April 2004 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

April 2-3: D.C.I.Y.C. 4th 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

April 2-4: Spirit of Lee Kic Kee's 3rd Annual Pow Wow
Location: Minden Civic Center, Downtown - Broadway, Minden, LA 71055
Event Detail: Fri. April 2 6:30-10pm, Sat. April 3: 9:00am - 8:30pm, Sun. April 4, 2004 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
Contact: Ernie Spurlock, phone: 228-539-1481, email: turn107@bellsouth.net

April 3: 6th Annual Longhorn American Indian Council Powwow
Location: University Of Texas-Austin, Texas Union Ballroom, 2247 Guadalupe, Austin, TX
Event Detail: See our website for more information.
Contact: Johnathan Williamson, phone: 512-232-2960, email: laic@www.utexas.edu
Event Website: http://www.utexas.edu/students/laic">Event Website

April 3: Sac & Fox Nation Powwow Committee Benefit
Location: Sac & Fox Nation, Community Building, Stroud, OK
Event Detail: MC-Ben Little, HS-Kevin Leroy, HMD-Gary Grover, HLD-Catherine Mitchell
Contact: Henry Walker, Jr., phone: 405-619-7250, email: sacandfoxpowwow@hotmail.com

April 3: Otoe-Missouria Encampment Benefit
Location: Cultural Building, Red Rock, OK
Event Detail: All Gourd Dance Benefit, Head Singer - Brian Queton, Head Man - Ted Grant, Head Lady - Joyce BigSoldier
Contact: Joe Dent, phone: 580-723-1020, email: dw_denny@perryisp.net

April 3-4: 30th Annual Pah-Loots-Pu Celebration
Location: Washington State University campus, Pullman, WA
Event Detail: See website for detail.
Contact: Paul Orozco, Brian Tanner, Veronica Mendez, phone: 509-335-8676, email: naschome@wsunix.wsu.edu
Event Website: http://www.wsu.edu/~naschome/powwow.htm">Event Website

April 9-11: Calling of the People Pow-Wow
Location: Horse Pens 40, Steele, AL
Contact: Nancy Sterling, phone: 256-753-0027, email: grayeagle2000@telco.net

April 9-11: 15th 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">Event Website

April 10-11: Northern Arizona University Spring Contest Powwow
Location: NAU Skydome, Corner of Pine Knoll and San Francisco, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Event Detail: MC- Mr. Dennis Bowen, Sr., AD- Emerson Nakai, Northern Host Drum- Black Eagle Singers, Southern Host Drum- Southern Outlawz. This pow-wow is sponsored by the student organization, Native Americans United of Northern Arizona University. Arts and Crafts, Please contact Carrie Dallas at 928-523-7717.
Contact: Fred Sherman, phone: 928-523-8864, email: Frederick.Sherman@nau.edu
Event Website: http://www.nau.edu/powwow">Event Website

April 10-11: 20th Annual UC Berkeley Pow Wow
Location: First Day: RSF Gym, Second Day: Pauley Ballroom (a block away from RSF), UC Berkeley Campus, Berkeley, CA 94720
Event Detail: Drum Contest: (Northern/Southern Combined)- 1st Place $3000, 2nd $2000, 3rd $1000; Hand Drum Contest: (1 to 3 singers)- 1st Place: $300, 2nd Place: $200, 3rd Place: $100. MC Tom Phillips (Kiowa), AD Gary Middle Rider, Sr. (Blackfeet), Head Gourd Earl Neconie (Kiowa), Man Dancer Gilbert Blacksmith (Rosebud Lakota), Lady Dancer Aurora Mamea (Blackfeet), Host Northern Drum: North Bear (Riverton, WY/Rapid City, SD), Host Southern Drum: Southern Express (Wadsworth, NV), Invited Drums: Starblanket Jrs., All Nations, Native Thunder
Contact: Ruth Hopper, phone: 510-642-6613, email: berkeleypowwow@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://multicultural.berkeley.edu/naac/powwow.html">Event Website

April 16-17: Texas Gulf Coast Tia-Piah 27th Annual Powwow
Location: Albert V. Sallas Co. Park, McCleskey Road & Hwy-59, New Caney, TX 77357
Event Detail: Located 1 mile west of U.S. 59 & 1 mile south of FM 1485 @ McCleskey Rd. (about 30 miles North of Houston). See website for schedule and details.
Contact: Dale Adams, phone: 713-475-0021, email: dadams2010@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.tiapiah.com/pages/3/index.htm">Event Website

April 16-18: ASU's 18th Annual Spring Competition POW WOW 2004
Location: ASU Band Practice Field, East 6th St & South Rural Rd - Tempe, AZ Event Detail: HOST NORTHERN DRUM- Bear Creek, Batchewana Reserve, Ontario; HOST SOUTHERN DRUM- Southern Thunder, Pawnee, Ok; HEAD GOURD DANCER- Joe Fish Dupoint, Carnegie, Ok; AD- Randy Medicine Bear, Rosebud, SD; MC- Sammy Tonekei White, Anadarko, Ok; CO-MC- Dennis Bowen, Tuba City, AZ.. See website for complete detail.
Contact: Pow Wow Office: 480-965-5224, email: letspowwow@asu.edu
Event Website: http://powwow.asu.edu/">Event Website

April 16-18: Chucalissa Spring Pow Wow
Location: Chucalissa Museum, 1987 Indian Village, Memphis, TN 38109
Event Detail: Contest Pow Wow. See website for more information.
Contact: Sonny Bell, phone: 901-785-3160 x10, email: cbell2@memphis.edu
Event Website: http://www.chucalissa.org">Event Website

April 16-18: 6th Annual United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation Pow-Wow
Location: Nation Guard Armory, 3550 Creek Path Road, Guntersville, AL 35976
Event Detail: Demomonstrations, arts, crafts each day. Apr 16 - Grand Entry 9:00. Apr 17 - Grand Entry 9:30, Bonfire 7:00Pm 'til 9:00Pm. Apr 18 - Grand Entry 12:00 Noon. Jr. and Sr. Priness Contest, Drawing for Trail of Tears Winchester Commemorative Model 94 Rifle. All dancers welcome.
Contact: Gina Williamson, phone: 256-582-0114, email: stilwtrs@bellsouth.net

April 16-18: Haliwa-Saponi Powwow
Location: Haliwa Indian School, Hollister, NC 27844
Event Detail: Native only dance competition with $15,000 in prize money. Stoney Creek Singers host drum. Drum Contest, must have 5 singers. Golden age special and art contest also.
Contact: Marty Richardson/Archie Lynch, phone: 252-586-2859, email: a.lynch@coastalnet.com

April 17: 11th annual Choctaw Inter-tribal Pow-Wow
Location: Southeastern Oklahoma State University, North 1st St & Dunlap, Durant, OK 74702
Event Detail: Adult contest pow-wow.all catergories will pay 1st,2nd,3rd places.MC Tim Tall Chief (Osage).Head singer Pat Oyebi (Kiowa).Head gourd dancer Jimmie "coach" Johnson (Kickapoo-Shawnee.Head man dancer Wilson Roberts (Choctaw).Head lady Sharon Roberts (Chickasaw).Honor Guard Seminole Nation Color Guard.Arena Director Bill Takes Horse (Crow).Co-host Native American Council of S.O.S.U. Choctaw Inter-tribal Princess Tana Takes Horse (Choctaw-Chickasaw-Crow).gourd dancing at 3:30p to 5:30p. Supper break from 5:30-7p. Gourd dancing from 7p-8p. Grand entry 8p. Closing song 11:30p. There will be gourd dancing and inter-tribal dancing with contests.Arts and craft opens at 10a. Food concession opens at 11a.
Contact: Lorena Blain, phone: 580-924-9411 or 580-434-5875, email: goodkillers396@aol.com

April 17: Camp Bucoco Social
Location: Camp Bucoco, 150 Bucoco Lane, Slippery Rock , PA 16057
Event Detail: Classes to start in the morning and run all day. Great lunch and dinner in the middle.
Contact: Andy Meyer, phone: 724-452-9625, email: meyerbuilder@hotmail.com

April 17: Cherokee Heritage Day
Location: 2878 Blackjack Road, Aubrey, TX 76227
Event Detail: 10 am-11 pm - Native venders, food, cultural demonstrations, intertribal drum and dance. Outdoor event, bring lawn chairs. Open to the public(free event) - all nations welcome.
Contact: Doug Walp, phone: 940-482-3381, email: dougwalp@advantexmail.net

April 17: 25th Annual Apple Blossom Contest Pow Wow
Location: McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, San Juan County Fairgrounds on Hwy 64, Farmington, NM 87401
Event Detail: MC: Elvin Keeswood, Shiprock, NM; AD: Alex Shepard, St. George, UT; Host Gourd Drum: Smoke Stack, Fruitland, NM; Head Gourd Dancer: Picked Per Session, Gourd Sessions: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Grand Entries: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Arts & Crafts Booths Available. All Traditional Staffs, Drums, Dancers, Royalties and General Public Welcome!!
Contact: San Juan College Native American Program, phone: 505-566-3321/3572, email: garciac@sanjuancollege.edu
Event Website: http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/StudentServices/NAP/appleblossom.htm">Event Website

April 17: 33rd Annual San Diego State Contest Pow-wow
Location: Montezuma Hall in Aztec Center, SDSU Campus, San Diego, CA 92115
Event Detail: MC-John Dawson; AD-Nathaniel Robinson; Head Man- Richard Parker-Van Dyke; Head Woman- Alanna Sandoval; Northern Host Drum- Green River/Head Southern Drum- Glen Ahhiatty. Contest- Tiny-tots, Jr. Boys/ Girls, Teen Boys/Girls, No./So.Women, No./So. Men, Golden Age Men/Women. Free Parking- Parking Structure 6 (level 5.) Arts & Craft Vendor Wanted $75.00 for the day.
Contact: James Ramero, phone: 619-594-6991, email: vinachar3@msn.com
Event Website: http://nasa.sdsu.edu">Event Website

April 17: 11th Annual Choctaw Inter Tribal Pow-Wow
Location: Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Activity Building), North 1st & Dunlap-Durant, Durant, OK
Event Detail: MC- Tim Tall Chief (Osage), Head Singer- Pat Oyebi (Kiowa), Head Lady Dancer- Sharon Roberts (Chickasaw), Head Man Dancer- Wilson Roberts (Choctaw), Head Gourd Dancer- Jimmy Johnson (Kickapoo, Shawnee), Honor Guard- Seminole Nation Color Guard, AD- Bill Takes Horse (Crow), Choctaw Inter-Tribal Princess- (Tana Takes Horse- Choctaw/Crow). Dance contests. Gourd Dancing- 3:30pm & 7pm, Grand Entry/Intertribal Dancing- 8pm. Everyone Welcome- FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ARTS & CRAFTS OPENS AT 10:00 a.m. FOOD CONCESSIONS OPENS AT 11:00 a.m. No Alcohol Beverages or Drugs permitted on Premises.
Contact: phone: (580) 924-9411 or (580) 434-5875

April 22-24: 21st 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 21st Anniversary World Celebration! More details coming soon!
Contact: 505-836-2810
Event Website: http://www.gatheringofnations.com">Event Website

April 23-25: Native Solutions 6th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow
Location: Heflin Foot Ball Field (formerly Oxford Lake Park), Evans Street, Heflin, AL 36265
Event Detail: Drum Competition - 1st Prize $1000; 2nd-$500; 3rd-$250
Contact: Ruth Davis, phone: 256-820-6315, email: ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com

April 23-25: Mantle Rock Powwow
Location: Crittenden County Fairgrounds, 110 Maim St, Marion, KY 42064
Event Detail: Host Drum -Mother Earth Beat; C0- Host drum - Black Eagle Spirit. Special Guest: Dennis Banks. See website for details.
Contact: Kamama Sutton, phone: 270-965-9432, email: kamamasutton@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.mantlerock.org">Event Website

April 24: 4th Annual Celebration of Life for All People Pow Wow
Location: Red Wing Park, 1398 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Event Detail: Hours: 11am-7pm. MC- Clark Stewart, HM Danny Gear, HF Debbie Moore, AD Thomas "Two Feathers" Lewis Host Drum - Falling Water, Guest Drum - Red Oak Singers. Traditional Pow Wow. American Indian dancing, arts and crafts, educational displays, exhibits, and authentic foods. Free Admission and Parking!!
Contact: Debra Parkington, phone: 757 427-2990, email: dparking@vbgov.com

April 24: Graduation Pow Wow
Location: 2950 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside, MO 64151
Event Detail: Inter Tribal Indian Society of Greater Kansas City is sponsering this event. One day event Pot luck dinner served at 5 pm Bring your own chairs. Gourd Dance 1 pm to 5 pm Pot luck at 5pm Inter tribal dance 6pm to 10pm.
Contact: Doni Powell, phone: 816-587-1190, email: nancyblue37@aol.com

April 24: Utah Valley State College-Nebo/Juab School District Title VII Contest Powwow
Location: Utah Valley State College Student Center Ballroom, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058
Event Detail: Grand Entry 11:00 and 6:0, MC: Harold Begaye (Navajo/Din4), Host Drums: Northern: Din4 Spirit, Southern: Gray Hawk, Lead Singer: Fritz Atene, Lead Singer: Marcus Walker, Head Man Dancer: Brandon Mansfield, Head Lady Dancer: Dana Anquoe. ALL VENDORS Welcome!!! Admission: General $3, Students $2, Dancers $2, Children 5 & under, Elders 65 & over, Drummers –Free. Utah Valley State College and the Powwow Committee are not responsible for theft, accidents, or damages. NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED!
Contact: Ken Sekaquatewa, phone: (801)-863-7276, email: sekaquke@uvsc.edu

April 24-25: Soaring Eagle's Pow Wow
Location: across from Rock Springs campground, 4310 Catawba Burris Rd., Denver, NC 28080
Contact: Maria Thomas, phone: 704-735-6464 or 1800-475-2244 pin # 4956914, email: risingoftheeagle@bellsouth.net

April 24-25: Hart Springs Powwow
Location: Hart Springs, Trenton, FL 32693
Event Detail: Special salute to veterans and homeland security. Near the banks of the Suwannee River.
Contact: Patricia Davis, phone: 352-472-7701, email: Blairbulls@aol.com

April 30-May 1: J. Longfeather's Awakening of Mother Earth Gathering
Location: Lazybrook Park, Rt 6 East, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Event Detail: Native Food, Crafts, Drumming & Dancing. Admission $4 (10 & up). Head dancers and drums TBA. Handicapped accessible.
Contact: Kathy "Windhawk" Jackson, phone: 570-836-3344, email: windhawks_daughter@hotmail.com

April 30-May 2: 13th Annual Metrolina Native American Association
Location: Pearl Park - Next to Mid-Town Square, Charlotte, NC 28207
Event Detail: Open to the Public . Friday-School Day for Charlotte/Mecklenburg 4th Grade School Children . Grand Entry 7.00pm Friday Night 10:00am-8:pm, Sat & Sun (Grand Entry 12 noon) . Please join us for our 13th Annual Powwow and enjoy Native American drumming, Singing and dancing, educational displays, Native American foods, and the sale of authentic Tribal crafts. Contact: Letha Strickland, phone: 704-926-1524, email: MNAA@excite.com

Apri 30-May 1: 2nd Annual Copperas Cove Powwow
Location: 12 miles west of Ft. Hood, Killeen, TX
Event Detail: Host Northern Drums: "Sacred Path Singers", Duane Secatero, Head Singer, Canoncito, NM; Host Southern Drums: "Souther Slam Singers", Zia Pueblo, NM; AD: Mr. George Lee (DE'NI Nation), Wide Ruins, AZ; MC: Mr. Rafael "Tall Bear" Montez, Texas Apache, Temple, TX; HLD: Lindsey Ketcher (Cherokee), Norman, OK; HMD: Mr Mark Laneley (Alabama/Coushatta). Fri April 30: Earth Day Celebration 9am-3pm, Childrens Powwow 5pm-9pm (ages 15 & under). Sat May 1: Intertribal Powwow 9am-11 pm, Gourd Dance 11:30am-1pm, Grand Entry 1 pm, Evening Gourd Dance 5:30-7 pm, Evening Grand Entry 7pm, Adjournment with last dance 11pm. Admission is free to public. Contest Dance fee's Adult $5 Children $3. Guest drums: $100 if registered before 1pm on Saturday. Vender information: Call Janis or Laurel (254) 547-2229.
Contact: Frank Swimmer-McLemore, phone: (254) 547-1309, email: tan@isot.com

Apr 30-May 1: Texas Kiowa Tia-Piah Society Annual Powow
Location: Queton Family Farm, Kiowa Lance Road, Crowley, TX 76036
Event Detail: Directions: IH-35 west, take the FM 1187 Exit (Rendon-Crowley Road Exit) approximately 4.0 miles west, take right on Eagle Drive, take 2nd left dirt road to Queton farm. Princess; Crystal Battise; MC- George Tahbone Sr., Head Singer- John Kemble, HMD- Rusty Tiger, HLD- Wonzie Tiger, AD- Malcolm Tallbird. Fri- Apr 30: 7-9PM Gourd Dancing, 9-11PM War Dancing; Sat- May 1: 3-5PM Gourd Dancing, 5-6:30PM Supper Break, 6:30-8:00PM Gourd Dancing, 8-11PM War Dancing. CO-HOST: Kiowa Tia-Piah Society of Carnegie. PUBLIC WELCOME- Bring your own chairs- No Alcohol or Drugs allowed- Not responsible for accidents or thefts- No firearms allowed.
Contact: Cliff Queton, phone: 817-297-3438, email: sstalbot@aol.com

April 30 - May 2: 18th Annual Edmonds Community College Pow Wow
Location: Edmonds Community College Seaview Gym, Edmonds, WA 98026
Event Detail: Dance contest, all drums and dancers welcome. drums paid. Raffle items include Pendleton blanket and more. Head man dancer- Terrance Guardipee, Head Woman Dancer- Adrienne Manson Dejesus. Saturday community feed during dinner break. Free admission and open to public.
Contact: Adrienne Dejesus, phone: 206-540-6035, email: skwayo@hotmail.com