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JANUARY

JANUARY 9, 2005

8th Winter Gathering & Pot Luck

United Native American Cultural Center (UNACC) Fort Devens, 29 Antietam St., P-5 Building, Off Rte 2,

Ayer, MA 

978-772-1306

 

JANUARY 14 - 16, 2005

Bearspaw First Nation Powwow 

Bearspaw Equestrian Centre, 

Morley, Alberta, Canada. 

Rod Hunter, 403- 881-0023  http://www.geocities.com/bearspawpowwow

 

JANUARY 14 - 16, 2005

1st Annual Tennessee American Indian WinterFest & Powwow

Shelbyville, Tennessee at Calsonic Indoor Arena Contest including Drum Contest/ Concert Barbara Burch, 931-461-2843 tuhaniesa@charter.net  http://tennesseewinterfestpowwow.gem-of-r.com

 

JANUARY 15 - 16, 2005

Spokane Indian Reservation 123rd Anniversary Celebration

Alex Sherwood Memorial Community Center, Wellpinit, WA. Spokane Indian Reservation. 1881 Warriors Special 1st Place $1,000. 

Inez Hubert, 509-258-7253

 

JANUARY 15, 2005

Morning Star Celebration Benefit Powwow 

St. Labre Indian School. John Carroll School, Bel Air, MD. Doors open at 11am, Grand Entry at 1pm. Gary Scholl, 410-838-8333 ex2002 or glsjcs@yahoo.com

 

JANUARY 22, 2005

Mid-Winter Pow-wow

Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association

Bedford VA Hospital, 200 Spring Road

Bedford, MA 

207-361-4293

 

JANUARY 28 - 30, 2005

3rd Annual Mystic Eagle Powwow

Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, Florida. Festival and contests, Dance Drum Tepee. Julie Norris, 941-485-9072 or jno8363406@aol.com

 

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 4 - 6, 2005

First Intertribal Native American Powwow 

City of Chattahoochee, Florida, Chattahoochee 

City Park. Free to the public. 

Billy Johnson, 850-663-8000 

http://www.ci.chattahoochee.fl.us

 

FEBRUARY 4 - 5, 2005

Wilma Wells Family 3rd Annual Powwow

Apache Fair Building, Apache, OK. 

Contest Powwow. 

Dolly Nestell, 580-695-4753 

nestell07@yahoo.com

 

FEBRUARY 5, 2005

Honoring Our Peoples Existence Annual Spring Club 

Powwow

Sequoyah High School Gym, Tahlequah, OK. 

Vendor $25 plus a Raffle item. 

Gloria Matthews or James Nells, 918-456-0631  rachel-chouteau@cherokee.nation

FEBRUARY 5, 2005

Fellowship Powwow 

Island Grove Park, 4-H Building, 501N. 14th Ave., 

Greeley, CO

Admission: $4. includes dinner. 

John Cochran, 970-284-5835

http://www.alterNativeVoices.org 

FEBRUARY 11 - 13, 2005

Jicarilla Day Powwow

Dulce , NM

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Gym. Drum contest, dancing contest in all categories, Juniors, Teens. Grand Entry 7pm Friday, 12 noon & 7pm Saturday, 12 noon Sunday. 

Eldina Pesata 505-759-1651 or 505- 860-1874. 

Nicolette Pesata, 505-759-1765 or 505-486-7029 

FEBRUARY 11 - 13, 2005

Powwow Cox-Osceola Indian Reservation

Orange Springs, FL 32182. 

White Fawn, 352-546-5525

 

FEBRUARY 17 - 19, 2005

New England Native Amer. Institute Powwow

Burgess Elementary School, Burgess Road 

Sturbridge, MA 

508-347-7829

 

FEBRUARY 17 - 19, 2005

Alabama-Coushatta Sequicentennial Powwow

Alabama-Coushatta Ballpark

Livingston, TX

Gabe Bullock, 936-563-4280 accelebration@yahoo.com

 

February 18 - 20, 2005 

Thunder on the Beach Pow Wow

Indian River County Fairgrounds

Vero Beach, FL 

Head Woman Kaye Taylor

Head Man Ed Winddancer 

MC David Trezak 

Arena Director Billy Kipp 

Southern Drum Ron Gibson's Good Heart Drum Northern Drum Medicine Star Dona Chesser

Dona Chesser 1670 11th St.

Plave City, FL 32960 

772-567-1567 deedee1579@aol.com

 

FEBRUARY 18 - 20, 2005

Bismarck Mandan Midwinter Powwow

Fort. Yates , ND

Vivian Gillette/ Kathy Johnson, 701-255-3285, bismarckmandan_powwow@yahoo.com  http://www.geocities.com/bismarckmandan_powwow/

 

FEBRUARY 19 - 20, 2005

International Peace Powwow 2005

Enmax Centre, 2510 Scenic Dr. South Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. 

Mary Ann Crow Healy, 403-327-6807, Fax: 403-327-5095

blackfoot@shawbiz.ca 

http://www.blackfoot.ca

FEBRUARY 19 - 20, 2005

9th New Hampshire Intertribal Council Powwow Mount Valley Mall

Conway, NH 

603-528-3005

 

February 25 and 26, 2005
Hope Ozark Regional Intertribal Powwow

West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
West Plains, MO

Amonsoquath Tribe of Cherokee, 

28 Court Square, West Plains, Missouri 

(417) 255-2232 

PowWow@amonsoquath.net

 

FEBRUARY 25 - 26, 2005

USM-GEIS 3rd Annual Powwow

University of Southern Mississippi, Loyalty Field or Payne Center (rain site). 

Contests, Dancing, Food, Arts & Crafts. 

Joseph Bohanon, GEIS Faculty Adviser, 601-266-4173 

Joseph.Bohanon@usm.edu

FEBRUARY 25 - 27, 2005

11th Annual Avi Kwa Ame Powwow

Laughlin , NV 

Bird Dancing & Dancing Contest - Friday Night 7:00 p.m. in the AVI Pavilion (Big White Tent on West Side of Casino). Grand Entry - Sat 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m./Sunday 1:00 p.m. , 

Debbie Bricker, 760-629-4591 avikwaamepowwow@yahoo.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2005

Winter Powwow

Pierson Park Community Center, 1800 S. 55th St., Kansas City, KS. 

Dick Porch 913-888-1563

rporch@sbcglobal.net  http://www.kc-icmn.org/6955/2005.winter.powwow.html

 

FEBRUARY 26, 2005

South Dakota State University Powwow Brookings , SD

One day contest Pow wow put on by the SDSU Native American Club. 1st five drums are guaranteed $125. 

Steven Matin, 605-688-6129

 

FEBRUARY 26 - 27, 2005

Chief Lightning Foot Powwow

Pocusset Wampanoag Tribe

Armory Bldg, Bank Street

Fall River, MA 

508-676-5268

 

FEBRUARY 28 - 29, 2005

Stan Purser Memorial Powwow

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Center

Kingston, WA

360 297-2646

 

MARCH

March 3 - 5, 2005

9th Annual Canyon Echoes Pow Wow

Chinle , AZ

$Drum Contest$ Specials: Women's Northern Traditional (All Ages) Teens Southern Cloth- Honoring Malorie King (1st,2nd,&3rd places awarded)

Alfred Nelson  928-674-9448  wildcat762003@yahoo.com

 

March 4 - 5, 2005

32nd Utah State University

Native American Student Council

435-797-1765 nasc@.cc.usu.edu

 

March 4 - 5, 2005

Southern Utah University Pow Wow

Cedar City , UT

Olivia Lansing

435-586-7772  liv0919@hotmail.com

http://www.suu.edu/orgs/nasa

 

March 4 - 5, 2005

Honor Dance for Kimberly Blackstar

Apache , OK

580-704-1391

Honoring the 2004 Comanche Nation Princess March 4th & 5th, 2005 Comanche Nation Community Center, Apache, OK Honorees Marie Chebahtah & Butch Tahsequah Host Southern Drum: Yellowhammer Host Northern Drum: Plains Drifters MC: Wallace Coffey Head Gourd Dance Singer: Perry Botone, Jr. Head Lady: Georgia Tiger Noble Head Man: Monte Potts AD Carl Paddyaker

 

March 4 - 6, 2005

Strong Hearts 25th Annual Pow Wow

Winterhaven , CA

Drums Emcee- Roy Track Honored Visiting Elder - Juanita Redbird Young Honored young Man - Taye Morgan Honored young Woman - Jenicia Mahle Head Gourd Dancer- Lewis Cozad "Cathederal Lake" Singers, Steam Boat Canyon, AZ "Cozad" Singers, Anadarko, OK.  

Faron Owl   760-572-0222

indianed@icoe.k12.ca.us

 

March 4 - 6, 2005

The Thundering Spirit Pow Wow

Honoring Our Children - the Next Generation

Renninger's Twin Markets

Highway 441  Mount Dora, Florida

MC: Kenneth "Redhawk"

Head Veteran: Walkingfox

Head Man: Enoch Haubenstricker

Head Lady: Shenna Lee "Sunflower" Belmore

Host Drum: Family Drum

Color Guard: VFW Post 8087

Our Daily Entertainment will include:

2002/2003 NAMA "Flutist of the year": Tommy Wildcat

Singer/Songwriter: Crystal Woman

Eagle Dancer: Na-Me Wind Dancer

Story Teller: Sunshine Badger Woman

The Echota Deer Clan Dancers from Alabama

Native Crafts    Food    Dancers    Music

Auctions and raffles through out each day

Info: Tony or Myra Ledford 352 636-4271

or 800 619-0045 Ext: 61

ThunderSpiritFam@netscape.net

http://thunderingspirit.tripod.com/index.html

 

March 4 - 6, 2005 

The 6th M.T.S.U. PowWow and Festival
Murfreesboro, TN
All Drums, all Dancers, all Nations welcomed! Event grows every year! Non-contest but have specials all weekend!! Hope to see you there!
Georgia Denniss

www.mtsu.edu/~powwow  

615-898-5645

 

March 5, 2005

White Wolf Indian School Potluck Social Dighton Council Hall, Somerset Ave 

(Rte. 138), Dighton, MA 5PM  508-880-6887

 

March 5, 2005

Dreamcatchers Pow Wow

Ardmore High School, Ardmore, OK

Cedric Ketcheshawno  580-317-3767

nativeboys3@yahoo.com

 

March 5, 2005

UNC-Chapel Hill Pow Wow

Chapel Hill , NC

In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Carolina Indian Circle , will be holding a contest pow wow in all categories (tribal cards must be shown). This pow wow will be located inside of the Frank Porter Graham Student Union. Note to vendors: Rooms will be made available to display and selling of various crafts. A registration fee of $25.00 and a copy of the vendor application should be turned in before setting up crafts. Note to dancers & drummers: There will be a registration fee of $10.00.

Ericka Cummings  919-962-4645

erickac@email.unc.edu

http://www.unc.edu/student/orgs/cic

 

March 5, 2005

Honor Dance for Frederick Gipp

Lawrence , KS

Haskell Indian Nation Univ. Coffin Sports Complex 

Junior Boys Grass Dance Special - 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100, 4th $75, Junior Girls Jingle sponsored by Mia Monteau and family, and Jr. Girls Fance sponsored by Jolona Shield and family.  Contests in adult categories - 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, Mens Grass, Fancy, Straight and Traditional, Women's Fancy, Jingle, Southern Buckskin/ cloth and Northern Traditional, Tiny Tots to be paid.  Gourd dancing at 1 p.m. Grand Entry 6 p.m.  Sponsored by Burgess and Millicent Tapedo and family. Co-hosted by Haskell's Kiowa Cultural Organization

F. Gipp   785-749-4250   gprs4life@aol.com 

 

March 5, 2005

Coeur d'Alene Casino 12th Powwow
Worley, ID
Head Man: Joe Mellon Head Woman: Dolly Heemsah MC: Thomas Morning Owl AD: Larry White Host Drum: Lightning Spirit All drums welcome. 

First 10 registered drums will receive day pay. 

Info: Vendors - Cindy Ladeaux (800) 523-2464 ext. 7225 All Drums contact Philip Barnaby (800) 523-2464 ext. 7236 Hotel Reservations (800) 523-2464 ext. 7707. Leanne SiJohn lsijohn@cdacasino.com

 

March 5 - 6, 2005

White Mountain Traditional Pow Wow

White Mountain Academy

Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
Info: 1-705-848-4347

www.huronnorth.on.ca

 

March 5 - 6, 2005

Indian Summer Winter Pow-Wow

West Allis , WI

14th Annual Traditional Pow-Wow & American Indian Market including a Sunday prayer ceremony at 10am, dream catcher craft workshops, silent auction of American Indian fine art.  Aztec Dancers, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico 11:30am Saturday.  Nammy nominee, Michael Jacobs 5:30pm Saturday.  Presentation by Ho Chunk Dance Troupe 6pm Saturday.  Amy Maack to perform "The Star Spangled Banner" in English & "Amazing Grace" in Cherokee before each grand entry.

Del or Diana Porter 414-645-6487

opichikwe@hotmail.com

http://www.indiansummer.org

 

March 5 - 6, 2005

34th Native Amer. Student Alliance Powwow

San Diego State University and the Native American Student Alliance (NASA) is proud to announce their 34th Annual Pow-wow on March 5th, 6th, 2005. For more information please log on to our website for updates. Parking area will be posted 2 weeks prior to event. All Drums and dancers are wlecome. Dance and Drum Contests. Dancing. Bird Singing.  Head Staff Specials. Men's Grass Dance $500.,  Teen Boys $400., Teen Girls Jingle, Jr. Girls Fancy $300.,

Elvina  619-269-3108 

http://nasa.sdsu.edu

 

March 11 - 13, 2005

9th Annual Apache Gold Casino Pow Wow

San Carlos , AZ

$50,000 Dance Contest - ALL CATEGORIES- Points begin Friday $12,000 Drum Contest (ALL DRUMS WELCOME!) Day monies to all drums that register before grand entry Friday Night. Specials: Original Old Style Grass Dance Contest "WINNER TAKE ALL" - Sponsored by Headman Dancer Original Old Style Chicken Dance Contest "WINNER TAKE ALL" - Sponsored by Headlady Dancer Vendor information: 1-800-272-2438 ext. 3248 Host Hotel: Apache Gold Best Western 1-800-272-2438 RV Park & Camping available Pow Wow held under covered Pavilion arena - $5.00 weekend pow wow pass sold at the door DRUMS bring your own chairs - sound provided

Apache Gold Casino Marketing Dept.

800-272-2438

marketing@apachegoldcasinoresort.com

 

MARCH 11 - 13, 2005

Red Nation Intertribal Powwow

Clinton Farms Nature Preserve, Winston, GA. 

Ed Nichols, 770-489-7263  404-313-1541

vikingbunch@aol.com

Zhawn Orion  trizorion@ aol.com
http://www.rednation.net

March 12, 2005

Iowa Princess Dance
Perkins, OK
Head Singer is Lloyd Gwin.  Head Man is Deswood Koshiway 

Head Gourd Dancer: Steven Redbird 2004-2006 Iowa Tribal Princess is Ashlee Jacobsen 2004-2005 Jr. Miss Iowa Tribal Princess is Alexis Tanyan
Joyce or Linda Bigsoldier

 

March 12, 2005

Nipmuck of Chaubunagungamaugg Pot-Luck

United Church of Christ, Church St, 

Webster, MA 

508-949-1651

 

March 12, 2005

Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Benefit

Okla. City , OK

Oakcrest Church Gym - 1111 S.W. 89th - OKC HGD: Virgil Franklin Jr. - HLB: Raylen Butler - HLG: Skyler Factor - Princess: Renda Walters - Contests: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Men's Straight & Ladies Cloth. Gourd Dance: 2:00 p.m. - Supper: 5:00 p.m. - Gourd Dance: 6:00 InterTribal: 7:00 p.m.

Randy Frazier, Chairman

405-949-0922

 

March 12, 2005

Minnesota Drum and Dance Competition 2005

Bug O Nay Ge Shig School 

15353 Silver Eagle Drive, Bena, MN

Open to All Minnesota Elem,High School Students. Must be enrolled in a Minnesota School. No Fee is Necessary

Drum Contest, Hand Drum Contest and Dance Contest

Regristration opens at 10:00am (No pre-regristration necessary) Categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 grades, Trophies: 1st,2nd,3rd place finishes. Tri - Star Competition Grand Entry at 12:00 and 4:00 pm Concession Stand Available

Not Responsible for stolen articles and Accidents Security will be on School Grounds. Nate King, Andrew and Tara Jackson or Bruce White Culture Director.

Culture Program

800-265-5576

brwhite@bugschool.bia.edu

 

March 12, 2005

13th 1st Americans Arts Award Ceremony

Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles , CA

FAITA Office Manger   310-270-5388

sandrafaita@aol.com

http://www.firstamericans.org

 

March 12, 2005

13th Annual Red Creek Mid-Winter Powwow

Dickenson College, Kline Gym, Carlisle , PA

MC: Clayton Old Elk; Arena Dir: Mike Salamh; Host Drums: Black Horse Butte Singers - Jeff Brings Plenty (Northern) Blackbear Singers - Pete Neconie (Southern). This is the former Gettysburg Powwow, now held in the Kline Center-Gym, Dickinson College. The Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard will be present. Other Drums: Greasy Fry Bread, Bum Knees, Sweet Water, White Buffalo, Southern Heart. Dinner meal for singers, dancers, and elders. Vendors by invitation only. S: There are restaurants within walking distance of the Kline Center Gym. Dickenson College is located between Cherry and West High Streets, 3-4 blocks west of Hanover Street (Rte 34 and 641W) in downtown Carlisle.

Don Hockenberry  717-677-8026

 

March 12 - 13, 2005

CSU Long Beach 35th Annual Pow Wow

California State University

1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach,  CA
Info:  (562) 985-4963
csulb_powwow@hotmail.com

HEAD STAFF- M.C.: Roy Track Assiniboine/Sioux, 

Areana.Director.: James Red Eagle, Assiniboine Head Southern Singer: David Sage Cheyenne/Arapaho,
Host Northern Drum: Rocky Park Singers, (Winslow, AZ), Gourd Dance Hosted by Golden State Gourd Dancing Society, Head Man Dancer: Apasanakwat (Menominee), Head Lady Dancer: Devon Perez (Oto-Missouri),  Hospitality Coordinator: Michael Cruz (Chumash).  Featured artists include Silversmith Brad Panteah (Zuni/Dine’), Contemporary Silversmith, Larry Pacheco (Santo Domingo Kewa), Silversmith Leroy Begay (Dineh), Gourd Artist David Snooks (Washoe), 2d/3d Artist Alvin John (Dine’), Silversmiths William & Paula Boyd (Dine’), and Silversmiths Frank and Evelyn Chee (Dine’).
Info:  (562) 985-4963
csulb_powwow@hotmail.com

 

March 12 - 13, 2005

CA State University 35th Pow Wow
Long Beach, CA
M.C.: Roy Track (Assiniboine/Sioux), A.D.: James Red Eagle (Assiniboine) Head So.Singer: David Sage (Cheyenne/Arapaho) Host Northern Drum: Rocky Park Singers, (Winslow, AZ) Gourd Dance Hosted by Golden State Gourd Dancing Society, Head Man Dancer: Apasanakwat (Menominee), Head Lady Dancer: Devon Perez (Oto-Missouri), Hospitality Coordinator: Michael Cruz (Chumash) This year’s featured artists include Silversmith Brad Panteah (Zuni/Dine’), Contemporary Silversmith, Larry Pacheco (Santo Domingo Kewa), Silversmith Leroy Begay (Dineh), Gourd Artist David Snooks (Washoe), 2d/3d Artist Alvin John (Dine’), Silversmiths William & Paula Boyd (Dine’), and Silversmiths Frank and Evelyn Chee (Dine’). All dancers and drums welcomed! Dancers, may set up canopies (no sidewalls) on Friday the 11th at 6:00pm! Dancers, registration closes at 2:00pm, Saturday the 12th, contest dancing by point system. Public is welcomed. We strongly recommend spectators to bring folding chairs (bleacher seating will not be available). This event is free, parking is available at no charge, and the campus is handicapped accessible. American Indian artisans and vendors, invitation only. The CSULB Pow Wow Committee supports the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644). Not responsible for theft, loss, accident, injury or personal expenses. CA State law forbids overnight camping.
Info:
csulb_powwow@hotmail.com

(562) 985-4963 

http://daf.csulb.edu/maps/ 

http://www.csulb.edu/aux/alumni/

membership/chapters/americanindian

 

March 12 - 13, 2005

Hardeeville Pow Wow

Hardeeville, SC

Mike Benton  843-784-2233

mbenton@cityofhardeeville.com

 

March 12 - 13, 2005  1:00 p.m.

Native American Veterans Gathering & Pot Luck 

VA Hospital, 

White River Junction, VT

603-446-9453

 

March 18 - 19, 2005

Gathering for Unity Traditional Pow Wow

The Pas , Manitoba, Canada

University College of the North

Phyllis McLeod, Chantell Barker

204-627-8500

pmcleod@ucn.ca; barcha@ucn.ca

 

March 19, 2005

2005 Youth Fest Contest Powwow
Chinle Community Center,  Chinle, AZ
Youth Fest Powwow is an annual event is hosted on behalf of the Youth Fest Celebration. This event is a one day Powwow. From Central Navajo Nation we would like to extend our warmest invitation to all dancers and drum groups to join us on this day. 
Info: Shawna Claw or Willander Charley

Charley_98@lycos.com (928) 674-2065 

 

March 19 - 20, 2005

13th Learning To Walk Together Powwow
Vandament Arena, Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI

Info: cnas@nmu.edu, 906-227-1397

 

March 19 - 20, 2005

17th Annual at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
400 Jefferson Davis Blvd. 

Natchez, MS 39120
MC-Terry Adams, AD-Darsha Desilva, HGD-Ray Torgerson, Color Guard IICOT Honor Our Veterans Color Guard, Gourd dance 1p.m.,Intertribal 2p.m., Memorial Camp Feed for all Participants 5p.m.will be prepared by the Vernon Atkins Family (Red Rock & Tulsa, Okla.) In honor of all our absent loved ones. March 19th gourd dance 1p.m.,intertribal 2p.m., feed 5p.m., gourd dance 7p.m., intertribal 8p.m., March 20th GD-1P.M., Intertribal 2p.m.
Info: Chuck Borum, cborum@hotmail.com, 601-442-0200 fax 601-445-0210,

 

March 19, 2005

Zemis Memorial Pow Wow 

Loc: TBA 

PowWowCircle@australia.edu

 

March 19, 2005

Indian Education Pow Wow

Florence , OR

Lynn Anderson  541-997-7420

krazzygirrl_00@yahoo.com

 

March 19, 2005

CSUF Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Fullerton , CA

One Day Pow Wow! Location: CSUF (ECS) Engineering Computer Science Lawn, Time:11am-11pm. 11:00am Gourd Dance, 12:00pm Grand-Entry! All Dancers, Drums, & Vendors are Welcome! Contest Dancing in Every Category. Drum Contest Winner Take All $300.00! Free Admission & Parking. Open to the Public. Exit Nutwood Ave. from the 57 FWY and Follow Signs. Cal State Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, Ca 92831

714-278-3603   cunavajo@aol.com

March 19 - 20, 2005

13th Annual Learning to Walk Together Traditional Pow Wow

Vandament Arena, Northern Michigan Univ.

1401 Presque Isle Avenue

Marquette, MI  49855

Info:  April Lindala and Peggie Shelifoe
906-227-1397
cnas@nmu.edu
www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans      

 

March 19 - 20, 2005

9th Annual Canyon Echoes Pow Wow

Community Center, Chinle, AZ

This is a high students planned and run event.  The community center holds about 1800 people so come early for good seating. Good drums and dancers.

Info:  Alfred Nelson, PO Box 587, Chinle AZ
928-674-9448
wildcat762003@yahoo.com

March 20, 2005

Native American Day Pow Wow 

Boston Children's Museum, 

300 Congress Street, Boston, MA 617-426-6500 x 208

 

March 20, 2005

OU Benefit Indian Two Step

Cleveland County Fairgrounds 615 E. Robinson St. Norman, Ok 73071

Univ. of Okla. Society of Native American Gentlemen. Indian Taco Sale, Round Dancing, Two Step. Two Step and Potato Dance Contest Prizes!  Raffle Prizes! General Public Welcome!  Booth Space Available (10X10=$50) 

Lindy or Warren 405-325-1468    405-824-6584

 

March 25 - 26, 2005

MSU-Billings Inter Tribal Pow Wow\

Billings , MT

Denene Denny  406-657-2182

ndnlvr19@yahoo.com

 

March 25 - 26, 2005

2005 Wildcat Powwow

Tucson , AZ

Wildcat Powwow Society. Gourd Dancing: Friday 5pm and Saturday 11am and 5pm Grand Entry: Friday 7pm and Saturday 1pm and 7pm Drum Contest Dance Contest: Golden Age 50+, Adults 18-49, Teens 13-17, Juniors 7-12, and *Tiny Tots paid daily. Sponsored by: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, AZ Health Services - Tucson Indian Center, Prescott-Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima Maricop Indian Community, and Native American Student Affairs. 

Desiree Bear 520-237-4165

dbear@email.arizona.edu

http://wildcatpowwow.bravehost.com

 

March 25 - 26, 2005

Whitefish Jr's Round Dance

Big River Reserve, S, Sas, Canada

Harvey Dreaver or Adam Joseph

306-724-2138

 

March 25 - 26, 2005

Harold A. Cedartree Memorial Pow Wow

Provo, UT

Lavay Talk or Sky Young  801-422-3065

cedar_pow-wow@byu.edu

 

March 25 - 27, 2005

40th Annual FIHA Pow Wow

Fort Pierce , FL

Florida Indian Hobbyist Association

Tena Pottorff  772-337-3368

flg8r@aol.com   www.fiha.org

 

March 25 - 27, 2005

41st Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO

Wanbli Ota Student Org. of Fort Lewis College

Head Man, Head Lady and Head Gourd Dancer will be picked each session. Gourd Dancing: Saturday and Sunday 

Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn of Durango at a rate of $55 per night plus tax. Call the hotel directly for special rate 970.247.5393 (use reservation code # WOG).

Vendor Space Is Available: 

Charles Bloomfield @ 970.247.7222

Kaeleen McGuire  970-903-8326

kamcguire@fortlewis.edu

http://wanbliota.fortlewis.edu

 

March 25 - 27, 2005

AICR Traditional Powwow

Rochester, NY

Melody Hanners, 507-282-2957

or AICR@charter.net

 

MARCH 25-27, 2005

Circle of Friends Intertribal

Forrest City, ARree camping - 4 legged Family Welcome.Vendor Free parking and Dancer Information Packs by request. 

Laura, 810- 579-5250 

dallen02@gfn.org

 

March 26, 2005

Laconia Indian Historical Pow Wow Laconia Middle School, McGrath St, 

Laconia, NH 603-934-4537

 

March 26, 2005

Snow Crust Moon Pow-Wow

Dighton Indian Council 

VFW, 82 Ingell St., Taunton, MA 10AM 508-880-6887

 

March 26 - 27, 2005

Rainy River First Nations Sobriety Pow Wow

Emo, Ontario, Canada

Elvis DeBungee, 807-482-2479, edebungee@hotmail.com

 

APRIL

April 1- 3, 2005

Comanche Powwow

Comanche Complex, La , OK

No Specials, No Give-Aways.  Northern Head Teen Boy: Doug Totem, Apache, OK.  Northern Head Teen Girl: Jenny Weryackwe, Broken Bow, OK.  Southern Head Man Fancy Dancer: Joe Bointy, Lawrence KS.  Southern Head Man Straight Dancer: Justin Yearbe, Ardmore, OK.  Southern Head Lady: Tish Thompson, Anadarko, OK.  Southern Head Teen Boy: Roston Moore, Geronimo, OK.  Southern Head Teen Girl: Natalie Black Star, Apache, OK.  Head Gourd Dancer: R. C. Knox, Walters, OK.  Head Gourd Dance Singer: Joe Motah, Lawton, OK.  Co-host:  Comanche Little Ponies.  Co-MC Eddie Mahseet, Apache, OK.  AD Calvert Nevaquaya, Apache, OK.  All Adult Contests: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100.  Four Men's: Straight, Traditional, Grass, Fancy.  Three Women's: Cloth, Jingle, Fancy Shawl.  All Teen Contests:  1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50.  Two Teen Boy's:  Straight, Traditional/Grass.  Two Teen Girl's: Cloth, Jingle/Fancy Shawl.  Schedule:  Friday 7-8 PM Gourd Dancing. 8PM Grand Entry, Friday Teen Contests.  Saturday 2-5:30 PM Gourd Dancing, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Supper, 7 PM Grand Entry, Saturday Ladies Contests.  Sunday 12-2 PM Gourd Dancing, 2:00 PM Grand Entry, Sunday afternoon Men's Contests.  Except for Teens, you must make TWO Grand Entries.  Registration closes at 7:00 PM Saturday.

Leslie Burgess   580-597-6616

comanche2001@excite.com

 

April 1- 3, 2005

4th Indiana Univer. First Nations Pow Wow
Bloomington, IN 

IU Fieldhouse, Fee Lane & 17th Street, north side of campus.

Wesley Thomas, Ph.D. (Dine')  812-855-3862

fniu@indiana.edu   http://www.iub.edu/~fniu

 

April 1- 3, 2005

Chambers Farm Gathering
Fort McCoy, FL

Primative Camping availabe $2.00 per person per day 13 and up.  Come in Peace - Leave in Peace

Chambers Farm 352-546-3237

www.Nativeamerheritage@hotmail.com

http://www.chambersfarm.org

 

April 1 - 3, 2005
5h Kent Ware, Sr. Memorial Indian Festival
Cherokee River Indian Community   

1050 County Road 67, Moulton, AL 35650 

Featuring: Larry's Mini horses; HEMSI Rescue Dogs; Pony rides; Fire Engine, Crafts, intertribal dancing, storytelling,
demonstrations, flute playing, blowgun shoot, horseshoes, gold panning, games, vendors & more.

256 292-3584, cell 256 566-3973
kbagwell@cric.org
   www.cric.org


April 1- 2, 2005

MSU-Billings 37th Intertribal Indian Club Pow Wow

Billings, MT

Denene Denny or Althea James   406-657-2182

ndnlvr19@yahoo.com

http://www.msubillings.edu/itic

 

April 1- 2, 2005

5th Contest Pow Wow
Old Jay High School Gym

Jay, OK
No admission fee! Open to the public! Sponsored by the Delaware County Inter-tribal Youth Council. Schedule: Friday 6pm, Saturday 2-11pm, scholarship interviews Saturday 9am-Noon.
Info: Shari Kamp 918-253-6357

shari@dciyc.com

jayjellybean@yahoo.com

 

April 2, 2005

Springtime in the Valley Pow Wow
Monroe Junior High School

1408 West Main Street, Monroe, WA 98272

The Skykomish Valley Indian Education Association serving the school districts of Monroe, WA and Sultan, WA, is proud to sponsor and host the 1st Annual Springtime in the Valley Powwow, "Entering the Circle". This is a traditional powwow with grand entry at 1:00PM and 7:00PM.  Day pay will be offered for the first ten drums registered. SPECIALS: $500 Teen Boys All-Category dance special, sponsored by John Romero (Eastern Shoshone), owner of www.jrscrafts.com and www.skinpride.com. $500 U-13 Drum Contest special for drums with all singers age 12 and under (must be at least six singers registered by name to the drum, no backup singers and no drumhoppers during contest songs), sponsored by Jim Roberts (Lakota), owner of www.nwpowwow.com, www.iTribal.com and www.frybreadzone.com and "Wakalapi" on Powwows.com. Tiny Tot dance special, split prize sponsored by Kibby Johnson (Ojibwe) and family.

J. Roberts   360-794-0000

svie2005@nwpowwow.com

http://www.nwpowwow.com/powwows/svie2005

 

April 2, 2005

Westwood HS 2nd Social Powwow
Westwood Football Field

Mesa, AZ

Gourd Dance - 10:30 am & 5:30 pm Grand Entry - 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. All Drums Welcome. Specials: Drum Contest, Grass Dance, Chicken Dance, Traditional Dance, Golden Age, Tiny Tots, and more TBA. Vendors: $25 for Crafts and $75 for Food

Priscilla at 480-472-4643 or Barbra at 480-472-4510

pabarehand@mpsaz.org

bjsamuel@mpsaz.org

 

April 2, 2005

Univ. of Minnesota-Morris 22nd Wacipi
600 East 4th St., Morris, MN

Lisa Rainbow   320-589-0421

rain0055@mrs.umn.edu

 

April 2, 2005

MCES 3rd Contest Pow Wow
Montezuma Creek, UT

Drum Contest: 1st 2nd, & 3rd place /Contest in all categories

Specials: Teen boys Grass/Teen Girls Jingle - 1,2,3 places

Jr boys grass, 1,2,3,4 places, Jr. Girls Jingle 1,2 3 places

Emerson Nakai   435-651-3425

nakai_emerson@mce.sanjuan.k12.ut.us

 

April 2 -  3, 2005

14th Annual Light the Lodge Powwow
Gampel Pavilion, University of Connecticut 

505 Belden, Storrs, CT

11:00am-5:00pm, Grand Entry at Noon  Adults: $4, Students: $3, Seniors/Children under 10: $2 Vendors welcome, please call first. Come take part in the Native American culture. There will be drumming, dancing, and singing. Taste authentic native food and purchase native crafts!
Info: Erica Berg; erica.berg@uconn.edu  

203- 530-0940

http://www.uconn.edu/storrsdirect.html 

 

April 2, 2005

OKC April Benefit Dance Powwow
Oklahoma City, OK

Liz Reeder   405-893-2635  sonyareeder@hotmail.com

 

April 2, 2005

AILYC 9th Spring Powwow
Broken Bow, OK

Must be in Grand Entry to compete. Grand Entry 6:30p.m. Afternoon activites include: Stickball Game, AILYC Princess Coronation, and Gourd Dancing. Art & Crafts spaces available Contact-Sarah Davis at (580)584-2765 ext. 4517

Sandra Frazier  580-584-2766

 

April 2, 2005

Creighton Univ. All Nations Powwow
Omaha, NE

Northern Drum: Black Lodge

Registration: 11:00 a.m.

Area Director: Shanon Leroy

Janelle Whipple  402-640-6193

www.creighton.edu/powwow

 

April 2 - 3, 2005

Spring Pow Wow & Cultural Festival

Langley, SC

This is a camping only pow-wow. Showers available. All Drums & Dancers welcome.

Teresa Cockrell 864 445 5109

Wanda Randall   803-663-9289

ladyhawkdreamer@yahoo.com

 

April 2, 2005

Wunk Sheek Powwow
Madison, WI

Nicole Soulier  608-358-2184

nssoulier@wisc.edu

http://www.menominee.edu/Culturemain/2002Pages/Powwow

 

April 2, 2005

26th Apple Blossom Contest Powwow
McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, San Juan County Fairgrounds HWY 64,  Farmington, NM

MC:  Darwin St. Clair, Window Rock, AZ

Arena Director:  Lee Williams, Tempe, AZ

Southern Host Drum:  Youngbird, Pawnee, OK

Head Gourd Dancer:  Bill Manus, Shiprock, NM

Doors open at 9 a.m.  Guord Sessions at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.  Arts & Crafts Booths Available.

All Dancers, Drums, Royalties and General Public Welcome!!

Claudia Garcia   505-566-3321

garcia_n_az@yahoo.com

http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/2240.asp

 

April 2 - 3, 2005

33rd Dance for Mother Earth Pow Wow

Ann Arbor, MI

Tentative contest drums (by invite only, as of 2.15.05): Pipestone Midnight Express (MN) Omaha Whitetail (NE) Red Stone Ojibway (ON) Southern Wind (MI) Doors open on Saturday at 10:30AM Saturday Grand Entries at 12:00 & 7:00PM Doors open Sunday at 10:30AM Sunday Grand Entry at 12:00PM Tickets Daily Admissions Rates General Public: $10.00 Students (High School & College w/ID): $7.00 Seniors (60 & up): $5.00 Children (4-12): $5.00 Children (3 and under): Free Family Passes: $25.00 Weekend Admissions Rates Weekend Passes (All categories): $15.00 No Group Sales At The Door Advance Ticket Sales for individuals, family passes, weekend passes and group sales call: (734) 763-TKTS (763-8587).

Patricia Aqui Pacania  734-763-9044

powwow05@umich.edu

http://www.umich.edu/~powwow

 

April 2 - 3, 2005

35th Univ. of Calif. at Davis Pow Wow

Davis, CA

Recreation Hall UC Davis, One Shields Ave. 

Sat: 10a-Midnight, Sun: noon-6pm, Sun: 10a-6p

Judith Ladeaux  530-752-6656

Fax (530) 752-7097

jaladeaux@ucdavis.edu

 

April 2 - 3, 2005

Pequot Pow Wow

Lombardo's Function Hall, Billings Street, 

Randolph, MA 

617-361-8685   617-884-4227

mcnaa@aol.com   

 

April 2 - 3, 2005

4th annual Spirit of Lee Kic Kee Cherokee & Intertribal Society Powwow
Minden, LA
Competition dance, Gourd dancing, all drums, singers, dancers & Princesses welcome. Food & Native craft vendors. Motels available. Bring lawn chairs. Outside event, inside availability for inclimate weather.
Info: James Martin (318 ) 932 4733 , Charles Turner 318-377-4806 turn107@bellsouth.net

 

April 7 - 10, 2005

SpiritHawk Spiritual Retreat

Meeker, Oklahoma

Sweat Lodge Ceremonies, Bear Dance Ceremonies, Meditations, Collection Walks.  Special Presentations.

Debra or Warron Big Eagle, P.O. Box 633  Meeker, OK 74855  970-946-2270 spirithawks@earthlink.net

SpiritHawk Spiritual Retreat

 

April 8 - 9, 2005

Western Weekend Rodeo and Powwow
South Congree, SC
Rodeo events happen Friday and Saturday night. Powwow only on Saturday, 11am til 4pm, Free. 
Info: Marcy Link Junofthemoon@aol.com

 

April 8 - 9, 2005

Eastern Washington Univ. Pow Wow

Cheney, WA

Ryan  509-359-2441

 

April 8 - 10, 2005

UND Time Out Wacipi

Grand Forks, ND

Arena Director: Leander "Russ" McDonald.  Check out the UNDIA website for more information about the Time-Out education week, which starts on April 4th, 2005. Or you can call Martin Henry or Courtney Davis    

701-777-4291

undia@und.nodak.edu

www.und.nodak.edu/org/undia

 

April 8 - 10, 2005

2nd Pow Wow on the Plaza & Flint Knapp Inn

Moundville, AL

Ronnie Headley  205-436-4995

CherokeeTrader@aol.com

 

April 8 - 10, 2005

Firewalker's Legacy Hart Springs Pow Wow

Hart Springs Campground 26

Cr 344 N of SR 26 Trenton, Fl
Hart Springs Campground 26. Host Drum-Family Drum, Head Man-Rick Wilson, Head Lady-Pam Wilson,Jr Head Man-TBA, Jr Head Lady-Kristin Berry, Head Veteran-Grandpa Doc, AD-TBA. Food By Grill on Wheels,Music /stories by Crystal Woman, Friday is childrens day and Paint the Pony Day. Free admission and parking for general public. Dancers in regalia and their families camp free Thursday through Sunday.

Helen Three Does Blair

352-463-7321
352-472-3707
blairbulls@aol.com

April 9, 2005

4th UCI Pow Wow

Irvine, CA

Vendor Applications and maps available on our website. More is still to come, we are simply finishing up Native American Heritage Month Events here at UC Irvine before we dive into the serious Pow Wow planning. 

Nikishna Myron   949-679-2989

aisa@uci.edu

http://spirit.dos.uci.edu/aisa/powwow

 

APRIL 9, 2005

13th Annual Intertribal Powwow 

Phoenix Sports Center, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

Kathryn Newbanks  920-465-2022 newbkr10@uwgb.edu

 

April 9, 2005

34th Weber State Univ. Pow Wow 

Dee Event Center, Ogden, UT

Dustin Shoemaker   801-626-7330

$3,000 in Drum Contest. 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in all dance categories. Specials. 

dshoemake@mail.weber.edu

http://organizations.weber.edu/naac

 

April 9, 2005

University of Okla. Gourd Dance & Pow Wow 

OU Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 Jenkins Ave. 

Norman, OK 73019

Color Guard: Haskell Indian Nations University

Program: 1:00pm Gourd Dance (Host Gourd Clan: Comanche Little Ponies), (Head Gourd Singer: Cheevers Toppah), 

4:00pm Dinner, 5:00pm Gourd Dance, 6:00pm Grand Entry,

Crowning of 2005-2006 Miss Indian OU Immediately, Following Grand Entry.  Contests: Men’s Contests* Women’s Contests* Golden Age Golden Age, Straight Cloth

Traditional Buckskin Grass Jingle, Fancy Fancy Shawl. All Contestants must be 16 years or older to compete.  Drum Contest All Drums Welcome!!  Tiny Tots!! Booth Space Available. 

Lindy Waters (405) 325-1468 lwaters@ou.edu

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April 9, 2005

SU Native Spring Pow Wow 

Georgetown, TX

Ben Nava  512-639-4931

 

April 9, 2005

Mashantucket Pequot Intertribal Dance

Teen Game Room, 1st Floor, 2 Matts Path, Mashantucket, CT 

860-396-6531

April 9 - 10, 2005

Sault College Pow Wow

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Carol Simoncini   705-759-2554

 

April 9 - 10, 2005

NCIPA 13th Spring Contest Pow Wow

Loveland, CO

Jan   970-498-0290

ncipa@fortnet.org

http://www.fortnet.org/PowWow/NCIPA_powwow.html

 

April 9 - 10, 2005

SOU NASU 13th Spring Pow Wow

Ashland, OR

Melanie or SOU Native American Student Union

541-552-6463

kwiatkowm@students.sou.edu

 

April 9 - 10, 2005

7th Annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

The Native American Club's 

El Camino College Track Field

1005 West Papeete Street 

Wilmington State, Torrence, CA

Head Staff M.C.: Michael Reifel (San Carlos Apache) Arena Director: Victor Chavez (Dine)

Info:  Steve Rosales 

310-547-7452  loyal1111@hotmail.com 

 

April 9 - 10, 2005

New Faces of an Ancient People: Traditional American Indian Powwow
Mount Nittany Middle School at Hwys 322 and 45, State College, PA
Notes: Doors open: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m Grand Entry: Saturday: 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm Admission is FREE and Open to the public Host Drum: Maza Napin, Yankton Co-Host Drum: Many Voice, Cheyenne River Co-Host Drum: White Hawk, Ponca Arena Director: Kenny Irwin, Sr., Arikara Head Man Dancer: Jasper Mithlo, Comanche Head Woman Dancer: Amber Powless, Oneida, Lakota Emcee: Bill Crouse, Seneca Head Veteran Dancer: Roger Campbell, Dacotah Traders: Our vendors comply with the American Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. DANCERS! Please see website for registration information.
Info: John Sanchez  814.863.7994 www.powwow.psu.edu 

apache@psu.edu  

 

April 11, 2005

University of Nevada Reno Powwow
Reno, NV

This is a one night only Pow wow which will be held in the Jot Travis Student Union Auditorium on the University of Nevada Reno Campus. Grand Entry is at 5:30 pm. A more complete schedule will be posted at a later time. Vendor fee is $20.00. 

Michelle McCauley  775-784-4936

michelle_mcc_unr@hotmail.com

 

April 15 - 18, 2005

4th Musical Echoes Flute Gathering & Powwow

Municipal Auditorium, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Concerts: Mary Youngblood, Ed Winddancer, Jeff Ball, Peter Phippen, Nation of Change. Seminars: Flute Making and more.  

Douglas Fishhawk Reed, Chair

 

April 15 - 17, 2005

LIHA 39th Spring Powwow
Hidden Oaks Campground  

Robert, LA
Dance, Drum and LIHA Princess contests. Intertribal and Gourd Dancing. All Dancers, Drums, Lodges and Princesses welcome. Native crafts and food. Craft demonstrations, storytelling, children's activities. Stomp Dance Exhibition. Drug and alcohol free. Bring your lawn chairs. Sorry, no ice chests. Vendors by invitation only. Host Drum: Otter Trail MC: Herbert "Chick Dog" Johnson (Alabama-Coushatta) AD: Delbert Johnson (Alabama- Coushatta) Head Gourd: Will Tonemah (Kiowa) Head Man: Matthew Rosanak'ohe Montour (Mohawk) Head Lady: Meredith Printup (Six Nations Tuscarora) Head Boy: Bud Bell (Mississippi Band of Choctaw) Head Girl: Jo Jo Printup (Six Nations Tuscarora) 2004 LIHA Princess: Taywanee Edmonds (Wichita/Caddo/Chippewa/Yaqui) LEH Scholors: Edmore Green (Sac & Fox) and Dee White Eye (Saginaw Chippewa) Admission: $4.00 adults, child 12 under $2.00  
Andi Randazzo: andi4769@aol.com  

(504) 367-1375 / 365-1005. Nita (985) 345-9244.

 

April 15 - 17, 2005

Fort Totten Days Spring Pow-wow
Four Winds School Gym Fort Totten, ND.
Singing Contest Dancing Contest In All Categories Except Tiny tots Paid Per session.
Info:  Micheal Thompson 701-351-6091

 

April 15 - 17, 2005

34th First Nations Spring Pow Wow

UW Campus - Hec Ed Pavilion

Seattle, WA

Northern Host Drum: Big Bear, Southern Host Drum: Yellow Hammer, Head Man: Bill Depoe, Head Elder Woman: Pearle Haymond, Head Man: Jon JD Olney, Head Woman: Lillian Sparks, Head Young Man: Mario Hawley, Head Young Woman: Farrellyn Belllanger, Arena Directors: Freddie & Patricia Ike, MCs:  David Browneagle & Andre Picard Jr., Drum Contest $5,000 first place. ($1,500 1st, $500 2nd, 5 consolations) sponsored by: Andre Picard Jr. & First Nations 

Info: Elese Washines
3931 Brooklyn Ave. NE/Box 355650
Seattle, WA  98105   206.543.4635
fnuw@u.washington.edu
http://students.washington.edu/fnuw/
Vendors contact Stephanie  sap3@u.washington.edu 
royalty candidates contact Mona 
rmd4@u.washington.edu

 

April 15 - 17, 2005

13th Chillwack Pow Wow
Heritage Park, Chill, British Columbia

Entry Friday at 7:00pm Saturday at 1:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday at 1:00pm (One Session Only) Master of Ceremonies: Gerald Sitting Eagle of Siksika, Alberta and John Terbasket of Keremeos, BC Areana Director: Steven Point Whip Man: Brain Point, Lewis Point Host Drum: River Cree Singers PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT The Comfort Inn(Host Hotel) to reserve call(604)858-0116,Toll Free 1-800-228-5150 (and request pow-wow rate) Prize Money Tiny Tots 6 years and under total prize patout $500.00 Juniors(7-12 years) Traditional Boys and Girls Fancy Boys and Girls Jingle Girls Grass Boys Category Prizes: 1st $200.00 2nd $150.00 3rd $100.00 Novice(13-17) (First time dancing) 1st $50.00 2nd $30.00 3rd $20.00 TEENS(13-17 years) Traditional Boys and Girls Fancy Boys and Girls Jingle Girls Grass Boys Category Prizes: 1st $300.00 2nd $200.00 3rd $100.00 4th $50.00 Mens Buckskin Warbonnet(40+) Senior(50+)Traditional Mens and Womens Adult(18+) Traditional Men and Women Fancy Men and Women Jingle Women Grass Men Chicken/Round Bustle Category Prizes: 1st $800.00 2nd $600.00 3rd $400.00 4th $200.00 Drum Contest Prizes: 1st-$2,000.00 2nd-$1,500.00 3rd-$1,000.00 4th-$500.00 Craft Displays by Pre-Registration and Pre paid only (provideown Tables) $300.00 inside main room ALL Weekend Pow-Wow committee is not responsible for loss, damaged goods, or injury. Princess Contest for Contest Details Contact Gwen Point Door Admission Elders/students $3/day or $9/weekend Adults $5/day or $12/weekend Dancers and Drummers $5/weekend

Gwen Point  604-824-2680

Gwen.Point@stolonation.bc.ca

http://stolonation.bc.ca/chilliwackpowwow

 

April 15 - 17, 2005

Boise State Seven Arrows Pow Wow
Boise, ID

All Drummers and dancers are welcome. There are a limited number of spaces available for vendors. All men's special sponsored by Phill Allen. Team dance special sponsored by INC. We are currently looking for people that can demonstrate different aspects of Native American customs. Native American Artist can be represented in the Art Gallery during the month of April. Sample of your work must be submitted by March 15, 2005.

Lee Boyle  208-859-2500

Dlboyle@fiberpipe.net

 

April 15 - 17, 2005

United Cherokee 7th Annual Festival & Native American Pow Wow

Guntersville, AL

Non-Competition Dancing. Drums Welcome, please notify in advance. Posting of the Colors: UCAN Veteran's Society & Honor Guard. Host Drum: Thunderheart. MC-Whitewolf Newman, AD - Butch Richardson, Head Man-Terry Smith
Head Lady-Katie Smith. 
Children's Day, Dancing, Singing, various demonstrations of crafts. Story Tellers, Flute Playing, Archery, Flintknapping. Grounds Security & EMT Service will be provided.  Concessions Available, Shower Facilities, Handicap Facilities Primitive Camping Available. Directions: From US Hwy 431 in Guntersville (at the Holiday Inn)  take AL Hwy 79 South .7/10ths mile to Cherokee Elem. School, Turn right on Willow Beach Rd., Turn Left on Creek Path Road. 

Pow Wow Committee, 

PO Box 754, Guntersville, AL  35976
256-582-2333  ucanonline@bellsouth.net
http://www.ucan-online.org

 

April 15 - 17, 2005

40th Haliwa-Saponi Pow Wow
Hollister, NC

Marty Richardson  252-586-4017

mrichardson@haliwa-saponi.com

http://www.haliwa-saponi.com

 

April 15 - 16, 2005

30th Montana State Univ. Powwow
Bozeman, MT

Schedule - Friday, Arpil, 15 6:00 pm Grand Entry - Saturday, April 16 Noon and 6:00 pm Grand Entry MSU AISES and AIC Open Basketball Tournament $ 250 Entry Fee 12 Men / 8 Women Brackets Specials: Mens Chicken Dance,Womens Crow Traditional,Drum Contest,Tiny Tots Special,Jr. Traditional Special

Jim Burns  406-994-4880

jburns@montana.edu

http://www.montana.edu/wwwnas/

 

April 15 - 16, 2005

Idaho State University Pow Wow
Pocatello, ID

Cyd Crue  208-238-6161

cruecydn@isu.edu

 

April 16, 2005

16th Annual American Indian Student Association Traditional Powwow
Blakeslee Stadium, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Honoring Graduating Students. Grand Entries at 1pm and 7pm. Outside event, rain site available for bad weather. No Drugs, Alcohol, or Firearms allowed.
Info: Erin aisa@mnsu.edu  507-382-1961

 

April 16, 2005

Tulsa Community Dance

United Native Amer Students of Tulsa
12150 E 11th street, Tulsa, OK
Free to the Public, Gourd Dance 1:00, Dinner Break 5:30,Grand Entry 7:00, The United Native American Students of Tulsa is a coalition of high school Native American clubs From Booker T. Washington, East Central, and Rogers High School. We are united in promoting Native American awareness in the Tulsa area community, as well as empowering students to pursue healthy lifestyles with cultural alternatives free of drugs and alcohol.
Info: Joedon Waters (918) 833-9569, waterjo@tulsaschools.org

Owen Hawizipta Hawziow@tulsaschools.org

 

April 16, 2005

4th Bucoco Social 

Slippery Rock, PA

All Drums Welcome. Directions: From North and I-80 (Barkeyville Exit) Go South on Route 8 12 miles to Camp Bucoco on Right. Sponsored by Kuskitannee Lodge #168

Matt Kennedy  724-548-2523

grass_dancer1@yahoo.com

 

April 16, 2005

7th Cornell Powwow & Smoke Dance 

Barton Hall, (Garden Avenue and Campus Road)
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Saturday, April 16, 2005, Doors Open at 10:00am, Grand Entry at 12:00pm & 7:00pm.  Free and Open to All. Iroquois Social. Friday, April 15, 2004 at 7:30pm. Appel Commons Community Center. Multipurpose Room (MPR). (Cradit Farm Drive). Located at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.  Sponsored by CU AISES.

Tracy Peterson 607-255-0652

powwow@cornell.edu

http://www.rso.cornell.edu/powwow/

 

April 16, 2005

20th Sherman High School Powwow 

Riverside, CA

MC- John Dawson, Host Northern Drum- Greenriver, Host Southern Drum- Red Tipi Host Sherman Drum- Many Nations The Miss Sherman Pageant will be held the night before the pow-wow, it'll be in the auditorium starting at 7:00pm. For Vendor Applications: 

Tara Frank or Carmine RedEagle  951-276-6326

 

April 16, 2005

3rd Education Powwow 

Fort Duchesne, UT

Margaret Cornpeach  435-725-4092

 

April 16, 2005

Skiatook J.O.M. Pow Wow 

Skiatook, OK

Margaret Sisk  918-396-5176

margaret5176@sbcglobal.net

 

April 16 - 17, 2005

Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe Native American & Community Healing Festival

Powwow Grounds, Hwy 59/32, Summerdale, AL

behind the Hwy 59 Flea Market.

Many native and community vendors entertainment along with many local, and state.  Representatives from Alabama who will be talking to the people in the community about  Hurrican Ivan. FEMA will be on hand.

Littlewolf or Mitzi at 251-989-2714

cherokeeoffice@wolfcreekcherokeetribe.com

 

April 16 - 17, 2005

30th Pah-Loots-Pu Celebration Pow Wow
Pullman, WA
This Pow Wow was started by the Native American Students of Washington State University 30 years ago.
Info: 509-335-8676 naschome@wsunix.wsu.edu http://www.wsu.edu/~naschome/ 

 

April 16 - 17, 2005

Heartbeat Of One People Pow Wow
Fort Collins , CO

Todd Macalady  970-491-3868

Todd.macalady@business.colostate.edu

 

April 16 - 17, 2005

The Circle of Healing Powwow
Sault College Gym, 443 Northern Avenue

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario P6A 5L3 Canada

Native Vendors Welcome($50//Weekend) Saturday: April 16th DRUM & VENDOR REGISTRATION: 10:00 a.m GRAND ENTRY: 1:00 and 7:00 p.m FEAST: 5:00 p.m Sunday: April 17th Grand Entry: 12:00 p.m. Give away: 4:00 p.m. HOST HOTEL: Comfort Inn Call Toll Free: 1-866-529-1019 quote the “ Sault College Pow Wow” For Discount Rate. www.choicehotels.ca/cn293.

Carol Simoncini 705-759-2554 Ext 757 

carol.simoncini@saultc.on.ca

http://www.saultcollege.ca/nativeeducation/ 

 

April 17, 2005

Modesto Junior College Pow Wow
Modesto Junior College

435 College Ave. 

Modesto, CA  95350.
Info: Eric Anthony Ivory, at 209-575-6770

Ivory@ivorye@mjc.edu www.gomjc.org.

 

April 17, 2005

16th Annual UW-Superior Powwow
Wessman Arena, Superior, WI
Brunch at 11 am, Grand Entries are at 1 pm and 7 pm. Traditional feast is at 5 pm. Free open to the public. 
www.angelfire.com/wi3/aiso; 715-394-8007

 

April 22, 2005

Bacone Univ. Pow Wow
Muskogee, OK

 

April 22 - 24, 2005

Manataka Encampment - Retreat
Bald Mountain Park & Retreat, Hot Springs, AR No Camping Fee - No Admission Fee - No Vendor Fee. Families and singles welcome. Children's programs, special presentations, drumming, singing, ceremonies - sweat lodge, games, Trade Blanket, Bear Dance Ceremony.

501-627-0555  manataka@sbcglobal.net

 

April 22 - 24, 2005

19th Arizona State Univ. Pow Wow
Tempe, AZ
Host Drums: Whitefish Jrs., Big River, Saskatchewan and Sizzortail, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Info: 480-965-5224  letspowwow@asu.edu http://powwow.asu.edu

 

April 22 - 24, 2005

Mantle Rock 5th Intertribal Pow Wow
Crittenden Co. Fairgrounds, Marion, KY
270-965-9432  270/965-5882
http://www.mantlerock.org

Kamamasutton@aol.com

mantlerockctr@aol.com

 

April 22 - 24, 2005

Black Hills State Univ. 23rd Wacipi

Spearfish, SD

Located on the BHSU Campus, Donald E. Young Center.  Grand Entries Fri 7pm, Sat. 1&7, Sun. 12.  Specials TBA

Corrie Clausen  605-642-6578

 

April 23, 2005  Saturday Only 7:30PM

Black Hills Full Moon Meditation Group

Wesak Festival Celebration 

4105 Woodbine Place, Rapid City, SD

This is  a Buddhist celebration. I

From the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Canyon Lake Drive, turn right onto Canyon Lake Drive.  Go five short blocks on the right side to Woodbine Place, which is on the curve.  It is gravel, with a dead-end sign at the entrance.  Turn right onto Woodbine, and ours is the second house on the right.

Douglas or Mary Ellen Uptain  605.341.0724

 

April 23, 2005 Saturday Only 

5th Celebration of Life for All People Pow Wow 

Red Wing Park - Virginia Beach, VA. 

11am - 7pm Head Staff MC - Clark Stewart Head Man - Dan Garneaux Head Female - Blain Kelsey, AD - Thomas "Two Feathers" Lewis, Host Drum - Falling Water (Northern) Guest Drum - Edisto River Singers (Southern) Free admission and Parking!! 

Info:Debra Vick at (757) 427-2990 

dvick@vbgov.com

 

April 23, 2005

Ok State Univ. Spring Contest Pow Wow
Colvin Center Annex (Across from the OSU Police Department.), Stillwater, OK
Native American Student Association. Head Singer: Joe Fish Dupoint, Kiowa, Carnegie, OK Master of Ceremonies: Archie Mason, Cherokee/Osage, Tulsa, OK Head Man Dancer: Jason Lightfoot, Pawnee, Apache, OK Head Lady Dancer: Katherine Leroy, Pawnee/Ponca/Iowa/Omaha, Pawnee, OK Host Gourd Clan: Central Oklahoma Tribal Society, Perkins, OK Color Guard: Choctaw Nation Color Guard Arena Director: Mark Wilson, Cherokee, Tulsa, OK Program: Gourd Dance, 2:00 PM; Supper, 5:00 PM; Grand Entry: 6:30 PM Contests: Tiny Tots; Junior Girls, Junior Boys; Women's Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl; Men's Straight, Fancy, Grass, Traditional; Golden Age Men, Golden Age Women; Drum Contest (wireless microphone provided). Booth Space $40.00; Booth Judging, 1st, 2nd, 3rd  No cost for admission, supper, or parking. Everyone welcome!
Info: pg.coser@okstate.edu  (405) 744-5481

 

April 23 - 24, 2005

Native Solutions 7th Intertribal Pow Wow

Oxford Lake Park, Oxford, AL

Host Drum-Aracoma Lighting, Headman_ Tony Walkingstick
Headlady-Jackie Dean, M/C- Gary Smith, A/D- Buck Tucker
Head Veteran-Jerry "Smitty" Smith.
Ruth or Mark Davis
P. O. Box 306, Alexandria, AL  36250
256-820-6315
ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com

Tony - 256-835-0110 
thunderhawk2062@yahoo.com

 

April 23 - 24, 2005

Big Spring Pow Wow

Big Spring, TX

Robert Downing  432-263-3325

odond@nts-online.net

www.geocities.com/powwowbigspring/

 

April 23 - 24, 2005

Chumash Day Pow Wow

Pacific Coast Hwy and Malibu Canyon in Malibu

Bluff's Park, Malibu, CA

City of Malibu and the Native American Cultural Resources Advisory Committee is celebrating "CHUMASH DAY". Two Day powwow. Overnight Parking with easy set up. Free Admission. Master of Ceremonies - Mike Reifel (San Carlos Apache). Arena Director - Vic Chavez (Dine), Headman Dancer - Randy Folkes (Chumash, Tataviam, Shone-Paiute)

Headwoman Dancer - Kateri Walker (Saginaw Chippewa, Chippewa of the Thames), Head Gourd Dancer - Saginaw Grant (Sac and Fox), Northern Host Drum - West Coast Singers. 

Francine Greene  310-457-3006

francinegreene@hotmail.com

 

April 23, 2005

Supporting Education of Youth Pow Wow

Bellingham, WA

360-650-7273

brushdancer_2000@yahoo.com

 

APRIL (continued)

April 23, 2005

Princess Winona Memorial Dance

Immanuel Lutheran Church

346 Shrewsbury St, 

Holden, MA 508-756-9475

 

April 23, 2005 -  10am - 6pm

Native American Heritage Day

Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road
Horsham, PA 

Native Nations Dance Theater Event
Sponsored by The Friends of Graeme Park
Drum: Black Horse Butte
Head Man: Andrew Lyn Jr.
Head Lady: Brittaney Burnett Miss Native Nations 2004.  Storytelling: Namorah Byrd.  Appearance by Lakota Son.  Flute playing, Singing & Music, Champion Native Dancers. Non-Competition Powwow/Festival, Intertribal Dancing, Round Dances, Hoop Dancers & Specials. Kid’s Crafts & Activities. Vendors contact (215) 472-9996

Info:  Vaughnda Hilton 
241 South 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139  (215) 472-9996
vaughnda@nativeweb.net
www.nndt.homestead.com/Graeme.html

 

April 23 - 24,  2005

1st Annual Wacipi - Gathering of the People
Frankfort, KY.
Grand Entry: Sat. 12:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday 1:00 to 5:00pm / Day money for dancers.
Info: Sonya Begay (859) 226-5081  tachinni@zeus.chapel1.com 

Vendors: contact Amanda Fox-Winstead 

(502) 955-7082

 

April 23 - 24,  2005

Chucalissa Spring Pow Wow
Memphis, TN

All Dancers Welcome!  School Day:  Friday, April 22, 2005 - 9 am - 2 pm.  Grand Entry:  Saturday, 1 pm & 6 pm; Sunday, 1 pm.  General Admission:  Adult (ages 12-59) - $5.00; Children (ages 4-11) - $3.00; Senior (ages 59+) - $3.00  Museum Hours:  Friday:  9 am - 5 pm; Saturday:  9 am - 9 pm; Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm.  Bring your own lawn chair.  No alcohol or drugs allowed.  Neither University of Memphis nor Chucalissa is responsible for accident or theft.  T.O. Fuller State Park is adjacent to the Museum for camping,  telephone 901.543-7581.

Cubert Bell  901-785-3160

cbell1@memphis.edu

http://www.chucalissa.org

 

April 26, 2005

Educating Every Child Powwow

San Diego, CA

National Native American Families Together sponsors the Exhibition Pow Wow during the Second Annual Educating Every Child Institute. EEC is focued on meeting the needs of Native children in Special Education. All are welcome to attend. First four drums are paid. Pow-Wow is April 26, 2005 7-11 PM at the Town and Country Resort in San Deigo, CA. Over 250 participants last year this year will be even bigger. Contact me if interested in securing a spot.

Prairie Flower Reuben  877-205-7501

naft@moscow.com

http://www.nativefamilynetwork.com

 

April 27, 2005

4th Honoring The Graduating Seniors Powwow

Ben Analla- Los Lunas High School 

Isleta, NM

The Los Lunas High School Native American Club hosts the 4th Annual Honoring The Graduating Seniors Pow wow on April 27, 2005! Place: Pueblo Of Isleta Recreation Center. Time: 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Grand Entry 4:30pm... Honoring the Graduating Seniors @ 6:30pm. Royalty, Drums, Dancers, Arts and Crafts are all welcome!.  

Mike Abeita  (505) 869-3886 

Jeanette Garcia (505) 866-8331 

Ben Analla (505) 865-4646 

 

April 28 - 30,  2005 

22nd Gathering of Nations Powwow

University of New Mexico Arena ("the Pit"), Albuquerque, NM 

Indian Traders Market, Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations. Over $140,000 in cash & prizes to be awarded! Head Staff: Announcers: Sammy Tonekei White - Anadarko, OK Dennis Bowen - Tuba City, AZ Vince Beyl - Bemidji, MN Roy Track - Phoenix, AZ Head Man Dancer: Ronald Preston - Green Bay, WI (San Carlos, AZ) Head Lady Dancer: Acosia Red Elk - Ridge Crest, CA (Pendelton, OR) Head Young Man Dancer: Amos Yazzie IV - Chinle, AZ Head Young Lady Dancer: Cheyenne Brady - Pawnee, OK Head Northern Drum Judge: Wesley Cleland, - MI Head Southern Drum Judge: Dale Roberts, Ada, OK Arena Directors: Randy Medicine Bear - Window Rock, AZ George Cricket Shields - Norman, OK. Invited Drums: Mystic River Singers - Mashantucket, CT Young Bird Singers - Pawnee, OK Native Thunder Singers - Kyle, SD Red Stone Singers - El Reno, OK Northern Cree Singers - Hobbema, Alberta; Canada Host Gourd Dance Drum: Sizzortail Singers - Shawnee, OK. Contest Info.: 32 Dance Categories! Including Elder’s 70+, Golden Age 50+, and Men’s Chicken Dance. $1,500 1st Place All Adult Categories (19-49) “World Class” Northern Singing Competition - $5,000 1st Place “Southern Challenge” So. Singing Competition - $5,000 1st Place Women’s Back-up Singing Contest - Northern & Southern Styles ($800 winner take all - Max. of 6 registered with drum) A FAIR CONTEST FOR ALL DANCERS & SINGERS! Special Contests: Teen Girl’s Traditional - Sponsored by the Brady Family Teen Boy’s Fancy - Sponsored by the Yazzie Family Women’s Jingle (Contemporary Style) - Sponsored by the Red Elk Family Men’s Grass - Sponsored by Ronald Preston Men’s Fancy - Down, Dirty, & Extreme (winner take all) Sponsored by GON Internet Radio (Friday after Grand Entry) “MIDNIGHT SPECIAL” Friday Night - Jammin' Gents Contest for MEN’S SOUTHERN STRAIGHT $1,000 First Place & 3 day Trip for 2 to Hawaii (Winner departs Albuquerque Sunday Morning - Trip is non-transferable).
Info: 505-836-2810, www.gatheringofnations.com

qebsite@gatheringofnations.com

 

April 30, 2005

Honoring Our Elders Benefit Pow Wow 

Tahlequah, OK

All proceeds go to the Cherokee Nation Elder Services Program. The dance will be located at the Cherokee Nation Cultural Grounds, 4 miles south of Tahlequah on Hwy 62 behind Sequoyah High School. Color Guard: Seminole Nation Color Guard; HGD: John Scruggins (Cherokee) Tahlequah, OK.  All drums, singers, and dancers are Welcome. Arts & Crafts Booth Space available. Gourd Dance 2-5pm, Supper Break 5-6pm, Gourd Dance 6-7pm, Grand Entry 7pm

Gwen Goingsnake  918-456-0671 Ext. 2627

 

April 30, 2005

San Francisco State University's Pow Wow

San Francisco , CA

Vinia Itziar

415-338-1929

 

April 30, 2005

Spring Social

Native American Intertribal Council of Western MA

Springfield College-East Campus 

Camp Massasoit, Wilbraham Road

Springfield, MA 

413-783-3240

April 30 - May 1, 2005 -  10am - 6pm

Century Sportsman's Club Pow Wow 

Off Rte. 56, Auburn/Oxford Town line, MA 

508-791-3770

 

April 30 - May 1, 2005

2nd Old Mill Pond Pow Wow 

Aragon, GA

Primitive camping only. Generators off by 11 pm. Pets must be leashed. Gate: $2.00pp, Under 10 - Free  Vendors by invitation only. All drum and dancers welcome.  Special Guest Performer:  Calvin Standingbear, singer and flute player accompanied by Christine.

Jerry Stroup   770-748-8816

jhawk2s@netscape.net

 

April 30 - May 1, 2005

4th CIEA-UC Merced Benefit Spring Pow Wow 

Merced, CA

PowWow has been postponed to Sept. 17 & 18, 2005 due to site location being changed to new UC Merced campus which won't be ready and available until this fall. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause anyone. We will have a spring powwow next year on the new UC Merced campus. Youth "Make n Take" Village & free Traditional Meal on Sat. All drums and dancers welcome. Vendors contact us for application. Mailing address: CIEA-CVC P.O. Box 1181, Merced Ca. 95341.

Mike Herman  209-726-9620

cieacvchapter@hotmail.com

 

April 30 - May 1, 2005

NAIC TN Spring Fellowship Pow Wow 

Dover, TN

From Clarksville or Paris TN take Hwy 79 to Dover Courthouse, Turn onto Hwy 49, go about 2 miles then left onto Colson Rd, follow to Lick Creek Park Turn left into Park, then follow Rd to Pow Wow Entrance on Left. Signs and Tipi's will be posted!

Wayne Pressler  931-551-9514

NAIC TN@AOL.COM

http://www.geocities.com/naic_tn/pw

 

April 30 - May 1, 2005

Keepers of the Circle Pow Wow 

Rotterdam Junction, NY

The event will have vendors, food, storytellers, inter-tribal dancing, exhibition dancing. It is located in upstate New York. There is a museum. The organization originated many years ago from the Native-American community in and near ALbany, New York. They also host a pow-wow in the fall.

Clifford Cook  518-887-2590

ckeepers2000@yahoo.com

http://keepersofthecircle.net

 

MAY

MAY 1 - 2,  2005

1st Univ. of Calgary Powwow

Calgary, Canada

Heather McKay 403-288-3424

heather22@hotmail.com

 

MAY 1,  2005

Drums Along The Hudson Festival

Inwood Hill Park , upper Manhattan

New York, New York 

Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival and Shad Fest. Free!  With Silver Cloud Drum, Native Elders, and Winona LaDuke Honoring Elizabeth Sackler. Experience authentic Native American drumming and dances, Native American craft demonstrations, storytelling, fine arts, crafts and international food vendors along with open fire cooking demonstrations and tasting of Hudson River shad. Fun and interactive learning about natural resources for kids provided by Urban Park Rangers. Plus! Experience the dances and percussive music of cultures from around the world. Presented by Lotus Music and Dance in association with The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and Washington Heights-Inwood Economic Development Corporation.  

Louis Mofsi  201-587-9633  (212) 627-1076

info@lotusarts.com

 

MAY 6 - 7,  2005

Celebrate Our Future Powwow

Flagstaff, AZ

Special Contests in the following categories:  Traditional Womens (Honoring Head Wm.), Junior Girls (Honoring Head Girl), Junior Boys (Honoring Head Boy), Hand Drum Contest and other categories! Please come out and support our children. 

Wendy  928-226-8503

ewyazzen@yahoo.com

 

MAY 5 - 7,  2005

Awakening of Mother Earth Gathering

Lazybrook Park, Rt 6 East - Tunkhannock, PA
Drumming, Song, Dance, Food, Crafters, Vendors, Stories, and Music. The  grounds will be open free to any  group, work shop or school that works with the mentally and physically handicap on May 6. Handicap Accessible. Pets welcome on a leash. Sponsored by the Northeastern Native Americans.
570-836-3344  570-836-7859
windhawks_daughter@hotmail.com
tricieo@hotmail.com

 

MAY 6 - 7, 2005

Augusta Powwow

AJCC on Three J Road, Augusta, GA

Billy Medeiros, 706-394-1221 krazywilly@knology.net

 

May 6 -  7, 2005 

Celebrate Our Future Benefit Pow Wow

Flagstaff, AZ

In Honor of our children of "Clark Homes Headstart" Pre-Schoolers. Come and support our children! Special Contest Honoring Head Woman, Head Girl and Head Boy.  Arts & crafts booths. MC-Dennis Bedonie AD-Joe Stands and Looks Back; HM-Greg LaPointe; HW-Nicole Stands and Looks Back; HG-Ohiyah Win Shirley; HB-Tyrell Jim;
Host Drum- Eagle Creek Singers, Kayenta, AZ. In the Heart of Flagstaff.

Wendy Yazzen, PO Box 1534, Flagstaff, AZ 86002  928.226.8503 ewyazzen@yahoo.com 


MAY 6 - 8, 2005

Awakening of Mother Earth Gathering

Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock, PA

RT 6 East  2 miles from Tunkhannock

Drumming, Song, Dance, Food, Crafters, Stories    
Northeastern Native American Association
Info: 1-570-836-3344   1-570-836-7859
windhawks_daughter@hotmail.com
tricieo@hotmail.com

 

May 6 – 8, 2005

34th Annual Stanford Pow Wow
Stanford, CA
Head Staff: TBA Open to the public Times: Friday 7pm-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm, & Sunday 11am-6pm.
Info: stanford_powwow_2005@yahoo.com

http://www.stanford.edu/group/powwow/index.html 

 

May 6 – 8, 2005

Mason Dixon 2nd Intertribal Benefit Powwow
Mason Dixon Fairgrounds, Route 74, Delta, PA
Friday 10am-7pm; Sat: 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-6pm Competition dancing & traditional dancing. Special performers include : Joseph Firecrow, Cheyenne musician; The Aztec Fire dancers; hoop dancers. Admission: Adults $6.00; Children 6-12yrs old $3.50; kids under 6 free. Dancers and artists from more than 20 different tribes participating. Lots of craft demonstrations. MC: Marvin Burnette; Head dancers: John & Kelly Pingree, Shoshone. All dancers & drummers invited to participate! Call for more info. Special childrens education program Friday from 10am-3pm. Schools encouraged to bring students.
Info: Donna Dorn -Collectors Kingdom Native American Culture Ctr 410-452-8500; cell 717-817-6288, or 89; Email: ckingdom@earthlink.net

 

MAY 6 - 8, 2005

Mothers Day Native American Powwow Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, FL 33525 Come and enjoy the week-in with us. 

Mittie Wood, 352-583-3388 mvto@earthlink.net

 

May 6 – 8, 2005  

NAIA Powwow & Veteran's Homecoming

Winchester , TN

Sponsored by the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee Southern Middle Tennessee Indoor Pavilion (capacity 3000) Contest Dancing in all categories. Drum Contest Honored Guest Speaker for the 3 day event will be Thomas Begay, Navajo Code Talker,U.S. Marines 5th Division, Iwo Jima. Friday evening May 6, will be a Veteran's Celebration and Concert. Head Gourd Dancer: Ken "Mokasha" Lopez, Topeka, Kansas Host Southern Drum: Buffalo Spirit: Kansas City, Missouri Host Northern Drum: The Bucks, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Vendor space limited to 40 Booths... Info and Application on Website. MC TBD. 

Barbara Burch  931-461-2843

tuhaniesa@charter.net

http://naia.spring.powwow.gem-of-r.com

 

MAY 6 - 8, 2005

Mother's Day Powwow

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Arts and crafts powwow competition. 

Fabian Braveheart, 604 657-7403 fabianman2@yahoo.ca

 

May 6 – 8, 2005

11th Northern & Southern Winds Powwow
4801 E. 3rd. Street, East Los Angeles, CA

All Drums & Staffs Welcomed; Free Admission & Parking; No Alcohol, Drugs, or Weapons, No Overnight Camping;

Grand Entry: 7pm Friday, 12:30pm both Saturday & Sunday; Gourd Dancing All 3 Days; Hoop Dancing by Thirza Defoe; Aztec/Mexica Dancers; Switch Dance Special. Mother's Day Give-A-Ways.  Vendors By Invite Only.  Sponsored by: ELAC M.E.X.A., A.S.U., The Iron Circle Nation, Los Angles County Parks and Recreation, and The Offices of 1st District Supervisor, Gloria Molina.

Meno Martinez   323-377-3523

elacpowwow@hotmail.com

http://www.elacpowwow.com

 

MAY 6 - 9,  2005

Lumbee Spring Powwow

Pembroke, NC

Dewey Locklear  910-521-8602

dlock@lumbee.org

http://www.lumbee.org

 

MAY 7 - 8, 2005

Spring Corn Festival

2825 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown, PA 

Grand entrance at 12 noon. 

Lenni Lenape Historical Society, 610-797-2121  ww.lenape.org

 

MAY 7 - 8, 2005

Mariposa Powwow 

Mariposa Fair Grounds, Mariposa, CA 

Next to Yosemite National Park. 

Penny Long, 209-742-2244 

kbull@sti.net

 

May 7, 2005  2 - 9 p.m.

Coolidge Mesquite Tree Powwow

Coolidge High School Football Stadium

Coolidge, TX   

Phil Stucker,  293 Falcon Lane, Kempner, TX
(254) 542-2386   tameroa@hotmail.com

May 7, 2005  

Univ. of Manitoba Traditional Graduation Powwow

Winnipeg, Canada

This Pow-wow honors 200 Graduates of The University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.  Feast at 5:00pm. All are welcome. Grand Entry at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Angeline Nelson  204-474-8850

asc@umanitoba.ca

http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/asc

 

May 7, 2005  

Nipmuck of Chaubunagungamauggg Potluck

Chaubunagungamaugg Reservation

School St., Webster, MA   

508-949-1651

 

May 7, 2005  

2nd Celebrate the Earth Festival

Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum

Kearsarge Mountain Road

Warner, NH 

603-456-3244

 

May 7 - 8, 2005

12th Arts Festival & Mothers Day Pow Wow

Riverside Park - Grants Pass, OR 

Event benefits the encouragement of Native Visual & Performing/ Cultural Arts. Featured performing artist, James Gensaw, Yurok of Northern California * Hand drum singing contest * Ca. Brush Dancers * Special flower ceremony on Mothers Day at 3pm, free gift. Charlie Thom, Karuk spiritual elder - Sharing traditional music * Raven & Eagle dancers, Expression through dance & storytelling

Info: Jack Falls-Rock, Redland Drive, Grants Pass,  OR : 97527  541-472-0215 nativeartsfestival@yahoo.com

 

May 7 - 8, 2005

Huntsville Powwow

Cahaba Shrine Park 6001 Pulaski Pike

Huntsville, AL

Head Man Lee Lawrence, Head Lady Dee Nieves, Host Drum White Horse, Everyone Welcome All Drums Welcome

Info: Betty Abbou
3800 8C Squaw Valley Dr.
Huntsville, Al  35805
256-882-9651   Abbou8@aol.com
www.PowwowHQ.com

 

May 7 - 8, 2005

5th Socorro Mother's Day Contest Powwow

Clarke Field, Socorro, NM

Saturday - Head Lady Dancer: Katerina Taptto,Mescalero Apache/Kiowa; Sunday - Head Lady Dancer: Juanita Growing Thunder, Assinboin/Sioux; Head Gourd Dancer: Jess Shendo,Jemez/Mescalero Apache; Head Little Boy Dancer - Kirk Kanesta, Dine'/Zuni; Head Little Girl Dancer - Raven Sanchez, San Felipe/Santo Domingo/Dakota Sioux; Host Southern Drum: Southern Mix, Bernard Duran; Host Northern Drum: TBA; Arena Director: Duane Harris, Dine'; MC: Sid Moore, Pawnee; Head Judge: Terry Pecos, Jemez; Spiritual Leader: Casey Church, Northern Potawatamie; Flute Blessing: Andrew Thomas, Dine'; Flag Bearers: Mescalero Gourd Society; Special Honoree's: PFC Lori Piestewa, KIA Iraq and PFC Harry Shondee, Jr., KIA Iraq     Saturday, May 7th; Gourd Dancing, Saturday 12 PM - 4:30 PM  & 6PM-7PM

Sunday: 11 AM - 1 PM.  Grand Entry: Saturday- 7PM, Sunday: 1 PM. All ladies will be honored on Mother' Day.

All Drums, Dancers, Royalty and public welcome. Drum and Dance contest in all categories. Bring your own chairs.

Lori Scholes    505-854-3091

apmlady2@aol.com

 

May 13 - 15, 2005

Manataka Women's Healing Retreat

Gulpha Gorge Campgrounds, Hot Springs , AR 

Ladies of all ages welcome. Get away from it all.  Strengthen bonds of friendship, peace and spirituality. Free. - No Fee - except $10 camping fee — Donations welcome. Local motel lodging also available.  No males allowed—big or small. Bring food and camping supply. No reservations required. 

Beck Flaming Owl - manataka@sbcglobal.net

Jody French — morningflower@hotmail.com  

Pat Carter — 501-760-1967 www.manataka.org/page493.html

 

May 13 - 15, 2005

Cumberland Plateau 4th Annual Pow Wow
Cookeville, TN

May 13, 2005, Children's Day, 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. $1.00 kid's 5-16, 4 & under free (Demonstrations) Saturday & Sunday $5.00 Adults, $2.00 5-16, 4&under free, Seniors 60+ $1.00 May 14, 2005, 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Grand Entry 12 P.M. & 6 P.M. May 15, 2005, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M Grand Entry 12 P.M. Head Staff TBA at later date.
Info: Linda Meness-Veal 931-823-0007 (before 8 P.M. cst)  Carol Meness-Cash 931-372-0495, iicpowwow@yahoo.com

 

May 14, 2005  

Lost Creek Pow Wow

Border Town Bingo Hall 

Eastern Shawnee Grounds,  Seneca, MO

Headman: William Tarrance

Head Lady: Anna McKibben

Arena Director: Raymond Griffin, Quapaw 

This is a social Dance Only   

Info: Glen or Larry -  1-918-666-2789

 

May 14, 2005  

Festival Falls Park Pow Wow

Falls Park, Greenville, SC

City of Greenville, South Carolina presents An American Indian Pow Wow & Festival.  Grand Entry 12:00 noon. 

Drum Contest. 

Lamar Ironhorse  Pat Langley  864-233-8742

woccon@mailexcite.com ELan792807@aol.com

May 14 - 15, 2005

Drums on the Pocomoke

Cypress Park, Bridge St., Pocomoke, MD
Hosted by The Assateague People of DelMarVa, under the direction of Chief Larry Medicine Cat Smack. Host Drum: Gunpowder River Singers Story telling by Grace Dove Ostrum Gates open 10am to 5pm. Grand Entry 12:00 noon both days. $3.00 admission. Children 12 and under free. ALL DANCERS WELCOME to join our intertribal circle, and our feast. Camping and showers available, first come basis.

Diane Baldwin  757-824-3060 
firewolf@intercom.net
assateaguepeople.org

May 14 - 15, 2005

UNACC's 10th Annual Unity Days Powwow 

29 Antietam Street, Devens, MA

All drums invited. Vendors by invitation only. Join us for a weekend of drumming, dancing, raffles and learning. Check the website for directions. We hope to see you there.

Info: Lorena Novak, P.O. Box 711, Devens, MA 01432 978-772-1306 unacc@intergate.com  inuitwoman@aol.com  www.intergate.com/~unacc/unacc.html 

 

May 14 - 15, 2005

First Light Singers Intertribal Powwow

Historic Valley Park Campgrounds, Kemp Ave., North Adams, MA 

413-664-7364

 

May 14 - 15, 2005

North East Woodlands Powwow

Polish American Club Grounds

139 Southwick St, Route 357

Agawam, MA 

413-786-6465

 

May 14 - 15, 2005

2nd NAIVC Intertribal Powwow
Rittman High School, 100 Saucer St. 

Rittman, OH  44270
Indoor event. Grand Entry Saturday May 14th -12 PM Admission: Adults-$4.00 11-18 years & Seniors 55+ -$3.00 6-10 years -$2.00 Under 6 yrs -Free This is a Drug Free Cultural Event FOOD Vendors & VENDORS in Attendance All Dancers Welcome.
Info: JW Lyons Sr. 330-825-7796 Hulk013@aol.com

 

May 14 - 15, 2005

Circle of Hope Powwow

West Plains Civic Center, West Plains, MO

Competition PowWow, with events in Men's Fancy, Southern Straight, Grass, Traditional; Women's Fancy Shawl, Jingle, Southern Cloth, Buckskin; age groups under 6, 6-12, 13-17, 18-49, and 50 and up. Drum contest Northern and Southern Combined (must have at least 5 singers). Prizes will be awarded. Admission is open to the public, with a $2 admission at the gate. All drummers, dancers and singers are welcome! No drugs or alcohol will be permitted on the premises. Invited Drums - Poor Boys, Rocking Horse, Maza Kute, Risinghail. Sponsored by the Amonsoquath Tribe of Cherokee in West Plains, MO. 

Cathy Jones or Leonard Heth  417-255-2232 

PowWow@amonsoquath.net

http://www.amonsoquath.net/powwow.html

 

May 14 - 15, 2005

Northeast Woodlands Native Americans

5th Veterans Pow wow

Polish American Club Grounds 139 Southwick St. 

Route 57 Agawam, Massachusetts

Special Guest artist 2005 Nammy Award winning Flutist Joseph Fire Crow.   Host Drum: Nipmuck Turtle Drum

MC: Black Feather.  Story Teller: Rainbow NSW

Author of Billy Frog Adventures. Drumming, dancing, food and crafts.  Grand Entry Each Day at noon. Bring chairs and or blankets. 

James Gamache  413 786-6465

wodieagle@comcast.net

http://wodi-eagle.tripod.com/index.html

 

MAY 15, 2005

Ceremony of 8,000 Drums

Cowtown Coliseum at the Fort Worth Stockyards, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76106 

Margaret Donnally, 214-630-9511 

carinna_west10  http://www.sacredhealingwomen.com/8000drumceremony.html

 

May 15, 2005  

May Arts Exposition

Savage, MD

This event is in its 5th year. This year we will feature a mini powwow with drummers and dancers over a three-hour period-11AM to 2PM. The powwow is part of a larger festival of cultural diversity and cultural heritage celebrating American Indian Culture, fine arts, crafts, storytelling, poetry, music, dance, Indian foods, a children's writing and art contest and an antique, classic car show. Other peformances include Mexico Vivo Dancers, Pan American Latin Music Trio, Jazz Orchestra, HOCO Politso Poets, East Indian Dancer, the Nations Capitol Jaguar Owners Club, and the Triumps Around The Chesapeake Club. TIme: 11AM to 6PM all day, Free and open to the public. Artist vendor fees - $75. Food vendor fees - $100

Camellia A. Blackwell   301-604-4484

icadcabt@yahoo.com

http://www.camelliablackwell.com

 

May 20- 22, 2005

Dancing for the Wolves Native American Art Festival & Benefit

Seacrest Wolf Preserve, 3449 Bonnett Pond Rd

Chipley, FL

Come be apart of this fun filled Weekend, Experience Native American Arts & crafts, Demonstrations, Intertribal Dancing, Stomp dancing, The Saint Andrews Civil War Reinactors. Over night camping, bonfire & miles of hiking trails and howling with the wolves.

Rocky TwoFeathers  (850) 547-4348
twofeathers_2000@yahoo.com
www.seacrestwolfpreserve.org

May 20- 22, 2005

5th Painted Hand Casino Pow Wow
Parkland Agriplex, Yorkton, 

Saskatchewan, Canada

Kimberley Lavallee, 306-786-6777  kimberley.lavallee@siga.sk.ca

 

May 20- 22, 2005

Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow
Marksville, LA

Guest Entertainers: Joanne Shenandoah, Matha Redbone, Hawk (Indian Flute), Jackie Crow (StoryKeeper) Native American Dance Competition: Golden Age (Age 50 & Up; Men & Women’s categories), Adult (Ages 18-49; Men & Women categories), Junior (Ages 11-17; Boy & Girl categories), Children (10yrs. & under receive day money on Sat & Sun.). Any one category with less than five (5) dancers will be combined. Entry fee $5. for competitions. New! Switch Dance Contest. Men & Women – 1st Place $800 each; 2nd Place $400 each. Friday, May 20 at 8:30PM. Drum & Singing Contest: Three Places in both the Northern & Southern categories; 1st Place $2,500; 2nd Place $1,500; 3rd Place $1,000. Host drums are not eligible. (Drum Day Money given in past years has been replaced by this contest.) *Competition Points start at 1PM Saturday. Grand Entry Registration: Dance & Drum: Friday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. Opens 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21, 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. Closes 12 noon on Saturday, May 21

Sunday, May 22, 12 noon, Pow Wow ends @ 4:00p.m. Featuring over 40 food and craft vendors. 

Call Sharon @ ext. 1953 800-946-1946 ext 2034

John Barbry   318-253-2034

tunica40@aol.com

http://www.tunica.org

 

May 21, 2005

Soaring Eagle's 3rd Annual Pow-wow

Du Burns Arena, 1301 S. Ellwood Ave, 

Baltimore , MD

Please join the Youth of Baltimore, while they put on their 3rd Annual Soaring Eagles Pow-Wow.

Saturday, May 21st, 2005  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Baltimore American Indian Center

410-675-3535

baic@starpower.net

 

May 21, 2005

Red Road Sober Cruise

Hingham Shipyard (off Rte 3A), 

Hingham, MA 

Boarding at 6:30 PM 

Sailing the Huwitt Cove. Tickets cost $20. 781-424-8782 or 781-773-1623

 

May 21, 2005

Spring Bear Powwow & Indian Market

Regis University Fieldhouse, 50th and Lowell.

Denver, CO

Bear Limvere   303-648-3414

powwow@ravendancers.org

http://ravendancers.org

 

May 21, 2005

59th Armed Forces Day Celebration

Comanche Nation, OK

Lance Hill   580-585-2179

lsilverhill@yahoo.com

 

May 21- 22, 2005

11th Hiawatha 1st Nation Traditional Powwow
Hiawatha, Ontario, Canada.
Traditional Pow wow with plenty to see and do. Rough camping or a camp ground near by. Restaurant and store on the reserve for all your needs. Vendors welcome.
Info: Kim - kmuskratt@nexicom.net

 

May 21 - 22, 2005

New Hampshire Annual Powwow 

Tamworth Campground, Off Rte. 16, 

Tamworth, NH 603-528-3005

 

May 21- 22, 2005

11th Honoring Those Who Keep Us Powwow
Black Swan Lake Campground, 

East of Bedford, IN

"In Honor of the People Who Keep Us Free" off Hwy. 50 near Clear Spring, IN.  Anyone in Military Uniform gets in free. Dancing: Sat. 12 - 3pm & 5 - 8pm Sun. 12 - 3pm Vendors open both days. All Drummers, Dancers, and Singers welcome to participate. Free primitive camping and meals for participants. 

Chris Dugger 812-825-9622 

crow_1961@yahoo.com

Donald Cleveland at 812-279-2335

May 21- 22, 2005

Honoring Our Children Inter-Tribal Powwow
Richmond Wayne Count, IN

Honoring Our Children Inter-tribal Powwow May 21st -22nd, 2005 Wayne County Fair Grounds Richmond, Indiana Head Boy - Matt Wynk Head Girl - Crystal Grim Head Veteran - Martin Tall Horse Arena Director - Albert Running Wolf Master of Ceremonies - TBA Northern Drum - Black Swamp Singers Southern Drum - White Hawk Singers All other drums welcomed Saturday Sunday Doors open @ 10 AM Doors Open at 10 A.M. Close @ 9 P.M. Close @ 4 P.M. Grand-Entry : at 11:30 A.M. on both days Saturday Dinner Break at 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. Saturday Evening Grand-Entry @ 7:00 P.M. Admission Adults : $5.00 Children 15/18 : $3.00 Seniors : $2.00 child. 14 and under free. No selling sage, sweet grass, hawk, owl or eagle feathers. Vendors by invitation only.

Albert Running Wolf and Fran Potter 765-647-4947 

Pat/Dewy Ferguson 765-249-2001

Vicki and Rodney Tate 765-977-4212

rwaimin@earthlink.net

 

May 21- 22, 2005

6th AAIWV Greenbrier Powwow
Fairlea, WV

Low key and friendly! All drums and dancers welcome and they will be fed. Camping is free with showers and real bathroom facilities on grounds. Very near restaurants and hotels. Some vendor spots available.

Larry Brown  304-645-1042

holybull95@earthlink.net

 

May 21- 22, 2005

5th Changing of the Season Powwow
Rock Island, IL

Les Miller   563-322-3751

uitorg1998@yahoo.com

http://www.uito.itgo.com

 

May 21- 22, 2005

20th UCLA Powwow
Los Angeles, CA

The Pow Wow will be held on the North Athletic Field. Parking $7 Free admission, open to the public Vendor applications are available on the website Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and canopies

Theresa Stewart, Yoanna Villalta  310-206-7513

powwow@ucla.edu

http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/americanindian

 

May 21- 22, 2005

Shawnee Nation Woodland Spring Powwow
Bellefontaine, OH

Tracking Wolf  937-592-9592

shawnee@brightnet.net

 

May 21- 23, 2005

Lil'wat Celebration Powwow
Mount Currie, British Columbia

Singing Contest: 1st: $1500 2nd: $1200 3rd: $800; Womens Golden Age: 1st: $200 2nd: $150 3rd:$75; Mens Golden Age: 1st:$500 2nd:$300 3rd:$200; Jr Boys & Girls: 1st:$75 2nd:$50 3rd:$25; Teen Boys & Girls: 1st:$125 2nd:$75 3rd:$50; Womens & Mens: 1st:$250 2nd:$175 3rd:$100 Specials: Chicken Dance $1000 pay out. Sponsored by Brandon Hestdalen.  Round Dance $1000 pay out. Sponsored by Alexus Edwards.  "Tiny Tot" $$ to be announced. saq'uta ( st'at'imc & lil'wat style traditional dancing )-$200, 100, 50- Sponsored by Arnold and Wendy Ritchie, Chilliwack British Columbia. Bring own chairs, umbrella's, sunscreen etc.  Gate Admission: $7/day & under 12 and over 65 yrs free admission. Camping: $5/wkend "No showers & No camp fires"  Vendors: $75/wkend or $35/day & donation Concessions:$100/day Bring own tables, extension cords, tarps, etc.  Princess Pageant: JR, SR. & *New* Miss Lil'wat" (18-25 yrs) 

Mary A. James (604) 894-5181

Elizabeth Andrew  604-894-6550

oscaromuald@hotmail.com

 

May 27 - 29, 2005

Upper Current River Pow Wow
30 Minutes South of Interstate 44 from Rolla or 

St. James, Mo. Grounds, Salem, MO
Open: Friday 27th, 3:00 P.M. Saturday & Sunday 9:00 A.M.. Admission: Adults $2.00, Seven - Twelve yrs. $1.00, Seniors, Six & Under FREE. Bring Your Lawn Chairs!! All proceeds and/or donations will go to the awareness and renovation of the NEW Cultural Center located on the grounds. MC Don Hoffman, Cherokee/Choctaw. Host Drum Young Bucks, Omaha. Arena Director Robert “Tree” Conner, Delaware. Head Man Dancer Garrett Couch, Peoria. Head Lady Dancer Becky Brison, Cheyenne. Head Gourd Dancer Gary King, Muskogee Creek. Committee: Oran McKinney, Dona McKinney, Jim Horton, James Ellis, John Watson.
Info: 573 729-2233. office@westerncherokeenation.org

http://westerncherokeenation.org/events.shtml

 

May 27 - 29, 2005  

United Cherokee of Texas Gathering & Green Corn Ceremonies

Buffalo, TX 

For the first time in history all Cherokee tribes and groups in the state will unite under one banner. Do not miss this historic event.

Antia Atsila - atsila@aol.com

Jim PathFinder Ewing - blueskywaters@bellsouth.net

 

MAY 27 - 29, 2005

Memorial Day Powwow

25th Semi-Annual Intertribal Competition 

3733 County Road 2321, Lyn Haven, FL   

Rocky Two Feathers, 850-547-4348 twofeathers_2000@yahoo.com

 

May 27 - 29, 2005

41st Delaware Pow Wow

Fred Fall Leaf Memorial Campgrounds

Bartlesville, OK 74006

Road 600, 2 miles N. of Copan, OK

Ford Griggs 

2717 Huntington Dr., Bartlesville, OK 
918-331-0266
fordgriggs@aol.com

 

May 27 - 29, 2005

17th Snow Mountain Pow Wow 

Las Vegas Paiute and Moapa Paiute

There will be artisans, native dancers and singers from throughout the US and Canada. Snow Mountain is north of Las Vegas, NV, off I-95 N at Snow Mt exit. This is the only pow wow in Southern Nevada.

Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Colony 1 Paiute Dr. 

Las Vegas, NV 89106

800-711-2833 ext 1790  702 386-3926

 

May 28, 2005

2005 Children's Contest Pow Wow

Ignacio, CO

Lark M. GoodTracks  970-563-0100

 

May 28 - 29, 2005

Abenaki Nation of Mississquoi Heritage Pow Wow

Village Green, Swanton, VT 

802-868-2559

 

MAY 28 - 30, 2005

Memorial Day Powwow

American Indianist Society

Camp Marshall, 4H Campgrounds, Off Rte 31, Spencer, MA 

508-699-3520

 

MAY 28 - 30, 2005

5th Annual Trout Run Trade Fair & Festival 

Trout Run, PA, just off Rt 15 north of Williamsport Jim Peacewalker, 570 398 1771 jpeacewalker@chilitech.net  

Robert Straywolf, 570 995 5177

 

May 28 - 30, 2005

23rd Annual Moon When The Ponies Shed
Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, OH
Gates open at 10am Grand Entry@1pm. Free for participants. $6-adults,$3-seniors & students, $10-weekend pass.
Info: Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio Po Box 07705 Columbus, Ohio 43207-0705 (614)443-6120 naicco@aol.com

 

May 28 - 30, 2005

MCNAA Spring Planting Moon Pow-Wow  

Topsfield Fairgrounds, Rte. 1, 

Topsfield, MA 

617-884-4227 

mcnaa@aol.com

 

MAY 28-30, 2005

Indian Plaza Intertribal Powwow

1475 Mohawk Trail, Route 2

Charlemont, MA 

413-339-4096

 

May 28 - 30, 2005

American Indian Festival  

Lawrenceville, GA

Contest powwow $8,000 prize money $1,000 drum contest

Paul Eddy   770-791-0066

vitwind@alltel.net

 

JUNE

June 3 - 4, 2005

37th Alabama-Coushatta Pow Wow

Livingston, TX

Powwow will be held at the Indian Village Ballpark located 17 miles east of Livingston, TX on Hwy. 190.

Clint Poncho  936-563-1321

http://www.alabama-coushatta.com

 

June 3 - 5, 2005

Red Earth Pow Wow

Oklahoma City, OK

The 19th annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival will be held June 3, 4, 5 2005 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. The Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival continues to be the main event of Red Earth, Inc. and provides an effective means to bring about an awareness of the diversity of the many Native American cultures. It has been voted in the Top 100 events to see in the United States and is the largest cultural festival of its type in Oklahoma.

Dee Ann Alexander  405-427-5228

redearth@redearth.org

http://www.redearth.org/v2/index.htm

 

June 3 - 5, 2005

Native American Artists Fest & Pow Wow

Oakridge, OR

Info:  Nakima Redfox Kerchee
2995 Juniper Street, Sweet Home, OR 97386
541-367-2227 medicinewindsnews@yahoo.com

 

June 3  -  5, 2005

11th Potawatomi Trail Pow Wow

Christian County Fairgrounds Taylorville, IL

This will be our 11th annual Potawatomi Trail Pow Wow. Vendor fee, $125.00. Admission, $2.00 adults and $1.00 children.  Contact Hawk at the email address for additional information..

Kent Eyre, 1646 S. Main St., Jacksonville, IL
217-245-0409   sevenhawks@netzero.net

June 3 - 5, 2005

Rotunda Powwow & Drum Concert

Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 

Friday June 3rd is an educational day filled with dance presentations, story telling, drumming, learning dances, songs and chants. The children's programs run from 10am-5pm and are 30 minutes in length. Pre-registration required for schools. Dance Performance Friday from 7:00-8:00 pm featuring Native Nations Dance Theater and an All Nations drum session & dance party featuring drums from all over the world on Friday from 8:30pm-1am.  Dance Performance/ Party - Suggested donation $10. Saturday June 4th, Grand Entry of the dancers at 1:00 pm outside in front of the Rotunda, dancing until 4pm.  The second grand entry will be at 6pm inside. There will be an award ceremony to honor Native American individuals in the community for their outstanding service to the community, a ceremony & crowning of Miss Native Nations (Brittaney Burnett) & Little Miss Native Nations (Rachel Natividad) at 8:30pm.  Saturday evening there will be a concert featuring some of the artist mentioned below from 10 -12:00 am.  Featured artists appearing are:  Stephen Wise – Musician and composer, Namorah Byrd- Story teller, Delwin Fiddler Jr. (Lakota Sioux)- Spoken Word Artist from South Dakota, The Docs- Spoken word artists, Black Horse Butte Drum, Hoop Dancers,  Flutist, Professional musicians, Champion Native American dancers and much more.  Sunday June 5th, Powwow all day- Grand entry will be at 1:00 pm, Head dancers Drew Lyn (Blackfeet/ Seminole/ Carib) and Brittaney Burnett (Blackfeet/Tuscarora/ Cherokee), Intertribal dancing, Hoop Dance Demonstrations, Flutist, Aztec dancers will be performing on Sunday from 4-5 pm, dancing & children’s activities until 7:00 pm.  Native American vendors:  Food, Jewelry & Crafts. 
Vaughnda Hilton, Artistic/Executive Director
Native Nations Dance Theater

241 South 55th St. Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 472-9996
vaughnda@nativeweb.net
www.NNDT.homestead.com/slideshow.html

www.nndt.homestead.com/ROTUNDA.html

 

June 4 - 5, 2005

4th Skye's Spirit Wildlife Spring Pow-Wow Barkersville, PA

This is a learning festival!  There will be a display of live birds of prey, craft demonstrations/sales, educational booths, braintanning demonstration/sales, Native American Drumming, singing and dancing, storytelling, food, and more.  Come and help us celebrate the wildlife and our Earth.  All proceeds go to the care of injured and orphaned wildlife at Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehab & Ed Center. 

Maryjane Angelo  814-786-9677

rehab@skyes-spirit.com

http://www.skyes-spirit.com

 

June 4 - 5, 2005

Worcester Inter-tribal Indian Center Pow-Wow Rutland State Park, Rte. 122 & 122A

Rutland, MA

508-754-4994

 

June 4 – 5, 2005 

Rocky Fork Recreation Center's 6th Annual Traditional Open Powwow
Kimbolton, OH
Grand Entry at noon each day. Auction Sunday at 3 p.m. Only authentic, handmade Native American items sold. Beautiful setting for a great powwow! Still seeking head dancers and other participants. All are invited to participate!
Info: Michelle (740) 439-4359. sfc.crg@verizon.net

  www.rockyforkpowwow.freewebspace.com

 

June 4 – 5, 2005 

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow
Shepardsville, KY

Bruce Bradibng 502-532-7290

brubrading@aol.com

 

June 4 – 5, 2005 
8th Long Island Powwow

Center Moriches High School

Long Island, NY

Prize money over $4,000 -Men's Traditional 18 years and up Traditional, Grass, Fancy 300, 200,100. Women's 18 and up Traditional, Jingle, Shawl 300,200,100
Junior Men's 12-17- Traditional Grass, Fancy 200,100,50. Junior Women's 12-17 Traditional, Jingle Shawl 200, 100, 50. Boy's 6-11 Traditional, Grass, Fancy 75,50, 25. Girls 6-11 Traditional, Jingle, Shawl 75-50-25.

Sally and Ken Morin, Poopatuck Reservation
8 Abby Lane, Mastic, N.Y. 11950
1-632-772-2439
arizonawolf7@yahoo.com

June 10 - 12, 2005

Cullman County Indian Festival

Smith Lake Park, 420 County Rd 385
Cullman, AL

Gates open at 3:00 PM Friday Evening with drumming and dancing 5:00 PM till 10:00 PM on Friday & Saturday Evening. Featuring Cherokee Road Singers & Echota Cherokee Deer Clan Dance Team. Blue Grass & Country Rock bands, games and demonstrations Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM till 4:00 PM

Echota Cherokee Tribal Office  256-734-7337
June 10 - 12, 2005

Honoring Language Keepers  Powwow

Table Mountain Rancheria, 

Friant, CA

Drum Contest, Dance Contest (Junior, Teen, Adult, & Golden Age Categories), Hand Games, Raffle Prizes.  Specials: Chicken Dance & Women's Northern/Southern Traditional Dance. Public Welcome, Free Admission. Table Mt. Pow-Wow Grounds is located on the west side of Table Mountain Casino.

Info: Pow-Wow Committee
23736 Sky Harbour Road, Friant, CA  93626
(559) 822-2890   ccota@tmr.org

 

June 10 - 12, 2005

40th Will Rogers Indian Club Pow Wow

Marshfield, MO

Head Gourd: Don Stroud; Honored Veteran: Rod "Smokey" Gwoompi; Princess: Tammie Durban; Arena Director: Tom Snow. Admission $2, children 6 and under free.

Dub Roark  417-788-2706

willrogersindianclub@yahoo.com

 

June 10 - 12, 2005

7th Prairie Band Potawatomi Pow Wow

Mayetta, KS

Host Drum ~ Sizzortail~ Invited Drum ~ Bear Creek~

If you would like to sponsor any dance categories or to place an ad in our 2005 program book ~ contact Peggy Houston, Ruth Harjo or Richele Pahmahmie. Vendor Information ~ Contact Blake Garrison at bgarrison@pbpnation.org  4th Annual Motorcycle Run ~ Contact Marcus Koch Men's FastPitch tourney ~ Curtis Masquat or John LaClare. 4-person golf scramble ~ Peggy Houston or Ruth Vega-Harjo. Plenty of Camping - Limited RV Space (first come-first serve). 

877-715-6789 ext 3999

Micki or Rebekah  877-727-6743 785-966-3024

powwow@pbpnation.org

http://www.pbpindiantribe.com/

 

June 10 - 12, 2005

8th Celebration of Generations Pow Wow

Darrington, WA

Temorary Location - Darrington High School. First 10 registered drums guaranteed pay. Free Dinner & Breakfast & T-shirts.  Showers and camping onsite.

24 hr security.

David or Rachel Bigby  360-436-1124

david_bigby@yahoo.com

http://www.sauk-suiattle.com

 

June 10 - 12, 2005

2nd Savannah River Pow Wow

Columbia County Fairgrounds northeast of Augusta in Evan, GA

Jean Parker  706-650-2956

 

June 11,  2005

The Spirit Lives On Pow Wow
Sanostee Dine Nation, NM
Annual contest pow wow put on family of the Late Ray Nahkai Jr. General admission this year will be $4.00. This is the lowest admission fee. Outdoor event, no camping facilities. Dance and drum contest. Dance order will be scrambled but everyone will dance to fours songs, two during the day and two at night plus internations and specials. The Nahkai Family and Relatives.
Info: RayNahkai@redvalley.bia.edu

505-879-5880

 

June 11 - 12, 2005

8th Annual Pow Wow in the Pines

Pinetop, AZ

Hon-Dah Resort, Casino & Conference Center
777 Hwy 260, Pinetop, AZ
Mark Neel,  928-369-0299 fax 928-369-0382
mneel@hon-dah.com

June 11 - 12, 2005

Onondaga Lodge Powwow

Harrison County Fairgrounds, Cadiz, OH

Vendors need to contact me soon with your inventory if you would like to attend. The fee for vendors is considerably low, because this is the first powwow for this organization. We will send vendors invitations and contracts after reviewing their inventory. Gates to the Fairgrounds, site of powwow, will open on both mornings at 10am. Grand entrys are set for 1pm and 6pm on Saturday the 11th, and 1pm on Sunday the 12th. The adult admission fee is $5.00, and the youth admission fee is $3.00. Children under six years of age may enter with supervised adult at no charge. Primitive camping, including nice showers and toilet facilities, is available to dancers, vendors, and anyone else participating in the pow wow. Dancers eat, stay, and enter at no cost. Please contact me if you would like to dance.

Steve  304-845-3653

powwow@onondaga36.org

http://www.powwow.onondaga36.org

 

June 11 - 12, 2005

3rd Tinker Inter-Tribal Council Powwow

Midwest City , OK

Kelly Switch  405-677-2127

KS2174@sbcglobal.net

 

June 11 - 12, 2005

Woburn Historical Commission Pow Wow

Altavesta School, North Woburn, MA

MultiCultural, Drumming, Singing, Dancing, Storytelling, Children's  Honoring & Candy Dance. Many Native American Items sold by the vendors. Free Admission. 

Info: Grandmother Guiding Hawk
9-A Kearsarge Ave., Woburn, MA 018801
781-933-4146

gghawk@earthlink.net

 

June 11 - 12, 2005

Wollomonuppoag Indian Council Powwow LaSalette Fairgrounds, Rte. 118, 

Attleboro, MA 

781-297-9882

 

June 11 – 12, 2005  

Mohegans Annual Intertribal Powwow

Lebanon Fairgrounds, Mack Road 

Lebanon, CT 

781-944-3580

 

June 11 – 12, 2005 

Indian Plaza Intertribal Powwow

1475 Mohawk Trail, Route 2

Charlemont, MA 

413-339-4096

 

June 11 – 12, 2005

Native American Arts and Crafts Festival and Overnight Campout
Cougar Park, 10664 Socorro Rd.

Socorro, Texas, El Paso, TX
We invite all Native Americans that would like to come and display their arts and crafts and campout with us. We do not charge to set up your booth or to camp out. We also do some intertribal dances as we come together in unity. Anyone that would like to participate dancing, playing the flute etc. is welcome. We are simply celebrating our Native American Culture. Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday. It is a small City within the El Paso County. If you are interested in participating please contact me or e-mail me.
Info: Suky Ramos, Eagle Feather - SRamos6213@aol.com (915) 422-1700

 

June 16 – 19, 2005

United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Powwow
Reidsville, NC

Jaycee Park, S. Scales Street, across from Farmer's Table Rest.29 north towards Danville, Va take business 29 go to 1st stop lite go thru go about 2 miles park in on left cross from Farmers table rest. 29 south take 87 exit take rite at top of ramp to 1st stop light turn rite, 20 about 2 miles park on left from Farmers Table. Admission: adults:$5.00, Elders-Children under 12 FREE- 11 up to 18 $3.00-- for vendor info please call or e-mail.
Info: Donnie Freeman-336-212-6418.

 

June 17 - 19, 2005

5th Osage River Pow Wow

Miller County Fairgrounds, Eldon, MO

Traditional. Princess Contest. Host Southern Drum, Young Bucks, Omaha. MC, Jake Chanate. Arena Director, Tracy Tullie. Head Gourd, TBA.  Head Man Dancer, Frank Wolf. Head Lady Dancer, TBA. 2004 Princess, Nikki Carter. All drums and dancers welcome. 
Janet Dudley, 70 Jackson Cemetery Road
Ulman, MO  65083
573-369-2710  oldjed@yhti.net

 

June 17 – 18, 2005

26th Annual Mowa Choctaw Powwow
Calvert, AL
$5000.00 Prize Money $5.00 admission - All vendors and drums welcome! Vendors may not sell hamburgers, hot dogs, or Indian tacos. No ice chest, alcohol, profanity of bad attitudes allowed.
Info: chatawarrior1@aol.com, 251-829-5500 or 251-829-5000 (tribal office).

 

JUNE 17 - 19, 2005

11th Annual Competition Powwow

Edgewater Park, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd. N.E. Cleveland, OH  44108  

Robert Roche 216-351-4488 Aiecinc@aol.com 

www.Aiecc.net

 

June 17 – 19, 2005

Tribal Crossroads Pow Wow
Leitchfield, KY
First Annual Tribal Crossroads Pow Wow Honored Elder, Samuel Holiday, Navajo Code Talker Honored Guest, John Carter, Tuskegee Airman Head Man - Daniel Homan Head Lady - Amanda Beauchamp Head Vet - John Spiritwolf Kountz Arena Director
- Barry Redbird Brown Northern Drum - The Thunderheart Singers Southern Drum - The Medicine River Singers MC - Dave Whitewolf Trezak Camping sites available Fly in to adjacent airport, transportation provided Participation by Ky National Guard, VFW, American Legion, and Scouts Adult Admission $5 Kids $3 Kids under 7 free Friday is Kids day $1, Kids in scouting uniforms free Daily 10 AM to 7 PM Grand Entries at 1 PM Dave Trezak concert Saturday evening 8 PM to 10 PM Buffalo on the pow wow grounds Evening camp fire gatherings for on-site campers with both pow wow drums participating Bring your tent and sleeping bag and enjoy the complete pow wow experience. Weekend rates availble which includes camp site Benefiting Mantle Rock Native Education and Cultural Center of Marion, Ky Visit our web site for more information.
Info: http://www.kyshores.com/powwow kyshores@direcway.com 270-286-8545.

 

June 17 – 19, 2005

16th "Honor the Firekeepers" Traditional Powwow
Eastview School, Dunn Field, 

Lake Geneva, WI
Grand Entry: Saturday 1-5 p.m. & 7-10 pm. Sunday 1-5 pm. Gates open to the public 10 am Saturday & Sunday Admission: Adults $5.00, Seniors (55 +up) $3.00, Children (11-17) $3.00, Children (10 & under) FREE Fun for all, David Bell Memorial breakfast on Sunday for all dancers, drumgoups, vendors, and campers. provided by his children Cassandra, David Jr and Kathie Bell) Along with a princess and Brave contest open to all ages and tribes. Beautiful scenery along Lake Geneva, close to Racine/Milwaukee area. Showers are availble for campers and dancers. Traders featuring Native American Art, Jewelry, Crafts, Craft supplies, music tapes and C.D.'s. much more.
Info: Trader Info: Mitch Ruiz (262) 248-1359 - Gary Adamson 262-248-2784 mitchell_53@yahoo.com

 

June 17 – 19, 2005

14th Eskasoni 2005 Powwow 

Noel R. Denny Memorial Powwow Grounds

Near Sydney, Nova Scotia  Canada 

 

June 18 - 19, 2005

Red Road Annual Sobriety Pow Wow

Dighton Town Hall, Rte. 138

Dighton, MA 

508-880-6887

 

June 18 - 19, 2005

2nd Annual Gathering & Powwow

Metis of Maine

Old Cornish Fairgrounds, Route 25

Cornish, ME 

207-793-4801

 

June 18 - 19, 2005

10th Two Sisters Pow Wow

Regatta Field, Rte. 113, Pawtucket Blvd, 

Lowell, MA 

978-459-7214

 

June 18 – 19, 2005

Gathering of the Clans Powwow
Notre Dane Du Nord., Quebec, Canada

Ed Barnsdale  819-723-2664

 

June 18 – 19, 2005

 5th Annual Shenandoah Valley Powwow
Easy to find. Intersection of Interstate 81 and Exit 269 (Shenandoah Caverns Exit) at the Silver Phoenix Indian Trading Post, 

Mount Jackson, VA
Traditional Non-competition powwow. Day money offered. Primitive camping on grounds and evening meal Saturday night for participants. Prestigious Head Staff: Host Drum - Cedar Tree Singers; Invited Drums: Black Bear; and Nux Baga (formally White Oak); MC - Clayton Old Elk; Arena Director - Jay Hill; Head Man - Keith Anderson; Head Woman - Georgiana Old Elk. Over 30 quality craft booths, traditional food.  $5.00 under 12 free.
Info: 540-477-9616 10 am-6 pm. sphoenix@shentel.net

 

June 18 - 19, 2005

All Nations Gathering

Oil Creek Campground
The Reges Family of Old Beatty Manor

Titusville, PA

 

June 18 – 20, 2005 

21st Annual Strawberry Moon Powwow
Mole Lake, WI
The grand entry starts at 1:00 and 7:00 on Saturday. Admission fees cost $5.00 the weekend.
Info: Drea_ros_09@yahoo.com

 

June 24 - 26, 2005

Trade Days Festival 

Old Trade School Festival/Powwow Grounds

Trade, TN

No Contest. Ron Colombe ~ Emcee Arvel Bird ~ Special Guest Jerry Harmon ~ Smoky Mountain Gypsy and the Ledford Family dancers. Host Drum ~ Bad Water; Additional drum: Bear Heart. Special Guest Arvel Bird and Jerry Harmon.: All drums welcome. Booths and fees: Approximately 25 non Native and 25 Native craft vendors and six mixed food vendors. Directions: Trade is located on Hwy 421 just across the state line and 15 miles from Boone, NC. 

Jerry Laney (229) 787-5180 evenings nativeway@mindspring.com www.NativeWayProductions.com www.tradedaysfestival.com

 

June 24 - 26, 2005

31st Tonkawa Trival Pow Wow

Tonkawa, OK

Drum: Ft. Oakland Ramblers

Business Committee  580-628-2561

tonkawatribe@tonkawatribe.com

http://www.tonkawatribe.com

 

June 24 - 26, 2005

Zemis Memorial Pow Wow

  Loc: TBA. 

PowWowCircle@australia.edu

 

June 24 - 26, 2005

6th New Windsor Intertribal Pow Wow

New Windsor, IL

Sponsored by Uncle Don's Toy Drive and Central Illinois One People Organization, Inc. Camping and showers for Drums, dancers, special guests, and vendors. Vendors limited to 20 and food vendors limited to 2. Call for vendor space fees or other questions. Warrior, Princess, Lil'  Warrior, and Lil' Princess contest. Adults $5, Seniors, $3, children under 16  free with adult. 

Info: Jeannie Herbert, 129 N. 8th, New Windsor, IL
309 667-2214 - tribtres@winco.net  www.ciopo-inc.com

 

June 24 – 26, 2005 

Heart of the Thunderbird 14th Powwow
Rolla, MO
Non contest Powwow, All Dancers welcome. Still have Vendor space available. Friday night Stomp Dance. Camping, RV space and electricity available, showers available. Can set up on Thursday. No admission fee to get into Powwow unless setting up as vendor or using electricity.
Info: Mona Murphy-573-422-6383- lenapemona@yahoo.com

 

June 25 - 26, 2005

Warrior Spirit Veterans Powwow

American Legion Post 205 

Togus V.A. Hospital, Route 17 East

Augusta, ME 

207-623-0338

 

June 25 - 26, 2005 

Annual Kanatsiohareke Festival

Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community

Fonda, NY 

www.mohawkcommunity.com

 

June 25 - 26, 2005 

Chief Flying Eagle 6th Native American Powwow

Brooklyn Bison Farm, Off Rte 395, Exit 91, Brooklyn, CT 

860-267-7695

 

June 25 - 26, 2005

Native Bermuda Festival

St. David's Island , MD

St. David's Island Historial Society's Indian Committee presents; "Being Native; Being Yourself" at the St David's Cricket Club Grounds, Bermuda. Special Guest includes: Native American Dancers; along with our Bermuda Gombeys.  Arts & Crafts, Traditional St. David's food, Native American Song & Dance; Displays.

Stephen Tucker  441-505-4096

tsimpson@northrock.bm

 

June 25 - 26, 2005

7th Restoring The Circle Pow Wow

Lowell Fairgrounds  244 S. Hudson, Lowell, MI

Traditional Pow Wow.  Free admission and parking.  Drug and alcohol free, Family friendly. Sponsored by Grand Valley American Indian Lodge.

Info: Lori, 401 Ferris, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
616 364 4697
Wabushna@aol.com

 

June 25 - 26, 2005

4th Mending the Sacred Hoop Contest Pow Wow

300 West Russell, Tecumseh, MI

Traders by Invitation only

Info:  Abel Cool Wind Bear Cooper 

P.O. Box 972, Adrian, Michigan 49221

 

June 25 - 26, 2005 

29th Annual Powwow

Order for the Preservation of Indian Culture  

Prowse Farm, 5 Blue Hill River Road

Canton, MA 

781-681-9130

 

June 25 - 26, 2005

ICONE Pow Wow

Coolidge Park, John Fitch Highway, 

Fitchburg, MA 

508-835-3696

 

June 30 - July 3, 2005

Badlands Celebration

Brockton, MT

Leland Spotted Bird  406-786-3143

 

June 30 - July 3, 2005

37th Annual Ute 4th of July Powwow

Ft. Duchesne Powwow Grounds.

Uintah & Ouray Rez. - Vernal, UT -  

Contest Powwow, Drum Contest 1st $4K-4t. Highway 40, 8 miles E. of Roosevelt, 6 hours W. of Denver Colorado, 3 hours E. of Salt Lake City, 35 miles W. of Vernal, Utah. Hwy 40 runs through the reservation. No admission. Bring a folding chair, shade is provided with plenty of Native American Arts & Crafts and plenty of food booths to enjoy. Host Drums: Big Bear: Alberta Canada, Tha Tribe: Lawrence KA, The Boyz: St.Paul MN, Red Sprirt: Hilltop UT. Drum Contest:1st $4,000, 2nd $3,000, 3rd $2,000, 4th $1,000. Food Booths $400, Arts & Crafts $300. 

Ron Cuch, 435-722-8541 utebulletin@ubtanet.com

 

JULY

July 1, 2005

13th Multi Cultural Day

Stawamus Reserve, British Columbia, Canada

Totem Hall from 12 noon to 6 pm. Everyone invite. Potluck! Free event. 

Diana Billy diana_billy@yahoo.ca  

www.seatoskycountry.net

 

July 1 - 3, 2005

Mount Mckay Summer Powwow

MC: Clarence or Tommy White  Drum: Black Water Creek Arena Director: Tommy or Clarence White.  Traditional daily Feasts, Give away ceremony, Spot dances, Beautiful view overlooking Thunder Bay and Lake Superior. (possible grass dance special) Honorairium for all dancers and first 15  registered drums with 4 singers. Camp grounds and security available.(also local bingo's & casino) Powwow starts early on Friday 1pm and 7pm Grand Entries, the same for Sat. The powwow will be ending early, around 3 or 4pm on Sunday.  

John Charlie  807-623-1702  ojibaer@hotmail.com   http://www.blackwatercreeksingers.myknet.org

 

July 1 - 3, 2005

28th Three Rivers Indian Lodge Powwow

Manteca , CA

Native Directions, Inc. / Three Rivers Indian Lodge

Drums: White, Wagonburners, Youngbird, Northern.

Ramona Valadez/Victoria Ramirez

209-858-2421  

Victoria3riverslodge@aol.com

http://www.3riverslodge.org

 

July 1 - 3, 2005

33rd Oneida Nation 4th of July Powwow

Oneida , WI

MC: Artley Skenandore, Oneida Wi/Francis Huntington, Meriden, CT.  Host Drums: Little Otter

Over $49,000 in prize money will be awarded. 

Men's 65 & Over $1000 Traditional Special - Sponsored by Stanley Webster. No Canopies allowed this year.

Maureen Metoxen  920-496-5314

mmetoxen@oneidanation.org

 

July 1 - 3, 2005

Chiniki First Nation Canada Day Powwow

Morley, Alberta

2005 Chiniki Powwow to be held at our renovated arbour. Expanded and rain free. Our honourary host drums inlcude Chiniki Lake and Eyahey Nakoda. For vendors you may contact Tracy Mark @ 403-881-2115 or Kathy Lefthand @ 403-554-3353. Prize Money for drumming contest as follows:1st $8000.00, 2nd $5000.00, 3rd $3000.00, 4th $2000.00 and 5th $1000.00. 

Myrtis Mark  403-881-2794  jmark@chiniki.com

 

July 1 - 3, 2005

Aabita Niibing Traditional Pow Wow

Leech Lake Veteran's Memorial Pow Wow Grounds, Cass Lake, MN

Mutt Robinson or Jim Jones

115 6th Street NW Suite E, Cass Lake, MN   56633 218-335-7424 or 7034 

jeffh@lldrm.org 

 

July 1 - 4, 2005

25,905th Summer Gathering at Manataka

Bald Mountain Park, Hot Springs, AR

Gulpha Gorge Campgrounds, Hot Springs, AR

Not a powwow.  Religious Ceremonies, Drumming, Bear Dance, Singing, Games, Elder Teachings, Storytelling and More.  Limited number of vendors permitted -501-627-0555. Ceremonies will also be held at Manataka Mountain. Admission free - $2 parking donation. $5 camping.

Manataka American Indian Council

P.O. Box 476, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0476

Manataka@sbcglobal.net 

 

July 1 - 4, 2005

34th Annual Rainbow Family Gathering

Greater Mid-Atlantic Bio-Region Always remembering the vision of "One Love" All peaceful being welcomed to come and share in the energy --- Site to be announced in mid June. More Details: http://welcomehere.org/cgi-bin/calendar.pl

 

July 1 - 4, 2005

33rd Good Time Powwow

Harry J. Betar Memorial Park, Route 32 Gansevoort Road., South Glens Falls

Moreau, NY 

Calico Dancers 

518-793-1693

 

July 1 - 4, 2005

Kiowa Tia-piah Society 4th of July Celebration

Chieftain Park, 12 Miles South of Carnegie , OK

Smoking ceremonies, Gourd Dance, Brush Dance, Social Dance. Everyone invited to camp.  Camp Rations is will given out on July 2nd and 3rd!  The entire encampment will be feed each day by Honor Dinners throughout the camp!!  Booth space is available for Raffle Donations (Please Indian Arts and Crafts only.)

Warren Queton  405-366-8634 aye_china@ou.edu

 

July 1 - 4, 2005

133rd Annual Quapaw Pow-wow

Quapaw, OK

L Smith  918-674-0097

 

July 1 - 7, 2005

Gathering of the Tribes

Peaceful Freedom Assembly Central United States in the Ozarks Region This is not the Annual or National Gathering of the Tribes. All peaceful beings are welcome to come share the gift of harmony and prayers for world peace as we celebrate our interdependence day in unity without glorification of war. A circle of silent meditation will commence with the rising sun on the morning of July 4th until noon. This peaceful vibration will be shared world wide with other individuals in a conscience wave of hope, love and understanding. A Gathering of the Tribes and intended to expand the beauty, peace and vibration of the Rainbow to all corners of the globe.http://welcomehere.org/cgi-bin/calendar.pl

 

July 2 - 3, 2005

Explore the Big Sky Powwow

Great Falls, MT

Candace Blackbird-Hubbard

406-799-3974

chubbard@ugf.edu

http://www.explorethebigsky.org

 

July 2 - 3, 2005

10th Eastern Woodlands Pow wow

River Road (Route 202 near East Rochester NH)  Lebanon, ME

Woodlands Indian Pow wow  Flute playing and storytelling.  Auction sale. A feast meal will be provided on Sat. night for all dancers, vendors, and volunteer staff.  

Info:  Pat Lilly, 314 Grenier Road, Wakefield, NH 03872
603-522-3517   patlilly@adelphia.net

July 2 - 3, 2005

11th Traditional Gathering/ Lunaape Peoples
Location: Munsee-Delaware Nation, Muncey, Ontario. N0L 1Y0 Canada.
This is a great non-hurried gathering for people who wish to enjoy a comfortable meeting place and being with their families. Dancer's Demonstrations & guest participations; First people's singing and drumming; handmade crafts. Opening each day around 12:00 and concluding around 10 on Saturday with Fireworks at dusk; Free Admissions/Donations excepted; Dinners supplied to dancers, singer and drummers, elders in PM each day; Security supplied; Rough Camping available All Welcome to our community where you can lay back and enjoy the positive atmosphere and be safe. 

Info: Leo "Wiixcheew Axkook" Nicholas - 261 Jubillee Road Munsee-Delaware Nation, Muncey Ontario, Canada. N0L 1Y0.  519-289-5396

lnicholas@munsee.on.ca and cdolson@munsee.on.ca www.geocities.com/munsee_del/index.html

 

July 2 - 3, 2005

FWM Fireman's Celebration & Powwow

Dunlap's Grove, Mehoopany, PA

Parade 10:30 a.m. Round and Square Dance on Sat.

Bill Pedley, RR 1 Box 140A, Mehoopany, PA
570-833-5883
beadyeyedlady@yahoo.com

July 2 - 3, 2005

Friendship Acres Formerly- Wagon Trails

Randolph - South of Ra, OH

Campers needing water and Electric hookups must call the Camp Ground @ 330-325-9527.  Crazy Noon Auction -11:00AM Sunday. HEADVET Mr. Russ Moore-Butler, Pa.

Don Lane  330-326-3248  thelanes@config.com

 

July 2 - 4, 2005

Indian Plaza Intertribal Powwow

1475 Mohawk Trail, Route 2

Charlemont, MA 

413-339-4096

 

July 2 - 4, 2005

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Pow Wow

55 Acres, 1048 Great Neck Road

South Mashpee, MA 

Dance and Drum Contest, food and craft.

Charles Foster, 508-477-0208, x203 

http://www.Mashpeewampanoagtribe.com

 

July 2 - 4, 2005

4th Hobby Horse Ranch Festival

Fleetwood (outside Reading), 428 Hartz Rd.
Fleetwood, PA
Head dancers:Frank Little Bear & Marie Dancing Feather MC:Jim Harmony Music by Spirit Wing other Native musicians Aztec Fire Dancers

Jim   610-944-5797
willowearth@att.net
http://willowearth.tripod.com/nativeamericanfestival/

July 6 - 9, 2005

National Powwow

Danville, IL 

Huge Crafts and Tipi Competition. 3 days of seminars in the morning. Great Intertribal Dance with no contests. Family type atmosphere. Held only every 3 years. Gourd dancing.

Art Tate  317-773-4233

atate@haverhill-ma.com

http://www.nationalpowwow.com/

 

July 7-10, 2005

42nd Annual Sac & Fox Pow Wow

Sac & Fox Nation Powwow Grounds

Stroud, OK

Drum Contest, 49' Contest

Mary Ann Anque Memorial Switch Dance Contest

Thursday Night Traditional Sac & Fox Dances

Dance Competitions Fri, Sat, and Sun nights

Gourd Dancing Sat and Sunday Afternoon 

 

July 7-10, 2005

54th North American Indian Days

Browning , MT

MCs: Earl Old Person, Jay St. Goddard, Kenny Scabby Robe.  Arena Director: Kevin Kicking Woman, Clarence Comes At Night, Lucky White Grass.

Jim McNeely at 338-7190  Wanda Glaze at 338-3533
Tony Sinclair at 338-7421  Donna Yellow Owl at 338-7539
Vanessa Kipp at 338-751 

Jodi Calf Boss Ribs  406-338-7103 jcalfbossribs@hotmail.com http://www.blackfeetnation.com

 

July 8 - 10, 2005

Medicine Eagle Pow Wow

Keokuk, IA

This years Pow Wow is a Youth Honoring Pow Wow. Dance Contest Adults: Mens Fancy Showcase, $1000.00 winner take all. Women's Fancy Shawl, $1000.00 winner take all. Youth: Paying 3 places in each category Boys Junior/Teen; Grass, Traditional, and Fancy Girls Junior/ Teen; Jingle, Cloth/Buckskin, and Fancy Shawl Tiny Tots category $1000 Drum split for the first 4 drums to pre-register. 

Dee Hagmeier   319-463-7367

 

July 8 - 10, 2005

Thunder Falls Seneca Niagra Powwow

Niagra Falls, NY

Get ready for the second annual Thunder Falls Pow Wow, presented by the Seneca Nation of Indians and Seneca Niagara Casino. Don’t miss this cultural extravaganza featuring authentic Native American arts, crafts, cuisine and more!  $25,000 drum competition. $58,000 Open Pow Wow dance competition. $17,000 Smoke dance competition. “Specials” to be announced. Total prizes: $100,000+.  1-877-8-SENECA (73-6322) for additional information. Thunder Falls Pow Wow is open to the public. This is a drug-free, alcohol-free family event. No pets allowed.

Karen Karsten  716-299-1100

 

July 8 - 10, 2005

23rd Annual Bear River Powwow

Old Indian Village Rd, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

Info: Robert Elm Teresa Mitchell

PO Box 1062, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin 54538  715 588-2915/ 614-3373 littletink69@hotmail.com

 

July 8 - 10, 2005

In Celebration of 7 Generations Powwow 

Big Bay, MI 

Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, approximately 25 miles north of Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Grand Entry starts at 7:00 pm on Thursday, the 8th, at 1:00 pm and at 7:00 pm on Friday, the 9th, and at 1:00 pm on Saturday, the 10th. Registration fees for traders /crafters space is $20. 

Sue, 906-869-3859 or kabooby3@yahoo.com

 

July 8 - 10, 2005

Arikara Celebration 2005

Grand Entries: Fri 7pm, Sat 1pm and 7pm, Sunday 1pm and 7pm. Flag raising daily 8am. 

Frank Felix JR  701-743-4535

 

July 09, 2005

Nipmuck of Chaubunagungamaugg Potluck

Holland, MA 

(call to verify location) 

508-949-1651

 

July 09, 2005 at 6:00 PM

Jazz For Peace Concert

Rivers Academy 1501 N. Solano

Las Cruces, NM

Benefit concert for the Piro/Manso/Tiwa Indian Tribe of San Juan De Guadalupe featuring Rick DellaRatta. Tickets $25.00. Jazz For Peace™ is the name of the band. The purpose is to help the tribe continue its struggle to survive.

Andy Roybal, Piro/Manso/Tiwa Indian Tribe 

(505) 647-5372, (650) 274-1131 PMTJazz@aol.com 

Jazz for Peace 212-947-1104

 

July 9, 2005

5th Annual Market Lake Powwow

2858 E. 700 N. Roberts, Idaho 83444 

Craft and food vendors, drumming, singing, dancing, and native tribes represented.

Jack Barton  208-522-8183

 

July 9 - 10, 2005

6th Ghost Bear Lodge Powwow

Clinton Fairgrounds, Off Route I-95, Exit 37, 

Route 100, Clinton, ME 

207-426-9637

 

July 9 - 10, 2005

All My Relations Intertribal Powwow

Bolton Valley Resort

Bolton, VT 

802-479-0594

 

July 9 - 10, 2005 

Sagamok Anishnabek Traditional Powwow
Massey, Ontario, Canada.
Sat, Sun Grand Entries - no admission fee Vendors Fees - $100 weekend.
Info:
Linda Toulouse 1-705-865-2171 www.huronnorth.on.ca

 

July 9 - 10, 2005

Honor Our Ancestors Festival
Kingsville, OH
Sponsored by: United Eastern Lenape Nation. Kingsville/North Kingsville Bicentennial Celebration. Host Drum: Rapid Rivers Drum Grand Entry: 1PM Saturday and Sunday. More information to follow.
morningdove@ueln.com

 

July 9 - 10, 2005

10th Gathering of the People

Franklin , OH

Non Competition Cultural Woodland Event. To be held at the Franklin VFW Picnic Grove on Claude Thomas Dr. Located off I 75 SR73 exit 38. Behind Frischs just west of I75. Plenty of Craft dealers, Traditional/Non Traditional food available. Special Guest:The Chained Eagles will present POW/MIA Moving wall of Ohio with candelight vigil on Saturday. Hours are 10am-8pm Sat.. 10am-5pm Sun. Grand Entry for Sat. 12pm&5pm, and 1pm on Sunday. Invited Drums: Red Feather, Mingo River Singers, Southern Singers, Black Eagle, Morning Star, Black Swamp Singers

Jody Greywolf Carlotta  859-363-9715  jody1834@yahoo.com

 

July 9 - 10, 2005

Echoes of a Proud Nation Powwow
Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada

General Admission is $7.00, Seniors is $3.00 and 5 and under are free. Gates open at 9:00am both days

Pow-wow Office   450-632-8667

 

July 9 - 10, 2005

15th Kateri Circle Pow Wow

Whittier Narrows Park, South El Monte, CA

60 Fwy *Exit Rosemead #North side of 60 Fwy.

In Honor of the Feast of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

Special events: Contest Dancing *Exhibition Dancing *Food Booths*Arts & Crafts

Eva Walters  626-334-1140

 

July 9 - 10, 2005

Sussex County PowWow

Sussex County Fairgrounds, Branchville, NJ

Rain or shine. No registration fee. Adults: Traditional, Grass, Jingle, Fancy. Teens: Traditional, Grass, Jingle, Fancy. Boys Combined, Jr. Girls Combined. Tiny Tots.

Camping Available

Cliff Matias  718-686-9297

redhawkarts@mindspring.com

http://redhawkcouncil.org

 

July 12 - 14, 2005

Meskwaki Proclamation Day Powwow 

Tama , IA. 

Dean WhiteBreast, 641-484-4912

 

July 13 - 16, 2005

Mississippi Choctaw Indian Fair

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

Choctaw, MS

1-800-557-0711

 

July 14 - 17, 2005

Annual Wahcinca Dakota Oyate Celebration 

Poplar, MT

Sunee, 460-672-5462 wahcinca@nativeweb.org

 

July 14 - 17, 2005

124th Otoe-Missouria Tribal Encampment

Red Rock, AL

Dance Contest in All Categories. 3 on 3 Basketball, 1K health run and Horseshoe tournament Saturday. "49" Contest Saturday Night CO-Host Organizations: Red Rock Creek, Central Oklahoma Intertribal Society. Rations Distributed to all campers Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Frank Carson

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

10th Annual Big Bear All Nations Powwow
Big Bear, CA
Faye Roman  909-797-1593
gfuentes@craftonhills.edu

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

Robert Woolery Sr Memorial Powwow

Missouri State 
Sedalia, MO

Plenty of camping available to dancers/singers/vendors, free. Vendors are by invite only.

Bob Woolery  660-826-5608

dwoolery@aol.com

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

Wahcinca Dakota Oyate Celebration
Poplar, MT

Camping day starts on July 14th.  There will be a different host drum every session.

Sunee  406-672-5462

wahcinca@nativeweb.org

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

Dakota Oyate Wacipi 2005

Sioux Valley, Manitoba, Canada

MC's: Ron Hall, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation; Rod Hunter, Stoney Nation, Morley Alberta. Host Drum: Sioux Valley Jr.s; Invited Drums:  Mystic River, Eagle Mountain, Battle River, Eya Hey Nakoda, Whitefish Jr.s, Tha Tribe, Big Bear, Cozad, Otter Trail.  Arena Directors: Darryl McKay, Sioux Valley, MB; Donny McKay, Sioux Valley, MB.

Darryl Mckay, Sherisse Mckay, Kirby Hall

204-851-0386, 2

hoksidahota@yahoo.com

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

20th Bear Creek Traditional Pow Wow

Olmsted County History Center

Rochester, MN 

Friday, 7pm concert featuring Woody Swifteagle and Arvil Bird followed by an open-mic session for poetry and music.

Carol or Kathy Timmers 

3611 85th St NW Lot 104 Oronoco, MN 55960 507-367-2697 

nacsemn@earthlink.net    www.nacsm.org

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

Seneca Allegany Veteran's Pow Wow

Salamanca, NY

New this year: Northern & Southern Adult Dance Categories; Northern & Southern Drum Contests; Hand Drum & Iroquois Singing Contest (Fri. nite 7/15). Highbanks Campground pow wow rates cabins & sites: 1-877-SNI-CAMP.

Glenda Taylor - 716-945-1790

glenda.taylor@sni.org

silvia.patterson@sni.org

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

Kickapoo Pow-wow Days

Horton , KS

Milwaukee Bucks, Host Northern. Youngbird, Host Southern, Head Judge: Victor Thomas
Miss Kickapoo 2004-05: Nadas Green, Color Guard: Kickapoo American Legion Post, & Kickapoo Womens

Security 24 hours. Camping/shower facilities available.

Michelle Thomas  877-864-2746

michelle.thomas@ktik.org

Merle Green (785) 966-2466 Evenings

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

Nevada Indian Days Pow Wow

Fallon, NV

Competition powwow.  All Drums and vendors welcome.  On site camping & showers available.   SPECIAL!  Men's Fancy Spotlight Special! All Indian rodeo

775-423-6075 rodeo info.

Francine Tohannie

775-423-2949

ftohannie@hotmail.com

 

July 15 - 17, 2005

Mandaree Hidatsa Celebration

Mandaree , ND

Kenny Smith Sr.701-759-3311

Kensmith@mhanation.com

Connie White Bear connie.whitebear@sendit.com

701-759-3311

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

Honorary Gourd Dance Miss Tsayatoh Bearclan Powwow Princess
Ellis Tanner Amphetheater, Gallup, NM

MC: Ambrose Yazzie 

Host Drum: Long Walk Descendants

Delores  505-863-0237  mjames_dine@yahoo.com

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

White Buffalo Society 6th Traditional Powwow

Gaston Fair Grounds, Gaston IN

I-69 to SR 28 E., follow the signs. 

John Mohrman, 419-629-2045  

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

All Nations 6th Annual Pow-Wow 

Zanesville, OH

N.A.E.D.A. and Ohio Nature Education

Iorn Woman Dance Competition Prize money for Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl. Formally Our Brothers Pow-Wow in Dillon Park, moved just South of Zanesville to State Rt.22, Old Newton school building by Newton Township Fire Dept. Gates open at 10 and Grand Entry at Noon and 6 Sat., Noon on Sun. Trade blanket Sat. night, all wecome. Live native animals of Ohio.

Joe or Teressa Temple 740-452-5261 

windturtle1@comcast.net

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

6th Intertribal Powwow

Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum: 

Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, NH 

Jessica L. Eshleman

PO Box 142    Warner, NH  03278 

(603) 456-2600  mkim.jessica@tds.net

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

LIHA Traditional Native American Learning Weekend

Dulac Land Trust

Sanbornton, NH 

603-524-9284

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

20th Bear Creek Traditional Pow Wow

Olmsted County History Center

Rochester, MN

Info: Jim Wilson or Carol Timmers

3611 85th ST NW Lot 104 

Oronoco State: MN 55960 

507-732-5941 or 507-367-2697

nacsemn@earthlink.net 

www.nacsm.org

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

Watertown Historical Society Pow Wow

O'Connell Field, Mount Auburn St., 

Watertown, MA

Watertown Treaty Day, Celebrating the signing of the treaty between the Mikmaq and the St. John's Tribe on July 19, 1776.  Drumming, Singing, Dancing, Special Honorings.  Free Admission. 

Grandmother Guiding Hawk
9-A Kearsarge Ave., Woburn, MA 018801
781-933-4146

gghawk@earthlink.net

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

Rhode Island Indian Council Pow Wow

Roger Williams Park

Providence, RI 

401-781-1098

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

Black Feather Circle of Life Pow Wow

Connie Mack Field

East Brookfield, MA 

508-867-4332

 

July 16 - 17, 2005

Mississauga First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Blind River, Ontario, Canada.
Sat, Sun Grand Entries - no admission fee Vendors Fees - $100 weekend.
Contact: Bob Chiblow, 1-705-356-5096, www.huronnorth.on.ca