September 2006 NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW CALENDAR

September 1-3, 2006: 16th Annual Traditional Inter-Tribal Powwow
Location: Lake Shawnee, tinman Circle Reynold's Lodge Topeka, KS 66605
Event Detail: Host Southern Drum- Yellow Jacket Host Northern Drum- Tha Agency MC- Cy Althone, Color Guard- Haskell Color Guard, Host Gourd Society- TBA, Head Gourd Dancer- Terry Moore, Head Man Dancer- Henry Harjo, Head Lady Dancer- Jane Morris, Arena Director- Tim Robinson, Spiritual Leader- Jim McKinney, Honored Elders- TBA, SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (Subject To Change) Friday: 5:00 pm - Blessing of the Grounds, 6:00-7:00 pm - Gourd Dancing, 7:00-10:00 pm - Grand Entry & Social Dancing, Saturday & Sunday:12:30-1:30 pm - Gourd Dancing, 1:30-4:30 pm - Grand Entry & Social Dancing, 4:30-6:00 pm - Dinner 6:00-7:00 pm - Gourd Dancing 7:00-10:00 pm - Grand Entry & Social Dancing Buttons purchased in advance are $6.00 each and $8.00 each at the gate.
Contact: Chris Wagner Or Mike Ballard 785-232-2726 or 785-272-5489, email:
wagner1969@hotmail.com

September 1-3, 2006: 25th Annual Labor Day Weekend Pow Wow
Location: University of the Pacific 3601 Pacific ave Stockto, California 95207
Event Detail: Hand hall Field Free public event. Overnight caping Showers available Bring your own chair Traditional meal
Contact: Dale 209-933-7425 ext.8069, email: themom@tmail.com, webaddress: www.geocities.com/nativeteacher

September 2, 2006: Pueblo Friendship Powwow Assocation 13th Annual Contesting Powwow
Location: Greenway Nature Center 5200 Nature Center Rd. Pueblo, Colorado 81008
Contact: Shelley Gauna 719-948-9601, email: sdgauna@aol.com, webaddress: pfpa1.tripod.com

Sept. 2-4, 2006: 10th Annual KIpona Powwow
Location: City Island Park, City Island Harrisburg, PA 17101
Event Detail: Native American Festival host drum Old Bridge Singers guest drum Mother Earth's Daughters Acevedo Family Aztec Fire Dancers 10am-10pm daily grand entry 1pm daily primitive encampment tomahawk throwing native foods & crafts.
Contact: Michelle Fry 717-589-7744, email: sunrisesigns@nmax.net

September 2-4, 2006: 24th Annual Labor Day Weekend Powwow
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds I 270 Exit 13 Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Event Detail: MC-Jerry Dearly,AD-Ken Irwin,Sr.,Host Drum-Whitehawk,Head Man & Head Woman Dancer-TBA each day. $6-adults.$3-students & seniors,free-5 & under & participants,$10-weekend Pass, Sponsored by Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio PO Box 07705 Columbus,Ohio 43207-0705
Contact: NAICCO 614-443-6120, email: naicco@aol.com

September 6, 2006: Kahomini and Round Dance
Location: First Nations University of Canada 1 First Nations Way Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4S 7K2
Event Detail: Come and join the fun as we kick off our First Nations University of Canada - 30th Anniversary Celebrations with a Kahomani / Round Dance, Where: Regina Campus, FNUniv. (Front Lawn ), Time: 6:00 pm – Kahomani, 8:00 pm – Lunch served, 8:30 pm – Round Dance, 10:30 pm – Wrap-up, For more information, call 306-790-5950 Pearl Yuzicappi @ ext. 2100 or Roland Kaye @ ext. 3129
Contact: Roland Kaye 306-790-5950 ext 3129, email: rkaye@firstnationsuniversity.ca

webaddress: www.firstnationsuniversity.ca

September 8-10, 2006: Sycuan Traditional Gathering & 17th Annual pow-wow
Location: Sycuan Reservation 5459 Sycuan Rd. El Cajon, CA 92019 CA 92019
Contact: Arlene Galvan 619-445-7776, email: agalvan@sycuan.org, webaddress: www.sycuan.com

September 8-10, 2006: Stillwater Pow Wow
Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds Anderson, CA
Event Detail: Host Drums: Bear Creek Ontario Canada Eya-Hey Nakoda Alberta Canada MC: Manny King, Kansas, AD: Phil Hale, CA, Head Man: Derek Howell, Denver CO, Head Woman: Denelle Stanley, CA, Head Teen Boy: Dakota Jeude,Redding CA, Head Teen Girl: Valerie Lent,Susanville CA. Over $30,000 in Cash Prizes, Vendors contact: April, Carmelo (530) 245- 6280Miss Stillwater / Jr. Miss Stillwater Contest: Contact Genevieve Markussen if interested (530) 275- 1513, New Location this year: Camping Available, RV hookups Available, $Admission Passes Daily or Weekend $.
Contact: Genevieve Markussen 530-275-1513, email: hypnotique06@hotmail.com

September 8-10, 2006: Regional Native Community Pow Wow on the River
Location: Virginia Point Park where the Big Sandy meets the Ohio River, Kenova, WV 25530
Event Detail: There are 25 vending spaces available on a first come -first serve basis. Set up fee is $70.00 per space. We welcome all dancers and other drum groups may play for blanket money. The first day of the Pow Wow will be a teaching day as we will invite school children to come so we will need story tellers and some vendors who won't mind showing the children how they make their crafts. Please come join us and make this an event to be remembered.
Contact: Morning Rain Danysh 304-272-5722, e-mail: morningrain@frontiernet.net webaddress: www.rncpowwowinfo.bravehost.com

September 8-10, 2006: "Spirit of the Thunderbird"
Location: Cahokia Mounds 30 Ramey Street Collinsville, Illinois 62234
Event Detail: Head Staff, Head Veteran: James Goodin – Licking, MO, Head Gourd: Jorge Homero – Bismarck, MO, Head Man: Charley Lowry, Bunceton, MO, Head Woman: Cherry Schaefer – Licking, MO, EmCee: John “Red Blanket” Gartland – Okmulgee, OK, Arena Director: TBA, Northern Drum: TBA, Southern Drum: Kickapoo Rice and the Southern Drum. CHANCE DANCE RULES: All Dancers in full regalia should register and receive a number (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Info Booth, front gate) While you are dancing, the MC will pull a number out of the box and call it out. If you are in the circle at the time, you will win an amount of money that will be selected from another box. The amounts range from $25 to $300 Dancer’s numbers will go back into the box. YOU COULD WIN MORE THAN ONCE!!
Contact: Lora Garrett 314-229-3835, email: garredwolf@yahoo.com, webaddress: www.thunderbirdsociety.org

September 8-10, 2006: Traditional Gathering & !7th Annual Powwow
Location: Sycuan Indian Reservation Band of the Kumeyaay Nation 5459 Sycuan Road / 5469 Casino Way / 3007 Dehesa Rd. El Cajon, California 92019-1810
Event Detail: Event Details:Up to $90,000 in Prize Money. New Dance Categories: Men's Bird Dance (All Ages) Women's Bird Dance (17 & Under, 18-49,50 & Up, Chiken Dance (Special 1st, 2nd, 3rd) Indian Arts & Crafts, Indian Food, Flag Ceremony (Sat. & Sun.10a.m.) Host Norhern Drum: Thundering Spirit, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA Host Southern Drum: Southern Outlawz, Shiprock, New Mexico MC:Michael Burgess, Comanche Co-arena Dir.: garrison tahmahkera, Comanche M.J. Bullbear, Oglala Lakota Head Drum Contest Judge: John Lorentz, Wichita / Kiowa Head Dance Contest Judges: Josie Parrilla, Mescalaro Apache / Dine' Wayne Morin, Cree Head Gourd Dancer: Ben Wolf, Kiowa, Staff Carrier: Daniel J. Tucker, Kumeyaay Head Northern Dancer: Warshield White, Dakota Head Norhtern Woman Dancer: Shamaray Yazzie, Dine' head Southern Man Dancer: Lewis Cozad, Kiowa Head Southern Woman Dancer: Jonita Ahguor, Kiowa Head Young Man Dancer: Michael Pettiford III, Kumeyaay Head Young Woman Dancer: Khayela Alexander, Kumeyaay, Camping & water are available - Art Crafts Booths are $200 & Food Booths are avialable for $300 for the weekend. Info. Booths are free. The Powwow Committee is not responsible for theft, loss or damages. No Alcohol & No Fire Arms. For Special Motel Reservation rates, Call:Sycuan Resort El Cajon For Reservation:Ph#(800)457-5568 or (619)442-3425 Super 8 Motel, El Cajon Ph#(619)579-1144 Days Inn & Suite Ph#(800)675-7105
Contact: Arlene Galvan A.G. Ph#(619)445-7776 / Sycuan Casino Ph#(800)2-Sycuan / Ph#(800)279-2826 / Ph#(619)445-6002 / Sycuan Resort Ph#(619)445-3425, email: info@sycuan.com, webaddress: www.sycuan.com or www.sycuanresort.com

September 9, 2006: A Celebration of Traditions
Location: Witte Museum 1901 Broadway San Antonio Tx 78215
Contact: Erwin DeLuna 210-736-3702, email: NativeAmerican@netscape.net

September 9, 2006: Table Mountain Rancheria Social Gathering
Location: Table Mountain Rancheria 8184 Table Mountain Road Friant, Ca. 93626
Event Detail: Open to the Public & Free Admission. Drum Contest: 1st Place $4,000, 2nd Place $2,500, 3rd Place $1,000, Time:10a.m.-8p.m., Dancing & Much More! Web:www.tmcasino.com, Email:Info@TMCOline.com, Vendors FREE Space. For info. call:(559)299-5227 (559)270-7807, (559)760-0449 (559)683-0797, General info call:(559)822-2890 or (559)822-7777, Toll Free#(800)541-3637, Fax#(559)822-2084, Employment/Jobs-(559)822-2485
Contact: Table Mountain Casino (559)822-2890 or (559)822-7777, email: Info@TMCOnline.com, webaddress: www.tmcasino.com

September 9-10, 2006: 14th Annual Four Winds Intertribal Soc.
Location: Killeen Civic/Convention Center 3601 So. W.S. Young DR Killeen, TX 76547
Event Detail: Vendors: contact Paula 254-228-5176 jynxt_1610@yahoo.com
Contact: Phil Stucker (254)543-2386, e-mail: tameroa@hotmail.com, webaddress: www.fourwindstx.org

September 9-10, 2006: 4th annual Spirit of the Bison Pow Wow
Location: Buck Farm Bison Forman Rd. Austinburg, Ohio 44010
Contact: Joe 216-408-9211, email: klaatu2u@sbcglobal.net, webaddress: www.freewebs.com/bisonpowwowEvent Website

September 9-10, 2006: Aurora's 7th Annual American Indian Pow Wow and Family Festival
Location: Aurora High School 65 West Pioneer Trail Aurora, Ohio 44202
Event Detail: 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. each day; Grand Entries at 1 P.M. Admission: Adults=$5; Seniors=$1; Children(6-12)=$2, (5&under are free) Corn husk doll workshop; talkings sticks; weaving demo; storytelling; flute player; flintknapper; 50/50 raffle; auction; food & vendors; programs by Kulture Kids
Contact: Kulture Kids 216-371-2867, email: aurorapowwow@yahoo.com

September 15-17, 2006: Gathering of the People
Location: Big Bend (Near Foster Bar) Agness, Oregon 97406
Event Detail: Thirteenth annual Agness-Illahe "Gathering of the People" This year's Gathering will be held at Big Bend, near Agness, Ore. ,September 15th thru the 17th. Native canoe races will be held Sunday morning. Free to public, no alcohol or drugs. Free camping and potluck on Saturday. All is welcome.
Contact: Belva Bell 541-439-4285, email: belvabell@hotmail.com

September 15-17, 2006: Gathering of Veteran's Friendship Pow Wow
Location: Seven Circles Heritage Center 8817 W. Southport Rd. Edwards, IL 61528
Event Detail: This event is a contest pow wow and rendezvous. Special honored guest is WW II Navajo code talker, Thomas Begay.
Contact: Butch McCamy 309-637-1046, email: walkhawk2@ntslink.net, webaddress: 7circlesheritage.org

September 15-17 2006: Lenape coming home native gathering Powwow
Location: Blair field East Penn Street Huntingdon, Pa 16652
Contact: Many Weasels 814-506-1217, email: manyweasels@xtechmail.com, webaddress: Lenapecominghome.com

September 15-17, 2006: 3rd annual "Celebration of the Future" Pow Wow
Location: 4-H Fairgrounds, End of East Washington Street Sullivan, Indiana 47882
Event Detail: The Sullivan County American Indian Council proudly presents its 3rd "Celebration of the Future" Pow Wow. Active in community activities and area schools, the inter-tribal Council works all year to promote a true understanding of Native American culture. Fri., Sept. 15th is "Education Day" for area schools. Host Drum - Twigh Twee Singers, Co-host Drum - Buffalo Thunder, Arena Director - Dave Shananaquet, Head Man Dancer - "Tank" Johnson, Head Lady Dancer - Punkin Shananaquet, Head Veteran Dancer - George Martin. Performing both Sat. & Sun., nationally-known Native American singer, Michael Jacobs. All dancers & drums welcome. Come visit the fastest-growing Pow Wow in the "Illiana" (west central Indiana) area!!
Contact: Reg Petoskey 812-268-0158, email: S_C_A_I_C@yahoo.com

September 15-17, 2006: Grand Bois Inter-Tribal PowWow
Location: Grand Bois Park Bourg LaRose Hwy (Hwy 24) Bourg, LA 70434
Event Detail: Arts, crafts, food, inter-tribal & gourd dancing. No alcohol, drugs or ice chest. Bring lawn chairs. Admission $3 per person, students $2, senior citizen free. Begins Friday at 6pm, begins Saturday & Sunday at 10:30am
Contact: Ernest (985)594-7410, email: spconr@lsu.edu

September 15-17, 2006: Oklahoma Indian Summer Festival
Location: Downtown Bartlesville - Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74005
Event Detail: Intertribal Pow Wow and Native American Art Show/Sale, including storytelling, tradtional craft demonstrations, craft and food vendors. Cherokee Church Service Sunday am and Osage Horsepainting Friday and Saturday afternoon.
Contact: Rebecca Brave 580-269-2096, email: drgnfly@mindspring.com, webaddress: www.oklahomaindiansummer.com

September 16, 2006: Texas Indian Hobbyist Association Fall Powwow
Location: Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, 1601 S Water St. Burnet, Texas 78611
Event Detail: Traders contact: 956-682-5775 RV's contact: 512-756-6180 Tent sites available.
Contact: David Eckerman 936-653-3116, tihasmokesignals@yahoo.com, email: davideckerman@eastex.net

September 16-17, 2006: Dragging Canoe, Doublehead Memorial Pow Wow
Location: Columbia, TN
Event Detail: CANCELED DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES.
Featured Musical Artist and Speaker - John Trudell Host Drum: Iron Necklace Guest Drum: Redemption Featured Artists:General Grant (Cherokee/Lakota) Andrew Hunter (Meherrin)Mama Nix (Wolf Clan Cherokee)Soco Cody (Wolf Clan Cherokee) Wild Horse Trading Company (owner - Linda West) MC - Dennis Banks (relief MC - Gary Smith) AD - Bryan Halfday Head Man - Harry Dakota Head Lady - Shea Keck Head Vet - Luther Nix Spiritual Director delivering eulogy - Dave Tetoste (Cherokee) Gates open at 9 a.m. Grand Entry at noon each day. Daily pay for dancers. All drums and dancers welcome. Nightly feeds for drums, dancers and vendors. Primitive camping with water, porta-a-johns and electricity, Vendor Contact: Linda at (931) 380-1982 or Soco at (865) 717-3796, or e-mail sococody@aol.com. Call for directions or vendor information.
Contact: Soco Cody 865-717-3796, email: sococody@aol.com

September 16-17, 2006: Bluff City Pow Wow
Location: Rockport City Park Main St. Rockport, IN 47635
Event Detail: Gates open at 11am, Grand entry 12pm both days Free camping. All drums and dancers welcome.NO guns, alcohol, or drugs, and no pets.
This is a family event. $5.00 12 and older.
Contact: Jeanne Bruce (812)897-1897, e-mail: kay_b10@yahoo.com

September 16-17, 2006: Paw Paw Moon Festival Powwow
Location: 930 South Tecumseh Rd. George Rogers Clark Park Springfield, OH 45505
Event Detail: Traditional powwow. Gates open at 11:00 both Sat and Sun. Admission $4.00 Adults: $3.00 over 12 and over 65. Primitive camping for participants. ALL DRUMS, DANCERS AND PUBLIC WLECOME. Rain or shine.
Contact: Phyllis Davis 419-238-0197, e-mail padavis39@earthlink.net

September 21, 2006: Platero Fancy Dance Competition
Location: Indian Village New Mexico State Fair Ground 300 San Pedro NE Albququerque, New Mexcio 874108
Event Detail: The second annual Platero Men’s Fancy Dance Competition will be held on Thursday September 21, 2006 during the New Mexico State fair in the Indian Village! Registration will be on site of day of competition, there will be a $25.00 entry fee! (Which will include parking and admission passes.) Please Contact the Platero Family for further information! The prize money will be as follows: 1st $1,000, 2nd $500, 3rd $250, 4th $125
Contact: Shawna Platero 505-604-1636, email: platerocompetition@yahoo.com

September 22-24, 2006: Spirit People of America, Inc. Presents Pow wow on the Beautiful J.B. Starkey Ranch.
Location: SR 54 Odessa, Florida 33785
Event Detail: Friday kids day, free hot dog and chips for all kids from 10AM to 4PM. Mc: Chante Ishta of WMNF 88.5FM. Educational village with tee pees plus much more. Vender Info 813-546-4958. all other info Waterbird at: 727-773-2161. All drums welcome. Dancers and drums primitive camping and 2 meals a day. Parking fee of $3.00. Easy access from I-75 and US 19.
Contact: Sue 813-546-4958, email: spirit_wonders@yahoo.com,

September 22-24, 2006: 16th Annual Morongo Band of Mission Indians Pow Wow
Location: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa 49500 Seminole Drive Cabazon, California 92230
Event Detail: Competition pow wow with more than $260,000 in prize money. Admission is free. 48 DANCE CATEGORIES including Senior Golden Age: 70 & up; Golden Age: 55 – 69; Senior Adult: 35 – 54; Junior Adult: 18 – 34. $1,200 • $1,000 • $800 • $600 • $400 • $200. Teen: 13 – 17. $500 • $400 • $300 • $200 • $100. Junior Teen: 6 – 12. $250 • $200 • $150 • $100 • $50; Tiny Tots: 5 & younger. Northern Traditional, Grass Dance, Northern & Southern Fancy, Chicken Dance, and Southern Straight. Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl, Northern Stationary Style, Southern Buckskin and Cloth and Northern Walk Around Style. SPECIALS: $500 • $400 • $300 • $200 • $100. DRUM SINGING CONTEST includes Northern, Southern and Northern Straight categories. 1st Place - $10,000; 2nd Place - $7,000; 3rd Place - $5,000; 4th Place - $4,000; 5th Place - $3,000; 6th Place – $2,000. Drum Split - $3,000. HEAD STAFF - Northern Host Drum: Native Thunder; Southern Host Drum: Thunder Hill; Emcee: Russell Standing Rock; Northern Drum Coordinator: Jim Red Eagle; Southern Drum Coordinator: Spud Brown; Head Gourd Dancer: Larry Brown. Head Man Dancer: Norman Largo; Head Woman Dancer: Charlene Cozad. Head Young Man: Joe Allen; Head Young Woman: Alyssa Woody; Northern Dance Judges: JR LaPlante and Tawny Hales. Southern Dance Judges: Vernon Harragarra and Rebecca Brady. Gates open: Friday @ 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday @ 10:00 a.m., Grand Entry: Friday @ 8:00 p.m.; Saturday @ 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday @ 1:00 p.m. Gourd Dancing: Friday @ 5:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday @ 11:00 p.m., Bird Singing: Friday & Saturday @ 5:00 p.m. Peon Games: Saturday @ dusk.Vendor space is limited. Not responsible for theft, loss, accident, injury or personal expenses. Absolutely no alcohol or drugs allowed. The pow wow grounds are next to Morongo Casino Resort & Spa located at 49500 Seminole Drive in Cabazon California. For directions or more information visit us online at http://www.morongocasinoresort.
Contact: Kimberly White 800-252-4499, email: powwow@morongo.com,

September 23-24, 2006: Intertribal Pow Wow
Location: Indian Plaza 1475 Mohawk Trail Charlemont, MA 01339
Event Detail: Free camping for dancers, musicians, and vendors. Vendors please call for booth fee information.
Contact: Harold 413-339-4096, email: alikandra@yahoo.com, webaddress: www.indianplazagifts.com

September 23-24, 2006: Chak Hah Chee Contest Pow Wow
Location: n.a. Winneshiek Lane Nekoosa, WI 54457
Event Detail: Saturday grand entries at 1pm & 7pm, Sunday grand entry at noon. Registration opens at 10am and closes at 3pm. Native vendors welcome, email chakhahchee@hotmail.com for a vendor application. Additional contact: Jeff Harrison (715-421-4728 after 5pm. Golden Age (55+), Adult (18-54), Teens (13-17), Juniors (6-12), Tiny Tots- day monies, Singing contest. Over $25,000.00 in cash prizes!
Contact: Darren Brinegar 715-423-1059, email: chakhahchee@hotmail.com

September 23-24 2006: Crying Eagle Village
Location: 3000 McCartney RD. (Rt. 422) Youngstown, Ohio 44505
Event Detail: This is Crying Eagle Village second annual intertribal gathering. Grand Entry is 12:00 noon both days. Host Drum..Thunder Nation, Guest Drum..Wolf Creek Singers, All drums and dancers welcome, Emcee...Danny Two Eagle, Head Male Dancer...Seeker Roberts, Head Female Dancer...One Eagle Women, Head Veteran...Paul Hawkwind, Arena Director...Logan Steel, Sound and recordings produced by TKMJ Productions. There are still vendor spaces available, Contact twospirit for more information. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Absolutely no politics, or sales of pipes permitted.
Contact: Twospirit 330-782-8289, email: twospirit00@yahoo.com, webaddress: cryingeaglevillage1@yahoo.com

September 23-24, 2006: Circle of Wisdom/Metis Gathering Powwow
Location: Chase Farm, Breakneck Hill Road Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
Event Detail: Drums and Dancers Welcome
Vendors send me an email and I will send you a contract.
Contact: Joyce Gauvin 401-480-9854 email: jgauvin122@aol.com www.circleofwisdom.orgEvent Website

September 23-24, 2006: 7th Annual Trasns-Pecos American Indian Inter-Tribal Powwow
Location: Odessa College Sports Center, 201 w. University Odessa, Texas 79761
Event Detail: Admission is Only $1.00 to the Public! Asking for Canned Food Donations: 2 Cans Adults – 1 Can Children & Elders All Food Donations to benefit the West Texas Food Bank!
Contact: James Silvester 432-770-2610, e-mail: silvesjw@aol.webaddress: http://transpecosamericanindianassn.com/powwow.html Event Website

September 23-24, 2006: C.O.T.R.A.I.C. INC. 28TH Annual Powwow
Location: Dorseyville, 120 Charles Street Dorseyville, PA 15238
Event Detail: powwow goes on rain or shine. $5.00 adults, $3.00 elders and children under 12. There will be singing & drumming,dancing, arts & crafts and native foods.
Contact: lisa Morales 412-782-4458, e-mail: powwowies@hotmail.com

September 23-24, 2006: 3rd Annual Okehocking Preserve PowWwow
Location: Route 926 and Route 3 5316 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19355
Contact: Mary McLoughlin 610-640-1669, email: mhm@willistown.pa.us, webaddress: www.willistown.pa.us

September 23-25, 2006: 4th Annual White Buffalo Pow Wow
Location: Tupelo Buffalo Park 2272 N. Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS 38803-2530
Event Detail: $5000.00 to be given away in Luck of the Draw Prize money. Tupelo Buffalo has lots of buffalo to see. There is also a white Buffalo. Friday will be school day. Lots of kids. All dancers, gourd dancers, drums, princess welcome. Public welcome . All tee pees welcome.
Contact: Rita Colston 901-876-5344, email: Redwolfr@aol.com

September 29-30, & October 1, 2006: Annual Fall Intertribal Fellowship Pow Wow
Location: Paris Landing State Park 16055 Hwy 79 N Buchanan, TN 38222
Event Detail: Please Check the Web page for more information.
Contact: Way Pressler 931-624-8392, email: Naic@Charter.net, webaddress: http://n.a.i.c.tripod.com/Event Website

September 30, 2006: West Valley College 18th Annual Powwow
Location: West Valley College, Saratoga, California 1400 Fruitivale Ave. Saratoga, California 95070
Event Detail: Head Staff: Headman:J. McCloud, Wintu, Headlady:Lucha Diaz, Turtle Mountain Chippewa MC:Tom Phillips, Kiowa, Host Drum:Red Sky (Northern)& Southern Express (Southern) [Contest Powwow] Contest Info. This is a Contest Powwow-All ages! Others:Powwow Org. Name: West Valley College, Ca. Arena Dir. Denny Stanley, Dine Additional Info. The West Valley College 19th Annual Powwow is Sat., Sept. 30th, 2006 from Noon to Midnight. This is a friendly, family-style powwow in beautiful Saratoga (near San Jose & Los Gatos). All Drums & dancers are welcome! Admission is Free Grand Entry benefit the Donald M. Johnson Native American Schalarship for West Valley-Mission Dis- trict students. Vendors are encouraged to contact; George Mageles @ (408)941-2612 or by email:george_mageles@westvalley.edu
Contact: Michelle Reed at Social Sciences Building (408)741-4029, email: michelle_reed@westvalley.edu, webaddress: http://www.westvalleypowwow.org

September 30, 2006: 3rd Annual Memorial Gourd Dance Powwow
Location: Blue Spring Heritage Center Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72631
Event Detail: The Ancestors Memorial Gourd Dance will be held at the Cherokee Blue Spring in Eureka Springs Arkansas on September 30th, 2006. It will be a one day Memorial Gourd Dance, with a traditional meal served at noon for all the Gourd Dancers, Staff, Singers and Drum. The dance will be held at the Blue Spring Heritage Center. The Cherokee Red Star Intertribal Gourd Dance Society of Blue Spring will be the Host Gourd. Arrangements have been made for a 10 percent room discount if you call the Comfort Inn in Eureka Springs directly and ask for the Red Star Ancestor's Dance discount when you book your room. The Comfort Inn is located at 196 E. Van Buren Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Contact: Blue Spring Heritage Center 479-253-9244, email: info@bluespringheritage.com, webaddress: www.redstargourd.com

September 30-October 1, 2006: Saratoga Native American Festival
Location: Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga, NY 12836
Event Detail: Saratoga Native American Festival Smoke Dance Competition (over $9,000 in prizes) | Musical performances by Grammy award-winning Native American performing artists Joanne Shenandoah (Wolf Clan, Oneida) and Bill Miller (Mohican) | Craft and skills demonstrations | Storytelling, cultural presentations and performances | Eastern and Western drummers, singers and dancers | Large children's activity tent | and more... http://www.saratoganativefestival.org
Contact: Mark 518-583-9958, email: ndcenter@hotmail.com, webaddress: http://www.saratoganativefestival.org

September 30-October 1, 2006: East of the River Shawnee Woodland Gathering
Location: Prairie Ridge Meadow Wilson Drive east ,off St Rt 118 Greenville, Ohio 45331
Event Detail: Shawnee Woodland Indian Gathering, Time: Sat. Gate Opens 10.00 A.M.-7:00P.M. Sun. Gate Opens 10.00 A.M.-5:00P.M. Grand Entry: Noon...Both Days Host Drum: Friendly Voices, Master Of Ceremonies: Cedar Heart, Male Head Dancer: Snow Owl, Head Female Dancer: Lee Redman, Please bring your own chairs or blankets for sitting. Entry Fee: $2.00 for everyone over 6 years of age. Under 6 years---FREE Venders Fee $15.00 Set Up, Free Parking.
Contact: Samantha Holland 937-592-2412, email: shawney@bright.net, webaddress: eastof the rivershawnee.homestead.com

September 30-October 1, 2006: THEY WALKED HERE BEFORE US: A Woodland Indian Celebration
Location: Buttonwood Park River Road/State Route 65 - 1 mile(s) West of Fort Meigs State Memorial Park. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Event Detail: 4TH Annual Gathering. TIMES: Gates Open both days at 9:00 a.m. Concerts both days as early as 10:00 a.m. (schedule may change). Grand Entry both days at 12:00 noon. Closes Saturday at Dusk & Sunday at 5:30 p.m. NEW: Arvel Bird (Shivwit Paiute) of Nashville, TN - Multiple Award Winning Native American Violinist/Fiddler. Buffalo Dance Demonstration. TomaHawk Throwing. OTHER: Douglas Blue Feather (Cherokee) - Multiple Award Wining Native American Flutist. Childrens’ Tent with Native American Arts & Crafts. Wildlife Tent with American Birds of Prey (schedule depends on the Birds). Living History Traditional Woodland Indian Village with Lacrosse-Double Ball Field, Flintknapping, Bow & Atl Atl Demos. VENDORS:Invitation Only - contact The Foundation.DRUMS:Invitation Only - contact The Foundation. ADMISSION:Adults = $5.00, Seniors 60 and over = $2.00, Children 6-11 = $2.00, Children 5 and under = Free NO PETS, NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS, NO FIREARMS, NO INDIAN POLITICS & NO INDIAN POLICING.
Contact: Jamie Oxendine & Brian Dreier 419-381-7042 & 419-698-6875 perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com, Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation @ 419-381-7042, Wood County Park District @ 419-383-1897, SouthEastern WaterSpider Drum @ 419-698-9575 Honey Baked Foods, Inc.