November 2004 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

November 5: Awi Akta District Northern Cherokee Veterans Pow Wow
Location: Whiting Gym, Washburn University, Topeka, KS 66604
Event Detail: Honoring all Veterans. Native Dancing including Gourd Dancing. 6 pm to 10:30 pm.
Contact: Mike Ballard, phone: 785-272-5489, email: cmballard@aol.com

November 5-6: Salt Lake Community College Pow Wow
Location: South City Campus Gymnasium, 1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84123
Event Detail: MC: Harold Begaye-(Dine) Orem, Utah, AD: Emerson Nakai- (Dine) Blanding, Utah, Host Drum: Whitelake- Salt Lake City, Utah, HMD- Shon Taylor (Northern Ute) Taylorsville, Utah, HLD- Deanna Jackson (Nez Perce/Dine') Farmington, Utah. Grand Entry- Friday @ 7:00pm, & Saturday @ 12:00pm & 6:00pm, Drum Contest - Saturday (All drums are invited); Registration Fee $5.00 per dancer, Admission- $3 General Admission $2 w/SLCC ID, $2 w/Canned food, Free - Under 7 & Senior Citizens, Arts & Crafts Vendors Welcome. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED
Contact: Gwendolyn Spotted Elk Mudrow, phone: 801-957-4441, email: gwendolyn.mudrow@slcc.edu

November 5-7: 17th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Pow Wow
Location: Festival Grounds, Hwy 85 & College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578
Contact: Glenn Farmer, phone: 850-678-7714, email: gf1hawk@aol.com

November 5-7: 18th Annual AIA Orlando Powwow
Location: Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
Event Detail: The American Indian Association of Florida, Inc. announces its 18th Annual Powwow to be held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. This year our powwow returns to an open-air arena. Join us in a celebration of Native American culture under the beautiful Florida sky! Gates open at 10am. Grand Entry: Friday - 7pm, Saturday - 1pm and 7pm, Sunday - 1pm.
Contact: Clara Spurlock, phone: 407-656-2170, email: aiaofflorida@hotmail.com
Event Website: http://www.aiaofflorida.org

November 6-7: Many Birds Pow Wow
Location: Wickerd Farm, 26852 Scott Rd, Menifee Valley, CA
Event Detail: We would like to invite you to share in our 10th. annual powwow at the Wickerd Farm. This is a celebration of local and other native traditions throughout native country. 10a-10p Sat; 10a-6p Sun.
Contact: Earnest "Flea" Fleabotte, phone: 909- 672-3020, email: the.wickerdfarm@aol.com

November 6-7: 5th Annual Stone Mountain PowWow & Indian Festival
Location: Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78 East, Atlanta, GA 30086
Event Detail: Over $15,000 in Dance Competition Prize Money. Hours: 10am-10pm Saturday with Evening Concert. 10am-5pm Sunday. Grand Entry 1 pm both days.
Contact: Linda Whittington, phone: 770-413-5066, email: lwhittington@stonemountainpark.com
Event Website: http://www.stonemountainpark.com

November 6-7: 14th Annual Intertribal Marketplace
Location: Southwest Museum, 234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90065
Event Detail: The celebrated Intertribal Marketplace returns to the quaint community of Mt. Washington for its 14th year with over 100 artists selling pottery, metal and nonmetallic jewelry, sculpture, painting, mixed-media, weaving, beadwork, woodcarving, and cultural items. This signature event celebrates the continuing traditions and new innovations of Native artists. See performances by Native dancers, singers, and musicians; participate in family activities; and enjoy Native food, such as gourmet tamales, Indian frybread, Hopi piki, and roasted parched corn.
Contact: Southwest Museum, phone: 323-221-2164, email: ydeleon@autrynationalcenter.org
Event Website: http:www.southwestmuseum.org

November 6-7: American Indian Heritage and Veterans Honor PowWow
Location: Onslow County Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, NC, 28547
Event Detail: Honoring Veterans' powwow in coordination with Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC.
Contact: Teresa Morris, phone: 252-622-1908, email: greatsaltwater@earthlink.net
Event Website: http://www.greatsaltwater.com

November 12-14: Tullahoma Intertribal Powwow
Location: South Jackson Civic Center Grounds, 404 S. Jackson St., Tullahoma, TN 37388
Event Detail: MC ~ Jerry Dearly; AD ~ Mike Bissonette; Northern Drum ~ Buffalo Horse; Southern Drums ~ Bird Chopper Bird and Big Red Drum. Native American arts, crafts, jewelry and food. Special guest: Ron Colombe ~ Lakota Poet; Arval Bird ~ Fiddler; J.J. Kent ~ Flutist; Lucas Wildcat ~ Blowgun Demonstrator, Darryl Patton ~ Herbs & Medicine....and more. A family event. Vendors/demonstrators contact Jerry Laney.
Contact: Jerry Laney, phone: 229-787-5180 evenings, email: nativeway@mindspring.com
Event Website: http://www.NativeWayProductions.com

November 12-14: American Indian Center of Chicago's 51st Annual Powwow
Location: University of Illinois Pavilion, 1150 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL, 60640
Contact: Joe Podlasek, phone: 773-275-5871, email: aic@aic-chicago.org
Event Website: http:www.aic-chicago.org

November 13-14, 2004: First Annual Trealxer Game Preserve Thanksgiving Pow wow
Location: Trexler-Lehigh Game Preserve, 5150 Preserve Rd., Schnecksville, PA 19847
Event Detail: Veterans honoring dance both days, HM- Chris Standing Bear, HL Bobbie Jo, Host Drum -Nagwye, Guest Drum Cuwe, all drums welcome, but call first. All dancers welcome.
Contact: Rev. Darcy, phone: 610-264-4091, email: jamesdarcy@yahoo.com

November 16, 2004: An Evening of American Song & Dance
Location: Denison University, Mitchell Athletic Center, Granville, OH 43023
Event Detail: This event is part of a year-long symposium hosted by Denison Univeristy entitled, "Identity, Gender & Politics," the Laura C. Harris Symposium on Native American Culture. All dancers are welcome. MC: Jamie Oxendine, Head Veteran: Hoka, Lead Female: Kat, Host Drum: Mingo River Singers and Thunder Canyon, Flutist: Douglas Bluefeather. Free and open to the public. Organizer: Gregg Downing.
Contact: Sandy Spence, Phone: 740/587-6297, Email: spences@denison.edu
Contact: Doll Alexander, Phone: 254-493-8835, Email: dollakanoyaka@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.denison.edu/womens_studies/

November 19-21: Pahrump Social Powwow
Location: Petrack Park, corner Hwy160 and Basin, Pahrump, NV, 89048
Event Detail: Social Powwow, cash awards for entertainers by random drawing.
Contact: Kathy Stetler, phone: 775-513-2336, email: mzbdywyze13@aol.com

November 20: Utah Valley State College Contest Powwow
Location: Student Center Ballroom, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT, 84058
Event Detail: Utah Valley State College Contest Powwow. NOTHING BUT! SERIOUS DANCING! ALL CATEGORIES!
Contact: Ken Sekaquatewa, phone: (801)-863-7276, email: sekaquke@uvsc.edu

Novemer 20-21: Las Vegas Intertribal Pow-wow
Location: Lorenzi Park, Twin Lakes Dr. at Washington, Las Vegas, NV, 89106
Event Detail: HONOR OUR VETERANS!! Veteran's Honoring Ceremony - Sat. evening. We will be preparing something special for Veterans who have RSVP to us by Sept. 30.
Booths for Sale!! Fee is $125 per day (2 day event) Please contact us for application. Money is due by Oct. 10. Drum Contest and Dance Contest!!! Entry Fee: $10 Enter and pay upon arrival. HMD: Saginaw Grant; HWD: Tony Hawk. We are taking any donations for goods and/or services to help us continue this gathering of peoples in the future. Please contact us if you would like more information on contributions and any other information.
Contact: Yvonne Robinson - Coordinator, phone: 702-318-3393, email: lvintertribalpowwow@cox.net
Event Website: http://www.lvintertribalpowwow

November 20, 2004: A Gathering of Storytellers
Location: Vive Les Arts Center, 3401 South W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76547
Event Detail: Storytellers Programs at 11AM and 2 PM. Guest Presenters are: William Harjo- Creek, Alexander Santos-Arawak, Randi Atokni Santos- Comanche/Kiowa. Four Winds Presenters are Phil Stucker- Cherokee, Doll Alexander- Cherokee/ Missouri Native American Art Display, All Day Artists Reception and Sale. The doors will open at 10 AM. Admission Free Refreshments Free (next door to where we hold our pow wow).
Contact: Doll Alexander, Phone: 254-493-8835, Email: dollakanoyaka@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.fourwindstx.org

November 26-28: 38th Annual LIHA Fall Powwow
Location: Hidden Oaks Family Campground, US Hwy. 190, Robert, LA
Event Detail: Intertribal and Gourd Dancing. Golden Age, Rabbit Dance and Switch Dance Contests. Stomp Dance Exhibition. All Dancers, Drums, Lodges and Princesses welcome. Annual Crafts Contest. Crafts demonstrations, Food, Stroytelling, Childrens activities. Bring lawn chairs, no ice chests. Traders by invitation only. An alcohol and drug free event. Admission: Adults $4, children 12 and under $2. Host Drum: Medicine Tail. MC: Mel Whitebird. AD: David Bond. Head Gourd Dancer: Otis Sanders. Head Man: Thomas Dardar, Jr. Head Lady: Rose Behan. Head Boy: Timothy Willis. Head Girl: Haley Wilson. LIHA Princess: Taywanee Edmonds
Contact: Rose, phone: 504-468-7231 ext. 220, email: andi4769@aol.com
Event Website: http:www.liha-news.com

November 20-21, 2004: 2004 Susanville Indian Rancheria Pow-wow
Location: Joaquin Memorial Gym, 845 Joaquin Street, Susanville, CA 96130
Event Detail: Pow-wow starts at noon on Saturday. We will have All Round Specials for both Male and Female. Winner take all for each catagory will start at $500 for each winner. This pow-wow is a competition pow-wow. Head staff and hosting drums will be announced shortly.
Contact: Youth Council/Chris LaMarr, Phone: 530-310-1975, Email: withoutrez@hotmail.com

November 26-28: Canadian Aboriginal Festival
Location: Skydome, Front and Peters St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada N3R 5Z6
Event Detail: Largest multi-cultured arts festival. Aborignal Music Awards and Pow-Wow with many specials for all ages.
Contact: Ron Robert, phone: 519-751-0040, email: info@canab.com
Event Website: http://www.canab.com

November 27, 2004: OKC Powwow Club Benefit Dance
Location: Oakcrest Church of Christ, 1111 SW 89th St, OKC, OK
Event Detail: MC- Sammy "Tonekei" White, HS - Daniel Cozad, HM - Warren Queton, HG - Melvin Miles, HL - Samantha Bointy, Princess - Andrea Kihega. Womens Cloth Contest - 150.00 Winner Takes All. 2:00 Gourd, 5:00 Supper, 6:00 Gourd, 7:30 Intertribal.
Contact: Deanna Murrow, Phone: 405 948-8857, Email: Dmurrow@putnamcityschools.org

November 27: Yap Ye Iswa
Location: Catawba Cultural Center, Catawba Reservation, 1536 Tom Stevens Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Event Detail: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m; Native American Crafts: Catawba Pottery, Beadwork, Puppet Shows, Archaeology Exhibits, Native American Garden, Native American Dancing, Indian Tacos, Venison Stew, Native American Games, New World Foods, Nature Trail.
Contact: Shelly Simmers, phone: 803-328-2427, ext. 225, email: jrice@ccppcrafts.com
Event Website: http://www.ccppcrafts.com/