April 2003 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

Apr 4-5: D.C.I.Y.C. 3rd Annual Contest Scholarship Powwow
Location: Jay High School Gymnasium, Monroe Street, Jay, OK 74346
Event Detail: The Delaware County Inter-tribal Youth Council offers two scholarships for $750 each. One is for an Indian student from our own school and the other is for an Indian person enrolled at or currently attending college that participates in our pow-wow. Crafts booths available for a fee.
Contact: Shari Kamp, phone: 918-253-6357, email: jayjellybean@yahoo.com

Apr 4-6: Cherokee River Indian Community Spring Homecoming Indian Festival
Location: CRIC Complex, between Moulton & Double Springs, AL
Event Detail: Directions- on Hwy. 33, between Mile Markers 15 & 16, then east for 3 miles on County Road 67. Thursday is set-up day for vendors & campers. Hours are 9a until dark. Admission $2; dancers in regalia, children under 12, & seniors 65 & over are admitted free. There is free primitive camping on-site. There will be Indian crafts, Native food, intertribal dancing, storytellng, flute playing, blowgun competition, gold panning demonstations, games & more. Head staff & host drum TBA. There will be door prizes for dancers. Vendor space is $15 per day + 2% tax on all sales. All children arriving by school bus or van on Friday will be admitted free.
Contact: phone: 256-292-3584, email: kbagwell@cric.org
Event Website: http://www.cric.org

Apr 5: 3rd Annual Celebration of Life for All People Powwow
Location: Red Wing Park, 1398 General Booth Blvd (near Oceana Blvd), Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Event Detail: Head Staff- MC: Clark Stewart/Chickahominy, HM: Danny Gear/Monacan, HF: Debbie Moore/Pamunkey, AD: Thomas "Twofeathers" Lewis/Meherrin, Host Drum: Falling Water, Guest Drum: Edisto River Singers. Times: 11am-7pm; Traditional powow. Free Parking & admission. American Indian dancing, exhibitions, arts & crafts and foods. NIGHT BONFIRE!! Raindate: Sun- April 6th Contact: Amy Woodson, phone: 757-473-5252, email: awoodson@vbgov.com

Apr 5: American Indian Leadership Youth Council Spring Pow Wow
Location: McCurtain County Sports Complex, South Park Drive, Broken Bow, OK 74728
Event Detail: MC- Sammy "Tone-kei" White, Kiowa, other head staff TBA. Must participate in 6:30p Grand Entry to be eligible for contest prizes. Arts & Crafts Spaces Available, call for information.
Contact: Sandra Frazier, phone: 580-584-2767, email: fivefeathers99@hotmail.com

Apr 11: 5th Annual Rice University Powwow
Location: Rice Lacrosse Field-Next to Autry Court Gymnasium, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
Event Detail: HMD- Thomas Sylestine, Austin, TX; HLD- Arviella Williams, Livingston, TX; Head Singer-Quanah Whitethunder, Livingston, TX; MC-TBA; AD- Ed Ketcher, Beaumont, TX. All contest categories will be at Committee's discretion. Gourd Dancing 6:30p, Grand Entry 7:45p. Vendor Space- $20 plus a Raffle Item. Directions: From US 59 - Exit Kirby South on Kirby to Rice Boulevard, Left onto Rice Boulevard, continue on Rice Boulevard past Greenbriar, Enter Rice University at Entrance 12-Wilton Boulevard. Parking is on the right in the Stadium Parking Lot.
Contact: Natalie Nardecchia, phone: 713-348-1383, email: nataliea@rice.edu

April 11-12 - 5th Annual Spring Gatherings Powwow
Location: St. Labre Indian Catholic School, Ashland, Montana
Event Detail: The Chief Dull Knife College Powwow has combined with St. Labres in April. The CDKC Powwow will NOT be in May but in APRIL. This is the first time St.Labre and CDKC has come together to bring you the finest singing and dancing. We invite all people to come and dance and sing.
Contact: braves_2002@yahoo.com

Apr 11-12: : Native American Student Association Pow Wow
Location: Cheney Middle School, 2716 N. 6th, Cheney, WA 99004
Event Detail: Fully run by the students of the Native American Student Association & by the staff at the Indian Education Center at Eastern Washington University. This Pow Wow is the final event in our Indian Awareness Week. During the week of April 7-12 we have invited several Indian speakers & artists to share their stories & information. Also, during the week we will have a rededication ceremony for our newly renovated Longhouse. The Pow Wow starts on Friday at 6p and at 1p on Saturday. We hope to see you there and would appreciate your support in this event.
Contact: Ryan Yellowjohn, phone: 509-359-6660, email: dj_ry_guy@yahoo.com

Apr 11-13: Spring Competition Powwow
Location: Kenora, Ont, Canada
Event Detail: 4 places, for every contest; Jrs 6-12, teens 13-17, Adults 18-49, and golden age 50 and over.

Apr 11-13: 14th Annual University of Iowa Powwow
Location: Iowa City, IA
Event Detail: For complete information, use the event website. This is a very complete powwow website.
Contact: phone: 319-335-6883, email: aisa@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu
Event Website: http://www.uiowa.edu/~aisa/powwow

Apr 12: 2ud Annual Bucoco Social
Location: Camp Bucoco, 150 Camp Bucoco Lane, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Contact: Lowell, phone: 724-353-2013, email: Japrlo@aol.com
Event Detail: Training classes in the morning, including: Norhtern Singing, moccasin making, finger weaving, beadwork, leatherwork, Southern dance clothes. Evening dance session. Fee includes lunch and dinner. Doors open at 9am.

Apr 12: University of Oklahoma 89th Annual Powwow
Location: Lloyd Noble Center, OU Campus, Norman, OK 73072
Event Detail: MC: Sammy "Tonekei" White, Head Singer: Darrell Cable, Head Man: Joe Jones, Head Lady: Toni Lee Tsatoke, AD: Randy Frazier, Ted Moore, Jr., Northern Drum: Blackbird Program: 2p Gourd Dance, 5p Supper will be served, 7p Grand Entry! Men's Contests: Straight, Grass, Tradish, Fancy War Dance, Golden Age Women's Contests: Jingle, Cloth, Fancy Shawl, Buckskin and Golden Age Call for vendor info., $50 deposit before March 30th. See you there!
Contact: Edson Yellowfish, phone: 405-366-8634, email: aisaprez@ou.edu

Apr 12-13: Celilo Wyam Salmon Feast & Pow-wow
Location: Celilo Village 12 miles east of The Dalles, Oregon
Event Detail: Memorials and giveaways on Friday morning. Contest Dancing for all ages.
Contact: Bobby Begay, phone: 541-296-8031

Apr 17-20: United Cherokee 5th Annual Native American Pow Wow
Location: Creek Path Road at the Guntersville National Guard Armory off Hwy 79, Guntersville, AL 35976
Event Detail: Non-Competition Dancing, Drums Welcome, HMD- Arturo Adrian, HLD- Katie Smith, MC-Gina Williamson, AD-Butch Richardson. Thu, Apr 17– Children’s Day, Gates Open 7:30a - 9:30p. Public welcome, GRAND ENTRY 9a (Dance Demonstration), Children's Egg Hunt Thursday Afternoon; Fri, Apr 18– Good Friday, BONFIRE Fri Night 7p - 9p. Vendors are welcome to stay open during Bonfire. Sat, Apr 19, GRAND ENTRY 10a. Sun, Apr 20 Gates Open 10a-5p. GRAND ENTRY 12. Admission: Adults $5, Senior Citizen Rate -Children (under 12) $3. Princess Contest, Archery Competition, Demonstations all weekend: Beading, Longbow, Dream Catchers, Story Telling, Horn & Powder and much more. NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR POLITICS. Grounds Security & EMT Service will be provided. Primitive Camping available. Concessions Available, Shower Facilities, Handicap Facilities.
Contact: Gina Williamson, phone: 256-582-0114
Event Website: http://www.ucan-online.org/

Apr 18-20: ASU's 17th Annual Spring Competition POW WOW 2003
Location: ASU Band Practice Field, East 6th St & South Rural Rd - Tempe, AZ Event Detail: Held in conjunction with American Indian Culture Week: Apr 14-20. See website for complete detail.
Contact: Pow Wow Office: 480-965-5224, email: letspowwow@asu.edu
Event Website: http://powwow.asu.edu/

April 18-20 - Easter Native American Style
Location: New Port Richey, FL
Event Detail: Host Drum: Family Drum Singers All other drums welcome Head Man: TBA; Head Lady: Elaine, Forest Woman Emcee and Music Coordinator: Dave "White Wolf" Trezak Storytelling. Native American Dancing, Native American Food Vendors, Native American Arts and Crafts & Much More. Fri 9a - 9p; Grand Entry: 1p & 7p; Sat 9a - 10p; Grand Entry: 1p & 7p; Sun 9a - 5p; Grand Entry: 1p.
Event Website: http://www.ouachitaindians.com/powwow.html

Apr 19: Otoe Buffalo Clan Spring Celebration Eloska Dance and Social Pow Wow
Location: Otoe Tribal Community Center, Red Rock, OK
Contact: Vernon Harragarra, phone: 303-980-0344

Apr 19: Choctaw Inter-Tribal Powwow
Location: Southeastern Oklahoma State University, North 1st & Dunlap, Durant, OK 74701
Event Detail: Bring your powwow chairs. Special invitation to all Princesses, Clubs and Drums.
Contact: Chad Litton, phone: 580-745-2658, email: clitton@sosu.edu

Apr 19-20: Tennessee Native Veterans Society 1st Annual Powwow
Location: White County Fairgrounds, Hale St, Sparta, TN
Event Detail: "NEW BEGINNINGS" - Head Man Grady Jones, Head Lady April Weller, MC TBA, Host Drum- Medicine River Singers; Directions: From Knoxville I-40 West to exit 288-south on 111; From Nashville I-40 East to exit 288-south on 111; From Chattanooga US 27 N to 111 N; From 111 take exit 289 south about 1-2 mile turn left on Hale St. Primative camping area available, beginning Apr 4-18. A few vendor spaces still available - contact us for application. ALL DANCERS AND DRUMS WELCOME.
Contact: John Hedgecoth, phone: 931-277-5452, email: tnvs@earthlink.net

Apr 20: 5th Annual Modesto Junior College/Red Nations & Friends Annual Powwow
Location: 435 College Ave., Modesto, CA 95355
Event Detail: 11a-7p. East campus of Modesto Junior College. Free admission. We come together in celebration of our continued struggle to preserve traditions. No contest dancing. Every dancer honored who dances entire Powwow. No politics. All drums welcome. MC: Tom Phillips AD: Earl Neconie/Kiowa other head staff to be announced.
Contact: Eric Anthony Ivory, phone: 209-575-6255, email: ivorye@yosemite.cc.ca.us or misymin@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.angelfire.com/folk/rednationsfmjc/Powwow/default.htm

April 24-26: 20th Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow, Miss Indian World, and Indian Trader's Market
Location: In the belly of Mother Earth, at the University of New Mexico Arena ("the Pit"), Albuquerque, New Mexico
Event Detail: Competition Powwow. Over $125,000 will be awarded. Plan to join us for the 20th Anniversary World Celebration! More details coming soon!
Contact: 505-836-2810
Event Website: http://www.gatheringofnations.com

April 25-26: Annual Texas Gulf Coast Tia-Piah
Location: Albert Salis County Park, Rodeo Pavillion of the Park, New Caney, TX 77488
Event Detail: Because Easter comes the 3rd weekend in April this year, we are holding our Annual event the 4th weekend in April for this year only. Annual weekend in the future will be back on the 3rd weekend schedule. Head Staff for the Annual PowWow, trader information and a Map with directions can be viewed on our Web Site.
Contact: Ron Reel, phone: 979-532-5406, email: Secretary@tiapiah.com
Event Website: http://www.tiapiah.com

Apr 25-27: 3rd Annual Intertribal Powwow
Location: Crittenden County Fair Grounds, Marion, KY
Event Detail: Formerly Held at Birdsville. Host Drum: Morning Star Drum, Head Man- John Dowdy, Lady - Becky Delarosa, Head Veteran-Luther Nix, MC- Dave Trezak, AD- Timithol Whitehorse, Special Entertainment-Dave Trezak.
Contact: phone: 502-494-4764 or 270-545-9090, email: manywaters@aol.com or mrckamama@aol.com

Apr 25-27: Native Solutions 5th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow
Location: Oxford Lake Park, Oxford, AL
Contact: Tony 256-835-0110 or Cindy 256-831-9373, email: ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com
Event Detail: Special performance by Joanne Shenandoah on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. at the Oxford Civic Center Opening for Joanne Shenandoah is Larry Campbell Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets now on sale (for performance): $15, $20 & $25.

Apr 26: Comanche War Dance Society Spring 2003 Formal Man's War Dance
Location: The Old Fairgrounds (below the tracks), Apache, OK
Event Detail: 2:00p - Everyone is invited! There will be formal War Dance sessions on Saturday April 26, both in the afternoon and in the evening. On Sunday, April 27, The Comanche War Scouts will host social dancing at the same place. We cordially invite your attendance.
Contact: Bill Walker, phone: 580 310 5594, email: bw@cs.ecok.edu

Apr 26-27: Native American Intertribal Council Spring Pow-Wow
Location: Highway 79 Riding Club, Lake Road, Woodlawn, TN 37191
Event Detail: Our first Spring Pow-Wow. Dancers & drums invited to attend. Vendors by invitation only. Native American dancing, craft vendors, flute playing, story telling & more. Gate open: Sat 9a - 8p; Sun 10a - 5p. Grand Entry both days 12 noon. Admission: $2 adults, $1 children 12+. Boy & Girl Scouts in uniform & dancers in regalia are admitted free. Camping permitted but limited, no hook ups. Plenty of hotels in area.
Contact: Ronnie Chester, phone: 931-552-4055, 931-320-0058 or 931-551-9514, email: natintercoun@cs.com

Apr 26-27: 5th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow - Journey Home
Location: Cape Hatteras School, Hatteras Island, Frisco, NC 27936
Event Detail: MC- John Blackfeather, AD- Keith Anderson, HM- Doug Logan, HF- Emma Kelsey, Host Drum- Eastern Bull, Guest Drum - Falling Water. American Indian dancing, arts and crafts, exhibitions & authentic foods. Adults $5, children $3.
Contact: Joyce Bornfriend, phone: 252-995-4440, email: admin@nativeamericanmuseum.org

Apr 26-27: 12th Annual American Indian Council Spring Powwow
Location: Boone County 4-H Grounds Community Bldg, Exit 138 off I-65, Lebanon, IN 46052
Contact: Marda Malaterre, phone: 765-482-3315, email: aicindiana@yahoo.com