2009 NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN POWWOW CALENDAR
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May 2009 - AMERICAN INDIAN POWWOWS
May 1-3, 2009: Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama
Location: Coffee County Farm Center, U.S. Hwy 84 East, New Brockton, AL 36351
Contact: James Wright, 334-449-0607, Email: machis@centurytel.net
Website: Machis Tribe
May 1-3, 2009: River Oak Inter Tribal Communities
Location: 2077 & 2081 Troupeville Rd, Quitman, GA 31643
Contact: Gray Wolf, 229-305-5728, Email: timothy_kimmerling@yahoo.com
May 2, 2009: Cherokee Heritage Day Benefit Powwow
Location: Gainesville Civic Center, 311 S. Weaver St, Gainesville, TX 76240
Event Detail: A benefit intertribal powwow benefiting the Murrow Indian Childrens Home in Muskogee, Ok. and the Four Winds Food Distribution organization in Azle, Texas. All drums welcome.
Contact: Doug Walp, 940-482-3381, Email: grayhawk@grandecom.net
Website: Cherokee Heritage Powwow
May 2, 2009: AICHE - San Jose/Evergreen Community College Powwow
Location: Football Stadium-Mens Gym alternate, 2100 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
Event Detail: Contest Powwow. Host Northern Drums: Bad Nation; Swiftcloud, Host Southern Drums: Big Medicine; Drum & Feather, Head Man: Robert LoneBear, Head Lady: Lucha Diaz, MC: Richard Charging Eagle, AD: Gene Newman. Free parking & admission. Dinner for singers & dancers. Gourd Dancing at 11am, Grand Entry at 12pm. Native Foods, Arts & Crafts, Community Info Booths & Children's Activity Booth. Elder & disabled access area-reserved seating.
Contact: Elena Ledesma, 408-288-3788, Email: Elena.Ledesma@sjcc.edu
May 2, 2009: Time of No Shadows: Ceremony/Service of Forgivness
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 N. 20th, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Contact: Amanda, 719-548-1000, Email: amanda@whitebison.org
May 2-3, 2009: Spring Corn Festival
Location: Allentown Indian Museum, 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown, PA
Contact: Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, Email: info@museumofindianculture.org or donna.dorn@gmail.com
May 2-3, 2009: UCLA Powwow
Location: UCLA, Sunset Blvd & Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Event Detail: Presented by the American Indian Student Association. Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-6pm. UCLA North Athletic Field. All Dancers Welcome.
Contact: UCLA Powwow Committee, 310-206-7513, Email: powwow@ucla.edu
Website: UCLA Powwow
May 2-3, 2009: Tawawa Springs Intertribal Powwow
Location: Tawawa Springs, 1350 Brush Row Rd, Wilberforce, OH 45384
Event Detail: Grand Entry 12 Noon Sat. & Sun. Head Man: Dean (Boo) Bringsthem, Head Lady: Sharon Provance, Head Veteran: Richard Bringsthem, AD: Darryl Jimerson, MC: Jamie Oxendine, Drums: By invitation only. Concert by award winning musician, Michael Jacobs. Enjoy Native American food and Crafts. Primitive camping and RV spaces available. No pets allowed.
Contact: Rick Haithcock, 937-219-8311, Email: saponi56@hotmail.com
May 8-10, 2009: 18th Annual Mother's Day Powwow
Location: Withlacoochee River Park, River Rd, Dade City, FL 33525
Contact: Mittie Wood, 352-583-3388, Email: mvto@embarq.com
May 8-10, 2009: The Gathering
Location: Turkey Bend Park, 28828 Fine, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Event Detail: Turkey Bend Park is charging $15 per car for all weekend or $5 per day. MUST state with gathering to get this rate and to park in our area. Additional activities: Blow gun, Bow & arrow, Games, Swimming. Bring yours and any activities from your tribe is welcome. No alcohol, drugs, phones or radios. Trade blankets are welcome - there will be no booths or tables. You must teach a trade - no charge for trading. Teaching herbs, tanning, customs, traditions and more. Drums and Flutes are welcome. The village will be raw camping at an old Comanche camp site. There is room for horses & teepees.
Contact: Sandra Cone or Daniel Beckworth, 210-845-7431, Email: thecrystalman@yahoo.com
May 8-10, 2009: Old Fort Powwow
Location: Old Fort Rodeo Grounds, I 40: Exit 73 on Southwest service road, Old Fort, NC 28762
Event Detail: Hours are 9a-9p on Friday and Saturday and 9a-5p on Sunday. Admission is $5 for Adults and $2 for Kids. Kids Day is Friday and Kids are $1. Boy Scouts are invited to spend the weekend and earn some merit badges. Camping on site for dancers and vendors and Boy Scouts. Camp feed Friday and Saturday. Luck of the Draw dance money for registered dancers. Public camping is available at Catawba Falls Campground.
Contact: Mabel Benjamin, 888-233-6111 or 813-765-3073, Email: rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com
May 8-10, 2009: 14th Annual Northern Southern Winds Powwow
Location: Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Event Detail: All Powwow Drums, Dancers & Nations Welcome. Fri-May 8th, 6-9pm; Sat-May 9th, 10am-10pm; Sun-May 10th, 10am-6pm. Our Powwow Celebrates The Wonderfully Rich And Divers Cultures Of The First People Nations Living In Southern California, By Way Of Exhibition Dancing, Drumming And Singing. Indigenous Cultures Throughout North And South America Will Be Represented.
Contact: 323-377-3523, Email: info@nosowinds.org
Website: Northern Southern Winds
May 9, 2009: Omak Mother's Day Powwow
Location: Omak Longhouse, Omak Lake Rd, Omak, WA 98841
Event Detail: One-Day Traditional Powwow. Grand Entries at 1pm and 7pm. Dinner will be provided. All singers & dancers welcome. The public is invited.
Contact: Charissa Marchand-Williams, 509-846-6519, Email: cmmarchand@yahoo.com
May 9-10, 2009: Native American Festival
Location: 1673 Manor Rd, Windsor, PA 17366
Event Detail: 10am-5pm. Grand Entry at 12 noon on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday. There are activities for young and old, including our “Please Touch” table, live auction and special entertainment. There is a $5 per car admission fee. All proceeds benefit Native American charities and those in need of aid. To attend the festival, take I-85 to Mt. Rose exit 17, travel east approximately 8 miles, turn right onto 1673 Manor Road. The entrance is 1 mile on the right. Just follow the signs. Everyone is welcome!
Contact: Cyndy, 717-741-1059, Email: cynhenry@gmail.com
May 9-10, 2009: 16th Annual Mariposa Powwow
Location: Mariposa Coutny Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Rd, Mariposa, CA 95338
Contact: Powwow Committee, 209-742-2244, Email: mariposapowwow@yahoo.com
May 15-16, 2009: 29th Tuscarora Nation Powwow
Location: 288 Tuscarora Nation Rd, Maxton, NC 28364
Contact: Chief Locklear, 910-844-3352, Email: tuscaroranationnc@yahoo.com
Website: Tuscarora Nation NC
May 15-17, 2009: Gathering Of Eagles
Location: Indian Cave Park, 1165 Indian Cave Rd, Blaine, TN 37757
Contact: Trackingbear, 865-209-2563, Email: trackingbear@yahoo.com
May 15-17, 2009: Red Hearts Gathering
Location: Pineview Powwow Grounds, 1254 Toms Creek Rd, Linden, TN 37096
Event Detail: Admission $5 per car. Grand Entry: 11 am, Saturday; 1pm, Sunday. Camping availible for vendors & dancers. Red Hearts Gathering or Land Owners will not be held responsible for any damages, injuries, thefts or losses to any person, vehicle or personal belongings. No weapons will be permitted. Alcohol & drug-free event.
Contact: Janet or Ron, 311-593-2986, Email: redhearts@tds.net
May 15-17, 2009: Tunica-Biloxi Powwow
Location: Chief Joseph Alcide/Pierite Powwow Grounds, Hwy 1, Marksville, LA 71351
Event Detail: Native American Dance Competition: Entry fee is $5 for dance competition participants. Up to $28,000 in prizes. Committee Special: Traditional Style Dance Contest – Best Man and Best Woman, $1,000 each, Friday, May 15, 8:30PM. Participants must register and dance in Grand Entry on Friday. Drum (Singing) Contest: Three Places in both the Northern & Southern categories; 1st Place $3,000; 2nd Place $2,000; 3rd Place $1,000. Host drums are not eligible. Competition Points start at 1PM Saturday. The Powwow features over 40 food and craft vendors.
Contact: John Barbry, 800-946-1946 ex 2034, Email: tunica40@bellsouth.net
Website: Tunica-Biloxi Powwow
May 16, 2009: Spring Bear Powwow & Indian Market
Location: Regis University Fieldhouse, 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO 80212
Event Detail: All day traditional community powwow and vendor market. FREE admission and parking for everyone. Family friendly.
Contact: Bear Limvere, 303-648-3414, Email: bear@alterNativeVoices.org
Website: Spring Bear Powwow
May 16-17, 2009: Healing Horse Powwow
Location: Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds, 1003 Twin Arch Rd, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Contact: Elle Williams, 410-795-8989, Email: horsesnet@yahoo.com
May 16-17, 2009: Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow
Location: Ontelaunee Park, Rt. 143 (Kings Hwy), New Tripoli, PA 18066
Event Detail: All drums welcome. Gates open 10am with Grand Entry at noon both days. Proceeds to benefit Indian Law Resource Center & Ontelaunee Park. Camping available for dancers, drums, vendors and volunteers. Sorry, no public camping. A potluck togetherness feast will be held on Sat. Night for powwow participants, bring a favorite food to share if you can. This will an alcohol free event open to the public. Please bring you own seating. Vendors please contact Dave at 717-944-7557.
Contact: Mark Onehawk, 484-941-1317, Email: wastelo@comcast.net
May 16-17, 2009: 5th Annual Honor the Eagle Powwow
Location: Starved Rock State Park, Rt 178 & 71, Utica, IL 61373
Event Detail: Grand Entry - Saturday, Noon & 6PM, Sunday, 1PM. Call for prices/group discounts.
Contact: Janet, 773-585-1744, Email: msfpowwow@aol.com
Website: Midwest Soarring
May 16-17, 2009: Cumberland Plateau 8th Annual Powwow
Location: Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairgrounds Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506
Event Detail: This is a Traditional Powwow. Host Drum: Southern Echo, Guest Drum: Red Road Singers, Head Man: Shannon Aldridge, Head Lady: Jill Smith, Head Veteran: Michael Lynch, MC: Robert White Wolf, AD: Michael Veal, Honor/Color Guard: UCAN, Special Guests: Mike Serna, J.J. Kent, waiting on conformation from Arvel Bird.
Contact: Linda Veal or Carol Cash, 931-544-4908 or 931-372-0495, Email: iicpowwow@yahoo.com
May 16-17, 2009: Armed Forces Day Gourd Dance
Location: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 287 Carrizo Canyon, Mescalero, NM 88340
Event Detail: Co-sponsored by Mescalero Inter-Tribal Veterans Association & Mescalero American Legion Post 48. Hours: 11am to 10pm daily. MC: Joe Fish Dupoint& Freddie Kaydahzinne, Head Gourd Dancer: DeWayne Tofpi, Host Drum: Southern Hills, AD: Tommy Spottedbird. Booths: Arts/Crafts $100 (2 days), Food $200 (2 days). Drugs, alcohol & weapons prohibited. Not responsible for theft, accidents or short-funded travel.
Contact: Tommy Spottedbird, 575-937-2179, Email: tspottedbird@yahoo.com
May 22-24, 2009: For The People Powwow
Location: Boone County Fairgrounds, 5212 N Oakland Gravel Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
Contact: Dona McKinney, 573-896-8968, Email: McKinneyD@missouri.edu
May 22-24, 2009: The United Cherokee Indian Nation
Location: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Peleham, AL 35040
Event Detail: Grand Entry - Friday 10am, Saturday 10am, Sunday 11am. AD: Cecil Brill, MC: Ten Bears, Head Man: Gene Thomas, Head Lady: Valorie Cooper, Head Veteran: Chief Jerry Eagle Two Feathers Armstrong. Drum Team #1: Wire Bird, #2: Chickumga. All drummers, flute players and dancers welcome.
Contact: Chief Jerry Eagle Two Feathers Armstrong, 205-305-9769, Email: jerry_armstrong3@bellsouth.net
May 22-24, 2009: Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture
Location: Ottawa Municipal Campsite, 411 Corkstown Rd, Nepean, Ontario Canada
Event Detail: Admission: adults $12/day, seniors (ages 60+), youth (ages 13-18) & students (with valid I.D.) $6/day, $10 weekend pass & children under 12 free. No drugs, alcohol or pets.
Contact: 613-722-3811, Email: festival@odawa.on.ca
Website: Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture
May 22-25, 2009: 35th Annual De-Un-Da-Ga Powwow
Location: Custaloga Town Scout Reservation, 7 Boy Scout Ln, Carlton, PA 16311
Event Detail: Host Drum: MacKenzie River; Invited Drums: Morning Star & Southern Heart; Head Dancers: Daren Krug & Vicki Hugebeck; Whipmen: Chris Reardon & Brandon Master. Junior Whipmen: Dakota Bean & Hunter Bean. Veteran Coordinator: Curt Baltzer; ADs: Tom House & Doug Sestock; MCs: Dan Paul & Frank Andrews. Dance Sessions: Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm and 7:30-? Camping: $8 per person, includes admission, hot showers, etc. Camping trailers welcome (no hookups or dump station). No early camping, no ground fires.
Contact: Bob Schwarz or Tom Mance, 412-882-0613 or 412-331-6129, Email: info@langundowi.org
Website: De-Un-Da-Ga Powwow
May 23-24, 2009: Oroville Powwow
Location: School's soccer field, 440 Plumas Ave., Oroville, CA 95965
Event Detail: Community powwow with contest dancing, Royalty contests, arts & crafts, food vendors. Limited camping is available. Contact for Royalty or vendor applications.
Contact: Lucky Preston, 530-532-1611, Email: orovillepowwow@live.com
May 23-25, 2009: Powwow On The Hudson
Location: Bowdoin Park, 58 Sheafe Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Event Detail: Gate Opens at 11am. Sat. & Sun: 11am-6pm. Mon: 11am-4pm. Grand Entry 12 Noon. Head Man: Dennis Owl Red Moon, Head Lady: Gerri Panther Eyes, Host Drum: Nimham Mountain Singers, Guest Drum: TBA. All Drums & Dancers Welcome. Free Parking, but there is preferred parking at $5; close to Powwow grounds. No drugs, No alcohol, No weapons.
Contact: Tony Moon Hawk, 917-415-5139, Email: moonhawktitw@msn.com
Website: Powwow of the Hudson
May 23-25, 2009: Ohio Valley Powwow
Location: Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH 43140
Contact: Steve Harris, 740-304-8950, Email: steve@ohiovalleypowwow.org
Website: Ohio Valley Powwow
May 23-25, 2009: Selma Walker Memorial Weekend Powwow
Location: Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St, Hilliard, OH 43026
Event Detail: Grand Entry @ 1pm. Fairgrounds charges $20/weekend for camping which includes electric & showers.
Contact: Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio, 614-443-6120, Email: naicco@aol.com
May 23-25, 2009: 4th Annual Hilo Intertribal Powwow
Location: Wailoa River State Park, Hilo, HI 96720
Event Detail: This free, family-oriented event starts at 9am and ends at 6pm on Saturday & Sunday. On Monday, there will be a Veterans' Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4pm. Grand Entry is at 10am, all three days. This is a non-competition powwow. No drugs or alcohol permitted. Head Staff includes: Head Man: Joseph Hacker; Head Lady: Shelly Hill; MC: Chip Begay; ADs: Dan McDaniel & Tom Rowland; Host Drum: Red Warrior from Southern California and invited drums: Wildhorse from Southern California and 808NDNZ from Honolulu.
Contact: Liz De Roche, 808-968-6688, Email: info@hilopowwow.com
Website: Hilo Intertribal Powwow
May 23-25, 2009: 16th Annual Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of PA Festival
Location: Temple University-Ambler Campus, 580 Meetinghouse Rd, Ambler, PA 19002
Event Detail: Honoring all veterans. Host Drum: Black Horse Butte Singers, Co-host Drum: White Buffalo Singers. Special Performance by Spirit Wing Singers. Admission: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $3 Children, Free for children 6 yrs & under. Grand Entry: 12pm.
Contact: Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown, 215-549-4191, Email: buffy@icdc.com
Website: Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of PA Festival
May 30-31, 2009: Mescalero Gourd Society Memorial Day Gourd Dance
Location: Community Center Gym, Tribal Office Complex, Mescalero, NM 88340
Event Detail: May 30 - 1-8pm, May 31 - 1-6pm. MGS Food Concession & raffles throughout event. Craft Vendor spaces available for $25/day. MGS events are alcohol/drug free & is not responsible for accidents/theft. All Veterans & families of veterans are welcome.
Contact: Baldwin or Judy Lester, 575-464-2681, Email: ceyelash@yahoo.com or smokingindian88346@yahoo.com
May 30-31, 2009: 8th Annual UCI Powwow
Location: University of California, 3548 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92617
Event Detail: Admission is free & open to everyone. MC: Earl Neconie, AD: Victor Chavez, Host Northern Drum: Horse Thief, Host Southern Drum: Sooner Nation, Head Gourd Dancer: Saginaw Grant, Head Man: Jon Olney, Head Lady: Elizabeth Whipple, Head Young Man: Pearson Nunez, Head Young Lady: Cheyennena Bedonie, Invited Drum: Red Hand (Northern), Rainy Mountain (Southern Drum), Blu Thunder (Northern). Drum Contest: $500 - Sponsored by AIRP.
Contact: Cheyenne Reynoso, 949-824-2223, Email: aisa@uci.edu
Website: 8th Annual UCI Powwow
