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2009

Powwow & Events Calendar

 

Manataka Powwow Coordinator

Halito! I am Angela. It is a great honor to serve you as the the Manataka Powwow Coordinator. I am African, Tsalgi, Chahta, and Hispanic American. Most importantly I'm human.  For many years I signed my name with a feather. Don't ask me why. I don't know. Just "my mark" I guess. Now years later the story was told during my naming ceremony.  I am now called Feather Walker.

 

My favorite books are the Bible, The Making of A Singer by Renee Fleming, Beverly Sills autobiography, Cubanita, and All of the Harry Potter books. I enjoy the theater, films, opera, and dancing! I have two dogs and a rabbit. I also love reading, traveling, and cooking. http://www.freewebs.com/thefeatherwalker/index.htm

 

 

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Last Updated: January 04, 2009
     

FEBRUARY

February 27 - March 1, 2009
2009 Thundering Spirit Family Powwow
Renninger's Twin Markets 20651 New Highway 441 Mount Dora, Florida 32757

Native American Performers: Grammy Award & 11 Time Nammy winning artist: Joanne Shenandoah; 2002 Nammy 'Flutist of the Year' : Tommy Wildcat; Dineh Singer: Allen Mose Jr.; Hoop & Fancy Shawl Dancer, Artist, Singer/ Songwriter: Jackie Bird; Singer/Songwriter: Crystal Woman; Story Tellers: Sarah 'Sunshine Badger Woman' and Grandma Coyote; Guest Elder: Kashka - Tlingit Legend Keeper Storyteller; Flutist: Utah Farris; Special Animal Appearances:'Paint the Pony' and 'Thunder' the American Bald Eagle.  Honoring 'All Warriors'. Friday February 27th is Children's Day with demonstrations, games, etc. Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, and Food. Bring Chairs and/or Blankets. Children Under 12 Free. Active, Retired or Service Persons Admitted Free. MC: Ric Bird; Head Veteran: Blue Deer; Head Man Dancer:  Bobby DuBose; Head Woman Dancer:  Sandra DuBose; Host Drum: Family Drum Singers. Co-Host Drum: Bird Chopper Bird Family Drum; Firekeeper: Ken Cloudwalker; Color Guard: American Legion ~ Austin-Giles Post #21

Tony Ledford   352 636-4271 -800 619-0045 ext. 61
PO BOX 1141, Eustis, FL  32727
ThunderSpiritFam@yahoo.com
http://thundering-spirit.tripod.com/

February 27 to March 1, 2009
Vero's Thunder on the Beach Powwow
Indian River County Fairgrounds 

7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32977
Treasure Coast Wildlife Center Exhibit. Eagle Dancing, Hoop Dancing, flute playing, dancing , drumming. Host hotel: Travellodge 8800 20th St, Vero Beach FL 32966 772-562-9991. Call or email for a lodging discount coupon and flyer.

Dona Chesser   772-567-1579
1670 11th Pl, Vero Beach, FL  32960
deedee1579@aol.com
www.thunderonthebeachpowwow.com

 

MARCH

March 20 -  22, 2009
2nd Annual Fish Eating Creek Powwow
Fish Eating Creek Resort, Palmdale, FL

Sponsor:  The United Cherokee Nation (UCN) Florida Clan. Native Drumming, Dancing, Crafts, Food, Venders, Raffles and Door Prizes; Public Welcome. Bring the family. Bring your dancing shoes, fishing pole, swim suit, tent or motor home. Amenities:
Hot an Cold Showers, Laundry Facilities. Canoe and Kayak rentals fishing lake and creek. Drawings. Camping price will include a weekend pass to the event. Other Public: Parking, $2.00. Adults $5.00. Kids Under 7 Free. Host Drum: The Family Drum Singers; Drum Contest.  All Drums and Dancers welcome. Tee Pee Village and contest. Emcee John Ferguson. Head Man Herb Shephard. Head Lady Raven. Arena Director TBA. All Crafters and artisans welcome

Chief Walking Bear   941-544-3677   863-465-2543
104 Lake Huntley Dr, Lake Placid, Florida  33852
drumkeeper@earthlink.net
http://www.allnativepeople.com/2009pow_wow1.htm
 

APRIL

April 11, 2009
37th Annual UC Davis Contest Powwow
University of California at Davis, CA

Powwow Committee  530-752-6656

2401 Hart Hall, One Shields Ave
Davis, CA  95616
ucdavispowwow@gmail.com

 

April 17 - 19, 2009

Red Hearts Gathering
Pineview Powwow Grounds, Linden, TN

Intertribal Powwow. Vendor Fee = $ + item donation (for raffle/auction) Must be ˝ pre-paid to confirm $50.00 for 10'x10' $75.00 for 10'x20' $150 for Food Vendors Space is Limited to 15 unless geared toward children, all items must be handcrafted, Please No Imports.  Admission - $5.00 per car.  Grand Entry - 11:00 am on Saturday, 1:00 pm on Sunday. Primitive Camping Available.

Ron or Janet  931-593-2986  1-877-458-2528
1254 Toms Creek Road, Linden, TN 37096
redhearts@tds.net
 

April 24 - 26  2009
Cherokee River Homecoming Fun Festival
Bankhead National Forest Hwy 33, Moulton, AL

Indian Crafts, Intertribal dancing, demonstrators, Gold & Gem panning, Danza Azteca, Karaoke by MC Entertainment, Mountain Men Village, Trade Blanket, Free Primitive camping, free parking, $3.00 Admission. Children's Day is Friday April 24th free admission for all groups of children. Head Lady: Amy Bird, Head Man: Mark Flood, Head Veteran: Charlie Hannah, Arena Director: Jay West, MC: Charles LaHay, Drums: Wiregrass & TBA Prizes for Dancers

Cecil Brill   205 221-3873 or 205 471-2395
1075 County Road 67, Moulton, AL 35650
kbagwell1@gmail.com
www.webjam.com/hogohegeeindiancenter

April 25 - 26 2009
Schwarzwald Powwow

(Blackforest Powwow)
Unterkirnach, Germany 78089

Inside 2 Day Competition Powwow with trade Fair
Small prize money for the first 3 places. Free overnight stay with sleeping bag and rations

Willie Haemmerle  011 49 7665 9478364
Weberstr. 13, March, Germany D-79232
info@schwarzwald-powwow.de
www.schwarzwald-powwow.com
 

April 25, 2009
9th Celebration of Life for All People Powwow
Red Wing Park, Virginia Beach, VA

MC - Clark Stewart (Chickahominy); HM - Daniela Garneaux (Oglala Lakota); HF - Lindsey Fortune (Rappahanock); AD - Thomas Lewis (Meherrin)
Host Drum - Red Wolf (Hollister, NC); Gust Drum - Red Earth (Hollister, NC).  American Indian dancing, educational exhibits and displays, arts and crafts, storytelling, and authentic foods for sale.  Vendor spaces fill early.  Over 5,000 at least year's event!
Free admission and parking.

Debra Vick   757 427-2990
1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
dvick@vbgov.com 
fun@vbgov.com
 

 

 

MAY

May 22 - 25, 2009
35th De-Un-Da-Ga Memorial Day Powwow
Custaloga Town Scout Reservation, 7 Boy Scout Lane, Carlton, PA  16311

Traditional northern style, Lakota traditions.  Hosted by Langundowi Lodge at Custaloga Town Scout Reservation's permanent, pine-covered dance arbor.  2009 Powwow in memory of Lester "Les" Bean. Host Drum: MacKenzie River - Ravenna OH (Lead singer: Dean Hugebeck). Invited Drums: Morning Star - CT, Southern Heart - OH Head Dancers: Daren Krug - Franklin PA, Vicki Hugebeck - Cambridge OH Whipmen: Chris Reardon - Oil City PA, Brandon Master - Franklin PA - Grandchild of Les Bean Junior Whipmen: Dakota Bean - Stow OH, Hunter Bean - Erie PA - Grandchildren of Les Bean. Veteran Coordinator: Curt Baltzer - Akron OH; Arena Directors: Tom House - NY, Doug Sestock - PA
Masters of Ceremonies: Dan Paul - Pacific Grove CA; Frank Andrews - Albuquerque NM.  Camping: $8.00 per person, includes admission, hot showers, etc. Camping trailers welcome (no hookups or dump station). Food Booth by Langundowi for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Traders by Invitation only - No scheduled activities on Friday or Monday. No early camping or ground fires.
Bob Schwarz or Tom Mance  412-882-0613 or 412-331-6129
Pittsburgh, PA
info@langundowi.org
www.langundowi.org/powwow.htm
 

May 22 - 23 2009
UCLA Powwow
UCLA North Athletic Field

Free Admission; All Dancers Are Welcome

UCLA 2009 Pow Wow Committee  3102067513
3201 Campbell Hall, Box 951548
Los Angeles, CA  90095
powwow@ucla,edu

 

May 22 - 24 2009
United Cherokee Indian Nation
Oak Mountain State Park, North Pelhem, AL
Arena Director: Cecil Brill; Headman: Gene Thomas; MC: Ten Bears ; Headlady: Valorie Cooper; Head Veteran: Chief Jerry Eagle Two Feathers Armstrong. Drum team #1: Wire Bird; #2 drum: Chickumga.  All drummers dancers flute players dancers royalty fireman law enforcement officers welcome.  Kids day Friday May 22 All scouts and schools are welcome.

Chief jerry eagle two feathers armstrong   205-305-9769
215 hidden lane, Calera, AL  35040
jerry_armstrong3@bellsouth.net
 

May 23 - 25, 2009
4th Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow
Wailoa River State Park, Hilo  HI

The Fourth Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow will take place Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 - 25, 2009, at Wailoa River Park in Hilo, Hawai’i.  This free, family-oriented event starts at 9:00 am and ends at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  On Monday, there will be a Veterans' Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4 pm.  Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days.  This is a non-competition powwow.  No drugs or alcohol permitted.
Head Staff includes:  Head Man Dancer, Joseph Hacker (Rosebud Lakota) Head Woman Dancer, Shelly Hill (Mohawk); Master of Ceremonies, Chip Begay (Navajo);  Arena Directors, Dan McDaniel (Choctaw) and Tom Rowland (Oglala Lakota), with Host Drum Red Warrior from Southern California and invited drums Wildhorse from Southern California and 808NDNZ from Honolulu, HI. The powwow is hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. with support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the County of Hawaii and Connections PSC.

Liz De Roche   (808) 968-6688
P. O. Box 344, Mountain View, HI  96771
info@hilopowwow.com   http://hilopowwow.com

JUNE

June 5 - 7, 2009 (SEE FLYER BELOW)
Taylorville Black Horse Powwow
Christian County Fairgrounds Taylorville, IL

The 4th annual Taylorville Black Horse Powwow will be held at the Christian County Fairgrounds. Free Camping,Free Admission, Free Parking, Hot showers for dancers and vendors. Host Drum, Head man and lady dancers, John and Penny Richmond, Emcee, David Wayahneetah Welch. Arena Director, Yellow Jacket. Head Gourd Dancer, Thomas Three Feathers. Dedicated to the memory of Chief Red Cloud and his family.

Hawk Hoffman  217-528-9172
1012 North 12th Street, Springfield, IL  62702
sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net
http://blackhorsepowwow.bravehost.com
 

June 5 - 7, 2009
Native Solutions 11th Annual Intertribal PowWow
Oxford Lake Park, Alexandria, AL

Host Drum-Grandfather Strongheart; HM-Gerry "Smitty" Smith;
HL-Gwen Babbs; MC-Bryan Halfday; AD-Gary Smith; All drums and dancers welcome.  Powwow ambassador contest
Luck of the draw for dancers primitive camping available.

Ruth Davis   256-820-6315
P. O. Box 306, Alexandria, AL  36250
ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com
 

June 12 - 13, 2009
4th Annual Veterans Honoring Outdoor Wacipi
Sioux Empire Fair Grounds, Sioux Falls, SD

Free tent camping, RVS small charge full hook ups, meal at end of each day. Bring a picture of a veteran to be recognized Over 100 veterans attended 2008 Wacipi.  Traditional Wacipi truly honors all veterans. Dancers from all over the Midwest come to dance in honor of our veterans. "We will gather each year to promote the healing of our veterans.

Marilyn LoneHill 

605 334-4060/ 605 271-4184 after 6:00pm Dennis
Burnside Ave., Sioux Falls, SD  57104
francisq2001@yahoo.com
http://www.aissiouxfalls.org


 

June 19- 21, 2009
Tatanka Oyate Wacipi II
Woodland Zoo, Farmington, PA

The John Wyrick Band opening for Bill Miller in Concert, Saturday 7 p.m. Bill Miller winner of two Grammys for Best Native American Music Album in the past two years as well as being honored with 7 different Native American Music Awards and most recently the NAMA Lifetime Achievement Award. Nation Flags and Staffs welcomed. Traditional sweat lodges, spiritual leaders welcome to pour water. Primitive camping. Parking for RVs. Dancers, vendors and performers free admission to all events.  Admission & Parking: $12.00 adults/$8.00 children. Camping $10.00 per day Children under 5 free.  Family of 4 Package: $55 includes concert, powwow (both days), full zoo access, camping
Hawk Goodfire   724.516.2751

Justina Tyson    724-384-0674
3400 National Pike, Farmington, PA  15437
moreinfo@buffalomessengers.org
http://www.buffalomessengers.org

http://www.myspace.com/johnwyrickband )
http://www.myspace.com/billmillerofficial)
 

JULY

July 10 - 12, 2009
25th annual Great Mohican Indian Powwow
Mohican Rez Campgrounds, Loudonville, OH
A Top 100 Show in North America by the ABA. Learn Native Culture & Lifestyles-Fellowship & Competitions. Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Story Telling, Dance & Drum Competitions Demos and more... See over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen & Traders. Held Rain or Shine w/Free Parking. Located 7 mile S. of Loudonville,OH. off St. Rt. 3 on the Wally Rd. Scenic Byway.

Chris Snively  Earl Gant   800.766.2267
23270 Wally Rd., Loudonville, OH  44842
powwow@mohicanreservation.com
www.mohicanpowwow.com

 


SEPTEMBER

September 18 - 20, 2009
25th annual Great Mohican Indian Powwow
Mohican Rez Campgrounds, Loudonville, OH
A Top 100 Show in North America by the ABA. Learn Native Culture & Lifestyles-Fellowship & Competitions. Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Story Telling, Dance & Drum Competitions Demos and more... See over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen & Traders. Held Rain or Shine w/Free Parking. Located 7 mile S. of Loudonville,OH. off St. Rt. 3 on the Wally Rd. Scenic Byway.

Chris Snively  Earl Gant   800.766.2267
23270 Wally Rd., Loudonville, OH  44842
powwow@mohicanreservation.com
www.mohicanpowwow.com
 

September 25 - 27, 2009
14th Annual Gathering of the People Powwow
VCCC-10382 Grotto Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805

3rd Grade Education Day Sept. 25th
Open to public Sept. 26, 27, 2009

Mark or Dee Blann  812-877-4251
11333 E. Rio Grande Ave., Brazil  IN  47834
powwow@vccc.info   www.vccc.info

OCTOBER

October 10 - 11, 2009
Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering
Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, FL

Starts 9:00 am Saturday (opening ceremony 10:00am), ends 6:00pm Sunday. Free admission and parking. Small county park fee for camping and electric. Vendors, Painted Ponies, blankets, Native American food, flutes, Native American leather clothing, authentic Creek Indian village in the woods, trails along the river, 1800s settlement, nonstop entertainment all weekend (flute players, didge players, singers, story tellers, singing bowls, etc). This is a family event, no Drugs, Alcohol, or Bad Attitudes allowed. "American Indian Christian Circle Sunday at closing.

Dock Green Silverhawk  813-754-8990
12449 Withlacoochee Blvd, Dade City, Fl  33525
slvhawk@AOL.COM
www.silverhawkflutegathering.com

 

 

 

 

 

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MEANING OF THE WORD "POWWOW"

"Powwow was an Algonquin term, "pau-wau" or "pauau", which referred to a gathering of medicine men and spiritual leaders. "Pau-wauing" referred to a religious ceremony, usually one of curing. In the 1800's the European explorers observing these religious gatherings and dances mispronounced the word as powwow.  Jennings, The Invasion of America, p. 241. In 1646 the Massachusetts General Court decreed that “no Indian shall at any time pawwaw, or perform outward worship to their false gods, or to the devil....” ~From William Marder   The word is correctly spelled "powwow". 

 

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