July 2005 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

July 1-3, 2005: 2005 Oneida Pow-wow
Location: Norbert Hill Center Pow-wow Grounds, 6 miles west of Green Bay just off Hwy.54, Oneida, WI 54155
Event Detail: Over $49,000 IN PRIZE MONEY WILL BE AWARDED! Co-Emcee - Artley Skenandore, Oneida, WI, Co-Emcee - Francis Huntington (Former WWE Tag Team Champion), Meriden, CT, Head Male Dance Judge - Charlie Belisle, Oneida, WI, Head Female Dance Judge - Roberta Funmaker, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Head Smoke Dance Singer - Sonny Hill, Oneida, WI, AD: William King, Oneida WI, Host Drum: Little Otter, Baraga, MI. Mens 65 & Over $1000 Traditional Special - Sponsored by Stanley Webster. For more information, contact Lloyd E. Powless at 920-869-4517. The Norbert Hill Pow-wow grounds are located 6 miles west of Green Bay, WI., just off HWY 54 in Oneida, WI. Reserve your room now at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Center by calling 800-333-3333.
Contact: Lloyd E. Powless, phone: 920-869-4517, email: LPOWLESS@oneidanation.org
Event Website: http:http://www.oneidanation.org/?page_id=70

July 1-3, 2005: Fourth of July Powwow 2005
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, NC 28719
Event Detail: Contest powwow. Host durms: Buffalo Horse Singers and fort Oakland Ramblers. Drum Contest-1st $2500, 2nd $1500, 3rd $1000. Adult catagories 1st $800, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th $150. Teens 1st $250, 2nd $200, 3rd $100. Jr Boys and Girls 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $75. Fancy Dance Special. HM Gabe Bulloch, HL Carrie Jane Myers, MC Osceola Red Shirt, Head Dance Judge Robert Tramper. Registration: Fri 5-6 pm Grand Entry 7:30pm. Sat 10am-12 noon Grand Entry 1pm.
Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center, phone: 800 438-1601, email: cherokeeinfo@cherokee-nc.com

July 1-4, 2005: 28th Annual Three Rivers Indian Lodge Pow Wow
Location: Three Rivers Indian Lodge, 13505 S. Union Road, Manteca, CA 95336
Event Detail: See website for more info.
Contact: Ramona Valadez, phone: 209-858-2421, email: mona3riverslodge@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.3riverslodge.org/Powwow.htm

July 2-4, 2005: 4rd Annual Hobby Horse Ranch Native American Festival
Location: 428 Hartz Rd., Fleetwood (Reading), PA 19522
Map/Directions as well as the latest news are on the website.
Contact: Jim, phone: 610-944-5797, email: willowearth@att.net
Event Website: http://willowearth.tripod.com/nativeamericanfestival/

July 2-3, 2005: FWM Volunteer Fireman's Celebration and Pow Wos
Location: Dunlap's Grove, Mehoopany, PA 18629
Event Detail: FREE ADMISSION FOR THE PUBLIC. BRING A LAWNCHAIR TO ENJOY A GREAT 2 DAY CELEBRATION. PARADE JULY 2 AT 10:30 THROUGH MEHOOPANY WITH THE CELEBRATION TO FOLLOW AT DUNLAP'S GROVE. ROUND AND SQUARE DANCE ON SATURDAY NIGHT. MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE 2 DAYS TO ENJOY!
Contact: Laurie or William Pedley, phone: 570-833-5883, email: beadyeyedlady@yahoo.com

July 6-9, 2005: National Powwow 13
Location: Vermillion County Fairgrounds, Danville, IL
Event Detail: Northern Head Man Dancer: Craig Jones (Florida), Northern Head Lady Dancer: Jenni Kappmeyer (Indiana), Southern Head Man Dancer: Josh Smith (Texas), Southern Head Lady Dancer: Marcia Risdon (California), Head Boy Dancer: Roryk Brewer (Massachusetts), Head Girl Dancer: Cassandra Jones (Massachusetts), Honored Elders: *William K. Powers (New Jersey), *Rosetta LeClair (Oklahoma), Head Singer Southern Drum: Drew Armstrong (Tennessee), Head Singer Tail Dance: Earl Fenner(Indiana) Invited Drums: *Bull Creek (Texas), *Teton Travelers (Florida), *Blue Star (California), *MacKenzie River (Ohio)*, Lake Side (Illinois) *C2R (Massachusetts), *Bum Kneez (New Jersey), *Hill Top (Massachusetts), *White Wolf (Oregon). See website for more info.
Contact: email: atate@haverhill-ma.com
Event Website: http:http://www.nationalpowwow.com

July 7-10, 2005: 42nd Annual Sac & Fox Nation Annual Powwow
Location: Sac & Fox Nation Powwow Grounds, Stroud, OK
Event Detail: Drum Contest. "49" Singing Contest. Round Dance Singing Contest. Special Golden Age. "Traditional Night" Thursday night.
Contact: Henry Walker, Jr., phone: 405-619-7250, email: sacandfoxpowwow@hotmail.com

July 8-10, 2005: Prairie Island Dakota Contest Celebration
Location: Prairie Island Pow-Wow Grounds, 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN 55089
Event Detail: Dance Championship Categories: Junior Adults 18 to 34 years Northern and Southern Categories 1st-$1500,2nd-$1300,3rd-$1100,4th-$1000,5th-$500. Senior Adults 35 - 54 years Northern and Southern Categories, 1st-$1500, 2nd-$1300, 3rd-$1100, 4th-$1000, 5th-$500. Other dance special throughout the weekend. See web site, or call for more information. Free Admission.
Contact: Anne or Johnny, phone: 1-800-554-5473, email: jjohnson@piic.org
Event Website: http:http://www.prairieisland.org/summer2005pdf">Event Info - Acrobat PDF file

July 8-10, 2005: Helena Indian Summer Art Market
Location: Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds, Helena. MT
Event Detail: In the hands of gifted and talented artisans, personal adornment to fine art you will find works of art that speak to the ancient civilization of modern American Indian influences. A mere taste of what you will find at the “Helena Indian Summer Art Market.” Artists from Arizona to Canada will show their works of art at Lewis and Clark County Fair Grounds for an intimate outdoor atmosphere. Be sure to mark your calendars.
Contact: Carol or Pearle, phone: 406-449-0318, email: wakinasky@qwest.net
Event Website: http:http://www.wakinasky.org

July 8-10, 2005: 3rd Annual Medicine Eagle 'Gathering of the People'
Location: Rand Park, east side of city on Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA 52632
Event Detail: This pow wow is winner take all. Showcasing men's fancy and women's fancy shawl dancing. Each class will receive $1000. Dancing for teens, youth and tiny-tots. Other dancers are invited to dance. Grand entry begins Friday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9 at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10 at noon. Dancers can miss one dance. We will have a native village, children's games Saturday and Sunday, free camping, traders and vendors. Participants and their families fed free. Giveaway on Sunday. Grass arena. Expected 8000 visitors this weekend.
Contact: Dee Hagemeier, phone: 319-463-7367, email: botanypb@adams.net

July 9, 2005: 5th Annual Market Lake Powwow
Location: Outdoor Field, 2858 E. 700 N., Roberts, ID 83444
Event Detail: 1st Grand Entry: 1:00PM. Drum Roll Call: 12:30PM. Come all to the 5th Annual Market Lake Powwow!!!!! There will be craft and food vendors, drumming, singing, dancing, and native tribes represented from all over America and Canada!!!! This is an outdoor Powwow, so bring your lawn chairs or blankets. No Alcohol, Drugs or Foul Language; but Please bring plenty of good spirits and good feelings. Contest Dance Catagories include: Golden Age, Taditional and Fancy Adults; Teens, and Jrs., Grass in Adult Men; Teen Boys; and Jr. Boys, Womens Jingle in Adult, Teens, and Jrs. Drums contest is included!!!!(Note: All Drums are entered in the Drum Contest, but Day Pay will be given to those who don't place in the contest!!!!!!) HD: Buffalo Sweet Grass. AD: Art Jensen. HM: Eric Dann. HL: TBA. This event is open to the Public, and the General Admission is $0.00(100% Free)!!! For all ages old and young!!!
Contact: Jack Barton, phone: 208-522-8183, email: jack.c.b@ida.net
Event Website: http:http://www.twoeagleslegacy.com/Robertspowwow.html

July 9-10, 2005: 10th Annual Gathering of The People
Location: VFW Picnic Grove, Claude Thomas Rd.,Franklin, OH 45005
Event Detail: This is a Non-Competition woodland event. Special Guests: The Chained Eagles will present POW/MIA moving wall of Ohio along w/candelight vigil on Saturday. Also Honored guests the Maupin Family (son Matt MIA in Iraq). Plenty of Craft Dealers and Traditional/ Non Food Available. Hours Sat. 10am -8pm Sun. 10am-5pm. Grand Entry Saturday @12pm&5pm. Sunday @ 1pm
Contact: Jody GreyWolf, phone: 859-866-0241, email: jody1834@yahoo.com

July 9-!0, 2005: Stepping Stones Pow Wow
Location: Hugh Moore Park on Lehigh River, Easton, PA
Event Detail: Part of Easton Treaty Days Celebration
Contact: Eagle Claw Victorio, phone: 610-282-1951, email: tomw@iwon.com

July 13-16, 2005: MS Choctaw Indian Fair
Location: Tribal Office, Hwy 16, Choctaw, MS 39350
Event Detail: Look for Native Reflections booth at the 56th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair.
Contact: Creda Stewart, phone: 601-656-5251, email: nativereflection@yahoo.com
Event Website: http:http://www.choctawindianfair.com

July 14-17, 2005: Mandaree Pow-Wow
Location: Pow-Wow Grounds, Mandaree, ND 58757
Event Detail: Camping Day. First grand entery will be Friday 15th, 7:00pm. We use the points system.
Contact: Connie White Bear, phone: 1-701-759-331, email:dennisk2000@msn.com

July 15-17, 2005: 12th Annual Neesh-la Powwow
Location: Baraboo, WI
Event Detail: Near the Ho-Chunk Casino. Grand entry @ 7 pm on Friday and 1&7 on Saturday & Sunday Contest Powwow. Categories: Seniors 55 yrs & over; Mens: Northern & Southern Combined Womens: Northern & Southern Combined All Adults: 1st $1000, 2nd $700, 3rd $400, 4th $300, 5th $100, Adult Men: 35-54 yrs. & 18-34 yrs.: Traditional, Grass, Fancy 18-54 yrs Southern Straight, Adult Women: 35-54 yrs. & 18-34 yrs.: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy 18-54 yrs.: Ho-Chunk
Contact: Robert Funmaker, phone: 800-746-2486, email: rfunmaker@ho-chunk.com
Event Website: http:http://ho-chunknation.com

July 15-17, 2005: 10th Annual Big Bear All Nations Powwow
Location: Los Vaqueros Rodeo Arena, Off Hwy 38 & Zaca Rd, Big Bear City, CA 92411
Event Detail: Music, dancing, arts and crafts, food. AD: Wayne Arroyo, Contest Powwow. Sponsored by: Bear Valley Native American Association.
Contact: Faye Roman, phone: 909-797-1593, email: gfuentes@craftonhills.edu

July 15-17, 2005: 10th Annual All Nations Powwow
Location: Los Vaqueros Arena, Big Bear City CA
Event Details: Off Highway 38, Turn on Zaca Rd. Lots of signs posted. MC: Adrian Liberty - Annishnabe, MN, AD: Wayne Arroyo - Dakota, Ft. Peck-MT, Spiritual Advisor: Fred Short - CA, Northern Drum - Sacred Path, Southern Drum - TBA, HMD: Henry Allen - Dine, CA; HWD: Rita Lookingglass; Head Gourd Dancer James Red Bear - Lakota Sioux. Admission: AGE 10+ $5.00, SENIOR $3.00, UNDER 10 FREE. FRI 6PM - 10PM, SAT 11AM-10PM, SUN 11AM-6PM. CONTEST DANCING - DRUM CONTEST - ARTS & CRAFTS - FOOD BUFFALO FEAST - In Honor of our Elders. SPONSORED BY BEAR VALLEY NATIVE ASSOCIATION - NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
Contact: Faye Roman, phone: 909-797-1593 or 909-584-7115, email: Gloria gfuentes@craftonhills.edu

July 15-17, 2005: Robert Woolery Sr Memorial Pow Wow
Location: Missouri State Fair Grounds, Agriculture Building, Sedalia, MO 65301
Event Detail: Head Man-Neil Lawhead, Head Lady-Rachael Soto, Head Singer-Sonny Waters, Arena Director-Roger Crane, MC-Bob Woolery, Host Gourd-Cherokee Red Star Intertribal Goard Dance Society of Blue Springs. Dance times: Fri at 7:00pm, Sat Goard at 1:30pm & Intertribal at 6:30 pm, Sun at 1:00pm. All dances held inside. Camping available. No smoking inside. No Drugs, Alcohol, Firearms or Weapons. Provided by the Native American Council for Cultural Awareness.
Contact: Bob Woolery, phone: 660-826-5608, email: dwoolery@aol.com

July 15-17, 2005: Spirit of the Comanche Woman - 53rd Annual COMANCHE HOMECOMING POWWOW

Location: Sultan Park, Walters, OK
Event Detail: Brush Dance: Fri 4:30pm; Gourd Dancing: Fri 6pm, Sat & Sun 2:30pm, 6:15pm; Grand Entry: Fri 8pm, Sat & Sun 7:30pm; Supper Break: Sat & Sun 5:30 pm. Gaylene "Rosie" Motah – 2005 Comanche Homecoming Princess; Jessica Blossom Tahah – 2005 Comanche Nation Princess; M.C’s: Henry Tomahsah & Michael Burgess; Head Man Gourd Dancer: Billy Ahhaitty; Head Lady Gourd Dancer: Diana Sovo; Head Man War Dancer: Chris Plumley; Head Lady War Dancer: Jacquie Tsonetokoy; Head Gourd Singer: Kenneth Cozad; Head War Dance Singer: Millard Clark; ADs: Freddie Banderas & Joe Nevaquaya. Timothy Ototivo Flag will be flown all 3 days. ALL CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, COLOR GUARDS & PRINCESS’S ARE WELCOME. CONTESTS: Golden Age,Adults,Teens & Jrs(Contestants must make 2 Grand Entries)Tiny Tots Paid Daily. Rules apply, contestants must make 3 grand entries and 1 gourd session. Comanche Homecoming Golf Tournament: Awards & Recognition-Sun 5pm. Giveaways are scheduled before 5:30 pm & after 10:00 pm. HOST HOTEL: Super 8, (580) 353-0310, 2202 NW Hwy 277, Lawton, OK. GOLF TOURNAMENT Information (Toll Free): (866) 360-2363. VENDORS: Food-$300, Refreshment-$100, Arts/Crafts-$40 to $100 (limited spaces available). Powwow sponsors are not responsible for damage or theft to person or property.No alcohol, firearms or drugs allowed.
Contact: Pamela Bobelu, phone: 580)588-2987

July 16-17, 2005: North American Iroquois Veterans Association Pow Wow
Location: Veteran's Park, Broad Street, Salamanca, NY, 14779
Gates Open at 10:00 am, Grand Entry at 1:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, Admission Price at Gate is $6, Weekend Passes available for $10, Group Rate is $4 per person/per group of 12 or more, Elders and Children is $3.00. Children under 5 are FREE! Dance Competition-up to $25,000 in prizes. Prize for Best Honor Guard, Arts and Crafts Native Entertainment, Jewelry, Food and more!
Contact: Len Longley, phone: 754-2169, email: NAIVA2000@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.naiva.homestead.com/powwow.html

July 16-17, 2005: 20th Annual Bear Creek Traditional Pow Wow
Location: Olmsted County History Center, 1195 West Cirlce Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Event Detail: Head Drum: Native Wind, Head Lady: Valerie Larsen, Head Man: Charlie Johnson, Emcee: Dave Larsen, Arena Director: Cy Delorme, Spiritual Leader: Cody Enoch, Color Guard: 173rd Airborne, Specials: Woody Swifteagle and Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc.
Contact: Carol Timmers or Jim Wilson, phone: 507-367-2697 507-732-6941, email: nacsemn@earthlink.net
Event Website: http:http://www.nacsm.org

July 16-17, 2005: 7th Annual White Buffalo Society Pow Wow
Location: Gaston Lions Club Fairgrounds, Elm St., Gaston, IN 47342
Event Detail: Host drum: Black Swamp Singers of Celina, OH; Head Veteran Dancer: Steve "Brings The Wind" Beamer, Alexanderia, IN; HMD: Bill "Eagle Eyes" Meanor, Plainfield, IN; HLD: Sandie "Mouse Starr" Meanor, Plainfield, IN; Dance Times: Sat 1-4 and 7-? Sun 1-4. Trader: $40 for 20 X 20 space, and $50 for oversized space, plus elec, plus donation to late night auction. Blanket Trader: $15 for 1st, $10 for each added blanket plus camping; Camping Fee: $5 per person for the weekend. Electric: $15 per outlet for 2 days and $20 per outlet for Fri Sat Sun Public Admission: $5 Per day. Children under 12 free Family Rate: $15 Maximum Dancers: Free but dancers are responsible for camping and trader fees NO CAMPING OR TRADER SET-UP BEFORE NOON FRIDAY. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Pets must be on a leash at all times. The White Buffalo Society gives support to breaking the circle of domestic violence. We support: A Better Way - the Muncie shelter for this area, as well as Cangleska Inc - The shelter on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Contact: John Mohrman, phone: 419-629-2045, email: klingongal@sbcglobal.net
Event Website: http://whitebuffalosociety.org/pow_wow.htm

July 16-17, 2005: Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Location: Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, NH 03278
Contact: Museum Staff, phone: (603) 456-2600, email: mkim.jessica@tds.net

July 22-24, 2005: Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow
Location: Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, Fairbanks, AK
Event Detail: See website for details.
Contact: phone (907) 456-2245 or 488-2436, email: info@midnightsunpowwow.org
Event Website: http://www.midnightsunpowwow.org

July 22-24: Skeetchestn Traditional Powwow
Locaton: Savona B.C., Canada VOK-2JO
Event Detail: Skeetchestn Traditional powwow plus we will be having a ball hockey tournament, soft ball, stick games, camping, 50-50 rafles, saturday night a big feast will be provided for all people who attend. For more information please contact Carol deneault. Everyone welcome.
Conatact: Carol Deneault, phone: 866-373-2493, email: carol_deneault@yahoo.com

July 28-31, 2005: 139th Homecoming Celebration
Location: Winnebago, NE
Event Detail: Contest Powwow, Grand entries Thursday 7pm, 1 & 7 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Lots of vendors and great food and dancing.
Contact: Winnebago Tribe, phone: 402-878-2272
Event Website: http://winnebagotribe.com

July 28-31, 2005: 4th Annual Pow Wow of Wendake
Location: Wendake near Quebec city, 115 rue du loup, Wendake, Quebec, Canada G0A 4V0
Event Detail: Traditionnal pow wow preceded by a contemporary music festival. Craftsman are welcome. Craft booths: 125$ half, 200$ full.
Contact: Louis-Karl P. Sioui, phone: (418)843-5550, email: pow.wow@cnhw.qc.ca

July 29-31, 2005: Touchwood Agency Tribal Council Pow-wow
Location: Kawacatoose First Nation, TATC, Quinton, Sasketchewan, Canada S0A 3C0
Contact: Charles Machiskinic, phone: 306-835-2125, email: maincatch_04@yahoo.com

July 29-31, 2005: Yellow Wolf Intertribal Powwow
Location: Vancouver Island, 800 Stelly's X Rd. Tsartlip Reserve, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada: V8M1R6
Event Detail: Mailing Address -- John Sampson 20 Latess Rd. Brentwood Bay BC V8M1R6
Contact: John Sampson, phone: 250 652-4635, email: johnnysampson@hotmail.com

email: indiancenter@indiancenter.org

July 29-31, 2005: Southern California Indian Center's 37th Annual Pow Wow
Location: Fairplex - Home of the Los Angeles County Fair, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Building #4, Pomona, CA 91768
Event Detail: MC: Randy Edmonds AD: Tom Gamboa Head Man: Brian General Head Woman: Leah McGurk Host Gourd: Golden State Gourd Dance Society Head So. Singer: Gene Ray Ahboah Host No. Drum: Red Thunder Jr. Belcort, ND Water Boy: Juanico Phoenix Contest Registrar: Joyce Murdock Contest Tabulators: Annette Phoenix & Marie Mia Head Contest Judge: Adam Loya Cultural Chairs: Calvert Codynah & Starr Robideau Business Chair: Paula Starr. Drum and Dance Contest! Special Dance Contests!
Contact: Paula Starr, phone: 714-962-6673
Event Website: http://www.indiancenter.org

July 29-31, 2005: Milk River Indian Days
Location: Fort Belknap,MT 59526
Event Detail: 2005 Milk River Powwow. Saturday Morning Nee Ways Run/Walk 9:00 am. Contests in all Categories.
Contact: AJ Bigby, phone: (406) 353-8416, email: aj_bigby@yahoo.com

July 30 & 31, 2005: The 2nd Annual AAIWV Northern ANI Regional Pow Wow
Location: Salem International University, Salem, WV 26426
Event Detail: Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome! Grand Entry: 12:00pm, July 30th & 31st. HV - Steve LoneWolf Winston, HMD - John Spirit Wolf Kountz, HFD - Morganna Marks
Contact: Gerry Hess, phone: 304-842-3877 -or- Winona Penland, phone: 304-825-6012