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2019 Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow

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Don’t miss the nationally acclaimed 33rd Annual Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow on August 30 – September 1, 2019 in Hungry Valley, NV. This FREE, family-friendly annual event is held over Labor Day weekend and features some of the best Native American dancers, singers and drummers in the country. Besides the memorable pow wow entertainment, over 25 vendors sell traditional native foods and stunning handcrafted silverwork, beadwork, baskets and other American Indian art.

Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow

The sound of drums fills the air as hundreds of dancers and participants move around the dance arena, using dance styles and steps that match their dance ‘regalia’. Men will dress and dance in styles such as Northern and Southern Traditional, Fancy Feather Dance, Grass Dance to name those most commonly used. Women, likewise will dress in cloth and buckskin outfits in both Norhtern and Southern Traditional styles, Jingle Dance and Fancy Shawl Dance styles. Inside the pow wow circle, the grand entry begins with more than a hundred dancers grouped by their dress style.

In between dances, many take their energy to the hand games, traditional gambling that has been been played for thousands of years. It’s a guessing game involving animal bones and sticks. The games are accompanied by song and drums, used to distract the opposing team.

The Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow features more than 25 vendors selling native foods like fry bread and handcrafted bead work and blankets to share their native culture with the outside world. Your trip to the powwow grounds will be worth it just for the fry bread!

Pow Wow Schedule
Numaga Princess Contest on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Pow Wow Grand Entry on Friday at 7 p.m.
Hungry Valley Hand games on Friday at 7 p.m.
Warrior Mountain Run & Numaga 3 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday at 8 a.m.
Pow Wow Grand Entry on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Hungry Valley Hand games on Saturday (continued)
Community Feed on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Pow Wow Grand Entry on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Pow Wow Grand Grand Entry on Sunday at noon

Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow Mini-Gallery

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Princess Pageant, Thursday at 6 p.m.
Hand Games, Friday, 6 p.m.
Numaga Walk/Run, Saturday, Registration at 7:30 am, Run at 8 a.m.
Community Dinner, 6 p.m.

Drum Contest
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $4,000
4th Place: $3,000
5th Place: $2,000
Consolations

Powwow Head Staff
Master of Ceremonies: To Be Announced
Head Man: To Be Announced
Head Lady: To Be Announced
Arena Director: To Be Announced
Head Judge: To Be Announced

Event Location
Hungry Valley
9055 Eagle Canyon Drive
Hungry Valley, Nevada 89441
The event takes place in Hungry Valley, which is just 19 miles north of downtown Reno, nestled in scenic Eagle Canyon.

For Additional Powwow Information:
Vendors
Marla Dressler (775) 399-0594
Summer Dressler (775) 203-5017
General Information:
Toby Stump (775) 470-1100
Lydia Bonta (775) 842-6388
Media: Stacey Montooth (775) 842-2902
Tribal Council Liaisons: Marlene Yarrow (775) 329-2936

History of Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow
The Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow is named after Chief Numaga, the famous Paiute Chief, known for peace. Chief Numaga was a great 19th century leader who had the courage and the vision to counsel against war. Facing severe threats to his people by invading white forces, Numaga repeatedly chose peace. His successful peace negotiations, helped set a precedent for future disputes.

Numaga also has a documented history of trying to preserve the destruction of our aboriginal lands. Numaga called the pine nut groves, the Indian’s orchards and asked whites to collect fallen timber instead of cutting down healthy trees. Unfortunately, Numaga’s early advocacy for Mother Earth fell on deaf ears. Translated from the English language, Numaga means “Give Food.” He passed away in 1871 and is buried in the hills near Wadsworth.

Contact Info
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
E-Mail: elitereno775@gmail.com
Phone: (775) 250-7013

Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow

So, mark your calendar so you don’t miss Don’t miss the Annual Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow in Hungry Valley, Nevada. It’s family-friendly entertainment at it’s best: it’s fun and educational.

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IMPORTANT EVENT NOTICE
Unfortunately, due to increasing costs, Crazy Crow Trading Post will no longer be able to maintain the Event Calendar by updating or adding new events.
The pages will remain active for a time as there are a number of events with current information and past events that may help you contact the sponsors for new information concerning location, dates & times!
Please do NOT contact Crazy Crow about these events, except for corrections to events with 2020 dates that are incorrect. Email date corrections directly to eventcoordinator@crazycrow.com. PLEASE DO NOT CALL, as we have nothing to do with the events and have only provided the listings as a free service.
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