August 2004 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

August 2-7: 73rd Annual American Indian Exposition
Location: Caddo County Fairgrounds, Anadarko, OK
Event Detail: Parades 11 am, afternoon program 2 pm Monday and Saturday, pageant Monday and Wednesday, dance contests Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. first place fancy $2000 (in memory of Inman Gooday).
Contact: Tracy Gabehart, phone: 405/247-7656

August 5-8: Rocky Boy's 2004 Annual Pow-Wow
Location: Rocky Boy Reservation, Box Elder, MT, 59521
Event Detail: Grand Entries: Friday- 7pm, Saturday- 1& 7pm, Sunday 1& 7pm. Over $50,000 in payout money. Everyone welcome. Host drum Smokey Town- Keshena WI. Singing Contest- Northern Rockies Drum Championship.
Contact: Elaine Top Sky, phone: 406-395-4235, email: elainets@rockyboy-hs.kl2.mt.us

August 6-7: 19th Annual Bell Pow Wow
Location: Bell Community Center, Bell Road (9 miles from Stilwell), Stilwell, OK 74960
Event Detail: Contest Pow Wow with contests in all adult categories and Junior Boys and Junior Girls. Many Arts and Crafts Vendors; traditional food; Host Drum-The Drum Busters; Head Man-Earl Plumley; Head Lady-Kathy Bergeron; Emcee-Archie Mason. No Admission; No Parking Fees; Some Camping Available-Primitive
Contact: Thomas Muskrat, phone: 918-696-4480, email: nancyteacherbe@hotmail.com

August 6-7: 11th Annual Frank Liske Park Powwow
Location: Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, NC 28025
Event Detail: HMD- Danny Bowman, Winston/Salem, NC; HLD- Debbie Perry, Dallas, TX; HGD- Teed Howard, Nashville, IN; 2003-04 Princess Elizabeth Kornstadt, Maxton, NC; MC- Jim Anderson, Brooksville, FL, AD- Billy Medeiros, Augusta, GA; Head Singer- Redgie Tucker, Charleston, SC; Southern Drum- Young Spirit Drum. For more info, visit website.
Contact: George Hoyt, phone: 704-786-5705, email: gehoyt@concordnc.com
Event Website: http:http://www.cpaofnc.com

August 7-8: Bear Mountain PowWow
Location: Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Harriman Atate Park, Harriman, NY
Event Detail: No registration fee Sat & Sun 11am to 8pm grand entry Saturday 1:00pm & 5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm adult - (traditional, grass, jingle, fancy) (18+) 1st - $700 2nd - $500 3rd - $250 4th - $150 teen - (traditional, grass, jingle, fancy) (13-17) 1st - $300 2nd - $200 3rd - $100 jr boys combined & jr girls combined (6-12) 1st - $150 2nd - $100 3rd - $75 tiny tots specials men smoke dance women smoke dance 1st - $400 2nd - $300 3rd - $200 4th - $100.
Contact: phone: 718-686-9297, email: redhawkarts@mindspring.com

August 13-15: Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow
Location: Morsches Park, Columbia City, IN
Event Detail: We will hold our second annual 5K Fun Run on Saturday morning.
Contact: Lila Park or Sue Lester, phone: (260) 625-4840 or (260) 982-7172, email: miamipowwow@yahoo.com
Event Website: http:http://www.geocities.com/inpowwow/PowWow.html

August 13-15: 4th Annual Native American Intertribal Fellowship Pow Wow
Location: Paris Landing State Park, Hwy. 79, Buchanan, TN, 38222
Event Detail: Head Man-Barry Redbird Brown, Head Lady- Sarah Grima, Head Veteran- DC Sawyer, Pow Wow Princess-Bethann Moonfeather Hutari.
All Native American Dancers and Drums are welcomed. Public is invited. Admission is free, Donations are welcomed.
Hours: Fri.1-7pm, Sat.9am-9pm, Grand Entry is at 12:30 and 5:30, Sun. 10am-5pm Grand Entry 12:30.
Full service RV Campground and Hotel at the Park. Reservations 1-800-250-8614, tell them you are coming to the pow wow.
Bring your lawn chairs and come join us for three days of Native American food, dancing, flute playing, storytelling and craft vendors and more.
Contact: Judy DelPonte, phone: 931-302-4668, email: naic tn@aol.com

August 13-15: Spirit of the North Competition Powwow
Location: Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Box 280, Nelson House, Manitoba, Canada, R0B!A0
Event Detail: Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation is hosting the "2004 Spirit of the North Competition Powwow. We will be hosting on an International Stage as people from Russia, Alaska and Europe will be attending this powwow. MC: Hon. Eric Robinson, Curtis Assiniboine - Long Plains First Nation, Head AD - Kevin Haywehe - Carry the Kettle, SK, Assistant AD - Lisa Meeches - Host: Sharing Circle, HLD - Mary Ann Higheagle - Roseau River First Nation, HMD- Conrad Rope - Kawakatoose First Nation, Host Drum - Northern - Rockhill - Yellowquill, SK., - Southern - TBA. Singing Contest Adults/Golden Age Hoop Dance Teen'sJunior's. Competition Dancing in Teens and Juniors. Tiny Tots paid daily, Dance Specials: TBA
Contact: Kevin Har - Chairman, phone: 204-484-2414 (work), or 679-2341 (cell)
Event Website: http:http://www.ncncree.com

August 13,14&15: Bonaparte Traditional Pow-wow
Location: Historic Hat Creek Ranch, Junction Hywy 79 & 99, Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada, V0K 1H0
Event Detail: Our fax number is 250-457-9946.
Contact: Rhoda Edwards, phone: 250-457-6206, email: rhoda8762003@yahoo.com

August 14: 9th Honor The Mounds Gathering
Location: Beattie Park, Downtown, Rockford, IL 61115
Event Detail:10am-4pm. Looking for Native American dancers. We have story tellers, childrens Native American games, flint knappers, and historic recreators, would like to here from others also. Sponcered by the Native American Awareness Committee.
Contact: "MAC" MAC VENN, phone: 815-282-3877, email: cnia123GWW@aol.com

August 14-15: 10th Annual Blue Water Indian Celebration
Location: Port Huron, MI
Event Detail: Presented by: Port Huron Museum In Pine Grove Park. Grounds Open: 10am-9pm Saturday & 10am-6pm Sunday GRAND ENTRY AT NOON Master Of Ceremonies: Sam Bush AD: Brian Dayson Head Veteran: Wayne Jackson Host Drum: Southern Wind Co-Host Drums: White Eye Singers & TBA Head Dancers: TBA Traders by Invitation ONLY! ADMISSION: Adults $6 Students & Seniors $3 Children under 5 & elders over 65 are FREE Family Pass $10 Proceeds to Benefit the Port Huron Museum Blue Water Indian Celebration Higher Education Trust Fund.
Contact: Anna Garrett, phone: 810-982-0891
Event Website: http:http://www.BWIC.org

August 14-15: Natchez Trace Pow Wow & Summer Festival
Location: Historic Village of Leiper's Fork, Franklin, TN
Event Detail: Dancer Registration for "Luck of the Draw" begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Grand Entry Saturday at 12:30 P.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday at 12:30 P.M. Native American Foods Storytelling Authentic Native American Arts & Crafts Live Music Intertribal Dancing Southeastern Tribes Educational Programs August 14 & 15, 2004 Times: Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Event Location: Historic Village of Leiper’s Fork Corner of Old Hillsboro Rd. & Floyd Rd., Franklin, Tennessee Hosted by : The Eagle Awards Board & Committee & The Leiper’s Fork Merchant’s Association No Drugs or Alcohol – No Weapons – No Artifacts or Grave Goods The Village of Leiper’s Fork, Leiper’s Fork Merchants Association nor The Eagle Awards Board & Committee are NOT RESPONSIBLE for ACCIDENTS All Proceeds Go to Fund Native American Educational Material for Hillsboro School & Annual Eagle Awards Adm: Adults: $5.00; Children 6-12: $2.00; 5 & Under: Free; Seniors: 60+ $2.00.
Contact: Sheila Jones, phone: 931-670-5465, email: arrowhead47@comcast.net

August 14-15: Mother Earth's Creation's Intertribal Powwow
Location: West Ossipee, NH
Event Detail: Admission is free, Donations are accepted at the gate. Check out our web site for more details.
Contact: phone: 603-323-8181, email: spiriteagle@motherearthscreation.com
Event Website: http:http://www.motherearthscreation.com

August 14-15: 38th Anniversary American Indian Society of Washington DC
Location: Interstate 81 at Exit 269 (Shenandoah Caverns Exit), Mt. Jackson, VA, 22847
Event Detail: Competition Powwow - call for details. Gates open at 10 AM. Grand Entry At Noon. Directions: Take Interstate 81 (in Virginia) to Exit 269 (the Shenandoah Caverns Exit.) Turn West off the Exit Ramp - Turn right into the first driveway.
Contact: Mitchel Bush, phone: 804-447-3707, email: sphoenix@shentel.net
Event Website: http:www.aisdc.org

August 20-22: 9th Annual Two Worlds Intertribal Lodge Gathering / Powwow
Location: Three Rivers, MI
Event Detail: All drums and dancers welcome. Free Admission, No Drugs or Alcohol PLEASE! Grand entry Saturday 1-3pm & 7-??, Demos, Stories, & ceremonies 3-6pm...Sunday Grand Entry 1-3pm. Venders please call contact to reserve a spot.
Contact: Dale Strong Bull Hyatt, phone: 218-924-4018, email: polttwil@wcta.net

August 20-22: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi
Location: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, SMSC Wacipi Grounds, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Event Detail: $5 Admission For entire weekend with button purchase. 60 years & over, 10 years & under - FREE (includes meal on Saturday & Sunday). Grand Entry: Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm & 7pm, Sunday 1pm. Over $140,000 in Prize Money! Dancer Registration opens Friday 12:30pm, must have button to register. MCs: Wallace Coffey & Butch Felix; ADs: Gabe Desrosiers & Michael Roberts; Host Drums: Wahpekute, SD & Mazakute, NE. Invited Drums Only. Moccasin Game. Sunday 3-on-3 All Indian Basketball Tournament. Fireworks! Saturday at 10pm. Call Mystic Lake Hotel and register your room now 800-813-7349. Camping also available at Dakota Meadows 800-653-CAMP.
Contact: phone: 952-445-8900, email: culturalresources@ccsmdc.org
Event Website: http:http://www.shakopeedakota.org

August 20-22: The Sakuwit Lodge #2 Native American Seminar and Powwow
Location: Yards Creek Scout Reservation, Blairstown, NJ
Event Detail: Native American Seminar & Powwow hosted by Sakuwit Lodge #2 of the Order of the Arrow & the Gold Feather Dance Team at Yards Creek Scout Reservation. Open only to 200-250 OA members & Venture Crews. Registration form is online & is due by July 16, 2004. There will be over 30 training cells & courses offered along with a Friday & Saturday Powwow. If you are a knowledgeable trainer or a drum group that would like to help out at this event, contact the Event Chairman.
Contact: Tom Voorhees, phone: 609-306-1542, email: Tom_Voorhees@hotmail.com
Event Website: http:http://www.nerpowwow.com

August 20-22 2004: Yakama Nation Legends Casino Powwow
Location: 580 Fort RD, Toppenish, WA 98948
Event Detail: The Host Drum is Young Grey Horse. The WhipWoman is Lila Telakish. The Arena Directors are Aaron Jim & Fredrick Jameson. The Drum contest first place is $3,000.00 2nd is $2,000.00 3rd is $1,000.00 4th is $800.00 5th is $500.00. Over fourty thousand in cash prizes.
Contact: Farrel Whitefoot, phone: 1(509)-865-5251, email: kiwiluvs@hotmail.com
Event Website: http:http://www.legendscasino.com

August 21: Chikamaka Cultural Days/5th Annual Pony Meeks Memoriam
Location: Main Street, Fritz Flury Ballfield, Tracy City, TN 37387
Event Detail: This is NOT a pow-wow, but is the culture of the Chikamaka, and is the Southeastern culture, not pow-wow culture. There will be Bird and Animal dances of our culture, blowgun competition, venders, food, and much more. Venders space is limited so respond quickly.
Contact: Jeremy Meeks, phone: 615-403-6543, email: jeremy@winx.net
Event Website: http:http://www.chikamaka.org

August 21 & 22: Oneida Indian Nation's Honoring All Veterans Cultural Festival
Location: Oneida Nation Homelands, Off NYS thruway exit 34, Canastota,NY 13421
Event Detail: $11,000 in dance prize money will be awarded. Categories are:Men, teen and boys Smoke Dance & Fancy Dance, Women, teen and girls Smoke Dance and Jingle Dress, tiny tots all receive a prize...Dancer registration $10 covers both days. Tiny tots free...Donations of items to benefit Central New York's Oxford Veterans Home, bring one of the following and recieve $2 off the admission price....lap robes, quilts,large print puzzle, western, romance, bible books, seasonal decorations, greeting cards, phone cards, walmart gift cards, 24 piece puzzles, combs, playing cards, wallets, board games. Contact: Kandice Watson, phone: 315-829-8363, email: kwatson@oneida-nation.org
Event Website: http:http://oneidanews.net

August 21-22: Native American Brotherhoods All Nation Pow Wow
Location: Arab National Guard Armory Grounds, Hwy 69 Cullman Rd., Arab, AL, 35016
Event Detail: Free Admission. No drugs alcohol or firearms. Proceeds go to NAB. Vending spots-$100.00. Two day event.
Contact: Spirit Warrior, phone: 256-931-0406, email: op-ee@nativeamericanbrotherhood.org

August 21-22: 18th Annual Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow And Traditional Gathering
Location: Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, New Credit Rd., Hagersville, Ontario, Canada, N0A 1H0
Event Detail: Please call concerning any information or questions for drum and Dance, arts & craft registration. All are welcome, free camping.
THEME: "Kiinwi Dabaadjimowin," "Our Story." We are profiling community Mural which shows the history of the Mississauga People: from first Creation to the present day Mississaugas of the New Credit Community. (Four eras or periods of history.)
Sat. Aug 21: Grand entry 1:00 and 7:00 pm; Sun. Aug.22: Grand entry 1:00 pm, Closing ceremonies 4:00 pm. Give away and traditional feast.
Please call 905 768-5686 Mon. - Fri. (8:30am-4:30pm)
Contact: Dan Secord or Carolyn King, phone: (905) 768-5686 or (905) 768- 5147, email: WagoshzDada@hotmail.com
Event Website: http:www.newcreditpowwow.com

August 21-22: Native American Spirituality: Sensing the Sacred- Lench Archeleta, Yaqui Event Details: SHARING THE WISDOM OF THE OLD WAYS - Native American Spirituality and Medicine for the Modern World. CLOSING CEREMONY HONORING THE SACRED GIVE-AWAY. The workshop runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm either day. Space is limited and pre registration is required. To register, call Joan at 410.635.3000. You will receive instructions for the Give-Away Ceremony upon registration. $135
Contact: Joan, phone: 410-635-3000
Event Website: http:http://www.yellowturtleinn.com

August 21-22: 3RD Annual New Day Pow-wow
Location: Ojibwa Campgrounds, Baraga, MI, 49908
Event Detail: Headman:Tim Derwin, Headlady:Dottie Pacheco, MC:Ted Holappa, Host Drums:Owashtinong Chungaming (Grand River Singers). Admission and camping is free!
Contact: Paul Halverson, phone: 906-524-4411, email: ndtcph@up.net

August 26-29: Schemitzun 2004 Feast of Green Corn & Dance
Location: North Stonington, CT
Event Detail: Presented by The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. MC – Wallace Coffey, OK MC – Eric J. Tootoosis, SASK. MC – Vince Beyl, MN AD – Jonathan WindyBoy, MT AD – R.G. Harris, OK AD – Kevin Haywahe, SASK. Special Events Coord. – Bill Crouse, NY Drum Coordinator - Kenny Merrick Jr., ND DANCE REGISTRATION On site. $15 per dancer. Tiny Tots FREE! Thursday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm GRAND ENTRY Thursday 6pm Firday and Saturday 1pm & 7pm Sunday 1pm Grand Entry points start Friday. All dancers must have proper ID and social security number or Canadian social insurance card to receive awards. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SONG AND DANCE OVER 400,000 PRIZES DANCE CATEGORIES.
Contact: Wayne Reels at waynereels@aol.com, Kenny Merrick Jr. kmerrick@mptn-nsn.gov, Chris Pegram cpegram@mptn-nsn.gov, 860-396-6531

August 27-28: 4th Annual Shawnee Tribe Pow Wow
Location: Big Cabin, Oklahoma, Oak Street--Old Big Cabin School, Big Cabin, OK
Event Detail: Event for all Inter-tribal exhibition dances, men's, woman's & kid's. 50/50 raffles, $560 in prizes, camping permitted on site, & venders welcomed. Contact: Barbara Wisdom, phone: 918-256-8661, email: barb_wisdom@yahoo.com

August 27-29: 7th Annual Rapid River Traditional Anishnabeg Pow-Wow
Location: 15 miles east of Escanaba; 42 miles west of Manistique; 45 miles south of Marquette, Upper Peninsula, Rapid River, MI
Event Detail: Spiritual conference on Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Grand Entries 1:00 & 7:00pm Saturday, 1:00pm on Sunday. Crazy Auction 11:00 am on Sunday, Young People’s Learning Circle activities/teachings, Traders and Vendors, Free Admission, Public Welcome! Alcohol- and substance-free event.
Contact: Larry or Mary Godfrey , phone: (734) 623-0686 or (734) 545-0576, email: mlpenet@comcast.net

August 27-29: 6th Annual West Valley Native American Festival & Contest Pow Wow
Location: Granger Park, 3500 South 3600 West, West Valley City (6 miles SW of Salt Lake City), UT, 84120
Event Detail: Host Drum: Southern Outlawz, Shiprock, NM; Master of Ceremonies: David BrownEagle, Spokane, WA; Arena Director: Alex O. Shepherd, Cedar City, UT; Spiritual Advisor: Bob Taylor, Kearns, UT; Head Judge: Rios Pacheco, Brigham City, UT. SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMERS: Tuchuck Yupik Dancers of Marshall, Alaska. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Aug 27 Food and Crafts open at 5pm, Grand Entry at 7pm-11pm; Aug 28 GE at 11am; Dancer registration closes at 1pm; Dinner Break at 3:00pm. 3:30-5:00pm lecture/discussion; GE 6pm-11pm; Aug 29 GE 11am-4:00 (aprox). ADMISSON: $4.00 Daily fee, Children 6 years and under FREE, Seniors 62 and older FREE.
DANCERS & DRUMMERS: $5.00 registraton fee. Registration closes on Saturday, Aug 28 at 1pm. ** Drum day pay is $50 per session to first 7 registered drums who don't place or participate in the drum contest. Drums must be setup,registered and present for drum call to qualify for payment
Contact: Harry James Sr., phone: 801-955-1089, email: harryjamessr@hotmail.com

August 27-29: Sandy Bay First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Sandy Bay, Manitoba, Canada, R0H 0T0
Event Detail: Sandy Bay First Nation Treaty Days August 25 & 26, 2004
Sandy Bay Annual Pow Wow - August 27, 28, & 29, 2004
Week of Monster Bingo, Talent Show, Dance specials, songs, friends, and even a draw for a 2001 Jeep Liberty.
Contact: George Beaulieu, phone: 204-843-2603, email: george_beaulieu@mts.net

August 27-29: 15th Annual Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment and Powwow
Location: Riverfront Park, Downtown Spokane, WA, 99201
Event Detail: George Flett $2000 Prairie Chicken Dance Special, Emcees: Dave Browneagle, Cliff Sijohn, Francis Cullooyah, Soy Redthunder. Arena Director: Gabby Corral. Live performance by JANA Friday night. $15,000 Stickgame Tourney @ Northern Quest Casino. First 15 registered drums for day pay. Camping and Showers available. Sponsored by Kalispel Tribe, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Spokane Tribe, Colville Confederated Tribes, Couer D'Alene Tribe, Northern Quest Casino, Two Rivers Casino, Gonzaga University, NDN Trails Village, American Indian Community Center and others.
Contact: Chepa Knows His Gun, phone: 509-216-2083, email: chepa1love@yahoo.com

August 28-29: 2004 Roanoke Island American Indian Cultural Festival And Pow Wow
Location: First Flight Centennial Welcome Center, Dare County Airport Pavilion, Manteo, NC, 27954
Event Detail: MC - John Blackfeather Jeffries, Arena Director- Keith Anderson, Head Male Dancer - Doug Logan, Head Female Dancer - Karen Oxendine, Host Drum - Eastern Bull
Grand Entry August 28: 12:00 noon; August 29: 1:00 pm.
Admission: $5.00, ages 5-12: $3.00, children under 5: free. All Drums and Native Dancers welcome. This is a traditional pow wow. Meal ticket provided all dancers. Sponsored by the Roanoke-Hatteras Indian Tribe.
Contact: Marilyn Berry Morrison, phone: 757- 477-3589, email: mbmorrison@nsu.edu