April 2005 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

April 1-2, 2005: 5th Annual Contest Scholarship Pow-Wow
Location: Jay High School (old gym), Monroe Street, Jay OK 74346
Event Detail: Special Guest of Honor: Jake Chanate, Head Man: Sonny Hawk, Head Lady: Nahyesah Wagnon, Head Gourd Dancer: Joey Bread, Master of Ceremonies: Rob Daugherty, Arena Director: Dude Blalock, Color Guard: Talking Leaves Job Corp, Host Northern Drum: Little Thunders, Host Southern Drum: Riverside Boyz; Friday - Gourd Dancing 6pm, Grand Entry 7pm, Contests 7-11pm, Saturday - Scholarship Interviews 9am-Noon, Gourd Dancing 2-5pm, Supper Break 5pm, Gourd Dancing 6pm, Grand Entry 7pm, Contests 7-11pm; Two $750 Scholarships Will Be Awarded (guidelines and application available on request); Booth Space Available (call for application); FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Contact: Wade Blevins or Shari Kamp, phone: Wade (918) 231-6378 Shari (918) 253-6357, email: jayjellybean@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.dciyc.com

April 1-3, 2005: 4th Annual First Nations Pow Wow
Location: Indiana University Field House, 17th Street & Fee Lane, Bloomington, IN 47408
Event Detail: MC- Leonard Malatare (Salish) of Chicago, AD- TBA, HMD- TBA, HLD- Kelly Pawnee Dukepoo (Hopi) of London, KY, Flag Bearers: Indiana University ROTC Color Guards of Bloomington, IN. All Native Drums and Native Dancers Welcome.
Contact: Wesley Thomas, PhD (Navajo), phone: 812-855-3862, email: fniu@indiana.edu
Event Website: http://www.iub.edu/~fniu

April 1-3, 2005: 23rd Annual Chambers Farm Spring Pow Wow
Locatioin: Fort McCoy, FL
Event Detail: Southeast U.S. largest free pow wow.
Contact: Michael, phone: 513-423-8866/ext103
Event Website: http://www.chambersfarm.org

April 2, 2005: 35th ANNUAL CONTEST POWWOW
Location :ARC Pavilion on UC Davis campus at LaRue Road and Orchard Road, Davis, CA. 95616
Event Detail: All are invited to this free event, parking will cost additional. There will be Native American arts and crafts vendors, traditional dancing, and Indian tacos will be sold.
Contact: Judy LaDeaux, phone: 530-752-6656, email: jaladeaux@ucdavis.edu

April 2, 2005: 14th Annual Light the Lodge Powwow
Location: Directions on website. Follow signs to powwow. University of Connecticut at Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT
Event Detail: 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!
Contact: Erica Berg, phone: 203-530-0940, email: erica.berg@uconn.edu
Event Website: http:www.uconn.edu/storrsdirect.html

April 2, 2005: 1st Annual Skykomish Valley Indian Education, Coastal/Plains Gathering of Nations
Location: Monroe Junior High School, 1408 West Main Street, Monroe, WA 98272
Event Detail: Any and All Pow Wow goers welcome! Traditional Pow Wow! First Annual Skykomish Valley Indian Education, Coastal/Plains Gathering of Nations, Celebrating Tomorrow's Leaders Today. Saturday, April 2, 2005. 4:00 PM Opening Coastal Ceremony, 5:00 PM Plains Grand Entry, 11:00 PM retire the colors.
Contact: Contact Craig Young or Mars Miller, Skykomish Valley Indian Education, Family Liaison/coordinator at 360-793-0279, or email millerm@monroe.wednet.edu
Event Website: http:www.nwpowwow.com/powwows/svie2005"

April 9, 2005: 4th Annual UCI Pow Wow
Location: Irvine, CA
Event Detail: 11AM-10PM. MC- Earl R. Neconie, KIOWA, Host Drums- Red House
Contact: Nikishna Myron, phone: 949-679-2989, email: aisa@uci.edu
Event Website: http://spirit.dos.uci.edu/aisa/powwow "

April 2, 2005: Westwood High School 2nd Annual Social Pow Wow
Location: Mesa, AZ
Event Detail: Headman- Gary Tahmahkera- Comanche, Headlady- Sue Sixkiller - Cherokee, Pima, Tohono O'odham, MC- Gabriel Ayala - Yaqui, Host Drums- Atsa' Bitte Singers - Host Northern Drum. ALL DRUMS WELCOME! Pow Wow is on the Westwood Football Field or in the gym in case of inclement weather. Specials: Drum Contest, Grass Dance, Chicken Dance, Traditional Dance, Golden Age, Tiny Tots, and more TBA. Vendors: $25 for Crafts and $75 for Food
Contact: Priscilla, phone: 480-472-4643, email: pabarehand@mpsaz.org
Event Website: http:http://spirit.dos.uci.edu/aisa/powwow "

April 2, 2005: Circle of Nations Indian Association 21st Annual Powwow
Location: University of Minnesota P.E. Center, East 2nd Street, Morris, MN 56267
Event Detail: Free Admission. Vendors are welcome. No alcohol or drugs allowed. Meal will be provided for all dancers and drums.
Contact: Lisa Rainbow or Mike Miller, phone: 320-589-6094, email: millermr@mrs.umn.edu
Event Website: http://www.mrs.umn.edu"

April 2, 2005: Wunk Sheek Annual Traditional Spring Powwow
Location: Kohl Center- Nicholas Johnson Pavilion, Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
Event Detail: Grand Entries at 1pm and 7pm, Feast at 5pm. Giveaway and Massage Therapy for dancers. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Contact: Nicole Soulier, phone: 608-262-5169, email: wunksheek0203@yahoo.com

April 2, 2005: 26th Annual Apple Blossom Contest Pow Wow
Location: McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, San Juan County Fairgrounds HWY 64, Farmington, NM 87401
Event Detail: MC: Darwin St. Clair, AD: Lee Williams, Southern Host Drum: Youngbird, Head Gourd Dancer: Bill Manus, Color Guards: Southern Ute Veterans Association. Gourd Dancing at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Art & Crafts Booths Available. All Dancers, Drums, Royalties and General Public Welcome.
Contact: Claudia Garcia, phone: 505-566-3321/3572, email:garciac@sanjuancollege.edu
Event Website: http:www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/2240.asp" target="_New">Event Detail

April 2-3, 2005: 4th Annual Spirit of Lee Kic Kee Cherokee & Intertribal Pow Wow
Location: Minden Fairgrounds, Constable St, Minden, LA 71055
Event Detail: Competition Dance, Native vendors & food, outdoor event bring lawn chairs. Indoors for inclimate weather. Hotels available.
Contact: Charles Turner, phone: 318-377-4806, email: turn107@bellsouth.net

April 8: University of Oklahoma Stomp Dance
Location: OU Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 Jenkins Ave., Norman, OK 73069
Event Detail: 6:00pm Supper. 7:00pm Stomp Dance. All Dancers and Grounds Invited. General Public Welcome
Contact: Lindy B. Waters, Jr., phone: 405-325-1468, email: lwaters@ou.edu

April 8-10, 2005: UNDIA powwow
Location: Hyslop Sports Center, University of Nroth Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Contact: American Indian Center, email: vickie.alberts@und.nodak.edu

April 8-10, 2005: 2nd Annual Firewalker's Legacy Hart Springs Pow Wow
Location: Hart Springs Campground, CR 344 N of SR 26, Trenton, FL 32693
Event Detail: 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. Native food by Grill on Wheels. Stories and Music by Crystal Woman. Friday is Childrens Day and Paint the Pony day. Admission and parking are free to public. All dancers in regalia and their families camp free Thursday through Sunday.
Contact: Helen Three Does Blair, phone: 352-463-7321, email: blairbulls@aol.com

April 8-10, 2005: Annual Powwow on the Plaza and Flint Knapping
Location: Moundville Archeological Park, Mound Parkway, Moundville, AL 35474
Event Detail: Headman Bill Jolly, Headlady Valerie Cooper, Host Drum Bad Water. All drums and dancers welcome. Vendor spaces available.
Contact:Ronnie Headley, 205-426-4995, email: CherokeeTrader@aol.com

April 9: OU Spring Contest Powwow
Location: OU Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 Jenkins Ave., Norman, OK 73069
Event Detail: 1:00pm Gourd Dance. 4:00pm Supper. 5:00pm Gourd Dance. 6:00pm Grand Entry. Contests: Men's--Straight, Traditional, Grass, Fancy & Golden Age, Women's--Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl & Golden Age. All Contests Adult Only (16 and over). Drum Contest--All Drums welcome
Contact: Lindy B. Waters, Jr., phone: 405-325-1468, email: lwaters@ou.edu

April 9-10, 2005: The New Faces of an Ancient People Tradtional Pow Wow
location: Mount Nittany Middle School, Near Hwy 322 and Hwy 45, State College, Near Penn State University, PA 16802
Event Detail: Host Drum- Maza Napin, Co-Host Drum: Many Voice, Co-Host WhiteHwak. Head Man Dancer-Jasper Mithlo,Comanche. Head Lady Dancer-Amber Powless,Oneida/Lakota. Head Veteran Dancer-Roger Campbell, Dacotah. Emcee- Bill Crouse, Seneca. Arena Director-Kenny Irwin, Arikara/Dacotah. Vendors limited to 25 this year and must make application. Invited drums only. Free Admission again- but Donations will be accepted at the door. Day money for dancers paid end of second day.
Contact: John Sanchez, Pow Wow Coordinator, phone: 814-863-7884, email: apache@psu.edu
Event Website: http:www.powwow.psu.edu"

April 15, 2005: Rice University Native American Student Association Annual Powwow
Location: Rice University, 6320 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
Event Detail: See web site for details.
Contact: Elyse Walker, phone: 713-348-1209, email: ewalk@rice.edu
Event Website: http:www.ruf.rice.edu/~natamer/"

April 15-16, 2005: Education Contest Pow-wow
Location: Ft. Duchesne Gymnasium, 2 miles South of Ute Plaza, Ft. Duchesne, UT 84026
Event Detail: Its going to be a great pow-wow this year! We've worked so hard for this to be a success.
Contact: Maxine Natches, phone: (435)-722-5141, email: miss_behave@hotmail.com

April 15-17, 2005: United Cherokee 7th Annual Festival
Location: National Guard Armory, Guntersville, Alabama, Creek Path Road, Guntersville, AL 35976 Event Detail: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 to Pow Wow. All mailed documentation should be sent to Pow Wow Committee, PO Box 754, Guntersville, AL 35976.
Contact: Gina Williamson, phone: 256-582-2333, email: ucanonline@bellsouth.net
Event Website: http:www.ucan-online.org " target="_New">Event Detail

April 15-17, 2005: Boise State Seven Arrows Pow Wow
Location: Boise State University SUB, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725
Event Detail: HD- Lightning Creek, HMD- Phill Allen, HWD- Roseanne Abrahamson, MC- Otis Halfmoon, AD- Dallas Gudgell. All Dancers are welcome to compete. Dance specials are Mens Open Special, Women's Traditional Dress Special, Street dress Owl Dance Contest, and Team dance special. Vendors are welcome but limited spaces.
Contact: Lee Boyle, phone: 208-859-2500, email: dlboyle@fiberpipe.net

APRIL 16, 2005: Honor Powwow for Autumn Moses
Location: Ponca Tribal Cultural Ctr., White Eagle, OK 74601, Ponca City
Event Detail: Autum Moses is the current Ponca Nation Princess and will be a contestant in the Miss Indian World competition at the Gathering of Nations Powwow in April. There will be contest. All drums & royalty welcome!
Contact: Dmoses, phone: 918-762-3429, email:hawatay61@yahoo.com

April 17, 2005: UW-Superior, 16th Annual Traditional Powwow
Location: Wessman Arena, N. 28th Street & Caitlin Ave, Superior, WI
Event Detail: Morning Ceremonies 10 AM, Brunch 11AM, Grand Entry 1 PM, Dancer Registration 12-2 PM, Hand Drum Registration 12-4 PM, 1st Annual Hand Drum Contest 1st $300, 2nd $200, & 3rd $100, & Jingle Dress Special 1st $100, 2nd $75, & 3rd $25
Contact Information: American Indian Student Organization, UW-Superior Campus, Sundquist Hall, Room 147 Website: www.angelfire.com/wi3/aiso Email: aisorg@uwsuper.edu Phone: 715-394-8007

April 15-17, 2005: 39th Annual LIHA Spring Powwow
Location: Hidden Oaks Campground, 21544 Highway 190 E, Robert, LA 70455
Event Detail: Dance, Drum and LIHA Princess contests. Intertribal and Gourd Dancing. Stomp Dance Exhibition. All Dancers, Drums, Lodges and Princesses welcome. Host Drum: Otter Trail; MC: Herbert "Chick Dog" Johnson, Jr.; AD: Delbert Johnson; Head Gourd: Will Tonemah; Head Man: Matthew Rasonak'ohe Montour; Head Lady: Meredith Printup; Head Boy: Bud Bell; Head Girl: Jo Jo Printup; 2004 LIHA Princess: Taywanee Edmonds; LEH Scholors: Edmore Green and Dee White Eye. Drug and Alcohol Free. Bring lawn chairs. Sorry, no ice chests.Traders by invitation only. Admission: $4.00 adults, children 12 and under $2.00. For camping reservations contact Nita (985) 345-9244.
Contact: Andi Randazzo, phone: 504-367-1375, email: andi4769@aol.com

April 16-17, 2005: 30th Annual Pah-Loots-Pu Celebration
Location: Washington State University campus, Pullman, WA
Event Detail: This Pow Wow was started by the Native American Students of Washington State University 30 years ago. See website for detail.
Contact: phone: 509-335-8676, email: naschome@wsunix.wsu.edu
Event Website: http:www.wsu.edu/~naschome/powwow.htm"

April 16-17, 2005: 7th Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow, Journey Home
Location: Frisco Native American Museum, Hatteras Island, Frisco, NC 27936
Event Detail: On ancient ancestral grounds. Dance under a canopy of trees with the sound of shore birds blending with the drums. Gates open at 10 am; grand entry at noon both days. Evening dancing Saturday night. Day money, dinner on Saturday night.
Contact: Carl Bornfriend, phone: 252-995-4440, email: bfriend1@mindspring.com
Event Website: http:www.nativeamericanmuseum.org/"

April 16, 2005: 16th Annual American Indian Student Association Traditional Powwow
Location: Minnesota State University, Blakeslee Stadium, Mankato, MN 56001
Event Detail: 16th Annual AISA Traditional Powwow Honoring Graduating Students. Grand Entries at 1pm and 7pm. Evening meal provided. MC: Chris Mato, Nunpa Host Drum: Midnite Express. Vendor space limited. NO Drugs, Alcohol, or firearms.
Contact: Erin, phone: 507.382.1961, email: aisa@mnsu.edu

April 17, 2005: Modesto Junior College Annual Pow-Wow
Location: Modesto Junior College East Campus, 435 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
Event Detail: 10:00 am -7:00 pm. Host Southern Drum Black Eagle Singers, Host Northern Drum TBA, Gourd Singers Kenneth and Howard Cozad, MC Tom Phillips, AD Earl Neconie, Head Elders TBA, Head Man Eddie Roubedeaux, Head Woman Phenocia Bauerle, Head Boy TBA, Head Girl Cheyenne Pico. ALL DRUMS AND DANCERS WELCOME- ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE.
Contact: Eric Anthony Ivory, phone: 209-575-6770, email: ivorye@yosemite.cc.ca.us

April 22, 2005: Bacone College Pow-Wow
Location: Bacone College, 2299 Old Bacone Road, Muskogee, OK, 74403
Event Detail: Celebrate the honoring of the Bacone Alumni with the Dedication Of the New Pow-Wow Grounds. Head Drums: Cozad (southern), Redland (northern). Booth space avalible. NO FOOD! 30$ and giveaway item.1st Annual Fry Bread Eating Contest.
Contact: Cedric Sunray, phone: 918-781-7312, email: sunrayc@bacone.edu

April 22 & 23 2005: Frank McLemore Memorial Powwow
Location: Ogletree Gap Preserve Park, Hwy-190 West of Fort Hood, TX, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Event Detail: Dancers and drums contact: George Lee at email: george_lee36@yahoo.com (254) 628-8131 Vendors contact: Janis or Laurel at (254) 547-2229
Contact: Linda Ellis, phone: (254) 547-1309, email: nighthowls45@aol.com
Event Website: http:www.tan@isot.com"

April 23, 2005: American Indian Pow Wow - A Celebration of Life for All People
Event Detail: Native American drumming, dancing, display and sale of crafts, festival foods, and other activities. Free admission and free parking. Come and Experience the Fun with Virginia Parks and Recreation!
Contact: Debbie Vick, phone: 757-427-2990, email: dvick@vbgov.com
Event Website: http://www.vbgov.com/parks"

April 22-24, 2005: 5th Annual Mantle Rock Powwow
Location: Crittenden County Fairgrounds, 110 Maim St, Marion, KY 42064
Event Detail: Host Drum- Mother Earth Beat Co-host Drum- Black Eagle Spirit MC- Frank Brent Head Man- John Spirit Wolf Head Lady- Princess Beth Houtari Head Veteran- Barry Redbird Brown.
Contact: Kamama Sutton, phone: 270-965-9432, email: kamamasutton@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.mantlerock.org"

April 22-24, 2005: ASU's 19th Annual Spring Competition POW WOW 2005
Location: ASU Band Practice Field, East 6th St & South Rural Rd - Tempe, AZ Event Detail: See website for complete detail.
Contact: Pow Wow Office: 480-965-5224, email: letspowwow@asu.edu
Event Website: http:powwow.asu.edu/"

April 23, 2005: Thunderbird Indian Dancers Powwow
Location: Winston Prep School, New York, NY
Contact: (201) 587-9633

April 23, 2005: 5th Annual Celebration of Life for All People Pow Wow
Location: Red Wing Park, 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Event Detail: 11am - 7pm (One day only). MC - Clark Stewart, HM - Dan Garneaux, HF - Blain Kelsey, AD - Thomas "Feathers" Lewis, Host Drum - Falling Water, Guest Drum - Edisto River Singers, Traditional Pow Wow. Over 5,000 in attendance at last year's event!! Dancing, arts and crafts, foods, educational displays and exhibits. FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!!! Vendor spaces limited.
Contact: Debra Vick, phone: 757 427-2990, email: dvick@vbgov.com

April 23-24, 2005: 1st Annual Wacipi - Gathering of the People
Location: Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY
Event Detail: Grand Entry: Sat. 12:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday 1:00 to 5:00pm / Day money for dancers.
Contact: Sonya Begay, phone: 859-226-5081, email: tachinni@zeus.chapel1.com

April 23-24, 2005 Native Solutions 7th Annual Intertribal Powwow
Location: Heflin Foot Ball Field (formerly Oxford Lake Park), Evans Street, Heflin, AL 36265
Event Detail: Host Drum-Aracoma Lighting, Headman_ Tony Walkingstick, Headlady-Jackie Dean, M/C- Gary Smith, A/D- Buck Tucker, Head Veteran-Jerry "Smitty" Smith. All Dancers and Drums welcome. Sat 10-7, grand entry 11:00; Sun 10-6, grand entry 12:00 Admission $5-Adults; elders 65 and up & children 12 and under-free.
Contact: Ruth or Mark Davis, phone: 256-820-6315, email: ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com

April 23-24, 2005: Native Solutions 7th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow
Location: Oxford Lake Park, 401 McCullars Ln, Oxford, AL 36203
Event Detail: Native American Warrior Soceity and Honor Guard Times Sat-10-7, grand entry 11:00; Sun 10-6, grand entry 12:00. Admission $5-adults, elders 65 and up & children 12 and under-free. Host Drum-Aracoma Lighting, Headman-Tony Walkingstick, Headlady-Jackie Dean, M/C-Gary Smith, A/D-BUck Tucker, Head Veteran-Jerry "Smitty" Smith. All Dancers and Drums Welcome. Vendors by invitation.
Contact: Mark or Ruth, phone: 256-820-6315, email: ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com

April 23-24 2005: Big Spring Powwow
Location: Dorothy Garret Coliseum, Horward College, Big Spring, TX 79720
Contact: Robert Downing, phone: 432-263-3255, email: rodond@nts-online.net

April 23-24, 2005: American Indian Council 14th Annual Spring Powwow
Location: Boone County 4-H Fair Grounds, Lebanon, IN 46038
Event Detail: Just north of Indianapolis on I-65. Head Veteran Dancer: George Martin, Head Man and Lady: Bob and Sheila Moody, MC: LeRoy Malaterre. Host Northern Drum: Kingfishers. Special hotel rate is available at the Lebanon Ramada Inn. Trading by invitation only.
Contact: Noadiah Malott, phone: 317-201-2776, email: aicindiana@yahoo.com

April 23-24, 2005: Chucalissa Spring Pow Wow
Location: Chucalissa Museum Grounds, 1987 Indian Village Drive, Memphis, TN 38109
Event Detail: School Day is Friday, April 22, 9am-2pm. Grand Entries: Saturday at 1 pm & 6 pm, Sunday at 1 pm. MC: Clint Greene (Oneida); AD: Cliny Cayou (Omaha); HMD: Jeremy Printup (Tuscarora); HLD: April Cantrell (Cherokee); Host Drum: Shoti Ikbi (Choctaw). All Drums Welcome! All Dancers Welcome! Bring your own lawn chair. No alcohol or drugs allowed.
Contact: Cubert Bell, phone: 901-785-3160, email: cbell1@memphis.edu
Contact:
Event Website: http://www.gnarendezvous.org/mfstart.html"

April 23, 2005: Native American Heritage Day
Location: Graeme Park, 859 County Line Rd., Horsham, PA 19044
Event Detail: 10am-6pm - FEATURING: Grand Entry at Noon. MC –Vaughnda Hilton, Drum: BLACK HORSE BUTTE, Head Man– Andrew Lyn Jr., Head Lady– Brittaney Burnett, Miss Native Nations 2004, Namorah Byrd– Storytelling, Appearance by Lakota Son, Flute playing, Singing & Music, Champion Native Dancers, Intertribal Dancing, Round Dances, Hoop Dancing Demonstrations, Kid’s Crafts & Activities 11am-5pm. Vendors fee $75 before March 31, Food Vendors $200. All Welcome!!! Bring Lawn Chairs. Admission Charged Call (215) 343-0965 for ticket info.
Contact: Vaughnda Hilton, phone: 215-472-9996, email: vaughnda@nativeweb.net
Event Website: http://www.nndt.homestead.com/Graeme.html"

April 28-30, 2005: 22nd 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 $140,000 will be awarded. Plan to join us for the 22nd Anniversary World Celebration! More details coming soon!
Contact: 505-836-2810
Event Website: http://www.gatheringofnations.com"

April 30, 2005: Elder Services Benefit Powwow
Location: Cherokee Nation Cultural Grounds, Tahlequah, OK 74465
Event Detail: 4 miles south of Tahlequah,OK on Hwy 62 behind Sequoyah High School. Elder Services Benefit Powwow "Honoring Our Elders" all proceeds will benefit the Elder Conference and events. HMD Robert Soontay,HLD Gloria Matthews, HS Sidney Moore, MC Bryce Washington,AD Ira Kauley, HGD John Scruggins, Color Guard Seminole Nation Color Guard.Gourd Dancing 2:00pm Supper Break 5:00-6:00pm, Gourd Dance 6:00-7:00pm Grand Entry 7:00pm. For vendor information contact 918-456-0671 ext. 2627 toll free 1-800-256-0671 ext. 2627
Contact: Gwen Goingsnake, phone: 1-800-256-0671 ext. 2627, email: ggoingsnake@cherokee.org

April 30-May 1, 2005: 20th Annual UCLA Pow Wow
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Theresa Stewart, phone: 310-206-7513, email: powwow@ucla.edu
Event Website: http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/americanindian"

April 30-May 1, 2005: 2nd Annual Native American Festival
Location: Aragon, GA
Event Detail: PRIMATIVE CAMPING ONLY- GENERATORS OFF BY 11PM- PETS MUST BE LEASHED- GATE FEE:$2.00 PER PERSON, UNDER 10 FREE---GATES OPEN 10 AM BOTH DAYS--GRAND ENTRY:NOON SATURDAY --1 PM SUNDAY--- VENDORS BY INVATATION ONLY---ALL DRUMS AND DANCERS WELCOME
Contact: JERRY STROUP, phone: 770-748-8816, email: jhawk2s@netscape.net
Event Website: http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/americanindian"

April 30-May 1 2005: NAIC TN Annual Spring Pow Wow
Location: Lick Creek Park, Dover, TN 37058
Event Detail: From Clarksville or Paris Follow Hwy 79 to the red light in front of Dover Court House. Turn onto Hwy 49 east. Follow 49 to Colson Rd- Turn Left. Follow Colson Rd to the Park Entrance. Turn Left. Follow Park Rd to the Pow Wow entrance on Left. Head Man- Doug "Red" Kirby, Head Lady- Cynde Cross, Head Veteran- Shawn LongFeather, Arena Director- Barry RedBird Brown. See web site for detail.
Contact: Wayne Pressler, phone: 931-551-9514, email: NAIC TN@AOL.COM
Event Website: http://www.geocities.com/naic_tn/pw"

April 30-May 1, 2005: Keepers of the Circle
Location: 1180 Main St, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
Event Detail: Off of 890, Exit 26 RT 5's.
Contact: Ada Johnson, phone: 518-393-1434, email: ckeepers2000@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.keepersofthecircle.net/"

April 30-May 1, 2005: Annual Spring VITAL Powwow
Location: Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, Charles City, VA
Event Detail: Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. 11 am.- 5 pm. Day Money for Dancers. American Indian Arts & Crafts. Jewelry, Paintings, Clothing, and More. Lots of good food:,Indian Fry Bread. Fish & Chips, BBQ, & more. American Indian Dancers Only, Powwow Etiquette will be observed. Transportation provided from lot for Senior & disabled citizens. No Alcohol or drugs!! No pets!!! Bring your own lawn chairs & blankets.
Contact: phone: (804) 513-4801, email: kdeerhorn@aol.com

April 30, 2005 & May 1, 2005: Virginia Indian Nations Pow wow
Location: Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, Lott Cary Rd, Charles City, VA 23140
Event Detail: Six Indian Nations of Virgina, 3rd annual Spring Powwow. Admission, $5.00/adults, $3.00/children ages 6 & under; senior citizens.The Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life (VITAL), is an organization of members of the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock, and Upper Mattaponi Indian Nations
Contact: Keith Wynn, phone: 804-966-2448, email: vitalva@comcast.net
Event Website: http://www.vitalva.org"

April 30, 2005: Southwest Intertribal Club Benefit Powwow for MDA
Location: Southside Youth Center, 1205 Montgomery Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Event Detail: 2-5:30p.m. Gourd Dancing; 5:30-6:30p.m. Supper Break; 6:30-7p.m. Round Dancing; 7-11p.m. Intertribal Dancing. Head Staff: Head Gourd Dancer- Orlando Sosa; HMD- Kevin Youngman; HLD- Gwen Kerchee Poahway; Head Singer- Billy Evans Horse; AD- Joe Navaquaya; MC- Melvin Kerchee, Jr. Co-Hosts: Oklahoma Gourd Club, Comanche War Scouts, Gool-hay-yee Decendants, BSA Venture Crew 35. Vendors welcome - donation for raffles requested.
Contact: Jarvis Paohway, phone: 580-246-8240, email: jjensen@bsamail.org