Native American Powwow Event Detail

Type of Event: Powwow

Event Begin-End Date: July04-July08 2012

Event Name: Powwow/Festival Dedicated to Saint Kateri

Location: National Kateri ShrineRt. 5, one mile west of Fonda, NY, Fonda, NY 12068 USA

Contact: Bob Ross 607-776-6776 metisnnaandca@gmail.com

Directions: Exit 28 off I-90 (Fonda Exit). Located at National Kateri Shrine, Rt. 5 one mile west of Fonda, NY

Fees: $6.00 per person, $5.00 for persons over 60 years, kids under 5 free.

Camping: Limited camping may be available. Contact Bob Ross at 607-776-6776 or e-mail metisnnaandca@gmail.com or call the Shrine at 518-835-3646 for further info.

Details: Powwow is open to the public. Event being dedicated to Saint Kateri,(Lily of the Mohawks), the only Native American ever canonized. Please no drugs or alcohol on the grounds. Aztec Dancers will perform the fire dance daily at 2:00 pm. There will be Iroquois social dancing daily, Intertribal dances that the public can join in, Candy dance for children. Grand Entry will be at Noon daily, All Veterans Will Be Honored Daily At About 12:30 PM. This will include Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics.These brave men and women give their lives so we can live in a free land. Native food, dancing and crafts will take place every day, breakfast will be available each morning at the food booth.The public is welcome to join in on all activities. PLEASE VISIT THE NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM AND THE HISTORICAL NATIVE VILLAGE SITE ON THE HILL. ** Dancers wanting to donate their talent in Honor of Kateri, this extraodinary woman and enjoy an Historical Event, are welcome and appreciated.**