2018 Jena Choctaw Pow Wow in the Pines
All are invited to the 10th Annual Jena Choctaw Pow Wow in the Pines on October 12-13, 2018 at the Jena Band of Choctaw Powwow Grounds next to the tribal office in Trout, Louisiana. Bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Jena Choctaw Pow Wow in the Pines for lots of Food, Fun, and Celebration. The Jena Choctaw Pow Wow in the Pines is a family friendly event, drugs and alcohol are prohibited.
Jena Choctaw Pow Wow in the Pines
Jena Choctaw Pow Wow in the Pines is an annual October celebration of the federal recognition of the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, located in central Louisiana. The powwow is typically held the second full weekend (Friday and Saturday) of October.
Admission:
$5.00 for ages 13 & up
$3.00 for ages 7-12
Free – Ages 6 & under
Location
Jena Band of Choctaw Powwow Grounds
1052 Chanaha Hina Street
Trout LA, 71371
Powwow Schedule (subject to change)
Friday
Gourd Dance 6 pm
Grand Entry 7 pm Juniors Special
Saturday
Gourd Dance 12 pm
Grand Entry 1pm Break
Gourd Dance 5 pm
Grand Entry 6 pm
Hand Drum Competition
Switch Dance Special
Dance & Drum Awards
Jena Choctaw Pow Wow in the Pines Mini Gallery
For More Information
General, Dancer, Contest, Vendor & Public Information call: 318-992-1205
Powwow Head Staff
HEAD SOUTHERN SINGER: MICHAEL PLUMLEY, Tecumseh OK
HOST NORTHERN DRUM: UP STREAM SINGERS, Rosebud SD
HEAD JUDGE: LARAY GUERRERO, Melissa TX
Master of Ceremonies: HERBERT “CHICKDOG”JOHNSON, JR, Livingston TX
ARENA DIRECTOR: MICKEY WERYACKWE
HEAD GOURD DANCER: TONY CONRAD, Zachary LA
HEAD MAN DANCER: DONOVAN HAURY, Apache OK
HEAD LADY DANCER: LYNDEE McCLELLAN, Norman OK
HEAD LITTLE BOY DANCER: Jena Band of Choctaw Indians Youth Dancers
HEAD LITTLE GIRL DANCER: Jena Band of Choctaw Indian Youth Dancers
Dance Contests
Golden Age (55+)
Men’s Northern & Southern
Women’s Northern & Southern
$500 $300 $200 $100
Adult (18-54)
Mens Traditional, Straight, Grass, Chicken, Fancy
Womens S.Cloth, S.Buckskin, N.Cloth/Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
$500 $300 $200 $100
Teen (13-17)
Boys Traditional, Straight, Grass/Chicken, Fancy
Girls Cloth/Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
$200 $100 $75
Junior (7-12)
Boys Traditional, Straight, Grass/Chicken, Fancy
Girls Cloth/Buckskin, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
$100 $75 $50
Tiny Tots (6 & Under): Day Money
Committee Specials:
Teen Boys Combined: $200 $100 $50
Teen Girls Combined: $200 $100 $50
Men’s Grass/Chicken Combined: $400, $200, $100
Women’s Old Style Jingle Special (Golden Age & Adult): $400, $200, $100
Hand Drum Contest: $300, $200, $100
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Jena Choctaw Pow Wow in the Pines at the Jena Band of Choctaw Powwow Grounds next to the tribal office in Trout, Louisiana.
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