October 2005 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

October 1-2, 2005: They Walked Here Before Us: A Woodland Indian Celebration
Location: Buttonwood Park, River Road, Route 64, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Event Detail: This is our 3rd event sponsored by the Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation and the Wood County Park District. Both 2003 (just over 5,000 attendees) & 2004 (gate #s were 7,169) were fantastic with great weather, dancers, Drums, vendors and more. Buttonwood Park is located about 2 miles due west of Ft. Meigs Memorial State Park on River Road State Route 64 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Specials for 2005: Douglas Blue Feather - 3 time NAMMY Winner. Children's Tent with Native Arts and Crafts. Wildlife Tent with American Raptors & Other Birds of Prey. 17th & 18th Century Woodland Indian Village with Lacrosse and Double Ball Game Field. Flint Knapping, Long Bow, and Atl Atl demonstrations.
Contact: Jamie Oxendine & Brian Dreier, phone: 419-381-7042 & 419-698-9575, email: perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com

October 1-2, 2005: 31st Annual Pow Wow
Location: Thomas Square, btn Beretania Ave & S. King St. & btn Victoria St. & Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Event Detail: The American Indian Pow Wow Association (“AIPA”) is hosting its 31st Annual Pow Wow at Thomas Square in Honolulu, Hawai`i on Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd, 2005, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, both days. Everyone is invited to attend this free event, which will feature competition dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, and food. All drums and dancers are welcome.
Contact: Daniel or Native Winds, phone: 808-734-5171 (Daniel) or 808-734-8018 (Native Winds), email: Nativewinds1152@aol.com

October 1-2 , 2005: 14th Annual Warrior Society Powwow & Festival
Location: Etowah County Fairgrounds, Exit 181 off I-59 next to the Holiday Inn, Attalla, AL
Event Detail: Vendor Contacts: Debra (256) 426-4155, Gunny (256) 426-7927
Contact: Jerry Lang, phone: 256-492-5217, email: lady2cubs@yahoo.com

OCTOBER 1-2 2005, Poverty Point American Indian Cultural Celebration & Pow Wow
Location: Poverty Point Historic Sites, 6859 Hghway 577 Pioneer, La 71266
Event Detail: Saturday & Sunday October 1 & 2 2005, Sponsor; Louisiana Indian Education Assoc [liea]
HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE PARK AREA IS NEEDED FOR PEOPLE FROM THE NEW ORLEANS AREA, BECAUSE OF THE STORM.SOME OF THEM ARE STILL, STAYING THERE.TO BE HELD AT A LATER, DATE.
Directions: Located In West Carroll Parish, East Of Monroe On 577, From I-20, Take The Delhi Exit And Travel North On La 17, East On La 134 And North On La 577 local Motels: Best Western, Delhi, LA318-878-5126 DAYS INN, DELHI, LA 318-878-9000, An Alcohol And Drug-free Event
Contact: Odis Sanders, 225-775-4368, 318-926-5492 OR 1-888-926-5492, email: odissanders@earthlink.net

October 1-2, 2005, Lenapehauken 4th Annual "Honoring our Children" Powwow
Location: Fort Whaley Camp Ground, Rt. 50 & 610 Whaleyville, Maryland 21872
Event Detail: MC Bob Ross, Host-Drum Mother Earth Beat, Second Drum the Moore Waka mak suan Drum, Lead-males John and Treajen Moore (pre-teens, Lead-female Brittany Powell (pre-teen). Gates open at 10am on Sat. and 9am on Sunday.
Contact: Jim Youngbird, 302-236-1360, email: lenapehauken@earthlink.net, http://lenapehauken.org

October 7-8, 2005: 5th Annual Tuhisma (Creative Hands) Art & Crafts Market
Location: Bacavi Village on the Hopi Indian Reservation, Hotevilla, AZ 86030
Contact: Phone 928-734-9428
Event Website: hopibiz.com/quiltshow.html

October 7-9, 2005: The Sakuwit Lodge #2 Native American Seminar and Powwow
Location: Yards Creek Scout Reservation, Blairstown, NJ
Event Detail: The 2nd Annual Sakuwit Lodge Indian Seminar and Powwow is all set and ready to go on October 7-9, 2005! Open to OA/Venture/Ceremonial Crews/Teams/Drums. Cost is $30.00 for the whole weekend. Friday and Satarday Night dance Sessions. Training on many topics!
Contact: Tom Voorhees, phone: 609-306-1542, email: sakuwit_powwow@hotmail.com
Event Website: http://www.nerpowwow.com

October 8, 2005: Rappahannock Pow-Wow
Location: 623 Indian Neck Rd., Indian Neck , VA 23148
Contact: Judith Fortune, phone: 804 769 4205 evening, Faye Fortune, phone: 804 769-0260 Rappahannock Tribial Center, email: JAFR1234@aol.com

October 8, 2005: 6th Annual Honoring the Spirit of All Cowlitz People
Location: 107 Spencer Road, Toledo, WA 98591
Event Detail: Grand Entries are at 1 PM and 7 PM. Complimentary Salmon Bake Dinner - 5 PM. Fred Hill, Jr. Umatilla (MC), Honor Drum (One People One Voice) Host Drum (White Wolf), Headman Dancer (Larry Coyle), Headwoman Dancer (Billie Coon)
Contact: Patty Kinswa-Gaiser, phone: 206-427-1778, email: cowlitz@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.cowlitz.org

October 8, 2005: United Warriors Society Pow Wow
Location: On Highway 31 East, 1 mile outside Loop 323 on left, Tyler, TX
Event Detail: Please contact Wamani for vendor information or any other details.
Contact: Wamani - Native American Store, phone: 903-509-8540, email: info@wamani.com

October 8, 2005 Memorial Dance Timothy Ototivo Powwow
Location: Comanche Nation Complex, Po Box 908 Lawton, Oklahoma 73502
Event Detail: Memorial Dance In Loving Memory Of Timothy Ototivo, At Comanche Nation Complex, from 1:30pm-11:30pm, Memorial at 1:30pm Gourd Dance at 2pm Supper Break at 5:30pm Gourd Dance @6:30pm Social Dancing @7:30pm. Head Staff Mc: Eddie Mahseet, Head Singer: "No Shame" Ahhaitty & Elord Monoessy, Head Gourd Dancer: Fred "Billy" Fodder, Head Lady Danceer: Carol Kahrahrah, Head War Dancer: Billy Komahcheet, Head Girl Dancer: Lankin Tosee, Head Boy Dancer: Nickolas Klinekole, Area Directors: Family Member, Co-hosts: Civa, Comanche Homecoming, Comanche War Scouts & Invitation Extended To Comanche Little Ponies. Honorees Veteran: Billy "No Shame" Ahhaitty, Elder: Hammond Motah, Sharrord Tabbytite. Fancy Dance Contest In Memory Of Timothy. Women's Buckskin Contest, Prettiest Shawl Contest For Age 55& Older. (sponsor Bye Jerome & Rebecca Howlingwater In Loving Memory Of Brother Timothy). Special Invitation To The Comanche Tribal Princess, Other Princesses, Clubs & Organizations& All The Special People Who Helped During Our Time Of Need. The Family Will Not Be Responsible For Any Theft, Injuries, Or Damages. Please No Alcohol, & Drugs. Contact: Lanette Kopaddy 580-492-3759, e-mail: terence_ototivo@hotmail.com

October 8-9, 2005: Bacavi Elderly Adult Quilt Show
Location: Hopi Veterans Memorial Center, Highway 264 - Kykotsmovi, AZ
Event Detail: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m.
Event Website: http://hopibiz.com/Tuhisma.html

October 8-9, 2005: 6th. Annual Cultrual Days Festival and Native American Gathering
Location: Broken Wheel Bison Ranch, Middle Road, Numida, PA 17820
Event Detail: HD: Iroquois Thunderheart, GD: Mother Earth's Daughters, HMD: Roy Dancing Two Bears, HFD: Teresa Running Deer, MC: Makwa. Admission: Adults (19-64) $3.00, Students (6-18) $1.00, Senior Citizens (65and over) Free, Children (5 and under) Free.
Contact: Makwa, phone: 570-374-2165, email: vicbart@localnet.com

October 8-9, 2005: 9th Annual AIA Fall Pow Wow
Location: USA STADIUM, Millington, TN 38053
Event Detail: Contest Pow Wow featuring first,second and third place cash prizes for Six different categories, three men and three women dance styles. Six cash prizes for Youth dancers age 6-12. Fun, Food, and lot of dancing. Bring lawn chairs and make a day out of it. Updated Information: This is NOT a Contest Pow Wow. This is educational Pow Wow paying day money for dancers. There is a big Military Honor Ceremony planned for Saturday.
Contact: John Stabley, phone: 901-873-2000, email: americanindianassoc@yahoo.com
Event Website: http:www.americanindianassoc.com.html

October 8-9, 2005: Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering
Location: Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City, FL 33525
Event Detail: Free admission, parking, and primitive camping. Fee for electric. A relaxed gathering in a country setting. Entertainment, vendors, and Native American food. See an authentic Creek Indian village in the woods and an 1830s settlement.
Contact: Dock Green Silverhawk, 813-754-8990, email: slvhawk@aol.com

October 8-9, 2005: 8th Annual Native American Day Gathering
Location: Cedar Creek State Park, Rt#51, Belle Vernon, PA 15626
Event Detail: Setup on October 7. Public welcome.
Contact: Andrew "Redbear" Majoris, phone: 724-468-6058, email: redbear05@hotmail.com

October 8-9 2005, The Native Cultural Circle Present the Eighth Annual Clarksville, TN Area Intertribal Powwow
Location: Powwow Grounds outside Port Royal State Park, 1-24 Exit 11, Port Royal State Park, Clarksville, Tennessee 37010
Event Detail: Public Welcomed...Alnernate address and contact Debi " WindDancer" McDaris 139 Hidden Trail Dover, TN 37058 doublesD@msn.com
Contact: Doug "Red" Kirby, 931-387-4538, email: Nccircle@AOL.com, Http://www.Nccircle.org

Oct 8 & 9, 2005: American Indian Association 9th Annual Powwow
Location: USA Stadium Babe Howard Dr. Millington, TN 38053
Event Detail: This event is NOT a competition Pow Wow... Please correct
Contact: John Stabley, 901-873-2000 email: americanindianassoc@yahoo.com, webaddress: americanindianassoc.com

October 9, 2005: 27th Annual University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Autumn Pow Wow
Location: U of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Ballroom, 2200 E Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Event Details: Grand Entries at 1:30pm & 7:00pm. Meal will be served at 5:30pm with a cost of $6.50 to the general public, $4.50 for elders (50 +) and children (6 - 12) and free to the singers and dancers. *Special:* Two Step Contest. For vendor information, please contact Celeste Clark at 414-229-5880; To register a drum, please contact Joy Logan at 414-229-5880.
Contact: Joy Logan, phone: 414-229-5880, email: oylogan@uwm.edu

October 14-15,16 2005, NAIA of Tennessee's 24th Annual Fall Festival and Pow Wow
Location: Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37210
Event Detail: NAIA Pow Wow Named One Of America's Top 16!!!! July 2004 Issue of Native People's Magazine. ADM: $5.00 for Adults, Children 6-12 $3.00. Children 5yrs. and under are free. Proceeds fund NAIA Emergency Assistance and Scholarship Programs. Over $20,000 + in prize money. Dance in all categories. From Nashville, take 1-40 East to Mt. Juliet Road, Exit 226-A. Go South (right) 6.2 miles to the main park entrance, or ,take I-24 east to Old Hickory Blvd, Exit 62. Go north (left) on SR171 6.4 miles to the main park entrance.
Contact: Bill Wells 615-459-3156, email: naia@bellsouth.net, http://www.naiatn.org/powwow.html

October 14-15 & 16, 2005 6th Buffalo River Pow Wow
Location: Pow Wow Grounds, 1690 Airport Ridge Road Linden, TN 37096
Event Detail: Special guest, Larry Sellers who played "Cloud Dancing" on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman TV series.
Contact: Ray Benge 931-589-9628, email: rbenge@tds.net

October 15, 2005: Second Annual Native American People of Verizon Powwow
Location: Alfred J Loos Stadium/Fieldhouse, 3815 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75240
Event Detail: Host Drum: Bear Claw, Northern Drum: TBA; MC: John Tiddark; Head Gourd Dancer: Cliff Queton; HMD: Dennise Begay; HLD: Lorene Yellowfish. All Drums Princess and Dancers Welcome. Coat drive benefitting Zhinga Wee Thay Book Drive benefitting Verizon Reads Please bring Donation. Additional Contact Brook Duran 817-915-0072
Contact: Paul Griffith, phone: 817-231-1818, email: pg6958@sbcglobal.net

October 15-16, 2005: The Four Bay Winds
Location: The Lockhouse, 817 Conesteo St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Event Detail: Celebrate Native American Indian Gathering/ Everyone is invited to enjoy a weekend of traditional drumming, dancing, trading, and foods of Native American Peoples
Contact: Rev.Amy Paul (Blessing Bird), phone: 410-942-0542, email:
blessingbird@yahoo.com

October 15th & 16th, 2005 10th Annual Moving Waters PowWow at Canyon Lake
Location: Community Resource & Recreation Center 125 Mabel Jones Dr. Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
Event Detail: Emcee: Tim Tallchief; Head man- Frank Padrone; Head Gourd Dancer- Erwin DeLuna; Head Lady-TBA; Host Southern Drum- Rough Arrow Singers; all drums welcome. Non- competition dance, arts & crafts, foods, American Indian Church service. special guests- D.M. Red Eagle- storyteller & Robert Soto- Hoop dancer. $2 adults (kids under 6 free) 11am till late pm email: rioraft@gvtc.com
Contact: John Guenzel 830-964-3613

October 21-23, 2005:The White Buffalo Society, inc
Location: Silver River State Park, SR 35 (Baseline Road), Silver Springs, FL 34488
Event Detail: HD: "Buffalo Spirit", Guest Drums Welcome, MC: Two Ponies, HLD: White Fawn. Free primitive parking and camping for dancers- Pre register with W.B.S. for your pass. Gates open daily at 9:00 a.m.- Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m.through 7 p.m. All day parking, 4 dollars a car- bring a chair. intertribal dancing, arts and crafts, educational exhibits, youth games, tipi open house, Native American foods, flute music, story legend keepers, presentations, princess contest, raffles and auctions
Contact: Chief Laughing Eyes, phone: 352-625-2279, email: laughi23@cs.com

October 21-23, 2005: Meherrin Pow-wow
Location: Hwy. 11 North Between Ahoskie and Murfreesboro, Ahoskie, NC 27986
Event Detail: This is a contest pow-wow.
Contact: Aaron Winston, phone: (252)398-3321, email: Meherrin@inteliport.com

October 21-23, 2005: Harvest Moon Powwow
Location: Carson Park, 727 Joe Clifton Dr, Paducah, Ky 42064
Event Detail: Grand Entries- Sat 1 & 7pm & sun 1 pm
Contact: Stella Brown, requiredphone: 270/988-2605, email: mantlerockctr@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.americanindianassoc.com.html

October 22-23, 2005: Eharlee Third Annual Veterans Powwow
requiredlocation: Osborne Park - downtown Euharlee, GA 30120
Event Detail: Gates open 10am to 6pm. Grand Entry Sat.: Noon, Sun.: 1pm. HD: Aracoma Lightning, HM: Jerry "Smitty" Smith, HL: Ellen Rasco, MC: Gary Smith Vendors by Invitation Only
Contact: Joey Pierce, phone: 404-377-4950, email:amndn@mindspring.com
Event Website: http://www.euharlee.com/html/events.html

October 22 and 23 2005, Second Annual Native American Art Festival Powwow
Location: CHEROKEE ACCENTS @ Stone Ridge Center 14241 FM 624 Corpus Christi,TX 78410
Event Detail: Grand Opening ceremony at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, Saturday 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M., Sunday 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. TWO CONTESTS WITH PRIZES, Regalia Contest: Judging based on Authenticity and Pageantry. Register with Choctaw Debbie at tent between 12-4 P.M. on Saturday on October 22nd only. Prizes awarded at 4:15 PM. Adult participants must be present to win. Adult (14 and over) •First Place: $50.00 Gift Certificate for A-1 Steakhouse •Second Place: $25.00 Gift Certificate for A-1 Steakhouse at Stone Ridge Center. Child (13 and under)•First place $25.00 cash. Judging based on authenticity and pageantry, but need not be present to win. Storytelling: Register with Choctaw Debbie at tent.•Contest runs 11A.M.-6 P.M. Saturday, Oct. 22nd only.•Best story wins $25.00 A-1 Steakhouse Gift Certificate. Need not be present to win.
Contact: Diane or Bill Larew 361-767-0248 email: CHEROKEEACCENTS@aol.com

October 28th,29th & 30th 2005, 1st Annual Native American Festival in Leesburg Powwow.
Location: Leesburg RV Park Leesburg, Alabama 35983
Event Detail: HeadMan: Jo-Jo "ThunderHorse" Morgan Head Lady: Heather Miller Jr. Headman: Daniel Miller Jr. Head Lady: Amanda Tate MC: John Ferguson, Arena Director: Little Hawk, Head Veteran: Little John, War Hawk Host Drum: Aracoma Lightnin, Flute: Larry Hornbuckle Experience Native American Arts & Crafts, Demonstrations and Intertribal Dancing. A portion of the proceeds will got to Cherokee County Indian Education Fund.
Contact: Wyn Morgan 256-779-5742 email: ngawolf@yahoo.com

October 28 - 30, 2005 UCAN Scottsboro 2nd Annual Fall Festival & American Pow Wow Native
Location: Goose Pond Colony Golf Course & Resort, off highway 79 (follow signs)
between Guntersville & Scottsboro, Alabama 35976
Event Detail: Non-Competition Dancing/Drums Welcome; Posting of Colors: UCAN Veteran's Society & Honor Guard; Friday - 9:00 a.m.; Saturday - 11:00 a.m.; Sunday - 12 noon. Gates Open: Friday & Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; No alcohol or drugs allowed on Pow Wow grounds. Grounds Security & EMT Service will be provided. Concessions Available; Shower Facilities; Handicap Facilities Contact: 256-582-2333 email: ucanonline@bellsouth.net
webaddress: http://www.ucan-online.org

October 28th-30th, Scottsboro Fall Color Cruise Powwow
Location: Goose Pond Colony, Hwy. 79 Scottsboro, Alabama 35769
Event Detail: This Pow-Wow is being hosted by United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation, home office at Guntersville, Alabama. The Pow-Wow will be a part of Scottsboro Fall Color Cruise.
Contact: Gina Williamson: 256-582-2333, email: stilwtrs@bellsouth.net

October 29, 2005, 53rd annual Tulsa powwow
Crowne Plaza Hotel Tulsa Ballroom, 100 E. 2nd street Tulsa, OK 74103
Event Detail: Co-Host TNN Tulsa Native Network
Contact: Robert Anquoe, 918-671-2417 email: tulsapowwow@valornet.com