2009 NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN POWWOW CALENDAR
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April 2009 - AMERICAN INDIAN POWWOWS
April 3-5, 2009: 3rd Annual Powwow on the River
Location: First Tennessee Pavilion (all under cover), 1801 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Event Detail: Hours - Fri 10am-4pm (Kids Day), Sat 10am-10pm (Grand Entry at 1 & 6pm), Sun 10am-5pm (Grand Entry 1p). Adults $6, Seniors $4, Children (6-12) $3, Children (5-under) free, College Students w/ID $4, Military w/ID free. Dance Money & Drum Contest Money! All vendors welcome. Free Parking & bring your own chairs.
Contact: Tammera Hicks, Chrmn, 423-240-7270, Email: NASofTN@aol.com
April 4, 2009: Southwestern University Native Spring Powwow
Location: Corbin J. Robertson Center/Southwestern University Campus, Georgetown, TX 78626
Event Detail: Non Contest Powwow - Free Admission. 11am - 10pm. Grand Entry: 1 & 7pm.
Contact: Ben Nava, 512-639-4931, Email: navab@southwestern.edu
April 4, 2009: NC State University's 19th Annual Powwow
Location: NCSU's Carmichael Gymnasium, Dan Allen Rd, Raleigh, NC 27611
Event Detail: Dancer Registration - $5 each. Northern & Southern Host Drummers, Dance Competition Prizes, Raffles, Vendors, Food and much more!
Contact: Mallory Richardson, 252-469-1829, Email: mbricha3@ncsu.edu
Website: NCSU Powwow
April 4, 2009: Hand Drumming Circle, Storytelling Gathering
Location: Moses Lake, WA 98837
Event Detail: This is the first of monthly, first Saturday Gatherings. We want to bring Native American events to the Moses Lake, WA area. This Hand Drumming Circle and Storytelling Gathering is to gather together the tribes of Eastern WA and others, but everyone is welcome to attend. It is a time for Non-Indians to learn by attending.
Contact: Beavers, 509-793-8033, Email: bestfishrman@yahoo.com or walkswithherlord@yahoo.com
April 4-5, 2009: 37th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow
Location: Saline Middle School, 7190 N Maple, Saline, MI 48176
Contact: Conner Sandefur, 734-565-8670, Email: a2powwow@umich.edu
April 4-5, 2009: Powwow Big Spring
Location: Howard College Colliseum, 1001 Birdwell Ln, Big Spring, TX 79720
Event Detail: Head Lady: Charlotte McCartain, Head Man: Terry Pecos. Vendors contact 432-267-7529.
Contact: Robert Downing, 432-263-3255, Email: powwowbigspring@suddenlink.net
April 4-5, 2009: U.S.D. 37th annual Wachipi
Location: Vermillion High School, 1001 E Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069
Event Detail: Day Money Provided for dancers and drums of four or more people. Registration opens Saturday April 4th between 11am-4pm.
Contact: Amanda Taylor, 605-655-6399, Email: Amanda.Taylor@usd.edu
Website: U.S.D. Wachipi
April 9-10, 2010: 9th Camp Bucoco Social
Location: Slippery Rock, PA
Event Detail: Starts at 10pm Friday night & 7pm Saturday night. Cost: $25 Friday & Saturday-includes 4 meals, bunk in cabin for sleeping, $15 (Saturday only)-includes 2 meals and registration fee.
Contact: Jim English, 724-368-8310, Email: jpenglish@embarqmail.com
April 10-11, 2009: UNITY Powwow
Location: 1253 Coppermine Rd, Page, AZ 86040
Contact: Merle Begay, 928-640-3137, Email: pageazunitypowwow@yahoo.com
Website: UNITY Powwow
April 10-11, 2009: Diné College Contest Powwow
Location: Diné College Campus, Tsaile-Navajo Nation, AZ 86556
Event Detail: Drum Contest! $1000 Winner takes all. Registration for drum contest on site & closes on Friday Night at 10pm. Fancy Dance Special for boys (8 yrs & younger), sponsored by Kaulaity family. 1st - 4th place winners. Admission: Adults-$5, Children-$3.
Contact: Elfreda or Dawayne, 505-368-3560 or 928-724-6783, Email: elfyazzie@dinecollege.edu
Website: Diné College Contest Powwow
April 11, 2009: 37th Annual UC Davis Contest Powwow
Location: ARC Pavillion, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
Contact: Powwow Committee, 530-752-6656, Email: ucdavispowwow@gmail.com
April 11, 2009: Intertribal Spring Powwow
Location: California State University, 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834
Event Detail: Individuals will participate in competition dances with Native Americans from several surrounding states. In the afternoon, audience members may be invited to join the circle. Vendors will be on hand to sell traditional Native American food & souvenirs. The powwow is free & open to the public; chairs & blankets are suggested for sitting. The event is sponsored by the Inter-Tribal Student Council, Association for Inter-Cultural Awareness & Associated Students, Inc.
Contact: Anna, 714-278-3603, Email: itsc_3603@hotmail.com
April 11, 2009: Azalea Powwow
Location: Muskogee Civic Center Arena, 425 Boston, Muskogee, OK 74401
Event Detail: Gourd Dancing 2-5pm. Dinner break 5-6pm. Gourd Dancing 6-7pm. Grand entry 7pm. Vendors call Carolyn Moses @ 918-687-1660. Booth space $25 or donation for raffle.
Contact: Charlene Allen, 918-687-1882, Email: timothyj@bacone.edu
April 17-19, 2009: 43rd Annual LIHA Spring Powwow
Location: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737
Event Detail: Indoors - Rain or shine! Annual Dance and Princess Contest. Head Singer: Alex Alvarez, Host Drum: Medicine Tail Singers, MC: Walter Celestine, AD: Lloyd Thompson, Head Gourd: Ken Dixon, Head Man: Leeland Johnson, Head Lady: Melissa Bond, Head Boy: Watee Farmer, Head Girl: Shatina Farmer, 2008 LIHA Princess: Norma Isaac, Humanities Scholar: Deborah White Eye. Onsite camping available. Contact Flo or Betty for reservations. 225-621-1700.
Contact: Andi, 504-367-1375, Email: andi4769@aol.com
Website: LIHA Spring Powwow
April 17-19, 2009: United Cherokee 11th Annual Festival & Native American Powwow
Location: National Guard Armory, 3550 Creek Path Rd, Guntersville, AL 35976
Event Detail: Drums: Redroad Singers & Thunderheart, MC: Lee Trevino, ADs: Butch Richardson & Steve Edge, Head Man: Skipper Smith, Head Lady: Katie Smith, Flute Players: Jimmy Yellowstone Webster & Mike Serna, Hand Drum: Cindy Zavala. All Dancers & Drums Welcome.
Contact: UCAN Tribal Center, 256-582-2333, Email: ucanonline@bellsouth.net
Website: United Cherokee Festival & Powwow
April 18-19, 2009: New Faces of an Ancient People 6th Annual Powwow
Location: Mt. Nittany Middle School, off Rt 322W, Boalsburg, PA
Contact: John Sanchez, 814-863-7994, Email: donna.dorn@gmail.com
Website: New Faces of an Ancient People Powwow
April 18-19, 2009: 11th Annual Chumash Day Powwow
Location: Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Event Detail: Open to the public! Parking on Malibu Canyon Rd with free shuttle to and from event all day.
Contact: Molly, 310-456-2489 ext 272, Email: mlarson@ci.malibu.ca.us
Website: Chumash Day Powwow
April 24-26, 2009: Cherokee River Community 9th Annual Fun Festival
Location: Off Hwy 33, Bankhead National Forest, 1075 Cty Road 67, Moulton, AL 35650
Event Detail: Indian Crafts, Native food, Intertribal Dancing, Prizes for Dancers, Mountain Man village, Free primitive camping, Free parking. $3 admission. Kid's day is Friday: all kids get in free. Head Lady: Amy Byrd, Head Man: Mark Flood, Head Veteran: Charlie Hannah, AD: Jay West, MC: Charles LaHay, Drums: Wiregrass & TBA.
Contact: Cecil Brill, 205-221-3873, Email: kbagwell1@gmail.com
Website: Cherokee River Community Festival
April 24-26, 2009: Trail of Tears Powwow
Location: 9457 Fm Rd 1142, Purdy, MO 65734
Event Detail: The Trail of Tears Powwow is being hosted by the White River Cherokee at the Star City Ranch. A 1,247 acre ranch that is certified by the National Park Service for the 2-1/2 miles of the Trail of Tears, where the spirit still lives.
Contact: Sheryl Taylor, 417-847-3000, Email: spiritdancer1057@aol.com
Website: Trail of Tears Powwow
April 24-26, 2009: Southern Miss Powwow
Location: Campus of Southern Miss, Payne Center, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Event Detail: The Golden Eagles Intertribal Society, a student group at Southern Miss, would like to invite you to our powwow. The event is open and free to the public.
Contact: Tammy Greer, 601-266-6336, Email: tammy.greer@usm.edu
Website: Southern Miss Powwow
April 25, 2009: 9th Annual Celebration of Life for All People Pow Wow
Location: Red Wing Park, 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Event Detail: MC: Clark Stewart, Head Man: Daniel Garneaux, Head Lady: Lindsey Fortune, AD: Thomas Lewis, Host Drum: Red Wolf, Guest Drum: Red Earth. American Indian dancing & singing, educational displays & exhibits, arts & crafts and authentic foods for sale. Vendor spaces fill early! No pets allowed! Free admission & parking.
Contact: Debra Vick, 757-427-2990, Email: dvick@vbgov.com
April 25-26, 2009: 2nd Annual Kanalidiha (Making Friends) Powwow
Location: Leesburg Boat Docks, Riverside Street, Leesburg, AL 35983
Event Detail: 10am-4:30pm, MC: SkyScout, Head Man: Mashu (White Feather), Head Lady: Wolf Woman (Amy Byrd), Head Drum: Cherokee Road, Guest Drum: Red Road Singers, Color Guard: Native American Warriors Society. All Drums, Singers, Dancers, & Public Welcome. Free Admission. No drugs, alcohol, politics or weapons. Not responsible for any accidents.
Contact: Ed Elliott, 256-523-7251, Email: ABOC2007@webtv.net or bame@tds.net
Website: Kanalidiha Powwow
April 25-26, 2009: American Indian Council Inc. 18th Annual Spring Powwow
Location: Boone County Fair Grounds, 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN 46052
Event Detail: $5 ages 13-59, $2 ages 6-12, $2 ages 60 and older, $1 for dancers and free for kids under 6 years old.
Contact: Kathy Wamsley, 765-481-1571, Email: aicindiana@yahoo.com
Website: American Indian Council Inc. Spring Powwow
April 25-26, 2009: 3rd Annual Swatara Creek Powwow
Location: Old Ferry House grounds, Rt. 441 & South Union, Middletown, PA
Contact: Paul Bear, 717-215-3079, Email: pablooso@peoplepc.com
April 25-26, 2009: UMASS Amherst Native Studies Community Powwow
Location: University of Massachusetts-CurryHicks Gym, 130 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003
Event Detail: Genral Public $7, UMASS/FiveColleges w/ID & senior citzens $5, children age 10 & under free.
Contact: Joyce Vincent, 413-577-0970, Email: dvincent@acad.umass.edu
April 25-26, 2009: Journey Home Powwow
Location: Frisco Native American Museum & Cultural History Center, NC Hwy 12, Frisco, NC 27936
Event Detail: Vendors set up Sat morning w/demonstrations beginning at 10am. Grand Entry: 12pm. Dancing on Sat night. Gates open at 9am Sun. Closing Ceremonies at 4pm Sun. The dance circle is open to everyone. Dinner for dancers on Sat night.
Contact: Joyce Bornfriend, 252-994-4440, Email: admin@nativeamericanmuseum.org
Website: Journey Home Powwow
April 26, 2009: American Indian Festival and Concert
Location: Smoky Hill United Methodist Church, 19491 E Smoky Hill Rd, Centennial, CO 80015
Contact: Susanne, 303-477-8442, Email: Producer@alterNativeVoices.org
