Category: Pow Wows

Gathering of Nations Dance, Drum Competition and Special Contests Results

Source: Indian Country Today Media Network

The 30th Annual Gathering of Nations pow wow and events held April 25-27 in Albuquerque, New Mexico was again a huge success. North America’s largest pow wow, held in “The Pit” arena on the University of New Mexico campus featured more than 3,000 Native dancers and singers representing more than 500 tribes and nations. Additionally, more than 800 artists and craftsman exhibited and sold their wares in the Indian Traders Market. Stage 49 rocked with the sounds of contemporary and traditional Native music.

A new Miss Indian World was crowned, Kansas Begaye, Diné, and she’ll serve until the 31st Gathering, scheduled for April 25-26, 2014. And when Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp, who will play Tonto in the upcoming Lone Ranger movie, sends a video greeting to those who attended, you know it’s a special event.

The Gathering’s official website has posted the results for this year’s dance, drum competition and special contests. They’ve also assembled an enormous collection of beautiful images from the event. Click here to find the results, with photos.

 

Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/05/05/gathering-nations-dance-drum-competition-and-special-contests-results-149210

21st Annual Hibulb Powwow May 11 at EvCC

Source: Everett Community College Press

 

EVERETT, Wash. – “Keeping Our Traditions Alive” is the theme of the 21st annual Hibulb Powwow May 11 at the Everett Community College Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St. in Everett.

“The powwow honors cultural survival and the perseverance needed to celebrate and maintain Native identity into the 21st century,” said Paula Three Stars, EvCC’s 1st Nations Club advisor.

The Hibulb (pronounced hee bulb) Powwow features traditional Native American dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts. Grand entries are at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Powwow is free and open to the public.

The event will honor the foster care program “Our Shared Children and their Caretakers,” Native American children who are in the foster program and cared for by non-Native families.

“It’s our hope and the hope of the state Department of Social and Health Services employee Lisa Powers  that we keep our shared children in touch with their tribal affiliations and encourage them to participate in cultural activities,” Three Stars said.

This year’s head dancers are Reuben Twin Jr. and EvCC student Christine Warner. The master of ceremonies will be Arnold Little Head. Tony Bluehorse will serve as the arena director. The host drums are Young Society and Eagle Warrior.

The Hibulb Powwow was founded in 1990 to honor Native ancestors who once lived near the mouth of the Snohomish River. Hibulb was of the stronghold of the Snohomish peoples that thrived in the site just below Legion Park in Everett. Hibulb had an estimated population of 1,200 and was once the largest trading center in the Pacific Northwest.

Descendants of the people of Hibulb live today in the neighboring community of Tulalip as well as other nearby tribal reservations representing many different tribal bands.

For more information, contact Paula Three Stars at 425-388-9281 or Matt Remle at 360-657-0940.

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Dine Nation Member, Kansas Begaye, Crowned Miss Indian World

Source: Native News Network

ALBUQUERQUE – Kansas Begaye, 24, from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and member of the Navajo Dine Nation was crowned Miss Indian World at the 30th Annual Gathering of Nations, the most prominent American Indian powwow in the world.

Miss Indian WorldMiss Indian World Kansas Begaye is crowned. (click to enlarge)

Kansas Begaye received the honor out of 16 American Indian women representing their different tribes and traditions who competed in the areas of tribal knowledge, dancing ability, public speaking, and personality assessment. The new Miss Indian World graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2011.

“Miss Indian World is one of the most prestigious honors in the Native American and indigenous world and the winner will serve as a role model for all Native Americans. Begaye will travel the world educating others about tribal and cultural traditions, and bring together native and indigenous people,”

said Melonie Mathews, coordinator of the Miss Indian World Pageant.

Begaye will travel to many native and indigenous communities around the world on behalf of the powwow. She is the daughter of Dorothy and Leonard Begaye. As Miss Indian World, she will represent all native and indigenous people as a cultural goodwill ambassador for one year.

Brittany Clause, 22 years old from Six Nations, Canada, and a member of Cayuga Nation of Iroquois Confederacy was named first runner-up at the pageant. She is currently attending Buffalo State University in Buffalo, New York.

Yonenyakenht Jesse Brant, 25 years old from Six Nations, Canada, and member of the Mohawk and Turtle Clan tribes was named second runner-up. She graduated from George Brown College in Toronto, Canada in 2009.

In the case that Miss Indian World cannot fulfill her responsibilities, the first runner-up will take her place. If the first runner-up is unable to fulfill her duties after having taken over for Miss Indian World, the second runner-up will take her place.

Chickasaws Celebrate Cultural Traditions At Chikasha Ittifama

Source: Chicksaw Nation Media Relations

Loski (turtle) races, moccasin making, a stickball tournament, Chickasaw games and a cornstalk shoot will be the highlights of the 16th annual Chikasha Ittifama (Chickasaw Reunion) set Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, at Kullihoma.

The gathering is free and welcomes Chickasaw and guests from across the country.

“Chikasha Ittifama is a special time for Chickasaw people to celebrate and share our culture, heritage and traditions. This annual reunion offers an opportunity for Chickasaws and friends from across the country to renew friendships and develop new relationships,” said Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.

Chikasha Ittifama will begin at 5 p.m. Friday with posting of the colors by the Chickasaw Honor Guard and an opening prayer followed by a hamburger fry, youth and co-ed stickball, cultural demonstrations and a social dance.

The cultural demonstrations will include corn husk dolls, beadwork, moccasin making, Chickasaw games, language, basket weaving and traditional clothing.

Saturday’s events will begin at 9 a.m. and include a youth fishing derby, cornstalk shooting contest, youth and adult archery competitions, squirrel-stick throw, loksi (turtle) races and stickball tournament.

A traditional meal of pishofa, fry bread, salt meat and grape dumplings will be served Saturday for lunch.

For guests wishing to stay the night, overnight camping spaces are available including tent spaces and a limited number of RV hook ups.

To reach the site, travel to the Kullihoma sign seven miles northeast of Ada on S. H. 1, then travel three miles east and one mile south.

For information, contact the Chickasaw Nation Cultural Resources at (580) 332-8685.

 

Pow Wow Weekend Planner

Source: Indian Country Today Media Network

It’s officially Spring and pow wow season is in full swing!

We’ve put together a great list of a few pow wows happening all over the nation this weekend just for you!

If one of these events are located in your area, we highly recommend heading over to enjoy some lively dancing and drumming, thrilling musical performances, and delicious, authentic foods!

Hozhoni Days Pow Wow & Pageant, Colorado

When & Where: March 29 – 30 at the Fort Lewis College Whalen Gym in Durango, Colorado.

Dating back to the 1960’s, the Hozhoni Days Pow Wow is Fort Lewis College’s longest-standing student-operated tradition. “Hozhoni” means “beauty” in Navajo which Pow Wow creator Clyde Benally said that “hozhoni” represents the event’s purpose to show and share “our culture with each other, and a way of developing brotherhood and sisterhood with other students who may be from different cultures,” according to FLC’s website. Pow wow festivities began Friday night at 6 p.m. For more information about this event, click here.

Contact: Yvonne Bilinski 970.247.7222; bilinski_y@fortlewis.edu

BYU Cedartree Memorial Competition Pow Wow, Utah

When & Where: March 29 – 30 at the Brigham Young University Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom in Provo, Utah.

Celebrating its 32nd year, the Brigham Young University Pow Wow will kick off Friday night at 6 p.m. with a Grand Entry. Attendees will enjoy delicious and authentic Navajo Tacos and Frybread sponsored by the Tribe of Many Feathers Club. Admission is $6 for General Public, $5 for student with their campus ID, and free for seniors and children. For more information about this event, click here.

Contact: Jennifer Langi 801.422.3065, cedartree_powwow@byu.edu

Westwood High School 10th Annual Social Pow Wow, Arizona

When & Where: March 30 at Westwood High School in Mesa, Arizona.

Festivities at the Westwood High School Pow Wow in Mesa, Arizona begins Saturday at 10 a.m. Grand Entry will be held twice that day at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. There will also be two rounds of incredible Gourd Dancing at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Special performances for the day include Hand Drum, All Ages Jingle Dress, and the ever-adorable Tiny Tots! Your Master of Ceremonies is Taite Honadick. For more information about this event, click here.

Contact: 480.472.4497; vclinton@mpsaz.org

Tutxinmepu Powwow, Idaho

When & Where: March 30 – 31 at the Moscow Junior High Gym in Moscow, Idaho.

Starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the University of Idaho’s Tuteinmepu Powwow will kick off with a Grand Entry featuring the Nez Pierce Color Guard. The pow wow has been sponsored by the university’s Native American Student Association for the past 14 years and according to their site they, “see the Powwow as a great recruitment and retention tool, as well as, a business and communication skill builder for our Native Students. Non-Native students and community members benefit from attending and volunteering at the Powwow as they see firsthand the strength and vitality of the Native culture.” Festivites for this event include pow wow dancing, arts and crafts vendors, hand drums, and even an Easter egg hunt on Sunday! For more information about this event, click here.

Contact: Steve Martin 208.885.4237

More weekend events and pow wows:

Pawnee Title VII Youth Dance, Oklahoma
When & Where: March 29 at the Pawnee Nation Wellness Center in Pawnee, Oklahoma.
Contact: 918.762.3564

Anadarko Indian Education Spring Honor Pow-Wow, Oklahoma
When & Where: March 29 at the Oklahoma St. Gym in Anadarko, Oklahoma.
Contact: 405.247.2288

Community Engagement & Sustainability Pow Wow, California
When & Where: March 30 at Pomona College’s Walker Beach in Claremont, California.
Contact: Scott Scoggins 909.706.5948; lcovarru@students.pitzer.edu

Moore High School Spring Pow Wow, Oklahoma
When & Where: March 30 in Moore, Oklahoma.
Contact: 405.209.9156; kortnitorralba@mooreschools.com

Southcentral Foundation’s 16th Annual Gathering, Alaska
When & Where: March 30 at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska.
Contact: 907.729.4953; scfmediarelations@scf.cc
Website: http://www.southcentralfoundation.com/

Be sure to take a look at our full list of pow wows happening throughout the year on our Pow Wow Listings!

 

Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/03/28/pow-wow-weekend-planner-148424

42nd Annual First Nations at The University of Washington Spring Powwow

Please join us for the 42nd Annual First Nations at The University of Washington Spring Powwow!

April 19, 20 and 21st 
 
Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Ed Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle. 
 
Our Beating Hearts, Dancing to Our Health
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This is the largest student-run event on UW campus bringing in an average of 8,000 people every year. It’s a free event but we highly suggest you bring some extra money to support the Native American artists that will be selling their work as well as buying concessions (Indian Tacos) sold by First Nations. This is a zero tolerance event. No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Fighting.

Grand Entries 
Friday- Coastal Grand Entry 5pm, Powwow Grand Entry 7pm
Saturday- 1pm and 7pm
Sunday- 1pm 


Host Drum– Blacklodge
Head Man– Victor Harry
Head Woman– Rose Greene
MC– Carlos Calica
Arena Director– Cetan Thunder Hawk

Specials
Men’s and Women’s All Around in Honor of Julian Argel
Men’s Grass
Women’s Fancy
Women’s 40+ Traditional 
Mama’s Boy (Mother Son Owl Dance) 
Tiny Tots
11th Annual One Man Hand Drum Contest
More Specials TBA 

There will be a drum contest

Dance Categories:
Golden Age Men & Women
Men: Fancy, Grass, Traditional 
Women: Fancy, Jingle, Traditional 
Teen Boys: Fancy, Grass, Traditional
Teen Girls: Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
Jr Boys: Grass, Fancy, Traditional
Jr Girls: Fancy, Jingle, Traditional
Tiny Tots



Contact Info

For specifics regarding powwow contact our powwow chair,
Maria Givens
UWPowwow@gmail.com

VENDORS
For specifics regarding vendor information contact our vendors chair,
Kiana Smith
uwspringvendors@gmail.com
Vendor Applications are due by mail, post-marked by April 1st, 2013
You can find an electronic copy of the vendor application here —https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9A5KE10E65tMHpsZFVFM0xVWU0/edit?usp=sharing
Send Vendor Contracts to
First Nations at the UW attn: Vendors, c/o
Ethnic Cultural Center, University of Washington, 
3931 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Box 355650, 
Seattle, Washington 98195-5650


PARKING
Here is a link to a campus map with all the parking lots for Powwow including the Elder/Disability Drop off Area
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7-kkNbHsXZGNGdsVWFmbWJNMUE/edit?usp=sharing
Friday- Parking in E-1 and E-18 will be $10, E-12 will be $15
Saturday- E-1, E-12 and E-18 will be $7, after 2:30 will be Free
Sunday- All parking is Free

27th Annual Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow, July 19-21

Daybreak-SeafairPowWow-27-webSource: United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, http://www.unitedindians.org/powwow/

Dear Community,

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is excited to announce that our 27th Annual Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow will be held on July 19-21, 2013! As many of you all know, we had to make a really hard decision and cancel this pow wow last year due to lack of funding. This year we plan on making this pow wow bigger and better than ever! Mark your calendars and save the date! We are in need of donations, please click on link to the left to donate!

EMCEE:  Jerry Meninick
ARENA DIRECTOR: Ken Gopher and Tony Bluehorse
HOST DRUM:  RED BULL

CATEGORIES:

GOLDEN AGE: 1000-800-600-400-200
ADULT: 1000-800-600-400-200
TEENS: 400-300-200-100
JUNIORS: 300-200-100-75DRUMS: SESSION PAY FIRST TEN EACH SESSIONSPECIALS:
Bernie Whitebear, Team Dance: Owl Dance: Others TBA
GRAND ENTRY:
FRI 7:00 PM
SAT 1:00 AND 7:00 PM
SUN 1:00 PMTRADITIONAL SALMON DINNER!!ADMISSION:
FRI: FREE FAMILY NIGHT
SAT AND SUN: $5.00
(Admission funds go towards cost and production of pow wow)

VENDORS:

Vendor Space 10×10: $400

Limited Spaces available, provide own tables and tents
POWER $25 AND (1) RAFFEL ITEM

Professional and SPD Security Available
FOOD VENDORS BY INVITATION ONLY
Contact United Indians for Camping

JOHN ROMERO 206-498-7640
john.romero.sr@live.com
CHRISSY HARRIS 206-285-4425 x1020
VOLUNTEERS:
We are in need of many volunteers for this event. Please contact our volunteer coordinator if you are interested!