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
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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
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July 1-4: 36th Annual Northern Ute Tribe 4th of July Pow-wow
Location: Pow-wow Grounds, Ft. Duchesne, UT 84026
Event Detail: Host Drums: Meskwaki Nation, Little Island Cree and Zotigh Singers. Contest in all Categories. Events: All Indian Softball Tournament, Handgame Tournament. Pow-wow Parade, princess contest, All Indian Cowboy Rodeo. Drum Contest 1st-4th. MC Chris Eaglehewk, & Herschel Kaulity. Denver March Score System. Ft. Duchesne is 160 miles east of Salt Lake City and 360 miles west of Denver Colorado on HY 40. Camping and showers available. Saturday Buffalo feast. All singers and dancers welcome.
Contact: Ron Cuch, phone: 435-545-256, email: utebulletin@ubtanet.comJuly 1-4: 137th Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Annual Pow Wow
Location: Agency Village, 8 miles South, Sisseton, SD 57262
Event Detail: Free. Longest-running powwow in South Dakota. 2004 marks the 137th year.
Contact: Lisa RedWing, phone: 605-698-4901, email: talentsearch25@hotmail.com
Event WebsiteJuly 2-4: 3rd Annual Hobby Horse Ranch Native American Festival
Location: 428 Hartz Rd., Fleetwood (Reading), PA 19522
Map/Directions as well as the latest news are on the website.
Contact: Jim, phone: 610-944-5797, email: willowearth@att.net
Event WebsiteJuly 2-4: Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow
Location: Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, Fairbanks, AK
Event Detail: General public welcome. Host Drum: Walking Hawk (Fairbanks) Guest Drums: 101 Drum and Singers (Maine) Young Kingbird (Minnesota) Invited: Flute & Guitar: David Whitewolf Trezak Flag Bearers: Alaska Native Veterans United Nations Staff Mc: Paul “Whirling Thunder” Bullock (Wabanaki) Arena Director: Chris Charlebois Evening Grand Entry: Friday at 7pm Daytime Grand Entry: Saturday and Sunday at 12 Noon Alaska Native Dance & Drum Performances: Saturday at 7pm Interested Drum and Dance groups call (907) 488-2436 All Alaskans and Alaskan Visitors welcome to attend. Camping available for registered participants Native American & Alaska Native vendors.
Contact: phone (907) 456-2245 or 488-2436, email: info@midnightsunpowwow.org
Event WebsiteJuly 2-4: 27th Annual Three Rivers Indian Lodge Pow Wow
Location: Three Rivers Indian Lodge, 13505 S. Union Road, Manteca, CA 95336
Event Detail: Friday, July 2 - 6:00-11:30; Saturday, July 3 - 11:00- 11:30; Sunday, July 4 - 11:00- 7:30. See website for more info.
Contact: Ramona Valadez, phone: 209-858-2421, email: mona3riverslodge@aol.com
Event WebsiteJuly 2-4: Pechanga Pow Wow
Location: Pechanga Resort, Pechanga Reservation, Temecula, CA, 92593
Event Detail: Full range of dance categories, golden age, northern and southern style, gourd dancing, drum contest, peon contest, fire works, enjoy California's Best reservation facility and fully grassed arena and surrounding area. Large prize money, great food, a family event for all. Camping, showers, RV parking.
Contact: Norman Pico Sr., phone: 909-693-1819, email: npico@pechanga-pgc.comJuly 2-5: Annual 4th Of July, Rodeo & Pow-Wow
Location: Toppenish, WA
Notes: This is also an Annual event for The Sierra Nevada Guns For Hire, Old West Re-enactment group. Comical Skits and Gunfights, Gun safety show, Gun- Spinning, and Lots more...
Contact: Bandit Bob leafam@inreach.com
Event WebsiteJuly 3-4: 9th Annual Eastern Woodland Intertribal PowWow
Location: River Road, (off Rt. 202) Lebanon, ME near the E. Rochester, NH border
Event Detail: Located on the banks of the Salmon Falls River, private setting. Shaded arbor, just bring a chair and your moc's. Open to the public starting at 9am to 5pm daily. Grand Entry at Noon both days. Admission $4.00. Would like a Hoop Dancer as a feature guest. Traders by invitation. Native food booths.
Contact: Contact: Nightfeather - (207) 457-1955, nightfeather@gwi.netJuly 3-4: Little River Band of Odawa Indian 10th Annual Pow Wow
Location: Gathering Grounds across from Little River Casino/Resort, Manistee, Michigan 49660
Event Detail: Along Lake Hand Drum Championships, Mid night Two Step Championship, Drum and Dance Contest.
Contact: Cultural Preservation Committee, phone 1-888-723-8288, email:cpc@lrboi.comJuly 3-4: The Sequicentennial 2004 Pow Wow
Location: Olmsted County Historical Center 1195 W. Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN
Event Detail: Wagon Train will arrive around 3pm on Saturday. Free Primitive Camping Available. Dancers / Drums Call (507) 367-2697 Vendors Call (507) 208-6195.
Contact: General Info Call (507) 292-1718 or nacsemn@charter.netJuly 4-11: 4th annual Chata Inter-tribal Powwow
Location: The Neshoba County Coliseum, 12000 HWY.15 N. Suite 1, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Event Detail: The powwow is also known as the pre-fair powwow as it is setup in conjuction with the 54th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair! The dates for the fair is July 14 thru July 17.
Contact: Dan Isaac, phone: (601) 389-9986, email: wlins2002@aol.comJuly 8-11: Sac & Fox Nation Annual Powwow
Location: Sac & Fox Nation Powwow Grounds, Stroud, OK
Event Detail: Drum Contest. "49" Singing Contest. Round Dance Singing Contest. Special Golden Age. "Traditional Night" Thursday night.
Contact: Henry Walker, Jr., phone: 405-619-7250July 9-11 - Swan Lake First Nation Annual Pow Wow
Location: Swan Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Event Detail: Grand Entry: Friday @ 7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm Dance Contest, Singing Contest & other Specials - TBA.
Contact: Wanda McKinney, phone: 204-836-2897, 204-836-2621, email: slfnlamb@mts.net
Event WebsiteJuly 9-11: 2nd Annual Medicine Eagle Gathering of the People
Location: Rand Park, Keokuk, IA
Event Detail: Grand Entries: 7 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday; noon Sunday Contest Pow Wow Host Drum: Crazy Horse Singers Emcee: Chris Eaglehawk Arena Director: Terry Spoon Hunter Head man/woman dancer: TBA All drums, dancers and the public welcome Free camping.
Contact: Dee Hagmeier, director: (319) 524-8144 or (319) 463-7367.July 9, 10, 11: 4th Annual Chata Inter-Tribal Traditional Pow-Wow
Location: Neshoba County Coliseum, HWY 15 North , Philadelphia, MS 39350
Event Detail: Limited Arts & Crafts booth available. General Public Invited. Sponsored by Choctaw Housing Authority/DRUG Elimination Program and Concerned Citizens for a Drug-Free Native American Society.
Contact: Daniel Isaac, phone: 601-656-6617, email: choctaw_5@yahoo.comJuly 10-11: 11th Annual Howard County Pow-Wow
Location: West Friendship, MD
Event Detail: We expect over 100 dancers and drummers to attend. Hours are: Saturday 11:00AM-8:00PM and Sunday 11:00PM-6:00PM. Over $8,000 in dance and drum contest money for fancy, grass, traditional and jingle categories. Admission.
Contact: Barry Richardson, phone: (252) 257-5383, email: powwow@vance.netJuly 10-11: 3rd Annual Gathering of the People
Location: Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, OH 47374
Event Hosted by The Ohio Bear Band of Metis. Donations at the gate. Hours are Saturday 10am- 8pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm. MC: Ron Guidry / Arena Director: William "Laughing Bear" Lawson / Head Male Dancer: Mike Floyd / Head Female Dancer: Debbie "Snow Owl" Carpenter / Head Veteran Dancer: Martin "Tall Horse" Chambers / Honored Male Elder: Ron "Standing Bear" Sexton / Honored Female Elder: Janice "Evening Star" Ditmer / HostDrum: Morning Star / Invited Drums: New Day, Mingo River, Southern Singers, White Oak Singers (ALL DRUMS WELCOME) / Invited Guest Speakers from Ontario Metis Aboriginal Association: President Michael McGuire, 1st Vice President Henry Wetelainen / Grand Entry: Saturday 12noon and 5pm, Sunday 1pm.
Contact: Hawk Wolf Woman, phone: 937-657-3399, email: clanlawton@yahoo.comJuly 10-11: Bison Farm Pow-wow
Location: Bush Farm Bison Centre, West Knoyle, Warminster, Wiltshire, England UK BA12 6AE
Well established Hobbyist Pow-wow which has many Native American supporters who visit us regularly.
Contact: Colin or Penny Ellis, phone: +44 1747 830263, email: info@bisonfarm.co.uk
Event WebsiteJuly 10-11: Sussex County
Location: Sussex county fairgrounds, Branchville, NJ
Event Detail: Rain or shine no registration fee Sat & Sun 1pm grand entry adult—(traditional, grass, jingle, fancy) (18+) 1st-$700 2nd-$500 3rd-$250 4th-$150 teens-(traditional, grass, jingle, fancy) (13-17) 1st-$300 2nd-$200 3rd-$100 jr boys combined & jr girls combined (6-12) 1st-$150 2nd-$100 3rd-$75 tiny tots mechanical bull riding contest specials men smoke dance women smoke dance women’s jingle. Camping available on grounds.
Contact: phone: 718-686-9297, email: redhawkarts@mindspring.com July 10-11: 15th Annual Echoes of a Proud Nation
Location: Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada.
Event Detail: Gates open 9:00 AM, Grand Entry 12:00 Noon, Spectacular Native Dance Competition! Over 70 Native Craft booths. Over 30 Native food booths.
Event WebsiteJuly 10, 2004: American University WINS Powwow
Location: American University Main Campus, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Contact: Julius Othole, phone: 301-443-6066, email: othole@hotmail.com
Event WebsiteJuly 15-18: Wahcinca Dakota Oyate Celebration
Location: Camping Grounds, Off Highway 2, Poplar, MT 59255
Event Detail: Camping Day begins on July 15. We will be having a street clothes contest sponsored by the Wahcinca committee along with the family specials and regular contest.
Contact: Sunee Smith/JoAnne Browning, phone: 406-768-5722/5186, email: sunee_smith@yahoo.comJuly 16-17: Forth Annual Diahoga First Nations Summer Festival
Location: Whitneyville Fairgrounds, Whitneyville, PA 16933
Event Detail: Gates open at 10:30a- close at 6pm. Adults are $4- children under 12 are free; senior citizens- half price on Sunday. Public/dancers and busses are welcome. Food crafts and vendors will be there. Wild bird exibit. There will be storytelling by Vicky Schenandoeh. Host drum Iroquios Thunderhart, guest drum Clear Water. Come and enjoy the fun.
Contact: Carol Snowbird, phone: 570-663-3924, email: wanttoofly@hotmail.com<B>July 16-18: Annual Nevada Indian Days Pow Wow
Location: Fallon, NV
Event Detail: Competition dancing. All drums & public welcome. On site camping available. Also this weekend, there will be an All Indian Rodeo and Parade.
Contact: Francine Tohannie, email: ftohannie@hotmail.comJuly 16-18: 14th Missouri State Powwow
Location: Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO
Event Detail: The powwow is free. We feed dancers. There is gourd dancing from morning to noon. Then on Saturday night we do grand entry. We hope see you there. Wado! Traders by invite only.
Contact: Bob Woolery, phone: (660)826-5608, email: dwoolery@aol.comJuly 16-18: Wahcinca Dakota Oyate Celebration
Location: Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Poplar, MT
Event Detail: Come to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and join us in the celebration of our Native ways. The first Grand Entry start at 7:00 p.m. July 16. Besides the regular contest, there will be family specials and the Wahcinca Committee will be hosting a "Street Clothes" contest.
Contact: Joanne Browning, phone: 406-768-5186, email: sunee_smith@yahoo.comJuly 16-18: 9th Annual All Nations Powwow
Location: Los Vaqueros Rodeo Arena, Off Highway 38, turn on Zaca Rd., Big Bear City, CA 92399
Event Detail: Powwow Hours: Fri (6pm-10pm), Sat (10am-11pm), Sun (10am-6pm); Admission: 10 and over: $5, Seniors: $3, Under 10: Free. Contest Dancing for cash prizes. Drum Contest for cash prizes and new Powwow Drum for 1st place winner. Sponsored by Bear Valley Native American Association.
Contact: Faye Roman, phone: 909-790-7115, email: gfuentes@crafton.sbccd.cc.ca.usJuly 16-18: North American Iroquois Veterans Association Pow Wow
Location: Veteran's Park, Broad Street, Salamanca, NY, 14779
Event Detail: Friday Night Hoop Dance Contest, Dance & Drum Competitions, Prizes up to $25,000, Arts & Crafts, Jewelry, Food and more.
Contact: Hal Johnson, phone: 716-283-0084, email: NAIVA2000@yahoo.comJuly 17-18 - 4th annual Utenin Diahoga Native American PowWow
Location: Tioga County Fair Grounds/ Whitneyville, PA
Event Detail: Gates open at 10am and close at 6pm. Admission: adults are $4, children under 12 are free. Sunday senior citizens are half price. Busses welcome, dancers welcome, public invited.
Contact: Carol Snowburd, phone: 570-662-3924.July 17-18: 6th Annual White Buffalo Society Pow Wow
Location: Gaston Lions Fairgrounds, Gaston, IN 47396
Event Detail: We have camping sites. Please email or call for more Information! Traders are welcome... Call or Email for space and cost.
Contact: Rebecca Devers, phone: 765-759-7684, email: wbs_indiana@hotmail.com
Event WebsiteJuly 17-18: Watertown Treaty Day Pow Wow
Location: O'Connell Field, MT. Auburn St., Route 16, Watertown, MA, 02472
Event Detail: 228th Anniversary of the first treaty signed in the "New" United States with the Mi'Kmaq and the ST.Johns Tribes. Public welcome, Free admission. Drummers, singers and dancers from many nations.
Contact: Guiding Hawk, phone: 781-933-4146, email: GGHAWK@EARTHLINK.NETJuly 22-25: Wahcinca Dakota Oyate Celebration
Location: Poplar Camping Grounds, Off Highway 2, Poplar, MT 59255
Event Detail: Camping Day starts July 22. There will be contest for all catagories along with other family specials. Wahcinca will also be holding a "Street Clothes Contest."
Contact: Sunee Smith or JoAnne Browning, phone: 406-768-5722/5186, email: sunee_smith@yahoo.comJuly 22-25: Wendake's Annual Meeting Ground of Nations
Location: Wendake, Quebec, Canada. Event Detail: On July 22nd and July 23rd (starting at 6:00pm), The Native Contemporary Art Festival will start: We will present different types of shows (TBA) + crafts. On July 24th and 25th (starting at 10:00am), The 2004 Annual Powwow of Wendake: - Dance competitions - Canoe race - Lacrosse match - Crafts Admission fee: (TBA). Contact: Louis Karl P. Sioui, phone: (418) 843-5550, email: louiskarl.sioui@cnhw.qc.ca
Event WebsiteJuly 23-25: 2nd Annual Native American Festival
Location: Sam Johnson Park, Canyon Street, Redmond, OR 97756
Event Detail: We will have Calvin Standing Bear, and Wild Ride, performing for us. Crafters, food vendors, still looking for some performers and vendors. Camping and showere. Please come join us.
Contact: Barbara, phone: 541-504-0193, email: BLUEFEATHERIND@AOL.COMJuly 23-25 - Southern Exposure: A Celebration of Indigenous America
Location: Knoxville, TN
Notes: Juried Indian Art Market & Show, Artists' Brunch, Reception, Gala Awards Dinner, & Charity Auction, Two Concerts, Ongoing Entertainment & Cultural Demonstrations, Native American Businessman's Brunch, and Intertribal Contest Powwow. Special activities on "Family Friday." Powwow Saturday & Sunday.
Contact: Valerie, phone: 865-609-0574, email: nagi@wisdomkeepers.orgbr> Event WebsiteJuly 23-25: Samson Cree Nation Pow-wow
Location: Samson Cree Nation Reserve, PO Box 159, Hobbema, Alberta, Canada, T0C-1N0
Event Detail: The Pow-wow grounds is located south of (or behind) the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre.
Contact: 1-800-661-2579, email: tsaddleback@samsoncreenation.com
Event WebsiteJuly 31-Aug 1: AAIWV Wapacoli-Ani Powwow
Location: Valley of Learning and Salem International University, Salem, WV 26426
Event Detail: This Pow Wow is being given by Wapacoli-Ani Regional gathering - Northern part of West Virginia of A.A.I.W.V. this is open to the public on Sat. before our evening meal there is a wedding being planed for Steven Lone wolf and Ann Eagle Songs Winston.
Contact: Wynona RainDance, phone: 304-278-7959, email: RainDance58@hotmail.com
Event WebsiteJuly 30 - August 1: 11th Annual Yellow Wolf Powwow
Location: 800 Stelly's x Rd., Vancouver Island, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada V8M1R6
Event Detail: Other contacts:Vendor info, call Angel Sampson at 250-652-6992 or Murray Sampson: 250-652-5287. Grand Entry: Fri July 30th Start: 7pm; Sat July 31 Start: 1pm and 7pm. Sun Aug 1 Start: 1pm. MC: Dale Delorme- Cold Lake Alberta, Whipman: Ernie Alphonse- Tsartlip BC; Host Drum picked each session.
Contact: John Sampson, phone: 250-652-4635, email: johnnysampson@hotmail.comJuly 31: Honoring Our Elders
Location: Tohaali Community School, Toadlena, NM, 87455
Event Detail: This is a one day pow wow to honor our elders for their teachings and wisdoms. Gourd dancing will begin at 11am and also at 5pm. There will be two grand entries, one at 1pm and the other at 7pm. During supper break there will be a feast sponsored by the family. There are also contest categories that are sponsored.
Contact: L. Wheeler, phone: 505-486-9914, email: dgsoldier01@yahoo.com
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