DEC. 31, 2005 - JAN. 1, 2006
New Years Eve / Sobriety Inter-tribal Powwow
Townsend Center Gym
855 N. 12th Street Richmond, Indiana
Head Man Dancer - Matt Wynk; Head Woman Dancer - Crystal Grimm; Head Veteran - George Reiter; Arena Director - Albert RunningWolf ; Master of Ceremonies - Ernie Walters; Host Drum - Black Swamp Singers (Ohio); Co-Host Drum - TBA.
All Other Drums Welcomed
Gates Open : Saturday- 10 a.m.; Sunday-10 a.m.
Grand Entry : Saturday- 11:30 a.m.; Saturday Evening - 9 p.m.; Sunday-11:30 a.m.
Dinner Break : 6:30 p.m. thru 8:30 p.m.
New Years Eve Grand Entry : 11:30 p.m.
New Years Eve Prayer and Song : Midnight
Gates Close:1 a.m.; Sunday 4pm
Committee Giveaway : Sunday 3 p.m.
Admission: General Public : $6.00; Two Day Pass : $8.00; Children 12 and under : FREE
No Drugs and or Alcohol Allowed; No Firearms permitted; No Selling of Pipestone Pipes, Hawk, Owl, and or Eagle Feathers
For More Information:
General Information-Albert and Fran RunningWolf : 765-647-4947
Vendor Information-Pat and Dewey Ferguson : 765-249-2001
Donations Vicky and Rodney Tate : 765-977-4212
Advertisment/Donations : Jim and Diana Miller : 765-977-6769
JANUARY 7- 8, 2006
Redpaint Powwow
Western New Mexico University Intramural Gym, Silver City, NM
In memory and recognition of the Chinene Apache (Red Paint People - Warm Springs Apache)
3rd Annual Contest Powwow - All Categories and Drum Contest. Gourd Dancing, Apache Gaan Dancers, Hoop Dancer, Social Dances
Host Drum and Head Staff - TBA
Doors open daily at 9:00 a.m.
General admission - $5.00/person
Vendor space limited... please reserve.
Contact - Joe Saenz at apache@redpaintpowwow.net
or apache@wolfhorseoutfitters.com
534-1379
P.O. Box 837, Santa Clara, NM 88026
website: http://www.redpaintpowwow.net/
JANUARY 28-29
International Peace Pow-Wow 2006
Exhibition Pavillion, 3401 Parkside Drive South,, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
(THIS IS A NEW LOCATION)
Presented by the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society.
Grand Entries: 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Daily
Head Staff: Mary Ann Crow Healy, Executive Director; Kelly Healy, Artistic Director; Jason Good Striker, MC; Oliver Shouting, MC; Geoff Chief Body, Head Dancer; Chalise Scalp Lock, Head Dancer; Moccasin Flats (Kainai), Host Drum; Spotted Buffalo (Siksika), Host Drum.
Competitions:
9 Adult Dance Competitions: 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd -$200
7 Teen Dance Competitions: 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100
7 Junior Dance Competitions: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50
Drum Competition: 1st - $2000, 2nd - $1000, 3rd - $600, 4th $400
Specials: Geoff Chief Body Men’s Fancy; Chalise Scalp Lock Ladies’ Traditional; Miss Blackfoot Canada Chelsea Eagle Bear Teen Girls’ Traditional ; Miss Blackfoot Canada Jr. Jann-Elise Bull Bear Ladies’/Teen Girls’ Traditional
Invited Drums: Wild Horse, River Cree, Saulteaux Feather, Blackfoot Confederacy, Stoney River, Walking Buffalo, Rock Creek, Napi Singers, Rocky Lake & White Feathers
Admission: $10.00 per day, $7.00 Students/Seniors
More info at www.blackfoot.ca
Contact Mary Ann Crow Healy at (403) 327-6807
blackfoot@shawbiz.ca
FEBRUARY
MARCH 3-5, 2006
Thundering Spirit Pow wow Honoring All Our Relations
Renninger's Twin Markets, 20651 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora, Florida
Friday March 3rd, Grand Entry at 7:00 PM; Saturday March 4th, Grand Entry at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM; Sunday March 5th, Grand Entry at 1:00 PM
Gates open at 10:00 AM Daily
Friday March 3rd is Children's Day from 10 AM - 2 PM with Special Demonstrations, Games, etc.
MC: Kenneth "Redhawk"; Head Veteran: Walkingfox; Head Man: Enoch Haubenstricher; Head Woman: Kathy Soggs; Host Drum: Family Drum Singers; Firekeeper: Joe "Quiet Elk"; Color Guard: VFW Post 8087
We are proud to announce the appearance of the following Native American performers at our 2006 pow wow:
2004 NAMMY Nominee for Best Instrumental Recording: Native Fiddle and flute artist: Arvel Bird; 2002 NAMMY "Flutist of the year": Tommy Wildcat; The Cherokee Road Dancers; The Talako Indian Dancers; Singer/Songwriter: Crystal Woman; Eagle Dancer: Na-Me Wind Dancer; Story Teller: Sunshine Badger Woman; Special Guest Elder: Kashka - Tlingit Legend Keeper - Story Teller
Please come join us for Traditional Native American Culture including: drumming, dancing, crafts and food.
We will have 35 of the finest Native American artisans who will be bringing their creativity, culture and crafts to our 2006 pow wow.
Bring your whole family and come spend the day with us. Don't forget to bring chairs and/or blankets to sit on~
Admission: Adults $3.00 Children under 12 Free
Active, retired or service persons admitted Free
For additional information or to become a sponsor:
Call Tony Ledford at: 352 636-4271
or 800 619-0045 Ext: 61
Our Vendor spaces are all full at this time, please call if you wish to be added to our waiting list.
Send snail mail to:
P.O. Box 1141 Eustis, Florida 32727
Pow wow web site: http://thunderingspirit.tripod.com/
Email: tahtonka@earthlink.net
MARCH 4, 2006
Second Annual Fundraising Powwow
Heritage Hall 220 W. Broadway St. Ardmore, Oklahoma
Presented by :Ardmore High School Native American Club “the Dreamcatchers”& The Southeastern Oklahoma Inter-Tribal Powwow Alliance
Arts&Crafts, Kids’ Contest, Food, Raffles, 50/50
Headstaff: Master Of Ceremonies: Gary Kodaseet, Oklahoma City, Ok. Head Singer: Anthony Monoessy, (Southernboys) Lawton, Ok. Headman Dancer: J.T. Lile, Lawton, Ok. Headlady Dancer: Cristina Star, Stroud, Ok. Head Gourd Dancer: Warren Queton, Norman, Ok. Arena Director: Billy Bemo, Shawnee, Ok. Color Guard: Choctaw Nation Color Guard
Schedule: 2:00-5:00 Gourd Dancing; 5:00-6:00 Supper Break; 6:00-7:00 Gourd Dancing; 7:00-11:00 Grand Entry
FREE ADMISSION! Donations accepted.
All Veterans Welcome, All Princesses Welcome, All Drums & Dancers Welcome
Bring Your Own Chairs
No Alcoholic Beverages Or Drugs Allowed
For Powwow & Arts & Crafts Info Contact:
Cedric Ketcheshawno: 580-326-4979 Or 580-317-3767
Thomas Cronemeyer: 580-277-9481
Email: Cedric Ketcheshawno nativeboys3@yahoo.com
MARCH 10-12, 2006
The Fourth Annual Southern Miss Golden Eagle Intertribal Society And Recreational Sports Contest Powwow
The University of Southern Mississippi
Loyalty Field or Payne Center (Rain Site)
Hattiesburg, MS
Gates Open at 9 a.m. on All Days.
All Drums, Tipis and Lodges are Welcome!
Gourd Dancing – Intertribal Dancing – Dance Contest – Hand Drum Contest – Cultural Presentations, Indian Arts, Crafts, and Foods
FREE ADMISSION (Donations are accepted.)
Friday: (School Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) 10 a.m. – Noon – Cultural Presentations; 1-3 p.m. – Cultural Presentations; 5 p.m. – Dinner Break; 5 p.m. – Dinner Break; 6 p.m. – Gourd Dancing; 7 p.m. - Grand Entry; 10 p.m. – Close.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – Gourd Dancing; 1 p.m. – Grand Entry; 5 p.m. – Dinner Break; 6 p.m. – Gourd Dancing; 7 p.m. – Grand Entry;
10 p.m. – Close.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – Gourd Dancing; 1 p.m. – Grand Entry; 5 p.m. – Close.
Head Staff: Co-Emcees: Harold Comby and Ken Dixon; Head Man Dancer: Stanley Bell; Head Lady Dancer: Deborah Swindoll; Head Gourd Dancer: Ralph Dru; Arena Director: Ken Farmer and Ralph Isaac; Host Northern Drum: TBA; Host Southern Drum: TBA; Head Singer: TBA;
Please be respectful and mindful of the campus policies and do not bring drugs or alcohol to this event.
Contact: Harold Comby (601) 656-5711
Terry Williamson interrupt05@hotmail.com
Joe Bohanon (601) 266-4173
Joseph.Bohanon@usm.edu
http://www.usm.edu/geis
Vendor Contact: Mitch Shoemake
(601) 562-2276 or Joe Arnold (601) 554-8470
$100 Arts and Crafts / $125 Food 10’ x 10’ space
Fax: (601) 266-4167
APRIL 1- 2, 2006
31st Annual Pah-Loots-Pu Celebration
Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum
Washington State University, Pullman WA
Grand Entries (both days) 1:00pm and 7:00 pm.
Head Staff: Emcees: Fred Hill Sr., Francis Calluyah; Arena Director: Shawn Scabby Robe; Head Man: John Meninick ; Head Woman: Loni Alexander; Host Drum: Northern Cree
Arts & Crafts Fair
Everyone Welcome! Free Admission!
No Drugs, Alcohol, or Weapons Allowed!
Sponsors Tribes: Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Colville Tribe; Muckleshoot Tribe; Nez Perce Tribe
WSU: ASWSU Committee Squared; Campus Involvement; Conference Funding Committee; Office of the Provost; Residence Hall Association; Women's Resource Center; The Kenneth and Marlene Alhadeff Foundation
Host Hotel: Hawthorn Inn & Suites (509) 332-0928
Vendor Information Call (509) 335-8676 Ask for Mike Lukens
Organizers: Ku-Au-Mah, NAWA, AISES, NAA, and the Native American Student Center at WSU Non-profit. Not responsible for theft, accidents, short funded travelers, or broken hearts.
Website: http://www.wsu.edu/~naschome/powwow.htm
Contact us: naschome@wsunix.wsu.edu 509-335-8676
MAY
JUNE 2-4, 2006
10th Annual Standing Bear Powwow
Bakersfield College, 1800 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield California 93305
Friday: 5pm-10pm; Saturday: 10am-10pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm
Admission $5.00 adults 10years and under free
Native American dancing, drumming, arts/ crafts, cultural demonstrations, educational booths.
For More Information: Gene Albitre 661 589 3181 email: earawhide@sbcglobal.net
JUNE 16-18, 2006
Redbird's 2006 Children Of Many Colors Intertribal Powwow
Moorpark College, Moorpark California
Host Northern Drum: Wild Horse; Host Southern Drum: Hummingbird Singers; Head Gourd Dancer: Saginaw Grant, Sac and Fox; Head Man Dancer: Sam Bear Paw, Apache; Head Woman Dancer: Thirza DeFoe, Ojibwe/Oneida; Emcee: Michael A. Reifel, San Carlos Apache
To benefit Redbird in the creation of the "Strengthening The Circle" Native American 2006 Scholarship Fund (scholarship application details to be printed in the 2006 powwow program - be sure to pick one up at the powwow!)
All Gourd Dancers Welcome! All Drums Welcome! Tepees and traditional dwellings welcome!
Food and craft vendors; Non profit organizations relating to Native American and Environmental issues; Children's Activities
(We are currently seeking to include the following; Bird Singing, Exhibitions by Inuit/Tlinglit/Alaska Native Dancers, Hawaiian/Polynesian Native Dancers, and Chumash/California Native Dancers - all of which are welcome to join us in the arena for Grand Entry and throughout the weekend)
For more information, including placement on the vendor list and powwow program advertising, please contact:
Redbird
P.O. Box 702
Simi Valley, CA 93062
(805) 217-0364
Email: redbirds_vision@hotmail.com
Website: www.RedbirdsVision.org
JUNE 16-18, 2006
Tribal Crossroads Powwow
South of Leitchfield, Kentucky
The dance programs will include intertribal, switch, broom, circle, candy, straight, grass, potato, two step, fancy shawl, crow hop, women and men's northern and southern traditional and more...
Flute performances by Grady "Shadowhawk" Jones, Dave "Whitwolf" Trezak and others
Story Telling by Grandmother Coyote, SnowOwl and others
FRIDAY KIDS DAY -- 10:00 AM Gate Opens.
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Kids programs will be held periodically during the day by Dave Trezak, mixed with flute performances, dance demonstrations, story telling and educational presentations.
7:00 PM Pow Wow Sampler
Intertribal dancing, flute performances, story telling and other entertainment.
10:00 PM Gate Closes
SATURDAY
10:00 AM Gate Opens
12:00 Grand Entry / Honors Ceremony
1:00 Parade of Nations
Dancing, flute performances, story telling, and informational presentations all afternoon.
6:00 - 6:30 Closing Ceremony
7:00 - 9:30 Dave "Whitewolf" Trezak Concert
10:00 PM Gate Closes
SUNDAY
11:00 AM Gate Opens
1:00 Grand Entry / Honors Ceremony
2:00 Parade of Nations
Dancing, flute performances, story telling, and informational presentations all afternoon.
5:30 Closing Ceremony
6:00 Pow Wow Over
7:00 PM Gate Closes
Host Drum: Friendly Voices. Co-Host Drum: Birds of a Feather. Arena Director: Little Hawk. Guest Performer:Dave Whitewolf Trezak. Head Man: Grady ShadowHawk Jones. Head Lady: Beth MoonFeather Facille. Assistant Head Lady: Cynde Cross. Head Veteran: Ronnie Johnson. Pow Wow Historian: Ernie Walters Yona Principal Chief of the Cherokees of Kentucky Chickamauga.
Color Guard: Ohio Valley Native American Warriors Association. Head Story Teller: Grandmother Coyote
Pow Wow Attractions: Guided Tours of Frank and Penny Cook's Native Lodge. Meet Temetet the Wolf. Turtle Island Educational Presentation on the Wolf. DNA Testing Information and Research . RELATIVE GENETICS & SORENSON MOLECULAR GENEALOGY FOUNDATION
Daily Admission Prices: Adults - $5.00; Children 7 to 12 - $3.00; Children under 7 - Free
Friday Only Kids $1.00
Weekend Passes: Dancers - $6.00 (Includes 2 meals per day, free rustic camp site, sports bottle and entry into luck of the draw);
Adults - $12.00 ; Children 7 to 12 - $6.00 ; Children under 7 - Free
Rustic Camping Pass - $15.00 each for Adults $6.00 each for those under 13 (no electricity, tents only)
Electric & Water Camping Site - $20.00 - plus weekend passes (Campers, motor homes and travel trailers only, no tents)
Directions: http://www.kyshores.com/Powwow/Map.htm
Contact: kyshores@direcway.com P.O. Box 33, Cub Run, Ky 42729 270-286-6278
Website: http://www.kyshores.com/Powwow/index.htm
JUNE 16-18, 2006 - Father's Day Weekend
2006 Competition Powwow and Festival
Edgewater Park 7600 West Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, Ohio.
Friday: 3pm Gates Open. Native American Concert 7pm- 10pm.
Saturday and Sunday : 11 am Gates open. 1pm Grand Entry. 6pm Grand Entry(Saturday only). 8pm Grounds close.
PUBLIC WELCOME, RAIN OR SHINE, BRING YOUR OWN LAWNCHAIR!
All weekend Traditional Dancing, Jewelry, Craft and Art Vendors, Educational Demonstrations, Storytelling, Traditional Regalia, Teepees, Raffles and More!
Adults $10.00, Seniors $8.00, Children(4-12) $7.00
Discount 2- day and 3-day passes available at the Gate or in advance.
Presented by: American Indian Education Center
1314 Dension Avenue
Cleveland,Ohio 44109
216-351-4488
For Further Information:
Call Robert Roche. 216-351-4488.
Email: aiecinc@aol.com
Website: http://Aiecc.net
JUNE 23-25, 2006
7th Annual New Windsor Intertribal Powwow
New Windsor, IL 61465
Head Northern Drum: Niwiwan Nekamowak- Grisham, WI; MC: Don Hoffman; Head Man: John Richmond; Head Lady: Penny Richmond; Head Veteran: TBA; Arena Director: TBA
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, children 16 and under free with paying adult.
Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 10-10pm, Sunday 10-5 pm
Contests: Princess, Lil' Princess, Warrior, Lil' Warrior
An alcohol and drug free event.
Limit of 20 vendors (not including food)
Sponsored by: Uncle Don's Toy Drive & Central Illinois One People Organization, Inc.
Contact person: Jeannie Herbert
Phone: 309 667-2214
Email: tribtres@winco.net
Website: www.ciopo-inc.com
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2006
1st Annual RedNation of the Cherokee West Virginia Intertribal Pow Wow
Barboursville Park, Barboursville, West Virginia
The RedNation of the Cherokee presents the "Prairie Fire" Pow Wow. A Revival of Spirituality for the Nations
Children Program Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (We need as many vendors as possible to be set up and doing some of their crafts to show the children and talk about what it is you do.) There will be a Trade Blanket at 8:00 pm on Friday at the drum arbor.
Friday: 10:00 am- 5:00pm. Saturday: 11:00 am- 9:00 pm; Sunday : Closing of Powwow and Retiring of Flags at 5:00 pm. Grand Entry at 12:00 noon both days.
This is an INTERTRIBAL Pow Wow and everyone is welcome. We will try our best to respect and honor everyone's customs in the dance ring. All dancers* are welcome and we hope a lot will show up.
Host Drum: Pejuta Mato (Bear Medicine) - Northern Plains Drum Group from Wichita Kansas; Guest Performance: International Country Western singer Becky Hobbs; Other drums welcome to play for "Blanket" money.
Head Man: TBA. Head Lady: TBA. Arena Director: SpiritHorse of OTNA in Hurricane, WV. MC: Marty "Soaring Eagle" Martin - Principal Chief of the Cherokee Tribe of Kentucky - from Louisville, KY. Traditional Gourd dancers from various states.
Admission is FREE!
There will be a camp feed on Saturday night after the Pow Wow closes.
This is an Alcohol, Drug and Fire Arm free event - ZERO TOLERANCE!!
Camping is available at NO extra cost to the vendors and members of their party. There will be Primitive and Non Primitive Camping available.
Directions:
45 miles west of Charleston, West Virginia. Take Interstate 64 west to US 60 /Exit 18 toward WV-2 / BARBOURSVILLE.
From Huntington, WV go east on Interstate 64 to Exit 18. Turn Right off the Exit until you reach RT. 60. Turn Right at the red light and go about one block (just after you pass under the railroad bridge) make a Left and go to the red light. Make a Left to the Next Redlight and make a Right. The Road has a couple of curves in it and after you go under another underpass - go about 2 blocks to the Stop sign and make a Left. Go to next Stop sign and make a Right. The Entrance to the Park is on the Right about 3 blocks from the Stop Sign. Follow the road in the Park all the way to the lake (there will be signs posted pointing the way to the Pow Wow grounds).
Vendor set up fee is $40.00 per vendor space. Half is due when you send in your vendor application and contract. Vendors with Tipis receive a 50% discount on their spaces (we'd like to see several in the field). Every effort will be made to provide electricity and water for the vendors. Vendor application on website http://rednationpowwows.org
For More Information: info@rednationpowwows.org
Website: http://rednationpowwows.org
These are Links to More Powwow Calendars
OCB Tracker – California’s Native News: www.ocbtracker.com
Your basic California Pow Wow Listing.
Anderson’s Web Services: www.andersons-web.com
A lot of stuff here to check out! Not only has Pow Wow listings and links to other powwow sites, but also RODEO listings for those of you who can ride more than a comfy chair, like me! Lol
Four Winds Trading Company: www.fourwinds-trading.com
Besides having an extensive Pow Wow listing that show 2003 events, this site has a lot of other neat and information sections to explore!
Tahtonka.com – www.tahtonka.com
Native American Arts, Humanities, Cultures:
A very nice site indeed! Has a good listing of Pow Wows in the Events Section, but be sure you check out as much of this site as you can.
Aaron’s Pow Wow Calendar: www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/9173/powwows.html
This site is now part of http://www.allpowwows.com a website dedicated solely to Powwows maintained by Aaron.
The Wandering Bull Online-New England: http://www.wanderingbull.com
Powwow Schedule for 2003-updated weekly
Powwow Power
http://www.powwow-power.com
Information, History and Calendars of Powwows
