Feel free to post any info on upcoming PowWows or ones you have attended recently. We love to hear about PowWows, Events, your regalia, your dancing - anything to do with PowWows and other Native American enents.

I am waiting to hear from my Paiute friend about their upcoming Spring PowWow. I will post info when I hear something.

Coming up in May:

MAY....Memorial Day Weekend
Snow Mountain Pow Wow, Snow Mountain Colony, Las Vegas, Nevada
Information: 702-386-3926

May 8-9, 2010
21st Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mothers Day Pow Wow
Rolling Thunder Enterprises
34 Rolling Thunder Drive
Jasper, Georgia 30143
www.rthunder.com
770-735-6275

May, 14,15,16, 2010
3rd Annual Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow
For info; Mark One Hawk 484-941-1317, Vendors call Dave Stonewolf 717-944-7557, or e-mail Mark at ontelauneepowwow@yahoo.com

June:

JUNE....3rd Weekend
Quinn River Indian Rodeo, fort McDermitt Reservation, McDermitt, Nevada
Information: 775-532-8304

For a listing of Native American art shows and events, click on the following link:

Native American Art

If you attend any of these events, we would love to hear about it.

Cherokee of Georgia Spring Pow-Wow, St. George, GA
Thursday through Saturday, April 1st - 3rd
Free Parking, Admission, and Tent Camping
minimal charge for electric and water.
Grand Entry is "promptly" at 7:ish (Indian Time) Friday and Saturday

We're heading down Monday and I can't wait!

How exciting! I would love to hear all about it when you get back home.

Spring Powwow 2010
Powwow at Manzanita Bowl

University of Nevada, Reno will be hosting the annual Spring Powwow, May 1 - 2, 2010, at the Manzanita Bowl. The Grand Entry will be Saturday at 12 Noon and again at 7:00 PM. On Sunday the Grand Entry will be at 12 Noon. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Manzanita Bowl is at North Virginia and East Ninth Street in Reno, Nevada, on the UNR campus.

Check out an online calendar of upcoming events at
Native Gatherings

Cherokee of GA Pow-Wow was GREAT! The weather was perfect, cool at night and warm during the day. However, I wasn't in the best of shape. My Mother fell at work and shattered her ulna 2 weeks before and I was up in SC helping after her surgery. 2 plates, 8 screws, and 5 nights with no sleep precuded our leaving out for Pow-wow. When we got there, I found a nice dry spot next to the Dance Circle and just collapsed on the ground. I laid there for an hour, being dodged by golf carts and with everyone asking,
"Is she OK?" I was so tired and only able to help in the kitchen twice the whole week. My husband carried the Marine Flag in Grand Entry on Friday. There was a female Navy Vet in buckskin regalia to carry the Navy flag. Our son was in the Marines so it was very appropriate.

We had a great time at the midnight auction and came home with some awesome stuff and an absolute nasty respiratory infection for me. Still barking, and trying to regain some strength.

But it was WORTH IT!!!!

Seems like the PowWow was really nice and fun. That is a great honor to carry the flag. You must have been proud of your husband. So sorry you got that infection. Take care and get some rest. Hope your Mom is felling better.

Father's Day powwows and more:

Father's Day PowWows

PowWows.com Calendar

Check out PowWows.com for June events and powwows:

powwows.com

When i was a child we used to go all the time to powwows, in Oregon. I must say i so truley miss them.

Flower, have you checked the links Phyllis has provided in this thread to see if there is one near you?

Certain things may be a little different from the Gatherings you attended as a child, but many things will be the same.

I'm hoping there will be one in your area you can attend soon.

The Santa Fe Indian Market, Saturday, August 22, 2010, will be at the Santa Fe Plaza in downtown Santa Fe, NM
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is the world's most prestigious Native American arts show. It will feature over 1100 artists, including 100 new Native artists.

See separate "Santa Fe Indian Market" thread in this forum for more info.

Check out PowWows.com for July and August events:

Powwows.com Calendar of Events

Icp, thanks but the problem is i live in Germany now. Have not been back to the states for years now. But should i come back to visit i will check out the area for a powwow. There are just somethings in life one can not replace.

As a child at the powwows i used to love touching the different stones, when i think about it now it had to be from the energy i felt on them. I loved watching the dances and was so facinated with the pretty beaded and feathered clothing. I used to drive my parents crazy, as soon as we were home i would run around imitating the dances.

You may be surprised at what's in your own backyard across the pond. Many of the German people have an affinity for Native Americans and there are gatherings there. When I was researching designs for my leather dress, one of the websites I found was a business in Germany that makes traditional NA clothing.

With the number of American ex-pats and military bases, there may be events in your area. If you live anywhere near a US base, check with the Public Relations Office for events in November, Native American Month. Native Americans are the largest ethnic group, per capita, in the military. Many bases host events and/or have Native American liaisons. These events may not be publicized, but are generally open to the public.

Hope this helps you find an event, or at least some contacts.

Yes, i will check into this. I didn�t think there would actually events here. Most of the bases are closed now there are only a few left, it is about a 2 hour drive to the next base from where i live, but thats not far. I will investigate this subject.

Siyo to all: I have just recently joined the forum and am learning my way around. The Cherokee of GA Pow Wow post popped out at me, as this is one of my favorite Pow Wow's. What a surprise it was to me to read of myself! I was the Navy flag bearer at that Pow Wow. What an honor it was to walk with my fellow vets carrying the flag. I am proud to be an American and proud of my Cherokee blood, but the Grand Entry and the homage to the Veterans always brings tears to my eyes. The exit from the dance arena and each vet welcoming the others home is more moving than I can explain. The service welds a strong bond between each of us. I am honored that I was able to share that with your husband. The next COG Pow Wow is arriving soon. It will be their 30th anniversary, and will probably be even better than ever! My husband and I are already planning and packing for it and it's not till Oct. 7th! Sgi for allowing my post. Walk in beauty. Morning Dove

Welcome Morning Dove! I guess you never know what you can find or who you may read from on Bella! I can't wait for the Pow-Wow and we've begun our preparations as well.

We went to the Tribal Grounds a few weeks ago and there has been so much done since we visited earlier this year. The bathrooms have been redone, the library floor tiled and there are plans for an education center. It's exciting and we're hoping to help as we can.

We plan our vacation for the week of Pow-Wow and will be arriving the weekend before. If you have time, after you get in, stop by the "Pow-wow pony" in the parking lot. That's our spot and you can't miss our old Jamboree Ralley with duct tape and plastic on the loft front.

Travel Safely, can't wait to see you there!
It's going to be awesome, I can already feel it.

I always get a little home sick when you guys talk about pow wows. But it also brings back those wonderful memories too. Have fun.

Hey Flower, November will be here in no time. Have you checked the website of the US base near you to see if they have the Calendar of Events updated for November? I so hope there will be an activity for Native American month you can attend.

The military is consistent with providing contact information for whoever is in charge. If you find something on the calendar, don't be afraid to email or call for the specifics. If base access is restricted, I'm sure you can get a visitor's pass for a specific event. Get your name on the list and show your photo ID at the gate. The security guys are really good at providing directions to an event on base. Don't be afraid to ask for a pass.

Please let us know if you find something you can attend.

Cherokee of Georgia Fall Pow-wow St. George, GA
This year is the 30th Anniversary and I can't wait!
Thursday October 7th through Saturday October 9th.
Free Admission, Parking and Tent Spots.
Electric/Water hookups are limited, but inexpensive. I think it was only $15 in April and expect about the same.

I'm hoping we'll be able to get there the prior weekend, depends on the house sitter. The more time on that sacred ground, the better for me. With my daughter's wedding only 1 month later, I'll need all the positive energy I can get!

If you'll be in the North Florida or South Georgia area that weekend, this is a great little gathering. For directions, here's the website

cherokeeofgeorgia.us

Sorry, Not a link. Add the www.

I actually forgot till i seen this post. I�m going to check, last time i got scared when i tried to find info about the military post where something may be going on with the powwow, there was a security thing there and i got scared not that they think i�m a terrorist. I know it�s silly but things like that scare me.

Dealing with the military can be intimidating at times. I completely understand. If you can find a website for the base, check for Event calendars, or any links to Public Relations or something that sounds like Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee. That's the name used on our base and someone in that office would probably know of special heritage events. Also look under Recreation.

If you can't find anything, send me a private message with the name of the base closest to you and I'll see if we can find anything. My husband is really good hunting down information within the military system, it's part of his job.

I�m not sure of exactly all the bases that are still open here. From what i know there aren�t to many left, not sure how to check on that i�ll send you a pm.

I tried sending a pm but it was not excepted from your end.

Youtube has a video of the Grand Entry Thunder Nation Powwow in Berlin, Germany. It was in 2006, but maybe you can get more information on that.

Type in: youtube+Grand Entry Thunder Nation Powwow in Berlin, Germany

and that should take you to the video. It is exciting to watch. Germany is a "warrior country", so they love powwows. Once you find that video, there will be several others listed on the right side that you can view and maybe get info from.

Thanks Phyllis, i didn�t think about that, looking into you tube. I�ll check it out.

Hi Flower. she may not have picked it up yet. It will be just sitting in her PM file till she opens it and responds back to you. You will get a little "flashing envelope" next to your "My Stuff" tab when you have a PM from her.

Flower, I didn't receive your private message and don't know why. Check out the links Phyllis provided and try again to send me the name of the US Base nearest you. Hopefully it will come through on the 2nd try.

Phyllis, i checked out the youtube on friday night, and got tears in my eyes watching, i of course checked into more afer that and was so happy it was great.
Bear Claw Singers
Pow Wow Wildeshausen
Grayhorse of Oklahoma
and many more.
Thanks for the tip.

I love to watch the dancers and hear the drums. The vibration of the drums really awaken my soul and make me want to get up and dance. Since I do not have a car it is very difficult for me to get to powwows and other events. Watching them on YouTube helps.

May I add that powwows.com occaisionally runs streaming videos of some of the more known pow wows...

Yes i also found that it does help watching them on you too, i bit like as if we were there.

Thanks B, i�ll check this link out too.

Just notified that I am being considered as the Contingent Adult Adviser for a group of senior Scouts from the DC Area to participate in an event titled, 'Indian Summer 2011' just outside Asheville, NC. The last one held was in 2003 & it was nothing but crafts, costumes (regalia) & ceremony studies all day long with nightly Pow Wows (Southern, Northern, Long House, etc.) Phyllis is familiar with the Boy Scouts' Honor Society called Order Of The Arrow. It's a suborganization to the Scouts that focuses on camping & service to others, while the heart of development comes from the NA-based ceremonies & ideologies. I'm energized!

Beetle! Nuwingi Achowalogen Weuchsowagan, I am so proud of you -- what an honor. I am so very happy for you. This is wonderful news. I so honour and respect you for all you do for the youth. Hugs and Kudos to you, my friend.

Wow Bettlemess, thats great.

24th Annual Black Hills Powwow slated for October 8-10, 2010, at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

The theme for this year's Black Hills Powwow is "Celebrating Unity and Reconciliation".

For more information:

Black Hills Powwow

Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is hosting a Native American celebration tomorrow. The chefs in the Galley have a wonderful menu I can't wait to sample.

The Cherokee of Georgia will be doing a presentation after lunch. Hope to get some good pictures to share, and that more people are able to attend this year.

That sounds like fun. Would love to see your pictures, lcp.

We had a GREAT turn-out today at Kings Bay. I ran into some former tax clients who now work at the base. It was so good to see them. Lunch was awesome and included smoked salmon, Pueblo pork roast, pumpkin soup, Cherokee potatoes, roasted corn on the cob and corn bread. The weather was perfect, clear and sunny, but not too hot.

We had a drum, and a flute player, but no lodge set up. The tornado back in January shredded it. There were commanders in attendance, civilian employees, sailors and marines. We had several dances, some demonstration and a few inter-tribals. They called for a Ladies Choice Two Step and I grabbed my husband's Division Officer. My husband got quite a few "blackmail" pictures during that one.

I had some of the pictures from the 30th Anniversary Pow-wow in October and EVERYONE wants copies. I gave the CD to a tribal member who is compiling a photo history of the Tribal Grounds. The photos I had with me will be mailed to a tribal member serving in Afghanistan.

One of the best things - we'll be having Thanksgiving at the Tribal Grounds this year. The Chief told my husband to bring the camper and stay the weekend. YEAH!!!!!

Between now and then, I have to go through all my Pow-Wow pictures (12 years worth) to share with the historian. I'll try my best to get some posted here too.

What an awesome and wonderful time you had. I love to hear about your events and journeys and the food!

Wow! Twelve years of photos -- that will sure bring back some cherished memories.

I know it seems too early to even think about next spring -- but, one can never start soon enough if one is planning on attending the biggest PowWow in the nation.

GATHERING OF NATIONS

April 28, 29, 30, 2011 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Talked with my friend yesterday who is a Creek Elder. He called to invite us to the next Stomp down in Lake City, FL. The Stomp is hosted by the Rose Creek Band of Muskogee Creek Descendants.

We have participated in Stomp dances at St. George. There are many Creek and this dance follows the Arena dancing on Friday nights during Pow-Wow. It's different in many ways. With a fire in the center of the square, and no drum. The women wear rattles made of turtle shells around their ankles. It's an awesome sound. The dancers are segregated in the 4 shelters which make up the square, Elders, Men, Women and Children.

As with Arena dancing, there are many different dances. We have only experienced a few where anyone can join in. The songs we have heard are more like chants, with a leader and responses sung by the dancers.

We're excited about attending and thankfully our friend let me know of the attire requirements. For me, it's simply a skirt, and I'll have my mocs. My husband's ribbon shirt will work, but he needs a sash. Internet to my rescue! I have instructions and yarn to match. It's not wool yarn, but with only 2 weeks to learn AND complete a 6ft+ sash, I'll be using what I have.

The local Scout organizations in Northwestern North Carolina are holding their annual Indian Seminar the weekend of 21-23 January & I just mailed my registration. A full weekend of crafts & PowWows. Will be wearing the ribbon shirt with beaded decorations for the Grand Opening and Veterans' Dances.

The Stomp sounds like it would be a great experience. Waiting for the review.

My friend tells me this will be different from what we have experienced in GA. He grew up in OK and leads stomp dances himself. Will try to post on our adventure as soon as we return.

Have a great time in NC. We'll be at the Stomp that Saturday.

Sounds like finger-weaving 101 is in order... One craft class I haven't attended. I usually go to the bead & featherwork courses.

The Stomp seems like it is going to be a lot of fun and very enlightening for us when you tell us more about it, lcp.

Just returned from the Memorial Stomp in FL. Stopped by the Cherokee of GA Tribal Grounds in St. George, on the way home and the slab foundation for the new Tribal Office is poured and curing. We'll be helping with construction in the coming weekends. They are trying to have it completed before the spring Pow-wow in April.

The Memorial Stomp was very nice, but VERY COLD. We finally left for the motel around 1am and it was about 25 degrees. I know that's seasonal for others, but down here, our blood is thinned by summer time triples (100 degrees with 100% humidty).

As soon as we arrived, my husband was spirited off with our friend. After an hour or so I stepped out the cook shack and heard hammering. He was helping with roof repairs to one of the arbors. Needless to say, he fit right in. I wasn't able to complete his sash, but one was available to borrow.

We had an excellent potluck supper around 6pm and then headed down to the square for the Stomp. Everyone was so hospitable. We were not the only first timers in attendance and told we are now part of the family. While this was a Memorial Gathering and was certainly hard for Wind Clan Mother's husband, it was truly a celebration of her life, with funny and heartwarming stories shared between dances.

Entering the square, each of us was smudged with sage and escorted to our arbor. An Elder lit the fire and then prayers and tobacco were offered. I did not have the honor of meeting Wind Clan Mother, but it was obvious how well loved and respected she is.

We did a Friendship dance and I was invited to join in a Turtle dance (women only) which marks the 4 directions and the scales on a turtle shell. There was also flute and drum music. Standing in a circle around the fire, as the bright moon rose in the East was magical. You could feel the love inside the Square.

It felt like forever before I was warm and didn't sleep well at the motel. My apologies if this is a bit rambling, but I am so glad we went.

Excellent time, it appears.

Mine was not quite as 'spiritual' having classes/instruction on Saturday. Friday was a very informal dance - pow wow style, but not all the formality. Just an ice breaker for the kids (Scouts).

Saturday was the formal PowWow & I broke out the ribbon shirt. Not only did I place the military decorations, I added my aviator wings. What a sight it must've been because there were a lot of pictures taken after asking if it was okay. Had a Navy SEAL grab his ribbons & trident arttachment to place on his shirt. He knew I was planning to return (but 3 years later...) with beaded ribbons & he didn't want to feel out of place until there was a bunch of us with stuff stuck on our chests. Will add it to the pictures I owe, but I have to get a copy first; didn't have a personal camera. It went with wife as she visited folks in Las Vegas. (Yes, I gave up a trip to LV for a seminar/powwow in below freezing Statesville, NC)

Youth (boys & girls) spent the day learning the various dance styles & they could use them in the arena that night. Other classes on beadwork, FINGERWEAVING, moc construction, regalia making,... great time! Now multiply it by a week for what I'm looking forward to in August in Asheville, NC.

I would choose a gathering, dancing, and sharing with children over a trip to Vegas anyday! But I hope your wife had a nice visit with her family.

When I took the sash off my husband before we left, I learned it was borrowed from Wind Clan Mother's husband. That was very special indeed, but I had the chance to look at it. Imagine my surprise realizing it was Crochet, not fingerweave!

If I had known I could crochet one, I could have "hooked" one out in a day! My issues with fingerweaving did bring some laughter. I was describing how my strands are so close on the stick, it's hard to keep them separated. When I added "I need a Bigger Stick!" the ladies in the kitchen burst into laughter. They were doubled over after I commented the darn thing looked like a wall hanging and I'd probably pull the curtains down if I attached it to a curtain rod to weave.

They did verify the 140 strands of yarn would shrink to about 4 inches if woven tightly enough. Based on their laughter, I'm wondering if any curtain rods have been pulled down in their homes:)

I'm so glad the other vets followed your lead and "decked out" their ribbon shirts too. They should be honored and recognized for their service.

I didn't take a camera either. With it being a Memorial gathering, it didn't feel right. There was no one else taking pictures, and I'm thankful I trusted my gut feeling.

Seems like you both had a good time. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I love hearing about these events. You both have some very special memories to hold on to. This is so special!