June 2004 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR
June 4-5 - Alabama-Coushatta 36th Annual Contest Powwow
Location: Livingston, TX
Event Detail: Host Southern: Cozad, Host Northern: Stoney Creek, AD: Darrell Goodwill, HJ: Roland Poncho, (mc & head gourd-tba, Head Man & Lady-picked daily Friday & Saturday Schedules: 2pm Open, registration, 4pm Gourd Dance, 5pm Dinner Break (dancers, singers, families), 6pm Gourd Danc, 7pm Grand Entry (point system starts) all categories + drum contest + special contests throughout powwow weekend *A/C reservation ballpark on Hwy 190 between Livingston & Woodville, TX. 90 miles North of Houston. Admission & Registration $5 (3yrs & under & tiny tots free) Free parking *hotels: Holiday Inn Express (936) 327-9600 / Park Inn International (936) 327-2525 / Econo Lodge (936) 327-2451.
Contact: ,Mary Williams, phone: 936-329-8906, email ccw1979@excite.com
June 4-5: Native American Festival & Powwow at the Rotunda
Location: The Rotunda on Penn's Campus, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Event Detail: Children's educational programs & activities on Friday June 4th from 10am-3pm. Indoor event, doors open at 10am. Grand Entry Fri 7pm, June 5th Sat Grand Entry 1pm & 7pm; Host Drum - Black Horse Butte. Crowning of Miss Native Nations. Saturday Free Concert. Saturday 9pm-11 featuring Lakota Son, Delwin Fiddler, Jr.- Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux Spoken Word Artist CD's available. On the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Parking accessible across the street from the Rotunda. Suggested Donation $5, Day Money for Dancers, Meals for dancers & vendors. Vendor space is limited and indoors call (215) 472-9996- NO camping, NO Pets, NO Drugs, Smoking Outdoors.
Contact: Vaughnda Hilton, phone: 215-472-9996, email: vaughnda@nativeweb.net
Event Website: http://www.NNDT.homestead.com/ROTUNDA.html
June 4-6 - 2004 Wolf River Celebration
Location: Shawano, WI
Event Detail: An Educational/Cultural Event, Drum Contest, Call for Detailed Info.
Contact: Susan Greengrass Sader, phone: 715-526-8007, email: wolfrivercelebration@hotmail.com
June 4-6 - 2nd Annual Mother Earth Intertribal Pow Wow
Location: Shumway Hill Rd., Mt. Upton, NY
Event Detail: Competition Pow Wow on Sat. for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for ribbons. First Light Singers is the host drum. All dancers, drummers, vendors, storytellers, flute players, and hoop dancers are welcome. Vendor fee $40 without dancers, $35 with dancers. Pot luck supper Sat. following the pow wow. Camping is available, sorry, no electric.
Contact: phone (607) 843-7429email: waukea@nativeweb.net
June 4-6 - 18th Annual Red Earth Festival
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Event Detail: The Annual Red Earth Festival was conceived in 1986 to showcase Oklahoma artists. Original works of art by 250 of the world's best artists will be featured in the Red Earth juried art show and sale. Art market hours are Friday & Saturday 10-7pm Sunday-11-5 pm Listen to the rhythmic beat of the most accomplished Native American drum groups in the world as both northern and southern style dancers compete for $55,000 in prizes. A magnificent Grand Entry at noon on Friday signals the opening of the highly competitive dance competitions. Dance Competition hours are 12 noon to 11 pm Friday & Saturday, noon to 8 pm Sunday
Contact: phone: 405-427-5228, email: dalexander@redearth.org
June 4-6: 12th Annual White Horse Spring Wacipi
Location: Chief White Horse Arena, South of Village, White Horse, SD 57661
Event Detail: MC-Richard Charging Eagle, AD- Joe Lafferty, Contest money in all catagories jr-teens-adults, tiny tots and golden age; paid daily. Chairmans traditional special in honor of Harold Frazier, too many other specials to list. Feeds, daily showers available; running water on grounds.
Contact: David Miner, phone: 605-733-2694, email: elkwarrior@yahoo.com
June 5-6: 23rd Annual Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow
Location: Yuba Community College, 2088 N. Beale Road, Marysville, CA 95901
Event Detail: Jun5 Noon - 10 pm Jun6 Noon - 6 pm Free Admission
Contact: Pat Bennett, phone: 530 749-6196, email: jgraham@mjusd.k12.ca.us
June 5-6 - 4th Annual Honoring the Lost Nation
Location: Eastlake, OH
Event Detail: Gates Open: 10 am each day Grand Entry: 12 pm each day. Admission: $4 - Adults/$6 - 2 day pass. $1 off admission with donation of canned goods or blanket. Children accompanied by adult - Free. No charge for elders Directions: Take I-71 North, I-77 North or I-271 North to I-90. From I-90, take Rt. 91 North to end. Turn right (east) on Lakeshore Rd. (Rt. 283) to Erie Road. Proceeds to support education and betterment of Native American Youth and their families! THIS IS A NON-PROFIT EVENT!
Contact: Bear Plummer, phone: 440-951-1028, email: debandbear@hotmail.com
June 5-6 - 2nd Annual POW WOW Woburn
Location: Woburn, MA
Event Detail: Come join us at the gathering at Berry Meadow. Venders, crafters, dancers and singers are invited to take part in what we hope will become a yearly event in our historic city. Our Pow wow is Free to the public, and there is a minimal donation asked from vendors. Woburn Historical Commission.
Contact: Grandmother Guiding Hawk, phone: 781-933-4146, email: gghawk@earthlink.net
June 5-6 - 22nd Annual Piscataway Indian Festival and Pow Wow
Location: Waldorf, MD
Event Detail: Festival and Pow Wow held on the grounds of the American Indian Cultural Center in Waldorf, MD. Native American dancing, singing, arts and crafts. Gates open at 10 a.m. both days.
Contact: Maurice or Natalie Proctor, phone: 301-372-1932, email: ipowwow2@piscatawayindians.org
Event Website: http://www.piscatawayindians.org
June 5-6: 7th Annual Rogue Valley Veterans Powwow
Location: Veterans Southern Oregon Rehabilitation & Clinics ( V.A. Dom), White City, OR 97502
Event Detail: Begins with Gourd Dancing at 10am Saturday and Sunday. Grand entries at 1:pm &6:pm on Saturday and 12:Noon Sunday. Come and help us Honor Our Native American Veterans of All Wars and conflicts and those with their lives on line today.
Contact: Jim Prevatt (Shasta), phone: 541-770-8073, email: skywatcher01@msn.com
June 5-6: Annual Warrior Society Pow Wow
Location: Kapiolani Park, Waikiki (across from the zoo), Honolulu, HI 96815
Contact: Bill or Mary Tiger, phone: 808-545-2119, email: kehautiger@aol.com
June 5-6: 6th Annual Gathering of Veterans Pow Wow
Location: American Legion Field, 710 Apperson Dr., Salem, VA 24153
Event Detail: MC- Garland "Humble Bear" Leeson, HMD- Michael "Moon Eyes" Burroughs, HLD- Betty Jo "One Feather" Anderson, Drums- Morning Star & Mother Earth Beat. Military Memorials, Displays, Honors, Native American Music, Dancing, Foods, Crafts, Jewlery, Storytelling, Tipis, Demonstations, Militaria, Vechicles, Blanket Trade, Auctions, Primitive Living Skills, Primitive Weapons & Much More! Vendor info: Mel (540)674-1989. June 6- V.A. Hospital, Veterans Care Center Parade, 10a- Line up 9a @ American Legion. Parade info: Gary Foutz (540)387-4224. Armed Forces Show 6:00 to 8:00. "The G.T. Swing Band"- Show info :Kyle Thomas(540)890-5437.
Contact: Steve Roragen, phone: 540-989-5478, email: White_Buffalo_Woman@yahoo.com
June 10-13: 2004 All Veterans Pow-wow
Location: Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Event Detail: Welcoming all military organizations, military families, etc. to this year's event. Daily roll call available upon request. Honor your veteran relative (bring flag/picture/sm.folding table). Concession space avail. (vet's discount)Contest pow-wow/royalty contest!Drums paid daily! Men's Golden Age Traditional Special (June 13), Golf Tournament (June 12 & 13), G.P.I.R.A. sanctioned Rodeo (June 12), Contest Parade (June 12), Fun Walk/Run & more. Camping & showers available.
Contact: Floyd Hand, phone: 605-867-5762, email: pteole@gwtc.net
June 11-13 - Table Mountain's 4th Annual Powwow "Honoring Acorn Makers"
Location: Friant, CA
Event Detail: All drums & dancers welcome, drum & dance contests, hand games, great food, indian crafts, & raffles, open to the public, free admission. Please bring own chairs.
Contact: Crystal Cota, phone: 559-822-2890, email: ccota@tmr.org
June 11-13: Celebration of Generations Traditional Powwow
Location: Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, 5318 Chief Brown Lane, Darrington, WA 98241
Event Detail: Grand Entries: Fri– 7 PM, Sat– 1 & 7 PM, Sun– 1 PM. See website for complete detail.
Contact: David Bigby, phone: 360-436-1124, email: david_bigby@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.sauk-suiattle.com/powwow1.htm
June 12: The Spirit Lives On Pow Wow
Location: Sanostee, Dine Nation, NM
Event Detail: Outdoor event.
Contact: email: RayNahkai@RedValley.bia.edu
June 12-13: 3rd Annual United Métis Intertribal Gathering
Location: Black Swan Lake, Halfway between Bedford and Seymore on Hwy 50, Bedford, IN
Event Detail: Headman- Butch Wamsley, Headlady- Kathy Wamsley, MC- Leroy Malaterre, Host- Kingfishers, Gunslingers, Voice of the Hawk. Other Drums Welcome (Only invited drums paid); Open to the Public. All Dancers and Singers Welcome to participate (Free Camping for Participants) Admission $5/Person Under 5 or over 55 free Camping available. Venders: Craft $45 / 10’ x 10’ space Craft $60 / 20’ x 10’ space Electic $10 Camping for venders included behind space.
Contact: Harry Haskett, phone: 317-788-7436, email: raventwofethers@ameritech.net
June 12-13: Saracen Educational Pow Wow
Location: Regional Park, Convention Center Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Event Detail: Headman-John Crowder, Headlady- Monika Reedy, AD- Billy Barham, MC- Tom Reedy, Drum-INARK. Admission is $3- Children under 12 & Dancers get in free. Grand Entry 1PM. Vendor information contact Bill Horn 870-879-1066 or Jimmie Olsen 870-879-1396.
Contact: Sue Trulock, phone: 870-541-5402, email: jcmuseum@justusfour.net
June 12-13: Tennessee Council Powwow
Location: Chota Tribal Grounds, Sweetwater, TN 37773
Event Detail: Benefit powwow to aid Native Americans in Tennessee. Contact Jack Cody, Charman of Tennessee Council of Native Americans for information.
Contact: Jack Cody, phone: 865-717-3796, email: snugbull@aol.com
June 12-13: Kirk Martiez Memorial Pow Wow
Location: WTA&M Events Center, I- 27 exit 106, Canyon, TX 79106
Event Come join the excitement with the sounds of Johnny Kimble – Head Singer. Terry White - MC, Thurman Star – AD, Orlando Sosa - HMD, Marie Lewis Fabro – HLD, Northern Host Drums – Native Eagle & Native Connections, Southern Host Drum – Johnny Kimble. Great Fun and Great Friends. All Dancers welcome to participate. Vendor Spaces available.
Contact: Sue Martinez, phone: 806-622-2022, email: wakadey@hotmail.com
June 17-19: 48th Annual TIHA (Texas Indian Hobbyist Association) Pow Wow
Location: 2 mi. west of County Courthouse on HWY 152, Llano City Park, Llano, TX
Event Detail: Gourd Dancing 6p (Fri & Sat), Grand Entry 7p, Dance & Tipi contests, Auction, Covered Dish Supper- 5pm, Camp Sites Available, Cake Walks, Raffles, Traders welcome. HMD- Tye Bell, Ft Pierce, FL; Head Gourd Dancer- Jack Farrel, Houston, TX; HLD- Karen Bellinghausen, Bastrop, TX; Head Singer- Gene Logan, Shwnee, OK; MC- Tim Tallchief, Norman, OK; AD- Clarence Starke, Austin, TX.
Contact: David Eckerman, 936-653-3116
June 18-19: 26th Annual AICA Powwow
Location: Van Hoy Family Campground, 742 Jericho Road, Union Grove, NC 28634
Event Detail: HMD: Michael Hartnett, HLD: Brandee Ross Lewis, Head veteran: Dick Westfall, Head Gourd dancer: TBA, MC: Hank Houghtaling Arena Director: Brian Patterson, Princess: Amanda Farley, Head Southern Singer: Mel Hoefling, Head Northern Singer: TBA. We Welcome other Drums. Please see the Arena Director. Activities and Dance Schedule: See website for detail.
Contact: Ed deTorres, phone: 828-464-5579, email: exdt@webtv.net
Event Website: http://www.aicaofnc.com
June 18-19: Mowa Choctaw Annual Powwow
Location: Calvert, Alabama 19 miles north of Mobile, 1080 West Red Fox Road, Calvert, AL 36560
Event Detail: $5000 Prize money - No alcohol or drugs allowed
Contact: Lori Weaver, phone: 251-829-5000 or 251-829-5500, email: hazel278@bellsouth.net
June 18-20 - Riverbank Traditional Powwow
Location: Lansing, MI
Event Detail: Native American Arts and Crafts Council Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow Jun20 & 22, 2004 Grand Entries: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 Sun. 12:00 Public Invited—Free Admission Louis Adado Riverfront Park Lansing, Michigan Highlights; Native American Dancing; Drumming and Singing; Arts and Crafts; Native American Food; All Graduates Honor Dance Saturday at 4:00 pm; Free Children’s Activities; Saturday Auction; Raffles throughout the Day; Saturday Night Fireworks (thanks Lansing Lugnuts!)
Contact: phone: 517-393-7236 email: Robin_Menefee@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.geocities.com/riverbankpowwow
June 18-20 - 10th Annual Competition Powwow
Location: Edgewater Park, Cleveland, OH
Event Detail: Friday, Jun18th Native American Concert, Traditional Food, Jewelry, Craft & Art Vendors 4PM -Dark Saturday & Sunday, Jun19th & 20th Food, Jewelry, Crafts, Art Vendors, Educational Demonstrations, Storytelling, Drum Contest, Traditional Regalia, raffles and more. Open to Public, Rain or Shine, Free Parking Admission: Adults $8 Seniors $6 Children 4-12 $5 *discount 2 day & 3-day passes available.
Contact: email: aiecinc@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.aiecc.org
June 18-20 - Healing The People Ceremonial Powwow
Location: Crescent Lake Junction, OR
Event Detail: Hosted by: Crescent Creek Cottages and Rv Park and Celebrating Traditions/Medicine Winds News Friday: Inter-Tribal dances, drumming, singing, and Marshmallow roast for the kids. Saturday: 9am - 5pm; North West War Dance Society will host the ceremonial endurance dance of Mens' Traditional dancers to heal the people. Bring a token of an ill family member or family member in the armed forces to attach to your favorite dancer's regalia...they will dance a living prayer while fasting for you! 5pm until??? Inter-tribal dances for everyone! Sunday: 1pm Induction Ceremony for NorthWest War Scouts ColorGuard and a presentation of Medals of Valor by Marshall Serna to ALL veterans present, regardless of time in service or type of discharge. If you served in the military you have a medal coming!
Contact: phone: 541-782-2821, email: medicinewindsnews@yahoo.com
June 18-20 - Osage River Pow Wow
Location: Miller County Fairgrounds, Eldon, MO
Event Detail: Fourth Annual, Intertribal. MC-Jake Chanate, AD-Tracy Tullie, Head Man-Frank Wolfe, Head Lady-Stephanie Hayes, Host Southern Drum-Spring River Singers, Sonny Waters, drum chief. Host Northern Drum-TBA, Head Vet, Ron Guidry, Head Gourd-TBA The public is very welcome. Admission is 3.00 for adults, 1.00 children 4 to 12, children 3 and under are free. Lots of crafts, and a great Native American food booth. This Pow Wow grows bigger and better each year
Contact: Janet Dudley, phone: 573-359-2710, email: oldjed@yhti.net
June 18-20: 2004 Red Bottom Celebration
Location: 1/2 mile east of Frazer, MT 59225
Event Detail: The 2004 Red Bottom Celebration is a contest Powwow with a number of specials ranging from Tiny Tot Boys to Golden Age Women. Everyone welcome. Daily feeds sponsored by various committee members.
Contact: Niki Smoker, phone: 406-695-2310, email: lsmoker@nemontel.net
June 18-20: Winds of the Northwest
Location: Frank's Landing Indian Community, 11110 Conine Ave. SE, Oylmpia, WA, 98513
Event Detail: $40,000.00 in prize money. Vendors and campers welcome.
Contact: Solomon Scabby Robe, phone: 360-456-1311, email: wahelut@bia.edu
June 19-20: 6th Annual Restoring The Circle Through the Buffalo
Location: Lowell Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331
Event Detail: Traditional pow wow at "New Location", Auction on Saturday night. Drug and Alcohol Free, Family Friendly
Contact: Lori Shustha, phone: 616-364-4697, email: Wabushna@AOL.com
Event Website: http://gvail.greensthings.com
June 19-20: 16th Annual Rogue Valley Powwow
Location: Valley of the Rogue State Park, I-5 (Exit 45B), Between Rogue River & Gold Hill, OR
Event Detail: Intertribal event. All dancers are welcome as well as the
general public. Electrical camp sites are available. Call the Southern
Oregon Indian Center or see website for more information.
Contact: Nick Hall, phone: 541-471-7143, email: soic@indiancenter.net
Event Website: http://www.indiancenter.net
June 25-27: 5th Annual New Windsor Intertribal Pow Wow
Location: Rodeo Grounds ↦ Village Park, Village of New Windsor, New Windsor, IL 61465
Event Detail: No alcohol, drugs, firearms, or fireworks allowed. Limit of 20 traders. Princess, Little Princess, Warrior, and Little Warrior contests. See website for more details.
Contact: Jeannie Herbert, phone: 309 667-2214, email: tribtres@winco.net
Event Website: http://www.ciopo-inc.com
June 25-27: Summer Gathering at Manataka
Location: Gulpha Gorge Campgrounds, Hwy 70B between Hwy 7 North & Hwy 70 East, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
Event Detail: For thousands of years the nations gathered at Manataka (Place of Peace). Come help us keep the tradition alive! Religious ceremonies. Bear Dance Ceremony. Dance, song and drum exhibitions. Craft demonstrations and seminars. Teepee contest and games. Storytelling and Indian-style potluck picnic. Trade blanket. Hear the magnificent Story of Manataka told around the campfire. Free Admission. No vendors.
Contact: Lee Standing Bear Moore, phone: 501-627-0555, email: manataka@myexcel.com
Event Website: http://www.manataka.org
June 25-27 - Saddle Lake First Nations Powwow
Location: Saddle Lake, Alberta, Canada
Notes: Jun25 Grand Entry 6:00pm. Find out the rest of the times from the judges. free of admission.
Contact: pocahantas_03@hotmail.com
Event Website: http://www.windspeaker.com
June 25-27 - 27th Great Lakes Area Traditional Powwow
Location: Wilson, MI
Contact: Arlene Boelter, phone: 906-466-8186
June 25-27: 16th Annual Trade Days Festival
Location: Old Trade School, 228 Modock Road, Trade, TN 37691
Event Detail: Three day multi family event - from Native American Drums & Dancers to Arabian Horse Shows, Civil War Re-enactors and much more. Please visit our website for updates. Driving directions: from Boone, NC take Hwy 421 and Trade is just across the Tennessee state line.
Contact: Jerry Laney, phone: 229-787-5180 evenings, email: Jerry@NativeWayProductions.com
Event Website: http:www.NativeWayProductions.com
June 25-27: 32nd Annual ESA Rosa Pow-Wow
Location: Whitewolf Ceremonial Ground, Medicine Park, Lawton, OK 73507
Event Detail: Co-host Oklahoma Gourd Dance Club, Special Guests- Illinois Gourd Dance Club.
Contact: Gordon Whitewolf, phone: 405-247-2671, email: rockeagle@yahoo.com
June 25-27: 2004 Summer Gathering at Manataka
Location: Gullpha Gorge National Park Campgrounds, Hwy 70 , Hot Springs National Park, AR, 71901
Event Detail: Religious ceremonies and rites. No vendors please.
Grand Chief Woableza and Warron Big Eagle to officiate ceremonies.
Admission is free all weekend.
Contact: Lee Standing Bear Moore, phone: 501-627-0555, email: manataka@sbcglobal.net
Event Website: http://www.manataka.org
June 26: 1st. Annual Rebirth Pow Wow
Location: Rotary Park, Meyer Road, Wentzville, MO 62025
Event Detail: This is a one day Traditional Dance. If you visit the web site all the information needed is there. Maps, Pow Wow flier, forms. The City of Wentzville will require a $10 business license, which must be secured prior to the event. The committee will request that Traders donate one item for the committee raffle. No other Trader fees will be charged. This event is free and open to the public.
Contact: Glen or Ellyn-Parker Neal, phone: 618-656-9409, email: ganeal@sbcglobal.net
Event Website: http://rebirthpowwow.homestead.com
