders. "Pau-wauing" referred to a religious ceremony, usually one of curing. In the 1800's the European explorers observing these religious gatherings and dances mispronounced the word as powwow.  Jennings, The Invasion of America, p. 241. In 1646 the Massachusetts General Court decreed that “no Indian shall at any time pawwaw, or perform outward worship to their false gods, or to the devil....” ~From William Marder   The word is correctly spelled "powwow". 

 

 

 



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