Inaugural #BraveNation Powwow and Gathering

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Date(s) - 03/18/2017
All Day

Location
UNC Pembroke Jones Center

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#BraveNation Powwow and Gathering

The inaugural #BraveNation Powwow and Gathering will be held March 18, 2017, in the gym of the Jones Athletic Center.

Everyone is invited to join the #BraveNation as we celebrate the rich history and culture of America’s Indigenous peoples. The inaugural event features a social for UNC Pembroke alumni at 4 p.m. This is an alcohol and drug-free event.

Schedule of Events

  • 10 a.m.: Doors open to the public
  • 12 p.m.: Grand Entry
  • 4-5 p.m.
    • Alumni Reception
    • Dinner Break
  • 5 p.m.: Contest Finals/Inter-tribal/Results/Closing Ceremonies

Admission

  • Adults: $5
  • Advance Tickets: $4, available from the Givens Performing Arts Center Box Office (910.521.6361), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Elders (60+): $3
  • $1 Off Ticket: Bring three non-perishable items powwow to support UNCP CARE Resource Center.
  • UNCP Students (with UNCP ID): Free
  • Children (6 and under): Free
  • Dancer Registration: $5 per contest
  • Drum Registration: $25

Commemorative T-shirt

For $15, buy a commemorative t-shirt which features the #BNPG logo. Additional information on how to purchase the shirt is coming soon!

T-shirt is for sale for $15

Prizes

  • Drum Contest: 1st: $500  2nd: $350  3rd: $175
  • Adult (18+): 1st: $150  2nd: $75  3rd: $50
    • Men’s Traditional  |  Women’s Traditional
    • Men’s Fancy  |  Women’s Fancy
    • Men’s Grass | Women’s Jingle
  • Teen (13-17): 1st: $100  2nd: $50  3rd: $25
    • Men’s Traditional  |  Women’s Traditional
    • Men’s Fancy  |  Women’s Fancy
    • Men’s Grass | Women’s Jingle
  • Junior (6-12): 1st: $75  2nd: $35  3rd: $15
    • Boy’s Traditional  |  Girl’s Traditional
    • Boy’s Fancy  |  Girl’s Fancy
  • Tiny Tot (5 and under): $5 each
  • Alumni Special: 1st: $250
    • Men  |  Women
  • Women’s Hand Drum Special: 1st: $100  2nd: $75  3rd: $50

Vendor Registration

Vendor registration is $50. Food vendor registration is $200.

Head Staff

  • MC: J.D. Moore `93
  • Arena Director: Jamie Locklear `02
  • Host Drums:
    • Southern Sun
    • War Paint
  • Head Dancers:
    • Male: Christopher Richardson `03
    • Female: Mardella Sunshine Costanzo `10
  • Head Judges:
    • Drum: Chris Conner `05, `07
    • Dance: Derek Oxendine
    • Tabulator: Becky Goins `96, `14

Visiting Campus

  • Directions to Campus
    • If using Google Maps, enter the address “300 University Road, Pembroke, NC 28372” to get directions to the Jones Center.
  • Map of Campus
  • Parking
    • Free parking is available in the parking lot west of the Jones Center (between the Jones Center and Johnson Football Stadium).

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More Information

  • For more information, visit uncp.edu/powwow, email powwow@uncp.edu, or contact Southeast American Indian Studies at 910.775.4579.
  • Flyer (PDF – requires Adobe Reader)
  • Press Release
  • Thanks to Jeff Wood for designing and creating the #BraveNation Powwow and Gathering logo.

Sponsors

  • PNC Bank
  • Center for Student Success
  • Southeast American Indian Studies Program
  • Office for Community and Civic Engagement
  • Office of Alumni Relations
  • Office of Advancement
  • Office of Student Affairs
  • Lindsay-Campbell Oil Company
  • Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
  • Mardella Sunshine Costanzo `03
  • Locklear, Jacobs, Hunt, and Brooks
  • Chad `02 and April Locklear Family
  • Kevin `15 and LeAnn S.`14 Melvin
  • Lawrence T. `05,`12 and Natasha Locklear
  • Nu Alpha Chapter of Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
  • Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc.
  • Museum of the Southeast American Indian
  • Office of Admissions
  • Department of American Indian Studies
  • Office of Financial Aid
  • Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Office for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Additional sponsors are coming soon!





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