March Powwows:
MARCH 2-3, 2001
CANYON ECHOES CONTEST POWWOW
CHINLE, ARIZONA
CHINLE COMMUNITY CENTER
NORTHERN HOST DRUM -
LITTLE ISLAND CREE - SK, CANADA
SOUTHERN HOST DRUM -
YOUNG BIRD - WHATGOESHERE, OK
CONTACT ALFRED NELSON 520-674-9448
March 3 & 4, 2001
DNA pow-wow
Eckerd College,
St. Petersburg, Florida
Dance and drum contest. Adults-$500.00 1st
place, three specials- hoop,men's fancy, women's fancy.
Drum contest- $1000, $800, $500.
Visit their website for more information:
http:// www.seminoletribe.com
Mar. 4, 2001
Red Nations Remembering
At St. Pius X School, 2750 Tucker Road, Nashville, TN 37218;
from 1:00pm - 8:00pm. This is an event honoring the strength &
courage of the Cherokees and other Indian Nations as they had to
face the rigors of the Trail of Tears and other Indian Removals.
The program includes speakers, storytellers, singing, dancing,
vendors & more, as well as a chance to meet with the Native American
Community of Nashville & surrounding areas. Everyone is asked to
bring a dish and a drink to share in a potluck supper. Each native
family is also encouraged to bring pictures remembering their ancestors
on the Trail of Tears and/or Indian Art or articles to share in
the Hall of Remembering. Info: (615) 254-7191.
Sunday March 4th 2001
The Nemki Fundraising PowWow
Held at the South Elgin (Illinois) Lions Club.
South Elgin, Illinois
Starts at Noon
This is a "Pot luck" so bring a dish to pass.
Information at harvester@inil.com
March 9 - 11, 2001
Spring Pow Wow & Festival of the White Buffalo Society, Inc.
At the Market of Marion,
US Hwy. 441,
Belleview, FL.
MC: Two Ponies;
Co-MC: Rainbow Star;
Head Drum: Buffalo Spirit Drum;
Head Man: TBA;
Head Lady: White Fawn;
Head Singer: Two Ponies;
Arena Director: Blue Snow Deer;
Gates Open: 9:00am;
Gates Close: 10:00pm.
Guest drums welcome.
Info: Chief Laughing Eyes (352) 625-2279 or
THEWBSINC@aol.com.
Mar. 15-18, 2001
Ruby Tiger Pow Wow
Tampa, FL.
Info: (813) 626-1692 or (813) 685-5742.
Mar. 16-18, 2001
Calling of the Tribes Pow Wow
Grand Bois Park,
Hwy. 24,
Bourg, LA.
Info: (504) 851-1553 or (504) 876-7293.
March 17th, 2001.
11th Annual Benefit Texas Inter-Tribal Indian Organization Pow Wow
Tri-States Fairgrounds Commerial Exhibit Building
10th and Grand
Amarillo, Texas
10:00 a.m. until ?
Admission $1
Proceeds to benefit Downtown Women's Shelter
Vietnam Veterans Association Memorial
Texas Inter-Tribal Indian Organization
Head Man: Joe Little; Amarillo, Tx
Head Lady: Marie Lewis; Amarillo, Texas
Master of Ceremonies: Aaron Fry; Albuquerque, NM
Host Drum: Broken Ground Singers; Amarillo, Texas
Arena Director: TBA
Vendor Info: Effie Lewis (806) 358- 3112
Pow Wow Info: Billy Turpin (806) 358-3277
Bring your own lawnchairs.
Texas Inter-Tribal Indian Organization will not be
held responsible for theft or accidents of any kind.
Drugs or alcohol will NOT be tolerated!!
March 17th and 18th
"Learning to Walk Together"
9th Annual Traditional Powwow
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan
MARCH 24 and MARCH 25, 2001
NATCHEZ POWWOW 2001
13th Annual at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
400 Jefferson Davis Blvd.
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
Historic Site off of Hwy 61 South
Master of Ceremonies..
..Dana LaQuay, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Arena Director.
...Darsh DeSilva, Round Rock, Texas
Head Singer
John Arkeketa (Oto/Creek) Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Head Man Dancer
Greg Boone, Laurel, Mississippi
Head Lady Dancer
Judie Aitken, Indianapolis, Indiana
Head Gourd Dancer
Kevin Fields (Natchez/Creek) Weleetka, Oklahoma
Boy Scout Troop 157 of Natchez, Mississippi in charge of all Powwow Raffles
DANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 24
1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Grand Entry
Gourd Dancing
Intertribal Dancing
Saturday 5:00 PM Camp Feed
Sunday, March 25
1:00 PM Grand Entry
Gourd Dancing
Intertribal Dancing
Sunday 4:00 PM Announce Contest Winners
CASH PRIZE DANCE CONTEST SPECIAL!
LADYS FANCY SHAWL CATEGORY
(Contestants must be in all three Grand Entries)
1st PLACE $1,000 ~>*<~ 2nd - 6th PLACE $100 each
Native American crafts will be available for
purchase throughout the weekend
Craft and Food booths open 10 am on Saturday
and at 11 am on Sunday
ONLY POWWOW PARTICIPANTS ARE
ALLOWED TO CAMP ON THE GROUNDS
~~~Bring your lawn chairs for seating~~~
Grand Village of the Natchez Indians is administered
by the Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History
For More Information: Powwow Committee Chairman,
Chuck Borum
151 Jefferson Davis Blvd. Suite G
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
601-442-0200 or 601-446-5117
E-mail: cborum@hotmail.com
Grand Village 601-446-6502
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Natchez Area Motels: This is tourist season in
Natchez and motels fill fast. Call early for reservations!
Executive Inn 601-442-1691
Iles of Capri Hotel 601-445-0605
Terrace Motel 601-445-5516
Radisson Eola 601-445-6000
Natchez Inn 601-442-0221
Ramada Inn 601-446-6311
Scottish Inn 601-442-9141
Super 8 Motel 601-442-3686
Days Inn 1-800-325-2525
Super Inn 601-446-9272
Travel Inn 601-446-8799
Comfort Inn 1-800-228-5150
March 24th-25th, 2001
9TH ANNUAL CONTEST POWWOW
Fair Park Coliseum
Lubbock, Texas
Phone: 806-828-4054
E-Mail: WTNAA@HOTMAIL.COM
Contact: West Texas Native American Association
Details: Head Man: George "Cricket" Shields - Norman, OK
Head Lady: Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe
Princess Phyllis "Tiny Bear" Roberts Sisseton, SD
Head Gourd Dancer: Freddy Toledo - Amarillo, TX
M.C.: Thomas Chibitty - Moore, OK
Arena Director: Fabian Galvan - Lubbock, TX
Host Northern Drum: BlackIron Singers - Enemy Swim, SD
Host Southern Drum: CedarDale Singers - Carnegie, OK
March 30 - 31, 2001
14th Annual Native American Heritage Association Pow Wow
Held at the Dedmon Center, Radford University
Radford, Virginia
The host northern drum will be the Otter Tail Singers
Staff is TBA at later date.
Contact person is Mel. Lineberry, White_Buffalo_Woman@Yahoo.com
Or call (540) 674-1989 for more information
Tifton Native American Cultural Exchange
March 30th, 31st, April 1st, 2001
Friendly City Park
( I-75 @ 2nd Street, Exit 63A & west 2 miles )
Tifton, Georiga
Jr. Miss & Miss Native Way Princess Contest
Jr. Miss applicants (age 6 - 12) must submit essay
(with assistance from parent) & picture
Miss applicants (age 13 - 19) must submit essay (25 words or more)
& picture to Native Way Productions (listed below)
no later than Jan.19, 2001.Winners will be notified no
later than February 2, 2001.
Best Booth - Ribbons - 3 places
Vendors by invitation only
We are seeking several more Native American demonstrators
Vendors & demonstrators contact:
Native Way Productions
Jerry Laney
8788 Gravel Hill Road
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 787-5180 (evenings).
229-787-0642 fax
Email: nativeway@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.NativeWayProductions.com
March 31st., 2001
Traditional Powwow
Place:Hartford Community Center
Hartford Illinois
Sponsor: Mike's Group
Time: Gourd Dance 1:00pm.-2:00pm.
Grand entry: 2:00pm.
Dinner break: 5:00-6:30pm. (dancers please bring a covered dish,
Mike's Group will provide the meat, drinks, plates.)
Gourd Dance: 6:30-7:00pm.
Wrap up: 9:30pm.
Head Staff
Head Man: Tom Johnson; Attica, In.
Head Lady: Faith Fenner; Terra Haute, In.
Head Gourddancer: Dale Besse; Collinsville, Il.
M.C.: Mike Pellegrin; Troy, Il.
A.D.: Tom Garman; Belleville, Il.
Host drum: Mike's Group (southern)
Guest Singer; Millard Clark Ok.
The group is not responsible for lost or stolen items, nor for accidents.
This dance will be rain or shine indoors and has a nice
facility downstairs for the dinner break.
Traders space is limited.
Contacts:
Alan Jarvis (618)-667-2227
Terry Carmean(618)-466-6959
gourddancer1@hotmail.com
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