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• 07/11/08  - 07/13/08: Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow. Fairbanks. Carlson Center. 2010 2nd ave.. Intertribal Powwow.  Valerie.  907-456-2245. www.midnightsunpowwow.net   n.a.

• 05/10/08  - 05/11/08: Huntsville. Huntsville . Cahaba Shrine Park. 6001 Pulaski Pike. No contest powwow. All drums welcome All dancers welcome need vendors..  Betty Abbou.  256 880 8987.   abbou8@aol.com

• 05/24/08  - 05/25/08: Napier Filed Volunteer Fire and Police Departmnet 1st Fund Raiser Pow wow. Napier Field. . . Times:Sat10-8,SUn- 10-6 Admission: Adults- $4,children-$2, Elders 65 & up and children 6 & under- free Host Drum-Southern Hills, Hadman-TBA, Headlady-Gwen Babs, M/C-Gary Smith, A/d- Peter Kassaras All dancers and drums welcome.  Mark or Ruth Davis.  256-820-6315. nffd.net   ravenspiritwalker@yahoo.com

• 06/07/08  - 06/08/08: Echota Cherokee Powwow. Cullman. Sportsman Lake Park. 1536 Sportsman Lake Rd NW. Headman - Allen Roland, Headlady - Sandy Childers, MC - Faron Weeks, AD - Larry Woods, Host Drum - White Horse Singers.  Carol Woods.  256-417-2314. www.echotacherokeetribe.homestead.com   echotacherokeetribe4@yahoo.com

• 07/26/08  - 07/27/08: Ditto Landing Intertribal Celebration. Huntsville. Ditto Landing. 293 Ditto Landing Road. Free Admission All Drums welcome All Dancers welcome No contest need vendors.  Betty Abbou.  256 880 8987.   abbou8@aol.com

• 10/09/08  - 10/12/08: Tannehill Indian Festival. McCalla. Tannehill Stables. 22975 Eastern Valley Road. October 9 - 12, 2008 9am-5pm All Nations Warrior Society, Cherokee, NC Loretta Weaver, Head Lady Smitty Smith, Head Man Visit our website at www.tannehillindianf estival.com for information. All drums and dancers are welcome. Limited primitive camping available onsite for participants. .  Ronald Firehawk Headley.  205-477-0522. www.tannehillindianfestival.com   n.a.t.i.v.e@hotmail.com

• 04/26/08  - 04/26/08: 4th Annual Hartnell College Pow Wow Honoring Indigenous Peoples. Salinas. Hartnell Community College Student Union. 156 Homestead Avenue. Gourd dancing 11am, Grand entry noon & 6pm. MC Earl Neconie, Arena Director Eugene Newman. N.Host Drum:Red Sky; S.Host Drum:Big Medicine; Invited Drum:Swift Cloud. Dance contest: 1st $150, 2nd $100 & 3rd $75. Drum contest. All drums welcome. Drug & Alcohol FREE event..  Patric Aledo (vendors) 831.776.9266; Lorenzo Holquin 831.794.6226.  831.776.9266.  

• 04/27/08  - 04/27/08: 7th Annual Maidu Leafing Out of Spring Celebration and CA Indian Craft Fair. Roseville. Maidu Interpretive Center. 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville, CA 95661. The seventh annual spring event showcases an opening blesssing, flute music, honoring of elders and acknowlegement of children. There will be California Indian dance groups, native skills demonstrators, hands on activites for children and adults. A California Indian Craft Fair. Indian tacos and other food and drinks will be available for sale. This is a FREE Community Event..  Linda Grindstaff.  916-774-5934. www.roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum   LGrindstaff@roseville.ca.us

• 05/03/08  - 05/04/08: 16th Annual Mother Earth Gathering Inter-tribal Pow Wow. Hesperia. Hesperia Lake Park. 7500 Arrowhead Lake Park Rd. Hesperia, CA 92345. Gourd Dance starts at 11:00 a.m. on both days. Event ends at dusk both days. Gates open at 10:00 both days. Admission is $3.00 per person - children ten (10) and under are free. Free parking. New vendors still welcome. Representation from twenty various Native American Nations is expected. Sponsored by Hesperia Recreation and Park District. .  Steve Hamm.  (760) 244-5488. www.hesperiaparks.com   s_hamm@hesperiaparks.com

• 05/03/08  - 05/04/08: 23rd Annual UCLA Pow Wow. Los Angeles. UCLA North Athletic Field. Westwood Plaza (off of Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90095. Gates open @ 9:00am. Gourd Dance: Saturday & Sunday @ 10am. Grand Entry: Saturday & Sunday @ Noon. All Dancers and Singers Welcome! Free admission. Parking Available in Lot 4 & 7 Parking: $8/Day Contact if you or someone you knows would like to be a vendor at our event! Please come join us this year. We have a special interest in sharing our campus and our Native Culture(s) with everyone. This year we specifically want to expose all people to higher education by exposing Natives and Non-Natives to the UCLA campus and more. Come experience the UCLA Pow Wow this year! Don't miss out!.  Caleb Dunlap.  916-494-2196.   caldun1983@ucla.edu

• 05/17/08  - 05/18/08: 7th Annual Big Sandy Rancheria Powwow. Auberry. Big Sandy Rancheria. 37387 Auberry Mission Rd.. Dance contests, hand game tournament, powwow royalty pageant, all drums welcome, free vendor booths, open to the public, free admission, powwow grounds is located next to Mono Wind Casino, as camping space and showers are available..  Marlene Johnson.  559-855-4003 ext. 217. www.bigsandyrancheria.com   mj@bigsandyrancheria.com

• 05/31/08  - 06/01/08: 7th Annual AISA at UCI Pow Wow. Irvine, CA. Mesa Lawn. Corner of Campus and University Dr. All vendors responsible for providing their own lighting/generators. $150 (10x10) or $200 (20x20) craft booth or $350 (20x20) food booth for 2 days. Email tharjo @uci.edu for applications. Please include name, phone number, and address. Thanks! Location: Mesa Lawn on the corner of Campus Dr. and University Dr. in Irvine, CA. All Hand Drummers are Welcome!!! All Dancers and Drums are Welcome!!! Cake Walk! Free Health Screenings! Tiny Tots Contest! Raffles! Free Admission! For vendor and general information call Jenna at (909) 528-9133 or email Tracy at tharjo @uci.edu for vendor application..  Tracy Harjo.  949 885 6744. www.clubs.uci.edu/aisa   tharjo@uci.edu

• 06/06/08  - 06/08/08: Standing Bear Powwow. Bakersfield. . . held at: Bakersfield College 1801 Panorama Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93305 .  Gene Abitre.  661-589-3181.   standingbearpowwow@yahoo.com

• 06/21/08  - 06/21/08: 3rd Annual Intertribal Gathering & Youth Powwow. Watsonville. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. 2601 E. Lake Ave.. Honoring the 7th Generation. Sat. 10am- 9pm. Gourd Dance 11am. Grand Entry Noon. Youth Powwow (17 yrs & Under). MC Earl Nacomi, Northern Drum-Swift Cloud. Southern Drum-Drum & Feather. Whipman-Larry Swimmer. Veterans-Joe Smith. Sobriety Roll Call-In Honor of Vince Harvier. Head Man-Ryan Rodriguez. Head Woman-Mary Leyza. Teen boy-Joe Alfaro. Teen Girl-Naomi Leyza. Youth Boy-Albert Rocha III. Youth Girl-Kate Crawford. Tiny Tot Boy-Pia Kwina Kasa Sage Bear Rorick. Tiny Tot Girl-Joelle Rocha. All Drums Welcome. All Dancers Welcome. Free Parking. Free Admission. Drug & Alcohol Free Event. Ray Hunt Memorial Youth Award. Hosted by Santa Cruz TANF & Santa Cruz Indian Council. .  Santa Cruz Indian Council.  831-425-4404. www.santacruz-indiancouncil.org   info@santacruz-indiancouncil.org

• 08/29/08  - 08/31/08: Stockton Community Labor Day Weekend PowWow. Stockton. University of the Pacific. Stagg Way. Competition PowWow, Gourd dance, camping,traditional and authentic vendors & food, .  Clyde Hodge/Dale Fleming.  209.648.1514/209.933.7425 XT#8069. www.geocities.com/nativeteacher   clydehodge@earthlink.net/dfleming@stockton.k12.ca.us

• 10/04/08  - 10/05/08: Unity of All Tribes 15th Annual. Yountville. YOuntville Veterans Home Picnic Grounds. North of Napa off hwy 29. 15th Annual pow-wow all dancers drums welcome sponsored by Suscol Intertribal Council. Camping avalable for vendors and dancers free Morohomes $15/nite. Headman : percy Edwards/Colville/Nez Pierce. Headwoman April JAckson Uper lake Pomo. MC Joe Smith :akote Northern Host: .  Charlie Toledo.  707/226-5075. www/suscol.nativeweb.org   suscol@i-cafe.net

• 11/30/99  - 11/30/99: Spring Bear Powwow and Indian Market . Denver. Regis University Fieldhouse. 3333 Regis Blvd.. Community traditional event. Free admission and parking. All dancers and traditional dums welcome. May 17, 2008.  Bear Limvere.  (303) 648-3414. www.ravendancers.org   powwow@ravendancers.org

• 09/26/08  - 09/28/08: EPIA Eastern Plains 2nd Annual Intertribal Pow Wow. Hugo. Lincoln County Fairgrounds. HWY. 287/40 south. Traditional Non- contest Pow Wow. Dennis Banks as MC. With Chico Dulak as Asst. MC. Kenny Frost as Arena Director. Dancing, Arts and crafts vendors, drumming, and fry bread just to list a few. Arvel Bird will be preforming with One Nation again this year. .  Helena White or Christina Lundy.  719-743-2701.   epiapowwow@yahoo.com

• 05/09/08  - 05/11/08: Mother Day Native American Pow Wow. Dade City. Withlacoochee River Park. 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd.. Sponsored by Withlacoochee Native American Indian Culture and co-sponsored by Pasco County Parks and Recreation. Host drum is Rick Byrd from Cherokee, North Carolina. MC is Bill Armstrong, Arena Director is John .  .  1-352-583-3388. http://www.geocities.com/windspirit 1985/Powwow2008.html   mvto@embarq.com

• 05/09/08  - 05/11/08: Mothers Day Native American Pow Wow. Dade City . Withlacoochee River Park. 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd.. Sponsored by Withlacoochee Native American Culture, Inc. A non profit Origination and co-sponsored by Pasco County Parks and Recreation. .  Mittie Wood.  1-352-583-3388. http://www.geocities.com/windspirt 1985/Powwow2008.html   mvto@embarq.com

• 10/11/08  - 10/12/08: Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering. Dade City 33525. Withlacoochee River Park. 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd.. 9:00am Saturday until 6:00pm Sunday FREE: parking, admission, camping, fee for electric. Non-stop entertainment all week-end: flute players, didge players, storytellers, drum, singers, dancers. Vendors, arts & crafts, Painted Ponies, blankets, flute makers, Native American food, workshops, etc. Saturday evening .  .  813-754-8990. www.silverhawkflutegathering.com   slvhawk@aol.com

• 03/20/09  - 03/22/09: 2 nd anual Fish Eating Creek Pow Wow. Palmdale. Fish Eating Creek Resort. 7555 US 27 N. Palmdale, Florida. dance contest: luck of the draw TEE Pee Village and contest. Open to the public. Camping will be open to the public who plans to attend the Pow Wow .  Chief Walking Bear.  941-544-3677. http://theunitedcherokeenation.com   drumkeeper@earthlink.net

• 06/07/08  - 06/08/08: 2nd Annual Sweetwater Creek Intertribal Pow Wow. Lithia Springs. Sweetwater Creek State Park. Mt. Vernon Rd.. Vendors, Food, Dance, Drumming and more.  Larry or Robin.  770-823-7650 / 706-969-3245. www.DragonFlyPromotions.org   WisdomBear@DragonFlyPromotions.org

• 11/06/08  - 11/09/08: 9th Annual Stone Mountain PowWow & Indian Festival. Atlanta. Stone Mountain Park. Highway 78 East. Contest PowWow and Cultural showcase of dance, drum, and music. Also features indigenous skills,campfire cooking and over 50juried artists and craftsmen..  Linda Whittington.  770-413-5066. www.stonemountainpark.com   lwhittington@stonemountainpark.com

• 05/24/08  - 05/25/08: Third Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow. Hilo. Wailoa River Park. Pi`ilani Street. Non-competition powwow. Free admission. Head man, Sterling Shouting; Head Woman, Marilyn Shigetani; Master of Ceremonies, Oliver Shouting; Arena Directors, Dan McDaniel & Tom Rowland; Host Drum, Eagle Spirit (Alberta). .  Liz De Roche.  808-557-8607. www.hilopowwow.com   info@hilopowwow.com

• 01/24/09  - 01/25/09: 25th Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days and Thunderbirds Gathering. Keokuk. River City Mall. 300 Main St # 490. Come watch the Eagles on the Mississippi river, and stay for the dancing! Host Drum, Night Eagle. Head Man, TBA Head Lady, Julie Spotted Eagle Horse Martineau, Head Veteran TBA, MC TBA.  Jennifer Hummell.  319-837-6293. http://www.freewebs.com/thunderbirdsiowa/powwowtime.htm   J-wellmann_2000@yahoo.com

• 06/06/08  - 06/08/08: Inter-Tribal Powwow. Taylorville. Christian County Fairgrounds. West Spresser Street. 3rd Annual Taylorville Black Horse Powwow.  Hawk Hoffman.  217-528-9172. http://blackhorsepowwow.bravehost.com   sevenhawks@sbcglobal.net

• 06/20/08  - 06/22/08: 2nd Annual Ho-Chunk Sports & Expo Center Pow Wow. Lynwood. Ho-Chunk Sports & Expo Center. 19700 Stoney Island Ave.. 2nd Annual Ho-Chunk Nation Sports & Expo Center Contest Pow Wow with over $40,000 in prizes.  Ho-Chunk Nation Chicago Branch Office.  773-202-8433. www.Ho-ChunkNationPowWows.com   PowWows@NAArts.com

• 08/02/08  - 08/03/08: Prophetstown POW WOW. Prophetstown. Prophetstown State Recreation Area. Park Ave. and River Drive. For more information on the POW WOW check out the website..  Dan Eads.  1-815-441-0148. www.prophetstownpowwow.com   riverat2@yahoo.com

• 04/26/08  - 04/27/08: American Indian Council,Inc 17th Annual Spring Pow-Wow. Lebanon . Boone County 4H Fairgrounds. 1300 E 100 Indianapolis Ave. Dedicated to A great Ponca man 5-22-47 to 1-31-07 Was Head Man Singer for White Hawk. Host Drum Sothern; White Hawk Northern; Many Voices.Only invited drums to be paid..  Arls Sears.  317-243-8775. http;//americanindiancouncil.samsbiz.com/pagp/1ce4u/Our_Council.html   aicindiana@yahoo.com

• 05/17/08  - 05/18/08: Spice Valley Metis. Madora. Black Swan Lake. Madora, Indiana. Spice Valley Metis Gathering , drums dancing vendors ..campsites available .  George Miller .  812-849-5915.   glporter62@hotmail.com

• 06/21/08  - 06/22/08: 4th ANNUAL EAGLECREEK INTERTRIBAL GATHERING. INDIANAPOLIS. Eagles Nest. 7201 Fishback Road. June 21 and 22, 2008 4th Annual EAGLE CREEK INTER-TRIBAL AMERICAN INDIAN GATHERING OUTDOOR EVENT Located at EAGLE CREEK PARK on the Northwest side of Indianapolis just off Interstate 65 and 71st street at the EAGLES CREST 7201 Fishback Rd. Take 56th street west to Raceway road turn right and follow on up. 56th street is only available to northbound I - 456 traffic only. Or take 71st Street exit to Lafayette Road turn left go north of 71st to first road on left ( Traders Point) follow back to the Crest…LOOK FOR OUR SIGNS;” EAGLE CREEK POW WOW ( PUBLIC WELCOME ) Come and enjoy a day of learning and see American Indian dancing and hear the wonderful music. Vendors will be on sight to sell many pieces of beautiful artwork and crafts. Authentic foods will be available and overnight available. HOSTDRUM: WHITEHORSE MOUNTAIN SINGERS INVITED DRUMS:ELK TRAIL SINGERS, KINGFISHERS, MAZA NAPIN-IRON NECKLACE NO PARK ENTRANCE FEES Adult = $6.00 ……. Seniors 65 up and Children 14 to 7 = $4.00 ……. Children 6 and under FREE FREE ADMISSION FOR ACTIVE ARMED FORCES AND FAMILY; ( ID REQUIRED). Saturday JUNE 21 Gate Open at 10 AM ……..Grand Entry 12:00 noon……. Break at 4:00 PM……………………………..Danc ing Resumes at 6:00 PM til 9:00 PM SUNDAY JUNE 22 Gate open at 10 AM FATHERS DAY ALL DADS HAVE FREE ADMITTANCE When accompanied by your Children Grand Entry 12:00 noon Closing at 4:30 PM BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS OR A BLANKET .. NO DRUGS,GUNS OR ALCOHOL and .  .  317-248-8458. http://www.arthurmedicineeagle.com/EAGLECREEK2008.html   zibiodeymetis@hotmail.com

• 09/20/08  - 09/21/08: Celebration of the Future Pow Wow. Jasonville. Shakamak State Park. 6265 W. State Rd 48. Traditional Pow Wow- Inter Tribal MC:LeRoy Malaterre, Host Drum:Blue Heron HV:George Martin AD:Dave Shananaquet HM/HL Rob & Pam Campbell Native Vendors, $5 Adults,under 12 free.  Reg Petoskey.  812-268-0158. http://www.scaicouncil.net/   s_c_a_i_c@yahoo.com

• 09/26/08  - 09/28/08: 13th Annual Gathering of the People Powwow. Terre Haute. Vigo Co. Conservation Club. 10382 Grotto Road. September 26 Education Day (Schools by reservation 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, public welcome after 2:00) September 27 and 28, 2008 Everyone Welcome Gates open at 10:00 am Grand Entry 1:00 pm both days Head Man Dancer: Walt Penn Head Lady Dancer: Kay Witt Head Veteran: George Reiter MC: Cedar Heart Arena Director: Larry Penrose Host Drum: Kingfisher Co-Host Drum: TBA Tomahawk throwing demonstrations by Steve Witt Native Storytelling by Bonnie Turtlefoot Visit a Native American Village All Dancers Welcome!!! 10382 Grotto Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805 Watch for signs. For more information visit us on the web at www.vccc.info or email Powwow@vccc.info Public Admission $4.00 Children 9 and under FREE FREE PARKING .  Mark Blann.  812-877-4251. www.vccc.info   powwow@vccc.info

• 05/03/08  - 05/03/08: 2nd Annual American Indian Health Research & Education Alliance Powwow. Overland Park. Johnson County Community College. 12345 College Boulevard. Competition Dance and Hand Drum Competition; Free Health Screenings.  Sean Daley.  913-469-8500, Extension 4823. www.aihrea.com   smdaley@jccc.edu

• 05/17/08  - 05/18/08: Annual Keeper of the Plains Celebration & Pow-Wow. Wichita. Mid America All Indian Center. 650 North Seneca. Dance Contest, vendors welcome, celebrities from General Hospital and Big Brother, city wide participation. Emcee-Sammy White.  Susan Seal.  1-316-706-9242.   chocbuff@hotmail.com

• 07/18/08  - 07/20/08: Kickapoo Powwow Days 2008. Horton. Kickapoo Powwow grounds. foxtail & K20 hwy. Over $50,000 in prizes, all categories, drum contest- 5000,4000,3000,2000, 1000,2000(split non placing) dance specials-women's northern traditional-500 (jacket),300,200. Men's fancy-500 (jacket),300,200. hand drum-500 winner take all. Mc's-Ruben Littlehead & Manny King. Ad-Michael Roberts. Host Drum- whistling wind. invited drum-war scouts. Arigon Starr in concert sat night(2x NAMMY award winning artist) special guest-Larry Sellers (cloud dancing, from Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman). primitve camping available, arts n crafts, food vendors needed..  Verna Simon.  785-486-2601 ext 5. www.ktik-nsn.gov   kickapoo_powwow@yahoo.com

• 08/29/08  - 08/31/08: 18th Annual Traditional Inter- Tribal Powwow. Topeka. Lake Shawnee. Tinman Circle. Powwow dancing all day and night. Craft and food vendors..  Chris Wagner or Mike Ballard.  785-969-7890 . www.shawneecountyalliedtribes.org   cwagner@topeka.org or cmballard@aol.com

• 06/07/08  - 06/08/08: Spirit of the eagle. Shepherdsville. . . The Spirit of the Eagle Powwow: Red Crow Indian Council Presents its 19th Annual. Sheperdsville City Park, Bullitt County, Kentucky.  Linda Dishon.  502-532-7290. none   brubrading@aol.com

• 08/29/08  - 08/31/08: Kentucky Native American Heritage Museum Benefit Pow Wow. Corbin. St. John's Park. College Street. Competition Pow Wow Drum Competition Dance Competition Tipi Competition Story Tellers Plenty of Inter Tribal Dancing.  Ken Phillips.  (606) 526-5635.   sioux80@msn.com

• 10/24/08  - 10/25/08: Princess Cornblossom Native Heritage Festival. Whitley City. Sandhill Conservation Camp. East Highway 700. A two day event highlight Native culture and heritage through music, dance, crafts and more!.  Adam Phillips.  606-376-3008. http://www.kyvacations.com/PrincessCornblossom.html   mccrearyap@hotmail.com

• 05/03/08  - 05/04/08: Choctaw-Apache 15th Annual Traditional Powwow. Zwolle. Zwolle Intermediate School Gym. Championship Drive- Zwolle, LA. May 03: Gourd Dancing 3:30-5:00PM Grand Entry 6:00 PM May 04: Gourd Dancing 10:30AM-Noon Grand Entry 1:00 PM Head Man- Quanah White Thunder Head Lady- Crystal Battise Head Gourd- Jess Oosahwe Emcee- Herbert Johnson, Jr. Arena Director- Thomas Muskrat Host Drum- A/C Woodland .  Tommy Bolton.  318-645-2588. www.choctaw-apache.org   apache71486@yahoo.com

• 05/16/08  - 05/18/08: Tunica -Biloxi Pow Wow 2008. Marksville. Chief Joseph . Marksville, LA. The Pow Wow features over 40 food and craft vendors. Admission: General Admission - $5; Children (5yrs & younger) - $2; Seniors (65 & older) - FREE Featured Performances - Irene Bedard and Deni; Hawk (Flutist); Jackie Crow (Legend Keeper) Native American Dance Competition - Entry fee is $5 for dance competition participants. Up to $28,000 in prizes. .  Lena Ballard.  318-253-2034. http://www.tunicapowwow.org/index.html   avolmb@paragoncasinoresort.com

• 10/03/08  - 10/05/08: 14th Annual Coushatta Celebration. Kinder . Coushatta Pavilion. Take I-10 to Exit 44; 5 mi. North of Kinder on US Hwy 165. Dance & Drum Competitions. Over $100,000 Total Prize Money. Dance Specials. Head Staff: MC-Vince Beyl; Head Man- Rusty Gillette; Head Lady-Traci Poncho; Head N. Drum-Young Kingbird; Head S. Drum-Yellowhammer; Head Drum Judge- Randy Paskemin; Head Dance Judge- Daniel Tramper; N. Arena Dir.-Marty Pinnecoose; S. Arena Dir.-Joe Bointy; Head Gourd Dancer-Cliff Queton. Golf Tournament Friday, October 3, 2008..  .  337-466-0432 or 337-302-5354. www.coushattapowwow.com   info@coushattapowwow.com

• 08/22/08  - 08/24/08: Baltimore American Indian Center 34th Annual Powwow. Baltimore. . . Native American Dancing Native Craft Vendor,Food.  Baic.  410-675-3535. Baic.org   Info@baic.org

• 08/22/08  - 08/24/08: Baltimore American Indian Center 34th Annual Powwow. Patterson Park ,Baltimore. . . Native American Dancing Native Craft Vendor,Food.  Baic.  410-675-3535. Baic.org   Info@baic.org

• 11/30/99  - 06/15/08: 2nd Annual Sault Tribe . Manistique. Manistique Tribal Center. 5698W Highway US 2. Free Admission.  Viola Neadow-Sharon Hutchinson-Denise Chase.  906-341-6993 or 1-800-347-7137.   vneadow@saulttribe.net

• 06/14/08  - 06/15/08: Gathering of The Clans Pow Wow. Manistique. Tribal Center. 5698W Highway US 2. Free Admission.  Viola Neadow - Sharon Hutchinson - Denise Chase.  906-341-6993 or 1-800-347-7137.   vneadow@saulttribe.net

• 06/20/08  - 06/22/08: 9th Riverbank Traditonal Pow Wow. Lansing. Louis Adado Riverfront Park. 531 N Grand Ave. Public Invited Free Admission: Fri .12:00 some trader open 4:00 all trader open 5:00 community potluck 6:30 open drum social open dancing Sat. & Sun.10:00am trader open Sat. Grand Entries 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm Sun. Auction11:00 am Sun. Grand Entrie12:00 Highlghts: native american dancing and singing arts & crts native american food food free childrens activities Raffles throughout the day. For driving directions and for more info.Visit us on the web: www.riverbankpowwow.com.  info Robin or Eva traders Roy sr. & jr.  info: 517-393-7236 traders 517-543-7153. WebSite: www.riverbankpowwow.com   for info. robin_menefee@yhoo.com for traders info: cole@ia4u.n

• 06/28/08  - 06/29/08: Honoring Saganing. Standish. Saganing. Worth Rd. Traditional Pow Wow. Day money for dancers with entrance fee refunded to those who are registered. $3.00 entrance fee. Originally the Chi- asin Pow Wow we have moved to our new location in Standish Michigan..  Lisa Peters.  989-775-4944. Myspace\saganing.pow.wow   saganing.pow.wow@gmail.com

• 06/28/08  - 06/29/08: 7th Annual Mending the Sacred Hoop . Tecumseh. Cal Zorn Park. 300 W Russell rd Tecumseh Michigan. 7th Annual Mending the Sacred Hoop .  Abel Cooper.  517 263-3233.   CoolWindBear@MSN.Com

• 07/26/08  - 07/27/08: Gagaguwon. Oscoda. Old Orchard Campground. 883 E River Rd, Oscoda MI. traditional powwow. Held yearly the last full weekend of July.  Joe Ireland.  989-739-1994. www.michiganpowwow.com   gagaguwon@yahoo.com

• 08/09/08  - 08/10/08: 17th Annual Odawa Homecoming Jiingtamok . Harbor Springs. LTBB Pow Wow Grounds. 7500 Odawa Circle. Contest Pow Wow sponsored by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Please see the link to our flyer. .  Annette VanDeCar.  231-242-1427. http://www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/announcements/ltbb%20pow%20wow%20flyer%2008.pdf   avandecar@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov

• 08/30/08  - 08/31/08: 23rd Annual Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Contest Pow-Wow. Dowagiac. Rodgers Lake. 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac Michigan, 49047. Dance Contest with Hand Drum Special and Great Lakes Old Style Traditional Dance Special. Grand Entry: Saturday- 1:00PM & 7:00PM Sunday- 1:00PM .  Michaelina Magnuson.  269-591-5616. www.pokagon.com  

• 07/26/08  - 07/26/08: Keepers traditional pow wow. Pipestone. Moore park. 400 N hiawatha av. gathering will start Wed but pow wow is one day Sat vendors welcome.  Bud or Rona Johnston.  507 825 3734. www.pipekeepers.org   pipe@iw.net

• 05/23/08  - 05/25/08: Upper Current River Pow Wow. Salem. Western Cherokee Tribal Grounds. 301 E. 10th St. Salem, MO. 65560. 2008 4th Annual Upper Current River POW WOW Hosted by the Western Cherokee Host Drum: Tim Tieyah & The White Buffalo Singers, Comanche MC: Butch Tahsequah, Comanche Arena Director: Tracy Tullie, Dineh (Navajo) Head Lady: Stephanie Hayes, Dineh (Navajo) Head Man: Marcus Tso, Dineh (Navajo) Head Gourd: Ben Norberto, Comanche/ Dineh (Navajo) Open to the Public, All Drums and Dancers Welcome Tiny Tots Contest on Saturday Arts and Crafts, Jewelry, Traditional Foods and More!! Admission: Adults $3.00 Seven – Twelve years $2.00 Seniors – six & under FREE BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS All proceeds / donations will go to advance the Cultural Center located on the grounds .  James Ellis.  573-729-2233. www.powwow2008.info   powwow@tribalgov.info

• 05/23/08  - 05/25/08: 1st Annual for The People Pow-wow. Columbia. Boone County Fairgrounds. Located north of Colmbia, MO on Highway 63 (Exit 128A) Follow Highway 63 North to Exit N Oakland Gravel Road, Turn right to East Starke Avenue, Turn Right and follow signs.. Head Staff Head Man: Maurice Phillips - Lincoln, NE Head Lady: January Bird Thomas - Horton, KS Head Gourd: Creighton Moore - Wichita, KS Host Drum: Standing Eagle - Macy, NE MC: Tom Spotted Horse - Lawrence, KS AD: Jerrald Braiuca - Raytown, MO Schedule: Friday 7PM -10PM Inter-Tribal Saturday 1PM - 3PM Gourd Dancing 3PM - 5PM Inter Tribal 5PM -6:30 PM Dinner Break 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Gourd Dancing 7:45 Grand Entry 8PM - 11 PM Inter-Tribal Sunday 1PM - 3PM Gourd Dancing 3PM - 5PM Inter-Tribal .  Dona McKinney.  573-896-8968.   mckinneyd@missouri.edu

• 06/13/08  - 06/14/08: Will Rogers Indian Club 43rd Annual PowWow. Marshfield. Marshfield Equine Center. 13800 State Highway 38. Host Drum-Pat Oyebi and the Intertribal Singers, Head Man- Troy Reese, Head Lady-Molly Ennis, Head Gourd-Chris Chanate, Honored Veteran-Don Stroud, AD-Thomas Muskrat, MC-Kelly Anquoe, Princess- Gladys Gravener. Public Welcome!!! There is a $2.00 admission. Camping available. Sit in the bleachers or bring your lawn chairs! NO drugs, alcohol, firearms or fireworks allowed..  Misty Curl or Dub Roark.  217-783-2539 or 417-256-4698.   curl1@consolidated.net

• 06/27/08  - 06/29/08: NORTHREN MONTANAS ONLY WILD WEST FEST & POWWOW. VAUGHN. . . THIS IS A FULL SIZE WILD WEST FEST WITH A FULL SIZE POWWOW.  TW.  N/A. northrenmontanasonltwildwestfest.1hwy.com   tftwolf@netzero.com

• 07/11/08  - 07/13/08: A.I.C.U. Powwwow 1st Annual. BUTTE. Butte High School. 401 S. Wyoming. This powwow will be taking place during the National Folk Festival weekend in Butte, MT. This will be 100% Alcohol & Drug Free Family Event..  Michele.  406-782-2713 or 406-565-9221.   aicupowwow@gmail.com

• 07/11/08  - 07/13/08: A.I.C.U.. BUTTE. Butte High School. 401 S. Wyoming. This event will be taking place during the weekend of the National Folk Festival. The organizers of the festival predict this event will be well attended. 100% Alcohol & Drug Free Family Event..  Michele .  406-782-2713 or 406-565-9221.   aicupowwow@gmail.com

• 05/09/08  - 05/11/08: Old Fort Pow Wow. Old Fort. Old Fort Rodeo Grounds. Catawba iver Road. Third annual Pow Wow.Luck of the Draw Dance money for registered dancers ($5.00 fee). Free camping for dancers and vendors. 20 vendors. Directions: I-40, Exit 73 on Southwest service road. Admission donation: $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Kids..  Mabel Benjamin.  813-765-3073. rocksandthingsnc.biz   rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com

• 08/15/08  - 08/17/08: Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of King Pow Wow. King. American Legion Grounds. 436 South Main Street King, NC 27021. We invite you to join us. This event is to Honor our Veterans of both past & present Participants are members of Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy, Prairie Band Potawatomi,Cheyenne, Apache, Ojibway, Lakota, Dakota, Blackfoot, Comanche, Modoc', Shawnee, Choctaw, Cherokee as well as others will be present. Vendors must contact us in advance to confirm spaces. We offer free camping via tent/tipi with access to restrooms & showers on grounds to participants and their families. Camper/trailer slips with electric, water & sewer hook-up are available for a fee which must be paid directly to the American Legion. Please contact us for space availibility. Rules for this Pow Wow are but few and simple : 1) PLACE TRASH IN TRASH BINS. THESE ARE PROVIDED FOR YOU. 2) ALL PARTICIPANTS- KEEP IN MIND-WHEN YOU ARE HERE YOU REPRESENT YOUR NATION, BAND OR TRIBE. SO ACT ACCORDINGLY. 3) HAVE A GOOD TIME. Have a great - safe summer and see you soon!!!.  Lance Red Hawk.  (336) 985-3837.   cityofkingpowwow@yahoo.com

• 09/12/08  - 09/14/08: Spruce Pine Pow Wow. Spruce Pine. Pow Wow Grounds. 12513 South Hwy 226. Third annual Pow Wow. Luck of the draw money for registered dancers ($5.00 fee). Free camping for dancers and vendors. 20 vendors. Camp feed Thurs., Fri., and Sat nite. Directions: Hwy 226 South between US19E and the Blue Ridge Parkway (Exit 331). Admission donation: $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids. .  Mabel Benjamin.  813-765-3073. rocksandthingsnc.biz   rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com

• 09/19/08  - 09/21/08: Ft. Hamby Pow Wow. Wilkesboro. Ft. Hamby Park. South Recreation Road. Second annual pow wow. This pow wow will be an educational event. Luck of the draw dance money for registered dancers ($5.00 fee). Free camping for dancers and vendors. Camp feed on Thurs., Fri., and Sat. nite. Directions: 6 miles North of Wilkesboro on US Hwy 421at Mile Post 293. Turn South to the Ft.Hamby Park entrance. Pow wow is at the swimming area and the educational part is at the Forest Edge Amphitheater and Pavillion. Park entrance fee is $1.00 and Admission Donation is $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children. Friday is Kids Day..  Mabel Benjamin.  813-765-3073. rocksandthingsnc.biz   rocksandthingstoo@hotmail.com

• 06/19/08  - 06/22/08: Twin Buttes Pow-Wow. 58636. Twin Buttes. 7997 7 St. 10 miles east of Twin Buttes School. 15 miles north east of Halliday ND. 40 miles north west of Beulah ND.  Fawnah White.  701-938-3362.   fawnah.white@sendit.nodak.edu

• 05/31/08  - 06/01/08: Nawihla Native American Fesitval. North Haverhill. VFW Field. Rt 10 Main Street. Pow wow festival Drums: Quabblin Lake Singers and Rez Dawgs.  Nancy Milllette.  802-392-8006. www.cowasuckabenaki.org   chiefnaki@comcast.net

• 07/12/08  - 07/13/08: 9th Annual Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Intertribal Powwow. Warner. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Kearsarge Mountain Road. Head Man dancer- Don Barnaby Head Lady Dancer- Leslie Tuplin Featuring: Walking Bear Singers-Host Black Thunder Singers Mountain Spirit Singers .  MKIM.  603-456-2600. www.indianmuseum.org   ndngirl70@hotmail.com

• 04/23/08  - 04/23/08: APS Spring Powwow. Albuquerque. Highland High School Gym. 4700 Coal S.E. MC: Shkeme Garcia AD: Aaron Fry Host Northern: Black Eagle Host Southern: TBA Head Man: TBA Head Lady: Ria Thundercloud.  John Williams.  265-3711 ext.26114.   apsleadership@yahoo.com

• 11/21/08  - 11/23/08: 10th Annual Pahrump Powwow. Pahrump. Petrack Park. corner Hwy160 & Basin. Competition Dance.  Paula.  775-209-3444.   pahrumppowwow@yahoo.com

• 05/24/08  - 05/26/08: Pow Wow On The Hudson. Wappingers Falls. Bowdoin Park. 85 Sheafe Rd. Memorial Weekend Grand Entry 12 Noon Head Male Owl Red Moon Head Lady TBA Host Drum Nimham Mountain Singers. Guest Drum Red Storm Dance & Drum Troupe First 20 Dancer will receive Day Money Special Attractions Birds Of Prey Aztec Dancers Salinas Family Craft vendors, Food vendors, horse rides and much more .  Tony Moon Hawk .  917-415-5139. nimhammountainsingers.com   Moonhawktitw@msn.com

• 07/04/08  - 07/06/08: National Kateri Shrine powwow/festival. Fonda. National Kateri Shrine. Rt. 5 Fonda. Powwow/Festival performing daily Joseph Firecrow & Aztec dancers Veterans are honored, Native American dancing candy dance for kids public is asked to join in if you come for all three days you can camp and pay only one day fee..  Robert Ross.  607-776-6776.   metisnna@localnet.com

• 05/10/08  - 05/11/08: Big Arb's Native American Powwow. East Randolph. Big Arb's Campground. 25091 Buffalo Rd, East Rochester OH 44625. Host Drum: Elk Trail, South DDakota, Larry Reddest, Head Singer Head Man Dancer: Bill Loretto, Mescalero Apache Head Lady Dancer: “Punkin” Shananaquet, Ojibwe/Bodewatomi 4 miles East of Minerva OH on US 30 North on CR- 402/Rochester Rd East on Township 816-Buffalo Rd $25 per site camping / participation fee. Please make Reservations!: (330) 894-2360. $75 trader fee. Contact Jim Beuoy, powwowbum1@yahoo.com or 330-966-1408.  Jim Beuoy.  3309661408.   powwowbum1@yahoo.com

• 05/17/08  - 05/18/08: Metis Eastern Woodland Community Gathering. Arcanum. Roundeye Park. 8805 Painter-Creek Arcanum Rd. Arcanum, OH 45304. Host Drum: Red Shield; Guest Drum: Southern Singers; A few vendor spots still open, call immediatly. Primitive Camping; Food Drive to benefit the Shelter from Violence in Darke County and the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County; vendors, dancing, 50/50, raffle, silent auction and FUN!.  Cindy Carver.  703-859-8003. www.metiscommunity.org   info@metiscommunity.org

• 05/24/08  - 05/26/08: Selma Walker Memorial Weekend Powwow. Hilliard. Franklin County Fairgrounds. 4100 Columbia St.. Traditional Powwow.  Native American Indian Center Of Central Ohio.  614-443-6120.   naicco@aol.com

• 06/07/08  - 06/08/08: Fort Anient Celebration. Oregonia. Fort Ancient State Memorial. 6123 Sate Route 350. A fun filled time for the whole family. Dancing, drumming,demonstrati ons,storytelling,chi ldrens activities.  Jack Blosser.  513-933-0985.   mnysmiles@aol.com

• 06/07/08  - 06/08/08: Rocky Fork's 9th Annual Traditional PowWow. Kimbolton. Rocky Fork Recreation. 74989 Rocky Fork Road. GRAND ENTRY SATURDAY JUNE 7th AT NOON GRAND ENTRY SUNDAY JUNE 8th AT NOON No Alcohol, Drugs, or Firearms! Join us for two days of dancing, drumming, singing, story-telling and learning. Lots of Native American foods, arts, crafts and demonstrations. Public Admission: FREE!!! Free Campsite use for Powwow Participants. CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT: Hershel Woodrow .  .  740-498-4614. www.rockyforkrec.com   gh_activities@hotmail.com

• 06/14/08  - 06/15/08: 14th Annual American Indian Education Center Festival. Cleveland. Edgewater Park. Cleveland Lakefront State Park. Festival offers a fun and entertaining way to celebrate the rich and diverse American Indian culture and heritage. Featuring Native performers, dancers, singers and musicians. Traditional Dancing, authentic food, educational demonstrations, storytelling, traditional regalia, art and craft vendors from across the United States, Canada. Selected competition dancing for prize money..  Robert Roche.  216-351-4488. aiecc.net   aiecinc@aol.com

• 07/19/08  - 07/20/08: Healing the Earth Gathering. Andover. Lake Valley Campgrounds. 6684 Leon Rd.. Intertribal,non- competitive powwow. Need drummers,dancers,cr aftsmen,vendors.  Red Wolf.  1-440-998-2370.   redwolf_0801@yahoo.com

• 09/06/08  - 09/07/08: Aurora's 9th Annual American Indian Pow Wow and Family Festival. Aurora. Aurora High School. 109 West Pioneer Trail. EVENT TITLE: Aurora’s 9th Annual American Indian Pow Wow and Family Festival DATES: Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2008 TIMES: Saturday: 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.; Sunday: 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Grand Entry at 1 P.M. each day STAFF: M.C. – Hank Houghtaling Head Female Dancer – Karen McGahan Head Male Dancer – Glen “Ten Bucks” McGahan Head Veteran Dancer – Russ Moore Host Drum – Red Bird Second Drum – Elk Trail Arena Director – Jimmy Meers SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN 2008: Indian legends regarding the constellations told in a traveling planetarium; hands- on workshops making beaded bracelets and corn husk dolls; Demonstrations on woodcarving of totem pole replicas and drum making; Talk on Ohio Indians (Saturday and Sunday mornings only); Museum exhibit on Pacific Northwest, Desert Southwest, Woodlands, and Great Plains Indians; Tipi tours; Flute player; 50-50 Raffle; Auctions; Food; and Vendors; and more ADMISSIONS: Adults - $5; Seniors (65 & over) - $1; Students - $2; Children (5 & Under) – FREE! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! CONTACT INFORMATION: aurorapowwow@yahoo.c om; or call Co- sponsor, Kulture Kids: 216-371-2867 .  Aurora Committee.  216-371-2867.   aurorapowwow@yahoo.com

• 09/20/08  - 09/21/08: chief Logan Powwow. Logan Ohio. Kaeppner Woods. Sutton Rd. Inter tribal All drums and dancers welcome. powwow in the Hocking Hills.  greg Cook.  749-385-4660. 1-800 hocking   gcook6@msn.com

• 04/22/10  - 11/30/99: red earth pow wow festival. oklahoma city. cox convention center. downtoen oklahoma city. unrivaled in pow wow events and rated in the top 100 events to attend in the world. tribal native dancers and vendors from all over america will attend for 3 days a spectacular ehow, event and prayer sessions. June 5, 6, 7th, 2008 Oklahoma City shraton host hotel. .  .  . www.redearth.org  

• 08/23/08  - 08/23/08: Eastern shawnee Back to school kids powwow. Seneca. Eastern shawnee powwow grounds. . host drum: cedar hill Head man neil lawhead head lady johnna blalock ad dude blalock.  mariah tyner.  417-434-4204.  

• 08/29/08  - 08/31/08: 45th Annual Ottawa Pow Wow & Celebrarion. Miami. Adawe Indian Park. 11400 S. 613 Rd.. Friday: 7 p.m., Gourd Dance;8 p.m. Stomp Dance. Saturday & Sunday: 7 p.m. Gourd Dance; 8 p.m. Intertribal War Dance; Midnight to ?: Stomp Dance. .  Ottawa Pow Wow Committee.  918-540-1536. www.ottawapowwow.com   info@ottawapowwow.com

• 04/26/08  - 04/26/08: South Umpqua 29th Annual Pow Wow. Myrtle Creek. SOUTH UMPQUA HIGH SCHOOL. 501 NE CHADWICK LANE. DOORS OPEN 12:00 P.M. CHILDREN'S POW WOW 2:00 P.M. PUBLIC DINNER 4:30 P.M. GRAND ENTRY 6:00 .  Rick Burton.  541-863-3272.   rogercub@wizzards.net

• 04/26/08  - 04/26/08: 4th annual Linn-Benton community College Pow wow. Albany. Linn-Benton community college. 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany Or. Arena Director; Anthony Quenelle. MC;Nick Sixkiller. Host drum; Shunka Sapah. All drums and dancers welcome.SPECIALS; Men's Traditional & Jingle dress contest, plus One Man Hand Drum Contest & Sweep the Tipi Contest. (Afternoon Session) This is a family event, the use of drugs and/or alcohol will not be tolerated..  Nick Sixkiller 541-484-4234. nicks@ctsi.nsn.us.  .  

• 05/02/08  - 05/03/08: Naimuma Pow-wow. Portland. Portland State University. 930 SW Hall. MC: Tony Washines Arena Director & Whipman: Carlos Calica & Raymond Moody Head Woman: Deanna Candice Chief - Women's Jingle Head Man: John ScabbyRobe - Men's Traditional Host Drum: Blacklodge (1st place winner 2007).  Rueben Allen & Nicole Charley.  (503) 725-5671. http://uishe.groups.pdx.edu/   naimuma@gmail.com

• 05/02/08  - 05/03/08: Chemawa spring pow wow. Salem. Chemawa school. 3700 chemawa rd N.E. Salem Or. 97305. 2008 spring Pow Wow Miss Chemawa pageant, dancing singing, raffle, crafts, frybread/food vendors, Espresso vendor also serving smoothies, Chemawa is a smoke free, drug and alcohol free campus (Smoking in designated areas) milkshakes, italian cream soda..  vendor info; Karen Serna 503-399-5721 ext. 225, General ; Crystal Boyd ext 260, Sonya Olson ext 283.  . www.chemawa.bia.edu   kserna@chemawa.bia.edu

• 05/30/08  - 05/31/08: Northwest Indian Youth Conference Pow-wow. Warm Springs. Warm Springs Pow-wow Grounds. Pi-Ume-Sha Grounds. For Registration and Presenters: Jaylyn Suppah P.O. BOX 1299 WARM SPRINGS, OR 97761 (541) 553-3429 Visit: http://warmsprings.com/ warmsprings/News__Even ts/ For Hotel Reservations go to Kahneeta.com or call 1-800-554-4SUN(4786).  Jaylyn Suppah.  (541) 553-3429. http://warmsprings.com/warmsprings/News__Events/   jsuppah@yahoo.com

• 08/15/08  - 08/17/08: Grand Ronde Annual Contest Pow Wow. Grand Ronde. New Pow Wow Grounds. . Over $35,000 in prize money..  Dana Ainam.  503-879-2037. www.grandronde.org   dana.leno@grandronde.org

• 05/03/08  - 05/04/08: East meets West. Tunkhannock. Lazybrook Park. Rte. 6 in Wyoming County. Drumming-dancing- food & craft vendors. Special guests: Flint Tecumseh Eagle, Aztec dancers, Tuscarora Sacred Grounds drummers, hoop dancer. Adults $5.00 children 8 & under free. Sat.11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Cash prizes given away to 1st, 2nd & 3rd Adults & free gifts for children. .  J. Longfeather/ Bill.  570 965-9088/315 396-7615.   Keyrocker@aol.com

• 05/17/08  - 05/18/08: Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow. New Tripoli. Ontelaunee Park. Route 143, New Tripoli Pa, 18066. Intertribal Powwow, Native American Festival, Dancing Drumming, Food, Arts, Music, Culture, and Community. Alcohol- free family event. .  Mark Goff.  .   wastelo@comcast.net

• 05/24/08  - 05/26/08: 15th Cherokee Festival. Ambler. Temple University. 500 Meetinghouse Rd. 15th Cherokee Festival-Memorial Day - May 24, 25, 26.2008 - 10:00 AM- 8:00 PM Host Drum -Black Horse Butte, .  Chief Buffy.  215-549-4191. www.secherokee-confederacypa.org   buffy@icdc.com

• 05/24/08  - 05/26/08: 15 Cherokee Festival. Ambler, PA. Temple University, Ambler Campus. 580 Meetinghouse Rd. The 15th Cherokee Festival will have Native Dancing, Native Food, Drumming, Crafts and a children's tent Grounds open at 10:00 AM Grand Entry at Noon..  Chief Buffy Red Feather.  215-549-4191. www.secherokee-confederacypa.org   buffy@icdc.com

• 05/24/08  - 05/26/08: Honoring All Veterans Pow-Wow. Plymouth Meeting. LuLu Shriners Arena. 5140 Butler Pike. The Shriners and the Native American Comunity together are saluting the American Soldier. Host Drum: Pipestone Natives from the U.S and Canada will be honoring all Veterans with a Traditional Pow-Wow .  Quentin Bear Fuller.  570-646-4095.   seminole@ptd.net

• 06/07/08  - 06/08/08: 3rd back to the river pow-wow. montgomery. riverside camp grounds,by the river. broad st. 3rd pow-wow at riverside campgrounds,montgome ry,pa, MC;MAKWA, HOST DRUM:EAGLE THUNDER, HEAD DANCERS:TO BE ANN, ALL VENDORS WELCOME, THIS IS AT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE BY THE RIVER,CAMPING,POOL,S HOWERS, SET-UP DAY,IS FRIDAY,IF WANTED BEFORE FRIDAY PLEASE CALL AHEAD,MAKWA AT 570- 277-6268.  MAKWA OR VICKI.  570-277-6268 or call the riverside camp grounds in montgomery,pa. WWW.RIVERSIDECAMPGROUNDS   vbart5@peoplepc.com or vicwhisper5@yahoo.com

• 06/14/08  - 06/15/08: Native American Powwow. Columbia. Columbia Consolidated Fire Department. 10th & Mifflin Street. Times 10:30-6:00pm both days. Grand Entry 12 noon. Gourd Dancing 11:30 both days. MC: Frank LittleBear, Headman Dale Baughman, Head Lady: Jay Reploeg. Drums (by invitation only) Host: Little Horse Singers, Guest: EagleBoy Singers. Native American Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Flute Playing, Food, Living History Village & More!.  Frank LittleBear.  717-244-5670.   franklittlebear@att.net

• 06/20/08  - 06/22/08: Tatanka Oyate Wacipi. Farmington. Woodland Zoo. 3400 National Pike. an honoring of the gifts given to the People worldwide, the white and the black buffalo's born at the zoo.  Hawk.  304.789.5123. www.buffalomessengers.com   hawkgoodfire@yahoo.com

• 10/04/08  - 10/05/08: 7th Annual Swift Horse Woman Festival. Mt. Aetna. Mt. Aetna Fire Company. Fire Company Grounds. Host Drum: Iroquois Thunderheart EMCEE: Chuck Runningbear-Lane Head Man Dancer: Roy Smith Head Lady Dancer Teressa Smith Arena Director: Ernie Strongbear .  Chuck Runningbear-Lane.  717-274-3997.  

• 05/18/08  - 05/18/08: SCIAC UNITY POWWOW. Columbia. SC StateHouse. Gervais Street. Downtown parking is free on Sundays All day Dancing, Drumming, Demonstrations, Hoop Dance, Smoke Dancing, Arts and Crafts Sales,Storeytelling and Games All Dancers and Drums invited to join the South Carolina Indian Affairs Commission for this historical event! No fees. 10 AM until 5 PM Grand Entries: 11 AM & 2 PM Free all day Refreshments and Lunch for all Dancers, Drummers & Vendors at 1 PM MC: Rick Byrd (Cherokee) Host Drum: A Wo Ha Li (Northern) Head Man: Joe Canty (Catawba) Head Lady: Jessica Hunnicutt (Chaloklowa Chickasaw) All Drums invited! Host Hotel Days Inn-Columbia 133 Plumbers Road 803-714-7200 American Indian Vendors who are residents of South Carolina or members of South Carolina Tribes (only) may call 803.414.2981 or email terence_littlewater@ southcarolinaindiana ffairs.com for a vendor contract. *********No other vendors accepted*********** Contracts are REQUIRED but there are no vendor fees. *Vendors will not be located in the street this year! .  Terence Littlewater.  803.414.2981. http://southcarolinaindianaffairs.com/sciacpowwow.html   terence_littlewater@southcarolinaindianaffairs.com

• 08/30/08  - 08/31/08: Celebrate Bandera 4th Annual Intertribal PowWow. Bandera. Mansfield Park. 2886 State Hwy. 16 North. Labor Day Weekend - Emcee - Albert Old Crow Arena Director - Juan Pina Head Lady - TBA Head Man - Rex Fremont Head Gourd Dancer - Ben Nava Otter Trail - Southern Drum Eagle Point - Northern Drum (We welcome all other drums) Aztec Dancers Interpretive Area with Story Tellers and more. Vendors please see website..  Diane Eagle Horse.  830-370-1085. www.CelebrateBandera.com   eaglehorse.5@hotmail.com

• 04/26/08  - 04/26/08: 8th Annual Celebration of Life for All People Pow wow . Virginia Beach. Red Wing Park. 1398 Genral Booth Blvd. 23451. 11am - 6pm MC - Clark Stewart (Chickahominy) HM - John Pingree (Shoshone) HF - Phyllis Campbell (Choctaw) AD - Jay Kays (Osage) Host Drum - Red Wolf (Hollister, NC.) Guest Drum - Edisto River Singers (Edisto, SC.) American Indian dancing, arts and crafts, educational displays and exhibits, storytelling, and authentic foods for sale. Vendor spaces are limited and fill EARLY!! Last year's event attracted over 4,000 spectators! FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!!! .  Debra Vick.  757 427-2990. fun@vbgov.com   dvick@vbgov.com

• 05/10/08  - 05/11/08: All Tribal Nations Mother's Day Powwow & Give-A-Way. Ruther Glen. Indian Pines. Reservation Lane (Zip 22546). Honoring All Mothers 10AM-6PM, Grand Entries are at 12 noon, admission $10 per car at gate. Honored guests: MC- Lawrence Baker (Mandan/Hidatsa), Color Guard-Women Nation Color Guard, Head Drum-Black Bear (Southern), all drums welcome, Arena Director-Tim Grant(Omaha), Head Man-Clayton Old Elk (Crow), Head Lady- Mary Phillips (Omaha) AIS Princess Sierra Hill (Six Nations Seneca), AIS Junior Princess Lean Hill (Six Nations Seneca). All dancers welcome. Hand Game Sat. evening. Camping available free of charge. Bring own chairs. ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.  Jeanne Eagle Bull Oxendine.  703-781-3280. www.aisdc.org   eaglebullj@hotmail.com

• 06/21/08  - 06/22/08: 8th Annual Shenandoah Valley Powwow. Mt. Jackson. Silver PHoenix Indian Trading Post. Interstate 81 at Exit 269. Host Drum-Black Bear; Invited Drums- White Buffalo Singers & Cedar Tree; MC-Hank Houghtaling; Arena Director: Michael Nephew; Head Man- Jay Hill; Head Woman-Lyssia Prigden. Traditional Non- Competition Powwow Grand Entry at Noon Saturday and Sunday. Evening Session Saturday night Directions: Take Interstate 81 (in Virginia) to Exit 269 (Shenandoah Caverns Exit). Turn West off the Exit and proceed to the first driveway on the right ( 500 ft) .  Indian Trading Post.  540-477-9616.   sphoenix@shentel.net

• 06/07/08  - 06/08/08: First Nation's Festival and Heritage Weekend. Newport. Gardner Park. Newport Vermont. Arts and Crafts, Host and Guest Drums both days,Food and fun for the whole Family,sponswered by the Nulhegan Band and the City of Newport.  Gail Girard.  802-744-6334.   d.macie@yahoo.com

• 05/03/08  - 05/03/08: Enumclaw Parent Committe . Enumclaw. Enumclaw High School. 226 Semanski St. South. 13th Annual Pow- Wow, Grand Entry at 1 pm & 7 pm, all Drums welcome, competition dancing, $1.00 raffle tickets with lots of PRIZES.  Sonya Bonnell.  360-802-7695.   sonya_bonnell@enumclaw.wednet.edu

• 05/17/08  - 05/17/08: In Honor Of Our Children Powwow. Kelso. . . 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Grand Entries 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Break for dinner 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) Free Admission - Open to the Public Dancing and Drumming Adult & Children's Raffles Arts & Crafts Vendors All Drums & Dancers Welcome Kelso High School Gymnasium 2000 Allen Street, Kelso, WA Take exit 39 off I-5, head east on Allen Street approximately 1/4 mile.  Shelley Hamrick.  360-501-1655. http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/indian_ed/powwow.html   shelley.hamrick@kelso.wednet.edu

• 05/17/08  - 05/17/08: 23rd Annual Honoring Our Children Pow Wow. Kelso. Kelso High School. 1904 Allen St. Plenty of parking, food and vendors available, Grand entry @ 1pm & 7pm, dinner break 5pm - 6:30pm. .  Shelley Hamrick 360-501-1655 Vicki Lucas 360-636-9163 Vendors: Julie Lomen 360- 577-0868 Lesley Bouchard 360- 577-6353.  .  

• 05/17/08  - 05/17/08: Penn Cove Water Festival Pow Wow. Coupeville/Whidbey Island. . on Whidbey Island. The Penn Cove Water Festival features annual tribal canoe races, Native arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, dance performances, artist demonstrations, authentic Native foods, children's activities, and exhibits and displays. 11am - 6pm on the Coupeville waterfront..   Cheryl Bradkin.  fax 360.678.1702. www.penncovewaterfestival.com/   bradkin@whidbey.net

• 06/20/08  - 06/22/08: Muckleshoot Veteran's Pow Wow. Auburn. Muckleshoot Pow Wow grounds. . Annual contest Pow Wow, over $60,000 prize money, camping available, security, lots of food and craft vendors, stores and hotels nearby..  Mike Starr.  253-876-3225. can be found on powwowtime.com  

• 07/12/08  - 07/12/08: 18th Annual Shoalwater Bay Sobriey Pow-Wow. Tokeland. Shoalwater Bay Tribal Gym. Elm Street. Open to Public Free Admission Contest Dancing $5000.00 in prize money all drummers and dancers welcome vendor space $50.00. all vendors welcome. free rv, camp sites available for dancers and drummers. come have some fun on the beach. we are right on the Pacific Ocean. Can't get any closer than this..  Shane Thomas/Earl Davis.  360-267-0731. www.shoalwaterbay-nsn.gov   sthomas@shoalwaterbay-nsn.gov

• 08/15/08  - 08/17/08: Heart Of The Methow Traditional Powwow. Twisp. Twisp City Park. 324 N. Lincoln St. Traditional Powwow.  Renee Sutherland.  509-997-3701.   reneesutherland@excite.com

• 07/24/08  - 07/27/08: 1st Annual Whitefeather Inter-tribal powwow. Portage. . . 1st Annual Inter-tribal White feather Powwow..  Mashu Whitefeather.  .   mashu@verizon.net

• 09/05/08  - 09/07/08: 22nd ANNUAL INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL & COMPETITION POW WOW. Milwaukee. Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) at Milwaukee's Lakefront. 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI. EVENT DETAILS: TIMES: Fri.- Education Day 9AM- 3PM; Fri.-General Public Admitted 4PM- Midnight, Sat.-Noon- Midnight, Sun.-11AM- 10PM. TICKETS: Adults-$12 ($10 in Advance - See Website for Advance Sale Agents); $10- Elder (60 & up - no advance discount); and Children 12 & under FREE. POW WOW GRAND ENTRY - Friday, Saturday & Sunday. POW WOW PRIZE MONIES TOTAL OVER $51,000. ***CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATES FOR MORE INFORMATION*** FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS are Traditional & Contemporary Entertainment, Natural Path Area (Herbs), Juried Fine Art, Cultural Craft Demonstrations, Marketplace, Traditional Foods, Lacrosse, Authentic Tribal Villages, Storytellers, Education Day, Music Awards, Scholarship Awards, Fireworks, Prayer Ceremony, Dylan's Run for Autism..  Indian Summer Office.  414-604-1000. http://www.indiansummer.org   indiansummer@wi.rr.com

• 11/30/99  - 11/30/99: Ben Calf Robe Society & Aboriginal Learning Services 27th Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Edmonton. U of A @ the Butterdome 114St & 87 Ave. 114 St & 87 Ave. The big yellow building at the U of A Special Events: Hoop Dancers Pipe Ceromony @ 10:30 AM Crafts Grand Entry @ 1PM and 7 PM Give Away Host Drum Group - Thundering Spirit First 6 Drum Groups will be paid Registration for drummers will open at 11AM and close at NOON.  Barb or Joan.  780-477-6648. www.bcrsociety.ab.ca   reception@bcrsociety.ab.ca

• 11/30/99  - 11/30/99: Ben Calf Robe School, Ben Calf Robe Society & Aboriginal Learning Services . Edmonton. The Butterdome @ The University of Alberta . 114th Street & 87th Ave. 27th ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW Special Events: Hoop Dancers Pipe Ceremony at 10:30 AM Crafts (Venders needed) Grand Entry at 1 PM and 7 PM Give Away HOST DRUM GROUP - THUNDERING SPIRIT Registration for Drummers open at 11:00 AM and closes at noon Only the FIRST 6 Drum Groups registered will be paid. Concession on site Security on site at all times No Alcohol or Drugs .  Joan Campbell .  780-477-6648. www.bcrsociety.ab.ca   reception@bcrsociety.ab.ca

• 08/03/07  - 08/05/07: Long Plain Powwow 2007. Long Plain First Nation. . . Competition Powwow and many specials. Please email me at turtleislandchild@ya hoo.com for a poster.  Sparky Assiniboine/Jackie Daniels.  204 252 3066 or 252 2731.   ojinigan@mts.net

• 08/03/07  - 08/05/07: Opaskwayak Cree Nation,. Opaskwayak, (The Pas) Manitoba. . . Internation Competition Pow Wow Over $55,000 in Prize Money Chief Francis Flett Memorial Special and Michell Family 3 in 1 Special, Constant Family Special, Roberts Family Special 1st Annual World Championship Neckbone Eating Contest..  Mike or Jon.  (204) 623-0962. opaskwayak cree nation   ocnpowwow2007@hotmail.com

• 08/17/07  - 08/19/07: Misipawistik Oskatisak 2nd Annual Powwow. Grand Rapids. . . We are 411 km South of Winnipes manitoba off of highway six. We are proud to be hosting the National Cree Gatehering from August 13- 17 to coincide with the powwow. .  Sandra Cook.  2046392533. www.Nationalcreegathering2007.com   brownthunderbird99@hotmail.com

• 08/24/07  - 08/26/07: Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Sandy Bay. . . Grand Entries Friday at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Attached is a poster for your review We have many events that are associated with the pow wow Annual Treaty Days Aug. 23, 24 4th annual Ball tournament Youth Committee Activiites CFS Family fun days Magician Fireworks Walk in Bingo Friday 8:00 p.m. Saturday at 12:00 noon 1st Annual texas holdem poker Friday at 8:00 and saturday at 3:00 Dance Specials Beach 2 miles away Camping Available Security on site.  Eddie, Charmaine, Cheryl, Karen, Samantha.  204-843-4552.   sandybaypowwow@mts.net

• 11/03/07  - 11/04/07: 2007 Manito Ahbee International Competition Pow Wow. Winnipeg. . . $150,000 in Prize Money GRAND ENTRY 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Saturday, November 3, 2007 and 12:00 NOON, Sunday, November 4, 2007 FREE REGISTRATION AT THE MTS CENTRE, PORTAGE AVENUE LOBBY 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, November 2, 2007 and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 3, 2007 Registration closes after first grand entry .  Joanne Soldier.  1-866-449-0251 Toll Free. www.manitoahbee.com   joanne@manitoahbee.com

• 07/04/08  - 07/06/08: SLFN 2008 Competetion Pow Wow. Swan Lake. Swan Lake First Nation. . MCs:Morris Shanncappo(Rolling River,MB & Kingsley Brandon (Waywayseecappo,MB) Arena Directors: Beemus Goodsky (Bemidji,MN) & Darren Cameron (Long Plains,MB) Host Drum: Iron Swing(Sturgeon Lake,SK) Adult Categories: 1st-$1000,2nd- $700,3rd-$500,& 4th-$300..  Myrna McIvor or Jennifer Esquash.  204-836-2509 or204-836-2639.   slfnkitchineemin@hotmail.com or mcmcivor@hotmail.com

• 08/01/08  - 08/03/08: Opaskwayak Cree Nation International Competition Pow Wow . Opaskwayak (The Pas). Opaskwayak Cree Nation Arbor site. Opaskwayak Cree Nation. For More info please call..  Mike or Jon .  204-623-0857. nil   ocnpowwow2007@hotmail.com

• 11/30/99  - 11/30/99: Dokis First Nation 7th Annual Traditional PowWow. via Monetville. . . Host Drum: Pikwakanagan,Golden Lake,On. Co-Host Drum: Wausauksing, Parry Sound, On Invited: Big Train, Six Nations, On. Invited: Red Rising, Georgina Island, On. MC: Roger Daybutch, Mississaugi F.N. On. Arena Dir: Jonathan Mianskum, North Bay, On. Eagle Staff Carrier: Bernard Nelson, Rama, On. Flag Carriers: Dasia Nebnigon, Whitefish Lake, On. Florence Olmstead, Nipissing F.N. On. Adult Lead Dancers: Terry Dokis, Veronica Dokis, Dokis F.N. On. Youth Lead Dancers: Ross Restoule, Lina Dokis Grand Entry 12noon Sat & Sun Dancers and Druns welcome, Must register Feast June 30th @5PM Traders & Venders welcome no electricty, Food $175.00 Crafts 75.00 for the weekend Rough camping, Absolutely no alcohol, drugs or pets.  Gladys Goulais @ 705-763-9939 or Veronica Dokis.  .  

• 11/30/99  - 11/30/99: Rama Mnjikaning First Nation Mother's Day Powwow. Rama Mnjikaning FN. . . Saturday May 12th Grand Entry 12:30pm and 7:00pm Admission: Mothers, Elders, Veterans, Children under 6: Free; Youth (6-12): $2.00; Adult (13- 54): $5.00 Vendors Fee: $75 Everone Welcome.  John Snake.  705-325-3611 ext. 1294.   johnsn@mnjikaning.ca

• 11/30/99  - 11/30/99: Noongam Traditional Powwow. ottawa ontario. . . Gates Open Friday 3:00pm, Saturday 9:00am, Sunday 9:00 Community Feast Saturday 5:00pm, Community Giveaway Sunday 5:00pm. Donations welcome Free Parking, Free Admission (donations at the gate. Food and Craft Vendors on Site.  Maureen Donnelly.  613-728-2341. noongam traditional powwow   tsimshianlady@hotmail.com

• 08/10/07  - 08/12/07: shoal lake #39. Kejick. . . mens traditional special/ hand drum contest/Blackstone-cohost drum.  Gerald Lewis.  8077333846.  

• 08/25/07  - 08/26/07: Zhiibaahaasing F N. Zhiibaahaasing. . . 10th Annual Pow-wow.  Yvonne Sagon.  (705) 283-3963.   ahnee_300@hotmail.com

• 09/08/07  - 09/09/07: 7th Annual Pow wow. Midland, Ontario, Canada. . . Ste. Marie Park Hwy 12 and Wye Valley Road Midland ON .  Kathy Arsenault.  705-526-5589. www.gbnfc.com   gbnfc@gbnfc.com

• 11/30/99  - 11/30/99: Elders Gathering. Maniwaki.