October 2008
October 17-19: Rotunda Powwow & Children's Festival 
Location: 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Event Detail: Professional Champion dancers, Native performances by Native artists, Aztec dancers, Native food, vendors, children's activities on Friday from 10am-2:30pm. Grand Entry 1pm Sat & Sun. Open from 10am-9pm. Native Nations Drum. Flute Player. Hoop Dancer. Special performances by Akisha Wi. Parking lot across the street. Adults: $6 Children: $3. Vaughnda Hilton (215) 472-9996 241 South 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 vaughnda@nativeweb.net www.nndt.homestead.com/directory.html
October 24-26: Nomee Family Powwow
Location: CD'A Casino, Usk, WA
Event Detail: Milton Nomee 509-445-5014 Box 11, Usk, WA 99180 papado55@hotmail.com
November 2008
November 6-9: Cherokee Homecoming Festival
Location: Gordon County Fairgrounds, Calhoun, Georgia
November 7-9: 10th Heart of American Indian Ctr Veterans Day Powwow
Location: Kansas City Kansas Community College Field house 7520 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS
Event Detail: Come Honor and dance with our Veterans. Head Man: Zach Morris-McLoud, Oklahoma; Head Lady: Angel Talawyma-Kansas City, Missouri; Head Gourd: Oscar Dudley-Eldon, Missouri; Head Singer: Alex Esau-Independence, Missouri; Master of Ceremonies: Jerry Smith-Fenton, Missouri; Arena Director: Jerrald Braiuca- Raytown, Missouri. All specials must be arranged with Arena Director. All Drums welcome. Bring in a non-perishable food item and be entered to win a Pendleton Blanket. One entry per item-limit 5 items. Drawing on Sunday-You do not have to be present to win. Native American Art Vendors- Indian Fry Bread And Foods- Raffles- Fun for the whole family. Bring Your Own Chairs. Vendors by invitation only-Vendor setup will begin at 4 PM Friday afternoon. Jerrald Braiuca (816) 729-6159 Heart of America Indian Center 600 west 39th - Kansas City, Missouri jerrald@haicindian.com
November 8-9: 3rd Annual Manito Ahbee International contest Pow Wow 
Location: MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Event Detail: The MANITO AHBEE FESTIVAL will be held from October 31st to November 9th 2008 at the MTS Centre, Winnipeg Convention Centre and other venues in and around downtown Winnipeg. The 10 day festival is a celebration of Aboriginal music, art and culture.
The 2008 Festival includes six components, the International Competition Powwow, Education Week, Manito Ahbee Music Fest, Indigenous Market Place and Trade show, Métis Celebrations and features the 3rd Annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. 204-956-1849
www.manitoahbee.com info@manitoahbee.com
November 8-9: 9th Annual Clearfield Veterans Day Powwow
Location: Clearfield Middle School, 602 Mill Road, Clearfield, PA
Event Detail: Northern Traditions:2 dance sessions on Saturady 11/8/08 Grand entry @ 1:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. 1 dance session on Sunday 11/9/08 Grand entry @ 12:30 p.m. Host Drum: Morning Star Singers; Invited Drums: MacKenzie River Singers, Red Bird Singers, Four Winds Singers, & Yellow Thunder Singers. (all other drums welcome: please call first) MC: Rich Williams; Head Lady: Brianna Burke; Head Man: Nicky Belle; Head Veteran: Ron Jamieson; Whip men: Dave Coleman & John Shimmel; AD: Greg Hester. Sunday will also feature the Giant Craft Contest @ 9:30 a.m. and the Presentation of the Clearfield Crafters Guild Lillian Kane Award of Excellence. The Famous "Clearfield Chinese Auction" will also be in place on Sat & Sun. for door prizes. Taylor 724-693-0549 406 Clinton Avenue Extension, Oakdale, PA 15071 ttaylor@medrad.com clearfieldvdpw.homestead.com/clearfield.html
November 21-23: Pahrump Powwow
Location: Petrack Park, Corner Hwy 160 Basin, Pahrump NV
Event Detail: Competition powwow. Paula Elefante 775-209-3444 PO Box 854, Pahrump, NV 89041 pahrumppowwow@yahoo.com
November 21: 17th Austin Powwow - American Heritage Festival
Location: Tony Burger Center 3200 Jones Road, Austin, TX
Event Detail: Largest Powwow in Texas. Free Admission Linda 513-371-0628 3200 Jones Rd., Austin, Texas 78703 austin_powwow@yahoo.com www.austinpowwow.org
November 28-30: 13th Annual Tangipohoa Thanksgiving Powwow
Location: 21544 Hwy 190 E. Hammond, La. 70401
Event Detail: Contest Pow-wow All Categories. Special Contests Men's Fancy - Traditional and Woman's Fancy Shawl - Southern Buckskin. Flute Contest as well as Storytelling Contest. CHEROKEE STOMP DANCE with Wade Blevins. Flute Concert by Gerry Walkstall, Storytelling by Deborah Manystars, Flint Knapping, Gourd dancing & intertribal dancing. Indian Village Arts & Crafts from all over the Country
Gerry Walkstall or Deborah Manystars 580-583-3612 P.O. Box 1236, Cache OK 73527
tangpowwow@yahoo.com www.bearmountainrecord.com
November 29-30: Louisiana Indian Heritage Association’s 42nd Annual Fall Pow Wow
Location: Lamar - Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, Louisiana (About 40 miles west of New Orleans off I-10)
Event Detail: Head Singer: Jim Anquoe (Kiowa)/Redstone Singers - Master of Ceremonies: Herbert "Chickdog" Johnson (Alabama-Coushatta) Arena Director: Lance Behan (Sioux/Cheyenne) Head Gourd Dancer: Malcolm Whitebird (Southern Cheyenne) Headman: Todd Johnson (MOWA Choctaw) Headlady: Meredith Printup (Tuscarara) Dance Contests: Golden Age Men and Women - Rabbit Dance - Switch Dance Men and Women (We have all categories in the spring) For information e-mail rosebehan1954@hotmail.com or call Rose at (504) 616-4394
December 2008
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