2009 NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN POWWOW CALENDAR
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June 2009 - AMERICAN INDIAN POWWOWS
June 5-7, 2009: Native Solutions 11th Annual Intertribal Powwow
Location: Oxford Lake Park, across from the tennis courts, Oxford, AL 36203
Event Detail: Admission - $5 adults, elders (65 & up) & children (10 & under) - Free. Host drum: Grandfather Strongheart, Head Man: Gerry Smitty Smith, Head Lady: Gwen Babbs, MC: Bryan Halfday, CO-MC: Dennis Banks, AD: Gary Smith. All Dancers & Drums Welcome. Luck of the draw for dancers. Powwow Ambassador Contest. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Rain or Shine. Vendors by invitation only.
Contact: Ruth Davis, 256-820-6315, Email: ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com
June 5-7, 2009: 4th Annual Taylorville Black Horse Intertribal Powwow
Location: Christian County Fairgrounds, West Spresser St, Taylorville, IL 62568
Event Detail: Head Man & Lady Dancers: John & Penny Richmond, Head Gourd Dancer: Thomas Three Feathers, AD: Yellow Jacket, Host Drum: TBA, MC: David Wayahneetah Welch, Head Veteran: Swift Eagle Keith. Free Admission, Parking & Camping. Hot showers for dancers & vendors. RV Hook-Ups $10 for the weekend. Public Welcome. No drugs, firearms, alcohol of loose animals allowed on grounds. Security will be present.
Contact: Hawk Hoffman, 217-528-9172, Email: sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net
June 6, 2009: Silver Spring Traditional Powwow
Location: Randolph Village Complex, 531 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Event Detail: Open to the public from 11am-6pm. MC: Keith Colston, Head Man: Ray Silva. Grand Entry: 12pm. Admission: $5.
Contact: Barry Richardson, 252-257-5383, Email: powwow@vance.net
June 6-7, 2009: Native American Festival
Location: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Event Detail: Story Telling, Music, Dance exhibitions & Intertribal dancing. Juried vendors and exhibitors.
Contact: Jennifer Bauer, 423-543-5808, Email: jennifer.bauer@tn.gov
June 6-7, 2009: 12th Annual Rogue Valley Veterans Powwow
Location: VA SORCC Baseball Field, 8495 Crater Lake Hwy, White City, OR 97503
Event Detail: Traditional powwow honoring all veterans & military personnel.
Contact: Max McHatton, 541-776-4307, Email: maxinde@charter.net
June 6-7, 2009: Hunlock Creek Fire Co. 9th annual Powwow & Gathering
Location: Hunlock Creek, PA
Event Detail: Head Man: Bob Brown, Head Lady: Kandra Brown, Host Drum: Sprit of the Drum.
Contact: Russ or Rhoda, 570-759-3711, Email: rrd357@verizon.net
June 6-7, 2009: Honoring Saganing, Celebrating Family
Location: Saganing Tribal Center, E Worth Rd, Standish, MI 48658
Contact: Sag Chip Indian Tribe, 800-884-6471, Email: upfrontwelsh@juno.com
June 10-12, 2009: CTGR Veterans Powwow
Location: Uyxat Powwow Grounds, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Event Detail: MC: Nick Sixkiller, Whipman: Tony Whitehead, Host Drum: Dancing again Singers, Drums: Eagle Beak, Jóhonaaéi', Little River, Uyxat Powwow grounds Under the tent! Gourd dancing Sat & Sun 11am. Grand entries 1pm & 7pm Sat and 1pm Sun. All veterans, dancers, & public welcome. Arts & crafts, & food vendors welcome. Free parking & camping available. No pets, drugs or alcohol permitted.
Contact: Chris Tinney, 503-879-1602, Email: christian.tinney@grandronde.org
June 11-14, 2009: Quanah Parker & Herbert Woesner Memorial Powwow
Location: Eagle Park, 810 N 8th St, Cache, OK 73527
Event Detail: Contest Powwow. June 12: 4PM-Gourd Dance, 7PM-Grand Entry. June 13: 1:30PM-Gourd Dance, 7PM-Grand Entry. MC: Nipper Tiddark, Head Man: George Tahdooahnippah, Head Gourd: Darryl Hebb, Head Lady: Susie Hubbard, Drum: Sovo, AD: Labert Tahah.
Contact: Ron Parker, 301-330-0578, Email: quanahparker@gmail.com
Website: Quanah Parker & Herbert Woesner Memorial Powwow
June 12-13, 2009: TIHA 53rd Annual Summer Powwow
Location: Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, 1601 S Water St, Burnet, TX 78611
Contact: Jesse James, 817-597-4984, Email: jjamesuta@hotmail.com
June 13, 2009: Cherokee Voices Festival
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, 475 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee NC 28719
Event Detail: Demonstrations of basketmaking, pottery, fingerweaving, carving, & flintknapping. Storytelling, traditional music, flute music, gospel music in Cherokee language, Indian dinners, traditional dance including the Warriors of AniKituhwa. Sponsored by the N.C. Arts Council & Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The Cherokee Voices Festival is free & open to the public from 10am-5pm. It is in the front of the museum.
Contact: Barbara Duncan, 828-497-3481, Email: travel@nc-cherokee.com
June 13-14, 2009: 3rd Annual Powwow on the Mountain
Location: Cumberland County Complex, Industrial Blvd. Rd., Crossville, TN 38571
Event Detail: This is a Traditional Powwow. Host Drum: Red Road Singers, Head Man: Shaun Hedgecoth, Head Lady: Loretta Howard, Head Veteran: Ronnie Johnson, MC: Robert White Wolf, Honor/Color Guard: UCAN, AD: Gary Johnson
Contact: Mary Cox or Carol Cash, 931-787-0744, 931-372-0495 or 931-544-4908, Email: iicpowwow@yahoo.com
June 13-14, 2009: Ft. Ancient Celebration
Location: Ft. Ancient State Memorial, 6123 St Rt 350, Oregonia, OH 45054
Event Detail: Native drums, dancing, traders, flute music & storytellers. Children hands on activities. Come join the fun.
Contact: Jack Blosser, 800-283-8904, Email: JBlosser@ohiohistory.org
June 13-14, 2009: 4th Annual Riverside Powwow
Location: Riverside Camp Ground, 125 S Main St, Montgomery, PA 17752
Event Detail: Come join the fun at the 4th Annual Riverside Powwow. Eagle Thunder is the host drum, all other drums welcome. Jim "Dancing Crow" and Kay "Falling Leaves" Reynolds are the head dancers and Makwa is the MC and AD. Saturday there are 2 Grand Entries: 12 noon and 7pm & Sunday Grand Entry is 12 noon. Come see the Aztec Fire Dancers from Mexico. Enjoy the Native Crafts and food. A great family outing for all ages.
Contact: Makwa, 570-799-0537, Email: vicfarmwoman5@wmconnect.com
June 13-14, 2009: Mother Earth Indian Festival
Location: Genessee St., Greene, NY 13778
Event Detail: Set up date is June 12. Camping is available on grounds, but sorry no electric. All drummers, dancers, vendors, storytellers, demonstrators are welcome. There will be a potluck dinner Saturday night, so please bring a dish to pass as well as one ingredient for the stone soup. There will also be a trade blanket. Guaranteed to be an enjoyable weekend for all. Grand entry is 12 noon on Sat & Sun. Gates open for the public at 10am, and close at 6pm. Admission for the public is free. There will be security on the grounds around the clock all weekend.
Contact: Waukea or Golden Eagle, 607-843-7429, Email: motherearthdrumandsingers@yahoo.com
June 13-14, 2009: Nanticoke Leni-Lenape 28th Annual Powwow
Location: Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 State Hwy 40, Woodstown, NJ
Event Detail: Competition dancing for prize money.
Contact: Uri Ridgeway or Lorraine, 856-455-6910, Email: uridgeway@redblanketdjs.com
June 19-21, 2009: Buffalo Nation Powwow
Location: The Woodland Zoo & More, 3400 National Pike, Farmington, PA 15437
Event Detail: Admission & Parking: $12 adults/$8 children. Camping $10 per day, Children under 5 free. Family of 4 Package: $55 Includes concert, powwow (both days), full zoo access & camping. All Dancers: Free admission to concert, powwow, camping & zoo. Saturday - Grand Entry at Noon, Dinner break 3-4, Close at 6pm. Sunday - Grand Entry at Noon, Close at 5pm. Exhibition dances throughout the day. Possible meet and greet with Bill Miller.
Contact: Hawk, 724-516-2751, Email: buffalomessenegers@yahoo.com
Website: Buffalo Nation Powwow
June 19-21, 2009: Honoring Our Ancestors 5th Annual
Location: Ashtabula Co. Antique Engine Club, 4026 US Hwy 322, Williamsfield, OH 44093
Event Detail: All drums and dancers welcome. Camping available. Admission: age 12-adult $5/ children & seniors $3. Gates open 10am-6pm. Crafts, food, both native and modern available. No drugs, alcohol or firearms allowed.
Contact: Sandi RedWolf, 440-319-5781, Email: redwolf_0801@yahoo.com
June 20, 2009: Fundraiser Concert for the Cherokee Removal Memorial Park at Blythe Ferry
Location: Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, 6800 Blythe Ferry Landing, Birchwood, TN 37308
Event Detail: Donations encouraged for this fundraiser concert featuring: Arvel Bird (headliner), Mike Serna, Keith Stalcup, Ace Bailey, Ed Maynard, Ed Winddancer, Grady Jones, Cynthia Zavala, and a Nashville Songwriters round with Steve Brook, Lisa Hannah and Paul Nielsen. A day of music, including a flute duel between Mike Serna and Ed Winddancer. Drums: Battlecreek and Southern Echo; honor guards U.C.A.N. Veterans Society Honor Guard and Native American Warriors Society; dancing, storytelling by Robert "Redhawk" Eldridge, blowgun demonstrations by Alva Crowe, food, crafts, 50/50 raffle and silent auction.
Contact: Judy Serna, 423-322-5632, Email: judyserna@bellsouth.net
June 20, 2009: Dancers of the Plains at Great Platte River Road Archway
Location: 3060 East 1st St, Kearney, NE 68847
Event Detail: In 2009, the Great Platte River Road Archway welcomes the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma back to their traditional homeland for the featured tribe of the first exhibition of a powwow celebration. Visitors can also learn about Native American life on the plains from primitive-life exhibitors and vendors, enjoy American Indian style food and crafts, and more. Admission to the primitive exhibiton and powwow exhibition area will be by free-will donation. Guests can also tour the Archway at regular admission prices.
Contact: Ronnie O'Brien, 888-511-2724, Email: robrien@archway.org
Website: Dancers of the Plains
June 20, 2009: WINS Honor Dance
Location: American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016
Contact: Jack Soto, 202-895-4900, Email: soto@american.edu
Website: WINS Honor Dance
June 20-21, 2009: Native Bermuda Powwow
Location: Lords, St. David's County Cricket Club, St. David's, Bermuda DD 01
Event Detail: This year’s powwow is part of the Bermuda 400 Year Committee’s calendar of events. It begins at 11am.
Contact: Heather "Precious" Brangman, 441-536-3392, Email: stinesbda@yahoo.com
Website: Native Bermuda Powwow
June 20-21, 2009: Togus Veterans Intertribal
Location: Route 17 South of Augusta, Togus, ME 04330
Contact: Ellie, 207-874-2410, Email: redhawkmedicinedrum@hotmail.com
Website: Togus Veterans Intertribal
June 25-28, 2009: Badlands Celebration
Location: P.O. 37, Brockton, MT 59213
Event Detail: There are going too be alot of specials that will be announced at the powwow. We have over $20,000 in total pay-out.
Contact: Kae Roberts, 406-786-7181, Email: staryeyed_ndn@yahoo.com
June 26-28, 2009: Trade Days Festival
Location: Trade Days Grounds, 228 Modock Rd, Trade, TN 37691
Event Detail: Trade Days Festival is a 3 day celebration of Native American and Appalachian culture, always held the last full weekend in June for over 20 years. Trade is Tennessee's oldest settlement. Daniel Boone established a trading post for Pioneers and Native Americans to buy and sell their wares near here. Trade is located at the NC/TN state line at the base of Snake Mountain. This is a weekend of activities the whole family can enjoy. Kids 5 and under are free.
Contact: Doug McFadden, 423-727-3007, Email: dwmcfadden@hotmail.com
June 26-28, 2009: First Powwow
Location: 6 Niparict, Opitciwan, Québec, Canada G0W-3B0
Contact: Raoul Weizineau, 819-974-1100, Email: lawol_oul@hotmail.com
Website: First Powwow
June 27, 2009: White Star Gourd Dance Society & Auxiliary 12th Annual Gourd Dance and Inter-Tribal
Location: Hendrick County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122
Contact: Richard King, 317-780-0000, Email: kingv6253@yahoo.com
Website: White Star Gourd Dance Society
June 27-28, 2009: 7th Annual ThunderHeart Village American Indian Festival
Location: Buffalo Valley Sportsman's Assoc., RR 1, PO Box 8, Mifflinburg, PA
Event Detail: Open to the Public. Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm. Grand Entry - Sat. & Sun. 12 Noon. Free Admission. Native Dancing, Singing, Food and Craft Vendors.
Contact: Marty Little Crow, 717-637-2548, Email: Littlcrowz@aol.com
June 27-28, 2009: Traditional Powwow
Location: Pine Creek Indian Reservation, 2221 1 1/2 Mile Rd, Fulton, MI 49028
Event Detail: Sat - 6:05a sunrise ceremory; 8a - 5k Rez Run; 11a - Parade of Cheers; 1p & 7p - Grand Entry; Sun - 1p Grand Entry, dance contests and giveaway.
Contact: Homer A Mandoka, 269-729-5151, Email: hmandoka@nhbpi.com
Website: Traditional Powwow
June 27-28, 2009: The 8th Annual "Mending the Sacred Hoop" Native American Powwow & Fireworks
Location: Cal Zorn Recreation Center, 300 W Russell Rd, Tecumseh, MI 49286
Event Detail: Drumming, dancing, stories and Native American arts & crafts. Performance by Native Artist Arvil Bird. Fireworks on Saturday. Vendor Information: Ron Reed at 517-436-3589. Admission $5 adults, $3 students, $2 seniors, $8 weekend pass & $10 one day family pass. Grand Entry: Sat 1 & 7pm, Sun 1pm. Gates open at 10am Sat & Sun.
Contact: Able Cooper, 517-263-3233, Email: lehnahweh@msn.com
June 27-28, 2009: Shenandoah Valley Powwow
Location: The Silver Phoenix, 1371 Caverns Rd, Quicksburg, VA 22847
Event Detail: Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Admission: Adults $6, under 12 free. No alcohol, drugs or pets. Host Drum: Black Bear, Invited Drum: Cedar Tree, AD: Micheal Nephew, MC: Clayton Old Elk, Head Man: Keith Tollett, Head Lady: Heather Moore-McClaskey.
Contact: The Silver Phoenix, 540-477-9616, Email: sphoenix@shentel.net
