July 2004 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS

July 4: Arlee Powwow Book Signing of "Black Plume's Weasel People"
Location: Arlee Montana on the Flathead Reservation, Powwow Road, Arlee, MT, 59821
Event Detail:
"Black Plume's Weasel People" Book Launch
Meet the Author and Guide at the Arlee Powwow, July 4, 2004 2 to 4 p.m. at the Salish Kootenai College Bookstore booth by the dance arbor.

Black Plume's Cultural Studies is a non-profit organization operating in the U.S. and Canada to assist in the empowerment of indigenous peoples. "Black Plume's Weasel People" is a product of this non-profit organization. Reggie Black Plume, a Kainai elder (Blood Tribe) of Alberta Canada and Spirit Dancer Oakley of the Tsalagi Nation reside in Montana on the Flathead Reservation. Ms. Oakley provides a refreshing and intimate look into the ancient ways of the ancient Blackfeet with the guidance of her life partner, Reggie Black Plume. Mr. Black Plume was raised by the major chief of the bloods, Chief Shot Both Sides and his medicine woman wife, Long Time Pipe Woman, in the 30's and 40's the ancient way. All native peoples and other parties interested in the true ancient practices which have a commonality will treasure this book and keep it for a reference guide.
Contact: Spirit Dancer Oakley, phone: 406-725-4516, email: ReggieBlackPlume@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.angelfire.com/stars4/blackfeetdanceman/TheBook.html

July 8-11: Pinedale Wyoming Mountain Man Rendezvous
Location: Pinedale, WY, 82941
Event Detail: Thursday, July 8- Sunday, July 11, 2004. Mountain Man Rendezvous. Home of the Museum of the Mountain Man. Arts and Craft Fair all weekend long. Trader's Row with authentic accessories and beadwork. Rendezvous Re-enactment Pageant on Sunday, July 11 at 1:00 pm at the rodeo grounds in Pinedale. Come for a weekend of fun and excitement!
Contact: Kathy Sechrist, phone: 307-367-2242, email: pinedalechamber@wyoming.com

July 9-17: Northeastern Primitive Rendezvous
Location: 9067 Oakland Rd., Near Letchworth State Park, Western, NY 14517
Event Detail: The staff and host club: Moses Van Campen and other area clubs Welcome you to this pre-1840 Encampment. We have a full slate of primitive shooting, knife and hawk throwing, archery and a new event this year called " The Trapper Challenge". There also will be a canoe camp for those arriving by water. The site will be near Letchworth State Park and The Letchworth Museum. One mile north of Fort Hill and 15 miles from the Moses Van Campen and Phillip Church homesteads. Check out our directions button for maps. Visitor hours - Sat July 10th & Sun July 11th…...9 Am - 4 Pm
Contact: Bob Kellogg, phone: 585 468-2669, email: rkellogg1776@yahoo.com
Event Website: http://www.nrlhf.org/nepr04/nepr2004.html

July 10-11: Plum Creek Rendezvous
Location: 2 miles south, 1 mile west of Walnut Grove, MN 56180
Event Detail: Black Powder Shoot 1:00 pm both days. Wood & Water furnished, primitive & modern camps. Shoot registration: Sat. Noon, Shoot at 1p. Camp setup on Fri. Prizes Galore
Contact: Leonard McLaughlin, phone: 507-859-2479

July 17-18: River Days
Location: At the Tridge, Midland, MI, 48642
Event Detail: This is a Colonial type event. This year will feature a Native American ceremony (renewal of wedding vows), 42nd Regimental Highlanders, Mohawk Valley Militia, French Marines, People of the North (Native/Voyageurs), and many sutlers. Ice on the grounds, pre-registration will get you in on powder reimbursement. Wood, water, straw provided. No fee. Potluck on Sat pm. FIREWORKS Saturday at dark !!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to see you there!
Contact: Gail Shukait, phone: 989-465-1961, email: gailshukait@yahoo.com

July 21-25: Bayou Salado Rendezvoux
Location: Private land, close to Hartsel, CO 80449
Event Detail: Hartsel, Colorado (18 mi. south of Fairplay) - Look for signs at Junction Hwy 9 & Hwy 24. Early set-up July 19th. Water and Wood on Site. TRADE FEE $40, includes camp fee; PRIMITIVE CAMP $5 per night. Proper Attire Required for Registered Traders and Campers. Prizes for All Events, Hawk & Knife, Fryin Pan Toss, Fun Shoot, Primitive Archery, Colorado Story Telling, Championship, Council Fire on Saturday, Parade in Fairplay on Sunday.
Contact: "Perfesser" Lou Gebhart, phone: 720-200-3084, email: perfesser@qwest.net

Jul 22-25: 28th Annual Land of the Seneca Rendezvous and Rifle Frolic
Location: LOS Club campground, Carley Road, near Watkins Glen, NY 14805
Event Detail: Event is held at our club campground 5 miles east of Watkins Glen, NY. Both pre-1840 primitive, and 1880s to modern, camp areas. Pre - 1840 period dress and equipment required for primitive camp. Period dress strongly encouraged for 1880s to modern campers. We have woods, meadows, a pond, hooters, water, a cook shack, demonstrations, living history games, rifle and smoothbore shoots, archery shoots, ice service, knife and hawk contests, woodswalk shoots, cannon shoots, raffles, drawings, and all the free, cut, firewood you can use. We have a separate woods/meadow camping area for modern campers and tin tipis (no hook-ups). And we always have a shining time! We hope you can join us.
Contact: Jim Dunn, phone: 607-273-3611, email: jad11@cornell.edu
Event Website: http://www.landoftheseneca.org

July 23-25: Keweenaw Bay Maawanji'iding
Location: Ojibwa Campground, US Hwy 41, Baraga, MI, 49908
Event Detail: Home of the Midnight Two-Step Championship. Youth Two-Step Championship. Fry Bread Championship. Litefoot will be there. Traditional teachings Wed., July 21 though Fri., July 23. Check out our web site for additional information.
Contact: Pauline Spruce, phone: 906-353-6623, email: pauline@up.net
Event Website: http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/powwow/

Jul 31-Aug 7: 2004 Midwest National Rendezvous
Location: Coleta Sportsmans Club, Coleta, IL 61081
Event Detail: See website for detail.
Contact: John Daugherty, phone: 815-625-3484, email: dognjuju@essex1.com
Event Website: http://www.geocities.com/mwpr2004

July 31-August 1: Peace Day Drumming Fiesta
Location: Pueblo Bonito Blanco Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Event Detail: International Peace Day Gathering. Drumming Fiesta. Groups from Mayan, Mexican, American Indian, Peru. Native American Indian Drumming and Dancing Groups in native dress especially wanted. International media coverage.
Contact: A. Kenlan, phone: 1-800-722-0718, email: stim4u@cs.com