August 2003 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

Aug 1-2: 10th Annual Frank Liske Park Powwow
Location: Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Rd, Concord, NC 28027
Event Detail: Traditional Southern Protocol Powwow - Craft & Princess contest on Saturday. HMD- Brad White, HLD- Kim Latham, Head Gourd Dancer- James Barton, Princess- Alison Slaughter, MC- Patrick Boykin, AD- Billy Medeiros, Head Singer- Redgie Tucker, Southern Drum- Young Spirit Drum.
Contact: George Hoyt, phone: 704-786-5705, email: gehoyt@concordnc.com
Event Website: http://www.cpaofnc.com

Aug 2-3: 1st Annual Amesbury Pow wow
Location: Woodsum Farm, Lion's Mouth Road, Amesbury, MA
Event Detail: Host Drum is Generations and our Guest Drum is Medicine Bear. Admission is free and the public is welcome. All Dancers are welcome. Drummers and traders are by invitation only. This is a drug and alcohol free event.
Contact: Firewoman, phone: 978-283-0105, email: menahan@aol.com

Aug 4-9: 72nd Annual American Indian Exposition
Location: Caddo County Fairgrounds, East side of Anadarko, OK 73005
Event Detail: World Championship Fancy Dance Contest, Dance contests for all ages, dog races, horse races, arts and crafts show and competition, arts and crafts sale, carnival, and parades Monday and Saturday 10 am in downtown Anadarko. Come and enjoy the "INDIAN FAIR"!!
Contact: Joe Fish Dupoint, phone: 405-63204950, email: gladys.nowlin@mial.ihs.gov

Aug 8-10: Native American Intertribal Pow-Wow
Location: Paris Landing State Park, 125 Sulphur Well Acad Rd, Buchanan, TN 38222
Contact: Pat Overcast, 731-642-3259, email: eahabu@bellsouth.net

Aug 7-10: Heart Butte Celebration
Location: Blackfeet Reservation, Browning, MT 59417
Event Detail: This annual celebration takes place right in the rural community of Heart Butte in the southern reaches of the Blackfeet Reservation.
Contact: phone: 406-338-7521, Email: bhep@3rivers.net
Event Website: http://www.blackfeetnation.com

Aug 8-10: Hays Pow-Wow
Location: Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Hays, MT
Event Detail: Directions: 5 miles south of Hays in the beautiful Mission Canyon. Turn into Hays from Montana Hwy 66. Stay on main road till you hit the pow-wow grounds. Hays, MT is located on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. The Hays Pow Wow is one of the area’s finest outdoor celebrations and features a whole weekend full of dancing and singing by natives from throughout the United States and Canada. Many dancing contests for all ages (from tiny tots to Golden Age)! Hand drum singing contests also! Hays community has been very busy fund raising for our annual celebration. We are also in the process of renovating and expanding our pow-wow arena. Bring your chairs, tents and a warm blanket!
Contact: phone: 406-673-3158

Aug 9-10: 19th Annual Eno-Occaneechi Tribal Pow-Wow
Location: Mary's Grove Church Road, Mebane, NC 27302
Contact: Leroy Whitmore, phone: 919-563-4640, email: poetsgrl@excite.com

Aug 13-17: Crow Fair
Location: Crow Agency Fair Grounds, Crow Agency, MT 59022
Event Detail: Largest indoor pow wow in the country located on the Crow Reservation at I-90 and US Hwy 212 by Little Big Horn Battlefield. See website for full detail.
Contact: Edmund Old Crow, phone: 406-638-2585, email: eoldcrow@crowfair.com
Event Website: http://www.crowfair.com

Aug 14: 7 Fires at 7 Circles Lakota Spirit Walk
Location: 7 Circles Heritage Center, 8817 W Southport Rd, Edwards, IL 61528
Event Detail: This is an evening program presented by the 7 Fires Foundation Spirit Walk. In promoting the preservation of indiginous language and culture, the program will include traditional music and other cultural activities. The 7 Circles Heritage Center is privileged to host the members of the 7 Fires Spirit Walk. The people walking are starting from the Pine Ridge Reservation to Washington D.C. This should be an interesting and enlightening event.
Contact: Brenda C.phone: 309-596-4146, email: redwing@abingdon.net
Event Website: http://www.7fires.org

Aug 15-17: Grand Ronde Competition Pow Wow
Location: Pow Wow Grounds, 9615 Grand Ronde Rd, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Contact: Dana Ainam, phone: 503-879-2037, email: dana.ainam@grandronde.org

Aug 16-17: 4th Annual Morning Star Intertribal
Location: Litchfield Fairgrounds, Plains Road, Litchfield, Maine 04350
Contact: Vicki Morning Star or Mike Trailwalker, phone: 207-737-4532, email: homs@gwi.net

Aug 16-17: Thunder Mountain Lenape Nation 5th Annual Native American Festival
Location: 1200 Nowrytown Rd, Saltsburg, PA 15681
Event Detail: 10a-6p daily. Join us for a Cultural Heritage Experience. Proceeds Benefit Thunder Mountain Programs & Land Purchase. Grand Entry noon, both days-Dancing until 5 p. Shop for Unique Gifts & Collectibles: Native Arts and Crafts. Hear, See, Experience: Traditional Drumming, Dancing & Singing. Treat Your Tastebuds: Native Foods. Have Fun: Children's Activities & Dances, Public Participation Dances, Storytelling. Learn- Native American Heritage: Hands-on Living History Area with Wigwams, Tipi, Reproduction Artifacts, Garden.
Contact: Pat Selinger, phone: 724-459-5276, email: thundermountain@questpublish.com
Event Website: http://www.questpublish.com/thundermountain

Aug 16-17: 21st Annual American Indian Council Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Boone Co 4-H Grounds Community Bldg, Exit 138 off I-65, Lebanon, IN 46052
Event Detail: Trading by prior invitation only. John Deer Memorial Craft Contest Sunday, Aug 17.
Contact: Marda Malaterre, phone: 765-482-3315, email: aicindiana@yahoo.com

Aug 16-17: 1st Annual Spirit of the Bison Powwow
Location: Buck Bison Farm, Forman Rd, Austinburg, OH 44095
Event Detail: $2600 in total prize money. Sat night fead for all dancers &drums and their families. Free primitive camping; Drum competition winner receves a portion of auction. Special peoples choice competition. All new cool loocation. Alcohol free event.
Contact: Bear Plummer, phone: 440-951-1028, email: bearntb@aol.com

Aug 22-24: Nuxbagaa Pow-wow
Location: 2 1/2 miles south, Pow-wow grounds, Parshall ,ND 58770
Event Detail: Foot races, Annual Horseshoe Tournament, Hand Games, Local area for showering, Rations daily.
Contact: Garcia Walks Jr, phone: 701-627-2283, email: rezzerkat@yahoo.com

August 22 -24: 5th Annual West Valley City Native American Association Inc. Festival & Contest Pow Wow
Location: Cultural Celebration Center, 1350 West 3100 South, West Valley City, UT
Event Detail: 6 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. Everyone welcome; bring your own chairs. Sorry No Camping Available. HEAD STAFF: Host Drum: Woodstock, St. George, Utah, Head Singer Randy Wood, MC: David BrownEagle, Spokane WA, AD: Alex O. Shepherd, Cedar City, UT. GUEST PERFORMERS: KeAloha May Cody Alo, Former Miss Indian World 2001, Pinetop, AZ; White Mountain Apache Spirit Dancers, Whiteriver, AZ; Polynesian Dancers; Hoop Dancer. ADMISSION: $3 admission charged each day, $7 weekend pass, $5 Dancer & Drummers, covers the 3 days, FREE for children under 6 yrs and Senior Citizens 62 yrs & over. Dancers Registration closes on Sat, Aug 23 at 1p SCHEDULE: Aug 22: Grand Entry & Dance competition 7-11p. Aug 23: Grand Entry & Dance Competitions 11a-3p, 4:30p-5:30p Discussion w/KeAloha Alo, RE: White Mtn Apache History, Culture & spirituality Grand Entry 6p-11p. Aug 24th: Grand Entry & dance competition finals 11a-4p. HOST HOTEL: Baymont Inn & Suites (801) 886-1300 - ask for hotel rate. Limited Vendor Space.
Contact: General Info: Harry James Sr., phone: 801-973-2078 , email: hjamessr@networld.com ; Vendor information: Chrishel James, (801) 973-2078 after 7pm.

Aug 22-24: 6th Annual Rapid River Traditional Anishnabeg Pow-Wow
Location: Hiawatha National Forest 8 mi north of Rapid River, MI
Event Detail: Spiritual conference Friday, 8-22; Young People's Learning Circle, Free admission. Public welcome.
Contact: Larry or Mary Godfrey, phone: 906-235-1812 or 734-623-0686, email: mlpenet@comcast.net

Aug 22-24: 4th Annual White Eagle 7th Generation Muticutural Pow Wow
Location: Jester Park on Saylorville Lake, Des Moines, IA 50319
Event Detail: Non-competition pow wow, exhibition only. Eyapaha Benjamin Bear, Host Drum Lightningboy, all dancers, drums, and vendors welcome!
Contact: Robin Spratt, phone: 515-244-1559, email: WhiteFeather62@aol.com

Aug 22-24: Fort Kipp Celebration
Location: Fort Kipp on the Fort Peck Reservation, MT
Event Detail: Directions: Fort Kipp is located 41 miles east of Wolf Point, south of Highway 2, 10 miles west of Brockton and 10 miles west of Culbertson. Fort Kipp Celebration is a Pow Wow which is a celebration of native culture and traditions through dancing, food, crafts, and fellowship with one another. All members of the General Public are welcome to participate or spectate. $400/weekend for food, $250/weekend for crafts.
Contact: Ft. Kipp Tribal Council, phone: 406-768-5155

Aug 23: Children's Benefit Pow Wow By Zhinga-Wee-Thay
Location: AMF Bowling ∓ Fun Center, 1801 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006
Event Detail: To benefit Native American kids by buying coats and shoe for teh winter to keep them in school. We are a non-profit group. Pow Wow from 2-11 PM. Starts at 2-5 PM Gourd Dancing, Supper Break 5-6:30 PM, Grand Entry 6:30 PM. Closing 11pm. Head Singer- Lance Tahchawwickah- Comanche, HMD- Joel Noah- Choctaw, HLD- Bea Kay Clark- Southern Cheyenne, Head Gourd- Dennis Begay- Navajo, MC- Albert Old Crow- Southern Cheyenne, AD- Michael Pyron- Choctaw.
Contact: Ponca John, phone: 214-274-1144, email: TUMBLEWEED1992@YAHOO.COM
Event Website: http://quicksitebuilder.cnet.com/bdk811/

Aug 28-Sep 1: Northern Cheyenne Labor Day Pow Wow
Location: Lame Deer, MT 59043
Event Detail: The arbor on U.S. Highway 2 between Ashland and the St. Labre Mission comes alive during the Labor Day weekend. Drummers and dancers from many tribes participate. Booths are set up for food vendors and Native American art and beadwork. Giveaways, gourd dancing and hand games are part of the festivities. An excellent opportunity to learn about Native American culture.
Contact: Northern Cheyenne Tribal Office, phone: 406-477-6284, email: nctribalsec@ncheyenne.net
Event Website: http://www.ncheyenne.net

Aug 29-31: 12th Annual Nauvoo Grape Festival Rendezvous
Location: Nauvoo State Park, Nauvoo, IL 62354
Event Detail: All Traders and Family Camps Welcome. Camp & dress pre-1840; water & firewood available. Activities include Hawk & Knife Throw, Kid's Games, Women's Games, Bow Shoot.
Contact: Doug Di Prima, phone: 217-453-2110, email: diprimad@nauvoo.net

Aug 29-31: Poplar Indian Days
Location: Poplar Legion Park, Poplar, MT 59255
Event Detail: Poplar Indian Days is a Pow Wow, which is a celebration of native culture and traditions through dancing, food, crafts, and fellowship with one another. All members of the General Public are welcome to participate or spectate. Poplar Indian Days will always be held during Labor Day weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and we encourage all visitors to come join us. Camping day is August 28.
Contact: Raymond Ogle, phone: 406-768-5155, email: dakotasu@nemontel.net

Aug 29-Sep 1: 7th Annual Traditional Native American Festival
Location: City Island Park, Harrisburg, PA 17036
Event Detail: Native American dancing & drumming, opening ceremonies 1pm daily. Aztec Fire Dancers. Host Male Drum - Old Bridge Singers, Seneca-Alleghany Rez. Host Female Drum- Mother Earths Daughters, Shawnee. Male Guest Drum-Iroquois Thunder Heart, Delaware. Flute Player-Michael Spirit Hawk, Shawnee. Storyteller-Grandmother Doris, Delaware. MC-Rick Hawk That Walks, Shawnee. Head Dancers-TBA. Head Vet-Luther Nix, Cherokee. Arena Director and Head Man - Robert Stray Wolf, Makujay Shawnee. Something For Everyone! Free Admission. Sponsored by City of Harrisburg. 300,000 people attended last year!
Contact: Michelle Fry, phone: 717-566-9644, email: shawandasse@juno.com

Aug 29-Sep 1: 10th Annual Benton Powwow and Gathering of All Nations
Location: Rt 487, Camp Lavigne, PA 17814
Event Detail: Admission is $4 per CARLOAD. Camping and meals are available to the public on the powwow grounds. Grand Entry is 12 noon on Sat., Sun., and Mon, with a night Grand Entry beginning at 7pm Sat and Sun. There will be a short program Friday afternoon. There are several events during weekend for both children and adults i.e. candy dances, wolf hunts, with a special appearance by Lunging Bear, childrens educational program, flute playing by Mark Thunderwolf and others, story tellers cultural-educational hour, raffles and give-aways,several varieties of Native American foods.HUNDREDS OF DANCERS!! Among the drums attending is Spirit of the Drum, Morningstar Drummers and Singers, Pine Needle Drum, and several other drum groups. As a non-profit,charitable organization, all the proceeds from this powwow help to feed people during the holidays, pay fuel bills for the needy, as well as donations to women's shelters, Make-A-Wish foundation, and many, many other manners of helping people. Come and enjoy the powwow experience Labor Day weekend, and help us help others!
Contact: Rick HawkOwl, phone: 570-683-5269

Aug 29-Sep 3: Wee Gitchie Ne Me Ee Dim /Contest
Location: Leech Lake Veteran's Memorial Grounds, 6530 Hwy 2 NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633
Contact: Mutt Robinson or Jim Jones, phone: 218-335-7424 or 7034, email: mutt@paulbunyan.net

Aug 30-31: Sounds of Thunder Mountain Contest Pow Wow
Location: Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation, Jct. Hwy 89 & Pipe Springs Rd, Fredonia, AZ 86022
Event Detail: In conjunction with the 12th Annual Kaibab Paiute Tribal Heritage Celebration. Contest Pow Wow Grand Entry on Sat 1p & 7p and Sun 11a. Host Northern Drum- Bearshield, Hopi Tribe; MC- Dennis Bowen, Seneca, Tuba City. Other events include: Fun Walk/Run, Handgame and Horseshoe Contest, Elder Demonstrations, Art Show, Southern Paiute Circle Dance Singing Contest, Parade, Feast & Fishing Derby. FUN FOR EVERYONE!!!
Contact: Charley Bulletts, phone: 928-643-7245, email: cbulletts74@yahoo.com

Aug 30 - Sep 1: 21st Annual Labor Day Weekend Powow
Location: Heimat Haus, State Rt 104, Grove City, OH 43123
Event Detail: AD-Ken Irwin, Sr.; MC- Jerry Dearly; Head Vet- Richard Bringsthem, Host Drum- Maza Napin. Co-Host-Thunderboyz.
Contact: Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio, phone: 614-443-6120, email: naicco@aol.com