You can make your own hand drum with our natural Maple Wood Drum Frames. Each one is constructed by steam-bending the maple wood into a perfect circle. Ours come pre-sanded and ready to use.
When you make your own drum, remember to order Rawhide sized at least 4″ larger than the diameter of the Drum Frame. This will ensure that you have enough to overlap the edges of the Drum Frame. Personalize your Hand Drum with Powdered Pigment Paint!
Introducing our own Rawhide Hand Drum Kit! The Wandering Bull, LLC Hand Drum Kit comes with everything you need to make your own Hand Drum. It also comes with supplies to make a Drum Beater for it.
Each Hand Drum Kit includes:
Pre-cut Rawhide Round for the head
1/4″ Rawhide Lacing
Solid Wood Frame
Supplies to make a Drum Beater
Instructions
Choose from 4 Sizes! 10″, 13″, 15″ or 18″.
You will also need a tub to soak the Rawhide, Towels, Leather Hole Punch or Awl, and Heavy Scissors to complete this kit.
A Hand Drum is a traditional Native American instrument. You will see them played at Powwows, ceremonies and drum circles. Make your own Single Sided Hoop Hand Drum and use as is, or decorate yours with paint!
Use our Rawhide Rounds when you make your own Drums and save time! We cut them for you so you can get started faster! We also offer pre-cut Rawhide Lacing you can use to lace drum heads.
When you order Rawhide for Drums, order it at least 4″ larger so you will have an overlap to accommodate the diameter of your drum frame.
We sell our Rounds singly, so buy two if you are making a two-sided Drum.
Mini Rawhide Drums are lovely little ornaments. Our Mini Drums come with natural wood frames and real rawhide laced on with Imitation Sinew. The Mini Rawhide Drums have a hanging loop attached.
Enjoy our Mini Rawhide Drums as they are, or decorate them with paint! You can also add some Glass Beads or attach some Feathers. These Rawhide Drums make nice favors! Or hang several on your holiday tree!
Each Mini Rawhide Drum measures 1.5″ in diameter and 1.25″ tall.
Hoop Drum Sticks come with a circular beater end. Our crafter creates these Hoop Drum Sticks from natural willow wood and rawhide. Hoop Drum Sticks are traditional Chippewa Drum Beaters.
Primitive Percussion Instruments for Modern Use. By Bernard S. Mason. 206 pgs. Softcover.
How to Make Drums, Tomtoms and Rattles: Primitive Percussion Instruments for Modern Use is a reprint of the 1938 edition.
How to Make Drums, Tomtoms and Rattles is a guidebook that includes instructions for how to make a variety of drums. You can use everyday materials like flower pots, coffee cans, buckets, etc. How to Make Drums, Tomtoms and Rattles also has instructions for making drumsticks and rattles.
A Hand Drum is a traditional Native American instrument. You will see them played at Powwows, ceremonies and drum circles. We offer handmade Single Sided Hoop Hand Drums made with quality Rawhide on a Maple Wood Frame. Ready to use as is, or decorate yours with paint!
Our Complete Drum Sticks are Fiberglass rods with a hard foam heads and handles. Our Drum Sticks are designed to be used with Native American Powwow Drums.
Basic and functional, our Drum Stick you can purchase these in two sizes:
Standing with Standing Rock and All Water Protectors
August 12th & August 13th 10 am to 5pm both days
Uniting in the true spirit of humankindour intertribal pow wow is a unique celebration and sharing of Native culture through traditional songs, dances and art. Traditionally pow wows are gatherings that Native American people use as a place to meet, dance, sing, renew, strengthen and share their rich culture. Our pow wow features authentic American Indian dancing, drumming, and tribal regalia. Native Americans ranging in age from toddlers to elders will dance in several different styles including fancy, traditional, grass and jingle dress wearing traditional and contemporary regalia. Well-loved drum groups provide vocal and rhythmic accompaniment for the dancers.
A variety of American Indian culture is expressed through award winning vendor exhibits of arts, crafts, demonstrations, music, contemporary and traditional foods. Every year our pow wow honors veterans, and shares an indigenous perspective on sustainable living and community. Local not for profit activist organizations will also be represented.
For the eleventh year, Aaron Athey of the Mohegan Nation is our Master of Ceremonies. Our Head Man Dancer is Urie Ridgeway, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, and Corey Jackson is our Head Lady Dancer, Nanticoke Indians, Millsboro, Delaware. Our Host Drum is Rez Dogs, a Northern Drum from Indian Island Maine and our Honor Drum is Red Blanket Singers, Intertribal Southern Drum And back by popular demand, The Aztec Dancers will also perform in the pow wow circle.
Grand Entry is 1:00 pm both days.
Special Honorings – Our special veteran’s honoring and presentation during the Grand Entry on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm is one of the highlights of the pow wow. All veterans and their families are welcome to participate.
Pow Wow One Day Admission:
Adults – $10.00
Seniors 65+ and Youth 11-17 – $5.00
Children 10 and under – $1.00
Saturday, August 12, 10am – 7pm, Grand Entry: 1:00pm
Sunday, August 13, 10am – 6pm, Grand Entry: 1:00pm
Come Stomp, Dance, Sing and Shake Your Tail Feathers
It’s Pow Wow time again! After twelve years of celebratory dance, song, and drumming, this year’s 12th Annual Rock, Rattle & Drum Pow Wow will explode in another weekend of American Indian music, dance, education, entertainment, arts and crafts vendors and cultural festivities fun for the whole family!
For two exiting days, Great Barrington, MA will be the center of Native American art and culture where American Indians will gather and share the richness, diversity and beauty of their indigenous ways. The 12th Annual Rock, Rattle & Drum Pow Wow will be held at the beautiful Great Barrington Fairgrounds
Location: Great Barrington Fairgrounds, 684 South Main Street Great Barrington MA
By Tom Porter for Native North American Travelling College. 10 pgs. Softcover.
Drum & Rattle Making provides instructions for making a traditional Water Drum. It includes tips for preventing cracking and splitting. It also offers instructions for making a Horn Rattle. The instructions are written in a conversational style. You will find a list of Social Songs at the end with notes on which instruments accompany them.
Location: Roger Williams National Memorial Park 191 North Main St, Providence RI
Time: 1-am-5pm
Details:
9th Annual Big Drum Powwow – Hosted by Eastern Medicine Cultural LLC. In Conjunction with Sponsors National Park Service & RI State Council of the Arts. Eastern Algonquin Woodlands Powwow. Part of Native New England Cultural Week with 4 Supporting Colleges New England Tech, RWU, RIC & Brown University.
American Indian Dance, Drumming, Food & Food Vendors. Family Friendly
Drums:
Eastern Medicine Singers,
Mountain Spirit Singers,
Grandmothers Tears
Sacred Earth Singers
MC Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe Pokanoket Nation
8th Annual Big Drum Powwow – Hosted by Eastern Medicine Cultural LLC. In Conjunction with Sponsors National Park Service & RI State Council of the Arts. Eastern Algonquin Woodlands Powwow. Part of Native New England Cultural Week with 4 Supporting Colleges New England Tech, RWU, RIC & Brown University.
American Indian Dance, Drumming, Food & Food Vendors. Family Friendly
Drums:
Eastern Medicine Singers,
Mountain Spirit Singers,
Grandmothers Tears
Sacred Earth Singers
MC Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe Pokanoket Nation
Location:
Roger Williams Memorial National Park 282 North Main St Providence RI
Traditionally Yours – CD Michael R Denny Mi’kmaq Drums/Young & Old
Traditionally Yours by Stoney Bear’s Michael R Denny features historical Ko’Jua social dance songs. He plays these songs with a split Ash Rattle. He has also composed some new contemporary Powwow Songs.
Song list:
Bring Your Younger Sister – JUKWA’LUK KWE’JI’JUWOW
Water – KO’JUA SAMQWAN
Brook – KO’JUA SIPU’JI’J
Little White Footed Dog – WAPIKATJI’J
In the Mountains – KO’JUA KMTNIKTUK
In the Forest – KO’JUA NIPUKTUK
Go After Them, Stand Your Ground – AJINE’ WAR SONG
Saturday, July 1st Head Man Dancer: John “Jim” Peters Head Woman Dancer: Marlene Lopez 10:00 AM Gates Open 11:00 AM Storytelling 12:00 PM Music provided by Brock Stonefish 12:45 PM Drum Roll Call Opening Prayer: Spiritual Leader June Hendricks Texiera Opening Remarks: Chairman Cedric Cromwell 1:00 PM Grand Entry Welcoming/Introductions Veterans Dance Honoring of our Elders Ceremony Honor Song 2:00 PM Golden Age Dance Exhibition Tiny Tots Dance Exhibition Tiny Tots Special 3:00 PM Intertribals Junior Boys Dance Competition Junior Girls Dance Competition 4:00 PM Drum Contest 5:00 PM Dinner Break Storytelling Eastern Social Dancing Hoop Dance Music by Brock Stonefish 7:00 PM Grand Entry Retire the Flags Golden Age Combined Dance Exhibition Junior Combined Dance Exhibition Teen Girls Dance Competition Teen Boys Dance Competition Adult Women’s Competition Adult Men’s Competition 8:00 PM Drum Contest Alice Lopez Special Melvin Coombs Special Hand Drum Contest Drums Choice Intertribals Powwow Schedule:
Sunday, July 2nd Head Man Dancer: Douglas Pocknett JR. Head Woman Dancer: Tia Averett Pocknett 10:00 AM Gates Open 11:00 AM Storytelling 12:00 PM Music provided by Brock Stonefish 12:45 PM Drum Roll Call Opening Prayer: Eleanor “Tootie” Coombs Opening Remarks: Chairman Cedric Cromwell 1:00 PM Grand Entry Welcoming/Introductions Veterans Dance Language Honoring Honor Song Tiny Tots Tiny Tots Special 2:00 PM Intertribals Junior Girls Dance Competition Junior Boys Dance Competition Teen Girls Dance Competition Teen Boys Dance Competition 4:00 PM Drum Competition 5:00 PM Dinner Break Storytelling Eastern Social Dancing Music by Brock Stonefish 6:00 PM Hoop Dancing Drums Choice Intertribals Adult Women’s Dance Competition (2 songs) Adult Men’s Dance Competition (2 songs) Princess Half Moon Special “Mashpee Warrior Special” Dusk Fire Ball 6 7
Monday, July 3rd Head Man Dancer: Marcus Hendericks Head Woman Dancer: Kerri Helme 10:00 AM Gates Open 11:00 AM Storytelling 12:00 PM Music provided by Brock Stonefish 12:45 PM Drum Roll Call Opening Prayer: Medicine Man Earl “Guy” Cash, Soaring Eagle Opening Remarks: Chairman Cedric Cromwell 1:00 PM Grand Entry Welcoming/Introductions Veterans Dance Tiny Tots Tiny Tots Special 2:00 PM “Honoring Our Traditions” Drum Competition Dance Offs Little Miss Wampanoag Dance and Crowning Princess Special Fire Ball Honoring Memorial Dance 4:00 PM Intermission Eastern Social Dancing Music by Brock Stonefish Hoop Dance 5:00 PM Intertribals Princess Dance Exhibition and Crowning Mother Daughter Special Switch Dance Special Intertribals – Drums Choice Retire the Flags Announcement of Winners Travel Song
Use stiff Rawhide for a variety of craft projects such as Drums, Parfleches and Rattles! We also offer pre-cut Rawhide Lacing for you to use for lacing drum heads. When you order Rawhide for Drums, order it at least 4″ larger so you will have an overlap to accommodate the diameter of your drum frame. (If you are making a drum, please contact us)
Please note the price is per square foot, please use the quantity box to indicate how many square feet you require. Maximum size you can order is 2 ft x 3 ft piece ( totals 6 sq ft)
A description of your project will help us cut the appropriate length and width for you.
An additional shipping charge will apply to orders of 10 square feet or more. Please call for details.
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Whole uncut Rawhide provides lots of material to work with. Use it to make Drums, Parfleches and Rattles! We also offer pre-cut Rawhide Lacing you can use for lacing drum heads. You can also buy Rawhide by the Square Foot.
Cow Rawhide measures approx 40 sq feet per hide. Cow Rawhide is the stiffest and strongest type of rawhide. Deer rawhide (approx. 8 sq feet). These are thinner and more supple so you will find them easier to work with when you are making drum heads. We occasionally have Bison sides they vary in size see below for sizes.
Choose from Cow, Elk or Deer.
When you order Rawhide for Drums, order it at least 4″ larger so you will have an overlap to accommodate the diameter of your drum frame.
An additional shipping charge will apply to whole hides. This charge will not appear in the shopping cart. We will contact you with the charges or call us for details.
LIHA After Sugar Run Pow Wow (tentative due to covid19)
Laconia Indian Historical Association event will be in Memory of Gerry Dulac our Founder. This will be our first event since the passing of our beloved founder. Please come and join us as we celebrate his life and share any memories you may have of him.
Time: 10 am to 10pm
Location: The land @ 117 Osgood Rd Sanbornton NH 03269
Details: Please join us for LIHA’s Sugar Run Pow wow – Open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to join us for this Native American Event. We will have Drums, Dancers, Food, Vendors and Raffles. Head Drum: Heavy Rain Drum, Other Drums include: Humble Spirit Drum, Head Male Dancer: Joe Dunchus Head Female Dancer: Kristy Montry Jr. Dancers: Alex Richardson and Isabel Silveira, Friday is vendor and campers set up. Dancers in regalia receive free admission.
Bring a Non-Perishable Donation and Receive a free raffle ticket for door prize.
Contact: Vendors Contact: Deb 603-723-4982. Drums and Dancers contact Sue lynn 508-282-1274 www.lihanh.org
Location: Putnam County Veteran’s Memorial Park 635 Farmers Mills Rd Carmel NY 01512
Time: Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Deatils : Family fun activities all weekend long: TeePee, storyteller, pony rides, kid’s bouncy house, Native American food and Arts & Craft vendors, Native American drums & dancing, Skyhunters in Flight birds of prey demonstration. There is a schedule provided; however starting times can be somewhat flexible. There is no word for time in any Native American language; we flow where the party takes us!
Saturday Night @ 7pm in the Big Barn is Movie Night! Come experience the Native American film industry! ($1 donation for admission to Movie Night)
Host Drum: Nimham Mountain Singers
Co-Host Drum: Red Storm Drum & Dance Troupe
Guest Drums: Spirit of the Mountain Drum (Ramapough) & Grey Cloud Singers
Donna Gentile Music will be performing throughout the day!
Head Dancers: Matt White Eagle & Chris Morning Dove
There are picnic tables, bleacher seats, and shade provided (not guaranteed) Feel free to bring your own chairs, as seating does fill up quickly!
Camping is available at the Park for vendors, dancers, Pow Wow Committee volunteers. We have hot water showers and indoor bathrooms.
No alcohol or drugs are allowed; all dogs must be leashed and please don’t litter! We only have one Mother Earth – we must take care of her!
FREE Admission & Parking! Come be a part of our Family!
Beautiful, silky Icelandic Sheep Hides and Anklets come from the white hair of Icelandic Sheep. The Wandering Bull Native American Trading Post offers Icelandic Sheep Hides in three sizes.
Native American Fancy Dancers and Northern Traditional Dancers use Angora Sheep Anklets for ‘dance goats’. We sell them pre-cut in 3″ x 12″ strips, ready to use.
Native American Drum Singers often use Icelandic Sheep Hide in 6″ x 3″ strips to cover their drum beaters.
Try the whole Icelandic Sheep Hides Hides to custom cut your own Regalia items. These hides provide approximately 7 sq. ft. of usable material.
Location: Brookvale Pines Farm 154 Martin Rd Fremont NH 03044
Time:Gate open at 9:00am both days, Grand Entry 12:00 noon
Details: Inter-tribal Native American Pow Wow. Enjoy Drumming, dancing, flute playing. Story Teller. Vendors selling handmade crafts like Native Bead Work, Hand Drums, Dream Catchers and more. Raffles and auction.
Time:Gate open at 9:00am both days, Grand Entry 12:00 noon
Details: Join us for our annual Medicine Bear Powwow . Inter-tribal Native American Pow Wow come enjoy drumming and dancing. There will also be flute playing plus a Story Teller. There will be Raffles and a auction.
Location: 2145 White Mountain Highway (rt 16) Center Ossipee NH
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days Grand Entry 12:00 pm both days
Details: Native flute and hand drum musicians, native dancing, raffles. Public welcome. No dogs allowed.
Public Guest – Gates are open from 10:00am – 5:30pm
Mother Earth’s Creations, LLC, advertises in the local newspapers and during the events, we place direction signs out (Friday afternoon) to attract everyone who is attending and those who wish to attend. PUBLIC GUEST ARE WELCOME!!! (You do not have to be of Native American blood or affiliated with a Nations Belief to attend. All public guest are welcome during specified hours)
10:00am – 11:45am Flute Players, Hand Drums song & chant, Native Folk Musicians, and more…
12:00pm Announcements and Opening Prayer
Grand Entry (This is the Opening Ceremony of the Event. It begins with 3 Honoring
Songs for the Participants and the Heritage that they represent)
Grand Entry Song – This song is to honor all of the different Nations Participants that
have joined the gathering.
Flag Song – This is a song to Honor the Flag of our Nation and all of the Native American
Nations Flags which fly within this country.
Veteran’s Song – This song is open to all Veterans (Visitors and Participants) of the
gathering. It is to honor them for the sacrifice that they made putting
themselves in harms way so that we did not have too.
Location:2145 White Mountain Highway Center Ossipee NH
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm both days Grand Entry 12:00 pm both days
Details: Native flute and hand drum musicians, native dancing, raffles. Public welcome. No dogs allowed.
Public Guest – Gates are open from 10:00am – 5:30pm
Mother Earth’s Creations, LLC, advertises in the local newspapers and during the events, we place direction signs out (Friday afternoon) to attract everyone who is attending and those who wish to attend. PUBLIC GUEST ARE WELCOME!!! (You do not have to be of Native American blood or affiliated with a Nations Belief to attend. All public guest are welcome during specified hours)
10:00am – 11:45am Flute Players, Hand Drums song & chant, Native Folk Musicians, and more…
12:00pm Announcements and Opening Prayer
Grand Entry (This is the Opening Ceremony of the Event. It begins with 3 Honoring
Songs for the Participants and the Heritage that they represent)
Grand Entry Song – This song is to honor all of the different Nations Participants that
have joined the gathering.
Flag Song – This is a song to Honor the Flag of our Nation and all of the Native American
Nations Flags which fly within this country.
Veteran’s Song – This song is open to all Veterans (Visitors and Participants) of the
gathering. It is to honor them for the sacrifice that they made putting
themselves in harms way so that we did not have too.
LIHA 50th Annual Labor Day Weekend Pow Wow – In Memory of Gerry Dulac our Founder
(Tentative Due to Covid 19)
Time: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm (see details for more times)
Location: The land @ 117 Osgood Rd Sanbornton NH 03269
Details: Please join us for LIHA’s 50th Annual Pow Wow. We are open to the public. All are welcome to attend this Native American Event. There will be Drums, Dancers, Food, Vendors and Raffles. Please visit our Snack Shack for some delicious food and drinks. Also, we have a Fry Bread stand with wajopi and other toppings. Friday is vendor and campers set up. There will be a mourner’s feast on Friday night @ 7pm and a candlelight vigil at 10pm, Saturday & Sunday Pow Wow is 10 am – 10 PM. On Sunday All are invited to Join us for our Amazing Feast @ 5PM. Head Drum: Heavy Rain Drum, Other Drums include: Sacred Earth, and After the Corner Drum. Head Male Dancer: Joe Dunchus Head Female Dancer: Kristy Montry Jr. Dancers: Alex Richardson and Isabel Silveira. Dancers in regalia receive free admission.
Join us for the Medicine River Spiritual Gathering & Pow Wow on August 26-27, 2017 at Medicine River grounds in Gilbertville, Massachusetts. This Native American intertribal event features dancing, drumming, talking circle, and a community pot-luck dinner feast on Saturday night. The Medicine River Spiritual Gathering & Pow Wow respects all traditions and women are equal participants.
General Information
Everyone Welcome – Free Admission – No Vender Fee
All Drums Welcome
Free Camping
All Donations to benefit One Spirit
Activities
Grand Entry: Noon Saturday & Sunday
Sunrise Ceremonies: Saturday & Sunday
Potluck Dinner Saturday Night
Saturday night talking circle
Night drumming until 11 pm on Saturday
No weapons, no firearms, no alcohol, no drugs ,no personnal vendettas, no politics , no colors, and no dogs. We reserve the right to refuse entry
Contact
Drums & Vendors
Anthony and Mya Hay
508-989-5956 or 774-200-6058
Myahay@comcast.net
Location
Medicine River grounds
26 River Run
Gilbertville, MA 01031
508-989-5956
Location: 231 Chickamagua Drive POINT PARK DAYTON TN
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, EST
Details: We pay tribute to those who have gone before us, but still live in our hearts.
Admission $5, children under 10 are FREE.
Our veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and teachers are FREE with ID.
Native American dancing and drumming
This is NOT a competition event, but the dancers in regalia will be able to register for Luck of the Draw to win prizes.
Specialty, demonstration, and intertribal dances, as well as social dances
Native American craft vendors
“Native Sisters” food vendor with traditional Native foods, bison and elk burgers, and much more.
Native flute players, storytellers, and more.
Host drum: Medicine Scout
Guest drum: To be announced
MC: Michael Veal
AD: Two Bulls
Head Man: To be announced
Head Lady: To be announced
Head Veteran: Clyde Maize
Grand Entry Saturday 1pm and 5pm EST
Sunday 1pm, EST
Host and guest motels to be announced soon. There will be limited PRIMITIVE camping available, on a first come, first served basis.
We gratefully acknowledge the Cherokee Removal Museum for their support.
The Facebook event page is: Spirit of the Veteran and Warrior, Dayton TN
This is a community cultural event: NO firearms, drugs, or alcohol allowed.
Security will be on premises.
Use both 1/4″ and 3/8″ pre-cut Rawhide Lacing to make your own drums! Rawhide is untanned Leather, so it is very hard.
To use this lacing, soak it in warm water for a couple of days to soften it. You will find it has the consistency of wet noodles when it is ready to use. It will shrink when it dries.
This CD is part of the terrific Worlds Best series. It features a collection of 12 Veterans Songs from drums such as White Eagle Singers, Northern Wind Singers, Stoney Eagle, Whitefish Bay Singers and Black Lodge Singers.
Location: Spruce Haven 214 Doyle Road Caribou, Maine 04769
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Details:
Each year, on the third weekend in August, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs celebrate the Mawiomi of Tribes which is dedicated to all people of Mother Earth. The word “Mawiomi” is derived from the Mi’kmaq language meaning Gathering. The event is intended to showcase beauty, strength, spirit and endurance of the Micmac peoples’ culture and tradition. All are welcome.
This is a drug and alcohol-free event.
Admission is free.
MC – To be determined.
Host Drum – To be determined.
Home Drum – To be determined.
Invited Drums – To be determined.
Head Dancers – To be determined.
Jr. Head Dancers – To be determined.
Vendors & Drummers: Register with us prior to the Mawiomi
For More Information:
John Dennis, Cultural Director: Call 207-764-1972 or 800-355-1435
The World’s Best Grass Dance Songs, Volume One features Native American Grass Dance Songs from 12 notable Drums including, Northern Wind, Whitefish Bay, Smokeytown and more!
This is a demonstration of Native American Drums and Dancers in full regalia from multiple nations performing to educate on the traditions, dance styles and cultures of various Native American tribes. There will be Native Food and multiple hand-craft vendors including beadwork, shirts, leather,silversmith, feathers and furs, CD’s, blankets, healing herbal products…and much more!
Dogs are welcome but must be on leashes – ALL DOGS MUST DISPLAY CURRENT RABIES AND REGISTRATION TAGS…NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Please pick up messes!
No alcohol – No drugs – No guns – No Politics of Any Kind. Committee has the right to remove anyone.
MC: Mark “One Hawk”
Head dancers: TBA
Drums: Eagle Thunder, Itchy Dog and Mother Earth Drum and Singers
For more Information or interested vendors or drums Contact: Natalie(570)947-2097 or (570)520-4483 or noxenpowwow@yahoo.com
Camping is allowed but electric is limited and at the price of $7.00 per day payable upon arrival.
No camping spaces will be reserved. First Come First Serve Basis
Chili contest Friday evening, free to enter, CASH prize to the winner. Cost is $1.00 per bowl. Meals provided for dancers, vendors and volunteers: Saturday and Sunday Breakfast, Saturday Evening Meal (Potluck –please bring a dish to share) and Sunday dinner provided to dancers, vendors and volunteers. All others the cost is $10.00 per day per person.
Trade blanket and open circle (49) Saturday evening
IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP MOTHER EARTH CLEAN PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DINNER SETIE: PLATE, BOWL, SPOON, FORK, ETC.
Wash stations will be available.
From North or South, Interstate 81 to 309 North (Wilkes Barre) to 29 South to Center of Noxen and follow signs
From North Route 6 East or West to Route 29 South (Tunkhannock) and follow signs to center of Noxen and follow signs
From East or West on Interstate 80 to 81 North to 309 North to 29 South and follow signs
Time: Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Details: Embrace Native Americans drumming, dancing, singing, sharing their arts & culture
Browse the vendors, watch the dancers, listen to the beat of the drums
Host Drum: Red Thunder Bear
Guest Drums: Yapatoko
Itchy Dog Singers
Gray Cloud Singers
Lead Dancers: Matt WhiteEagle & Chris Mourning Dove. Matt will perform his award winning Hoop Dance
Salinas Family, Traditional Aztec Fire Dancers will involve everyone
Flute Players, Storytellers and a Candy Dance for Children
Emcee, Barry Lee will keep things lively
Birds of Prey Program (Saturday Only)
Everyone will enjoy this wonderful educational event! Rain or shine, this event is sure to provide a world of fun for the entire family.
Free parking & shuttle bus service to the Pow Wow grounds. Lots of Food and Craft Vendors!! Donation Request At Gate: Please bring a non- perishable food donation to benefit Native American families
Location: Skyline High School 2552 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Time: 10:30 am
Details: Native American students and faculty at the University of Michigan have been bringing the annual powwow to the Ann Arbor area since 1972. hosted by the University of Michigan Native American Student Association (NASA) with assistance by the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) and the EMU Native American Student Organization (NASO).
Head Veteran: Chris Franklin
MC: Jason Whitehouse
Arena Director: Jaime Oxendine
Drum Judge: Brian Moore
Men’s Dance Judge: Paul Syrette
Women’s Dance Judge: Judy Robinson
Host Drum: Snake Island
Co-host Drum: Painted Rock
Invited Drums: Second Island, Woodland Stream, Wind Eagle
Women’s Head Dancers: Lisa Hill, Jackie Klein, Natalie Webster
Men’s Head Dancers: Marcus Winchester, Adrian Klein, Bernard Webster
Location: Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation at Marksville, LA, 71351. (Outdoors)
Lodging: Paragon Casino Resort hotel and RV campground offers a Pow Wow rate.
Admissions: General Admission – $6; Children (5 yrs & Younger) – $3; Registered Drum (singers) and Dancers with numbered credentials will be admitted free.
Featured Performances: Tunica-Biloxi Singers & Legend Keepers
NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE COMPETITION: (13 categories): Golden Age (Age 50 & Up; 4 categories ~ Men & Women’s Northern and Southern), Adult (Ages 18-49; Men & Women categories), Junior (Ages 11-17; Boy & Girl categories), Chicken Dance category – Adult (Age 18+). Tiny -Tots (10yrs. & under on Sat & Sun.). Entry fee is $6 for dance competition participants.
DRUM (SINGING) CONTEST: Northern and Southern categories. (3 places in each category). No entry fee. Drums must have a minimum of 6 singers.
CONTEST SPECIALS: TBA
*Competition points start at 1:00 PM Saturday (Grand Entry).
GRAND ENTRIESREGISTRATION (Dance & Drum)
Saturday, May 18 ~ 1:00PM & 7:00PM Saturday, May 18 ~ 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Sunday, May 19 ~ 12:00PM (Noon)
Pow Wow ends @ 4:00PM
The Pow Wow features over 35 food and craft vendors. (Contact Darrian Pierite @ 800-272-9767, ext. 6468, or dnpierite@tunica.org)
Pow Wow Education Day – Children, parents, and families are invited to a FREE Open-to-the-public Education Day ahead of the 24th Annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds on the Tunica-Biloxi reservation. Call Elisabeth Pierite-Mora (319) 240-6432. Event includes pow wow dance demonstrations, singing, and craft demonstrations.
Stoney Bear CD Honour Our People (KEPMITE’LSULTINEJ)
KEPMITE’LSULTINEJ: Honour Our People by Stoney Bear is a collection of 14 tracks by the Northern Contemporary Mi’kmaq drum Stoney Bear. They hail from Cape Breton Island. This collection includes Contest songs, Intertribal, a Sneak Up, a Crow Hop and more!
Details: This Powwow will feature Native American Drumming and Dancing. Entertainment will include John LoneEagle and Band playing the Powwow Drum with contemporary music, the Aztec Dancers with their beautiful regalia and traditional dancing will perform, Flute will be performed by Charlie Mato-Toyela (Blue Bear Flutes), a premier Flute Player and Maker.
On Oct 16 only, Lyndon Alec (Alabama-Coushatta) will perform Hoop Dancing. Lyndon has performed around the world.
Seating will be provided, and handicap parking will be available.
Demos of Archery and Flint-Knapping are scheduled. A 20′ TiPi along with tomahawk throwing will also be on display. Cabot Barden, a songwriter, musician and author of Native American stories will be on-site.
Lots of food will be available, including Fry-Bread, BBQ and other delicious items, Slushies, shaved ice, lemonade and other drinks.
Native American vendors with their handmade crafts will be on site with a large variety of items.
No Drugs, Alcohol, Politics or Open Carry!
Contact: Turtle Island Native American Association (256) 293-6464 tlkstone1@aol.com
Location: Noccalula Falls Park 1500 Noccalula Road Gadsden, AL 35904
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm both days
Details:
6th Annual Noccalula Falls Powwow will feature the singing of the National Anthem and State Song of Alabama in English and Amazing Grace in Cherokee by Ms. Victoria Matheny. In attendance-Miss Indian Alabama-Miss Emily Fayard, Charlie Mato-Toyela-premiere flute player and maker, John LoneEagle and Band-Contemporary Native American Music and Cabot Bardin-Author-Musician.
There will be Native American dancing and drumming, flint-knapping, Atl-Atl throw, learn archery, learn flute making, concessions-Lacy’s Fry-Bread-Ford Dockery-Moon’s BBQ (Fry-Bread and Indian Tacos (the best), soft drinks, shaved ice, BBQ, HB, Hotdogs and other items). Native American craft vendors with their handmade items. MC=Richard ‘Sky Bear’ Smith, AD=Bob Upton, Drum=Thunderheart Singers, Headman=Johnny Rains, Headlady=Cricket Waddell, Gate=David Lankford. Come out and enjoy the songs of our ancestors. Seating provided. All drums and dancers welcome.
Contact: Turtle Island Native American Association tlkstone1@aol.com 256-293-6464
Location: Winnisquam Regional High School 435 W Main St Tilton NH
Time: Doors open at 10:00 am
Details: Please join us for LIHA’s (Laconia Indian Historical Association)Sugar Run Pow wow – Open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to join us for this Native American Event. Drums: Four Winds Drum and Walking Bear Singers.
Contact: Vendors Deb Perry 603-723-4982. Drums and Dancers Samantha 603-707-6557.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm performance and meal ($20.00 donation)
Details: SBF Proudly Presents In the Spirit of the horse powwow( Painted Pony Festival Fundraiser). Come join us for a fun filled and educational day. Traditional painted ponies and halter ceremony. Native American Drumming, singing and dancing. Host Drum Northern Lights with Guest Drum Soaring Thunder. You will have a chance to meet our rescues. Enjoy shopping at our craft vendors or take a pony ride. Food and fun for the whole family.
GLICA (Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association)
29th Annual Bedford VA Hospital Mid-Winter Powwow.
Location: Bedford VA Hospital Gymnasium, 200 Springs Rd in Bedford MA.
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Details: This event will kick off GLICA’s year of public events. Come dance and listen to native drumming and singing. This event is open to the public and traders are present so you can browse and purchase their unique Native items. Host drum is the Walking Bear Singers and Guest Drum is Black Thunder Singers.
Traders Welcome. Trader fee is an item donated to the VA for distribution to the Veterans.
Contact: Tom Libby 978-677-7153 http://www.glica.net/
Location: Ala Moana Beach Park-Magic 1201 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu HI
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Details: You are invited to attend free non-competitive North American Indian Powwow and Alaska Natives. This celebration to enjoy Native American Drumming, Singing, and Dancing in handmade native regalia. Enjoy freshly prepared Native American Fry bread Indian Tacos, cold sodas, and water to purchase. Educational Booth to view items and staffed with volunteers to answer questions. Children are invited to make and take home craft items with Native American theme. Local, Native American, and Alaska Native Vendors on hand displaying handmade native crafts for purchase. No smoking, non-alcohol, drug free event.
Head Staff
Head Man: Michael Roberts, Choctaw and Chickasaw
Head Woman: Rebecca Roberts, Member of Taos Pueblo
Masters of Ceremonies: Kenneth “Tuffy” Helgeson, Nakoda, Lodge Pole, Montana
Arena Director: Randy Medicine Bear, Rosebud Sioux
Host Drum: 808NDNZ
Invited Drum: Northern Cree
In the Spirit of the Horse Painted Pony Festival Fundraiser
Location: 96 Swimming Hole Rd, Harwinton CT 06792
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm rain or shine
Details: come join us for a fun filled and educational day. Traditional painted ponies and holster ceremony. Native American drumming, singing and dancing.
Host Drum: Northern Lights
Guest Drum: Winds of Change
Pony rides available ($5.00). There will be crafts and raffles. Food and fun for the whole family.
The DT’s Acoustic Duo/Trio performance for 6:00- pm-8:00 pm tickets for the performance $20.00 donation
GLICA (Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association)
29th Annual Bedford VA Hospital Mid-Winter Powwow.
Location: Bedford VA Hospital Gymnasium, 200 Springs Rd in Bedford MA.
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Details: This event will kick off GLICA’s year of public events. Come dance and listen to native drumming and singing. This event is open to the public and traders are present so you can browse and purchase their unique Native items. Host drum is the Walking Bear Singers and Guest Drum is Black Thunder Singers.
Traders Welcome. Trader fee is an item donated to the VA for distribution to the Veterans.
American Indianist Society, 50th Annual Homecoming Powwow
Location: 4-H camp Marshall in Andrew’s hall 92 McCormick Rd Spencer MA
Time: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Details: Southern Host Drum: The Four Winds Singers Northern Host Drum: Blackstone Valley Singers * Other Drums Welcome *
Children’s Activities from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Silent Auction from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Gourd Dance from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Pot Luck Super at 5:00 pm
( Bring a dish to share )
Grand Entry for Evening Session Intertribal at 7:00
10:00 Cleanup & Head Home
Head Man Dancer: Doug Glennie, NY
Head Lady Dancer: Jessica Brewer, MA
Head Gourd Dancer: Nathan Wood, NH
Master of Ceremonies: Rich Williams, ME
Details: Family event, Friday is opening day. Saturday is family fun day. Sunday we will be honoring senior citizens and veterans. Plus Tomahawk throwing and long bow/archery contest, t-shirt give away, win gift certificates. There will be something fun for everyone. Including raffles, good food, music, drums,dancing and all and more.
GLICA (Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association)
27th Annual Bedford VA Hospital Mid-Winter Powwow.
Location: Bedford VA Hospital Gymnasium, 200 Springs Rd in Bedford MA.
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Details: This event will kick off GLICA’s year of public events. Come dance and listen to native drumming and singing. This event is open to the public and traders are present so you can browse and purchase their unique Native items. Host drum is the Walking Bear Singers and Guest Drum is Black Thunder Singers.
Traders Welcome. Trader fee is an item donated to the VA for distribution to the Veterans.
Contact: Tom Libby 978-551-2203 or Kodah Ashe 978-908-7574
GLICA (Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association) presents the 26th Annual Bedford VA Hospital Mid-Winter Powwow.
January 21st at the Bedford VA Hospital Gymnasium, 200 Springs Rd in Bedford MA.
This event will kick off our year of public events. Come dance and listen to native drumming and singing. This event is open to the public and traders are present so you can browse and purchase their unique native items. Host drum is the Walking Bear Singers and Guest Drum is Black Thunder Singers.
Traders Welcome. Trader fee is an item donated to the VA for distribution to the Veterans.
For further info contact: Tom Libby 978-677-7153 or Dawn Libby 978-270-0879 or dawn.libby82@gmail.com
This is a demonstration of Native American Drums and Dancers in full regalia from multiple nations performing to educate on the traditions, dance styles and cultures of various Native American tribes. There will be Native Food and multiple hand-craft vendors including beadwork, shirts, leather,silversmith, feathers and furs, CD’s, blankets, healing herbal products…and much more!
Dogs are welcome but must be on leashes – ALL DOGS MUST DISPLAY CURRENT RABIES AND REGISTRATION…NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Please pick up messes!
No alcohol – No drugs – No guns – No Politics of Any Kind. Committee has the right to remove anyone.
MC: Mark “One Hawk”
Dennis Wagners Honor Guard, honoring all veterans
Drums: By invitation only, contact Natalie
For more Information or interested vendors or drums Contact: Natalie(570)947-2097 or (570)520-4483 or noxenpowwow@yahoo.com
Camping is allowed but electric is limited and at the price of $7.00 per day payable up front.
No camping spaces will be reserved. First Come First Serve Basis
Sloppy Joe “Wimpie”contest Friday evening, free to enter, CASH prize to the winner. Cost is $1.00 per bowl. Meals provided for dancers, vendors and volunteers: Saturday and Sunday Breakfast, Saturday Evening Meal (Potluck –please bring a dish to share) and Sunday dinner provided. All others interested in joining us for a meal are welcome at a cost of $5.00 per person.
Volunteers are needed and will receive free chance to win $100!!
Trade blanket and open circle (49) Saturday evening
IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP MOTHER EARTH CLEAN
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DINNER SETIE: PLATE, BOWL, SPOON, FORK, ETC.
Wash stations will be available.
From North or South, Interstate 81 to 309 North (Wilkes Barre) to 29 South to Center of Noxen and follow signs
From North Route 6 East or West to Route 29 South (Tunkhannock) and follow signs to center of Noxen and follow signs
From East or West on Interstate 80 to 81 North to 309 North to 29 South and follow signs.
Here you will find a wealth of information on Native American culture, traditions, history, and crafts. This collection includes articles and videos that discuss various topics. You will find videos and articles on crafts, clothing, and accessories, which will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to create your own hand-made items. Whether you are interested in beadwork, leatherwork, quillwork or adding those finishing touches to make your project perfect, we have how-to videos for both beginners and experienced crafters. We also post videos about one of a kind items like trade beads, handmade collectible accessories, dolls, baskets and more.
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Native Americans of Maine-Native Americans of Maine How did the indigenous tribes of the northeast coast of the United States interact with the earliest explorers and later ‘Americans’ who came to their lands? […]
Ellison “Tarzan” Brown-Indian Marathon Runner By Grace M. Dowdell (Narragansett) Permission to reprint was granted to Tomaquag Museum by author on August 29, 2008 and they have given The Wandering Bull, LLC […]
The Gourd Dance-The Legend and the History – The Dance and the Regalia This article about the Native American Gourd Dance was written by Paul R. Burke in 1989. We are presenting […]
Beads Used by Native American Crafters-Native American culture has a rich history of using beads for both ceremonial and decorative purposes. Seed beads, in particular, have been an integral part of Native American culture for […]
How to Choose the Right Thread-Choosing the best thread for your next project What is the difference between types of thread? How do you choose the right thread for your craft project? The color of […]
Flat Cedar-What Kind of Cedar is for Smudging? The White Cedar tree provides the flat cedar used for smudging, or burning. The leaves are evergreen in color and considered to be […]
Abalone Shells Natural Beauty-What is Abalone? Abalone are large sea mollusks (snails) that inhabit colder waters all over the world. Abalone eat seaweed such as kelp. The different varieties it eats creates the […]
Hand Painted Feathers-Turkey Feathers Painted to Look like Eagle Feathers Traditionally Native Americans have used feathers from a variety of birds. They use them to decorate their clothing, jewelry, accessories and as […]
Making Hoops For The Hoop Dance-Learn to make inexpensive hoops that stand out This article was originally published in Spring of 1988 in Whispering Wind Magazine by Art Tate. The hoop dance is one of […]
Make Your Own Hand Drum- Make Your Own Hand Drum A Hand Drum is a traditional Native American instrument. You will see them played at Powwows, ceremonies and drum circles. Make your own Single […]
Make Your Own Dance Shawl-Most women wear Dance Shawls into the Powwow Circle. Dance Shawls can be simple fabric blanks with chainette or ribbon fringe. Some women create elaborately decorated shawls for Fancy Dancing. […]
Make Your Own Eastern Woodlands Moccasins-Make a basic pair of pucker-toe softsole moccasin with cuffs. Cuffs can be worn down or tied up for extra protection. Everyday moccasins were left plain, but they can be […]
ALL YOU CAN EAT HAM & BEAN DINNER with Salad ($10.00 per person) * Water, Soda, Coffee Available * Drumming/Singing/Dancing * 50/50 Raffle * Bake Sale *
Proceeds help to feed our drummers and singers during our Powwow.
Location: Wells Beach Harbor, Harbor Rd in Wells, Maine
Time: Gates open 10:00 am Grand Entry at 12:00pm both days
Details: American Indian singers, dancers, drummers and flutists, representing various tribes, styles and categories. In addition there will be American Indian vendors, as well as demonstrations, and other activities.
The Pow wow experience can be overwhelming. Each element, from the spectacular entrance led by veterans in full regalia to the heartbeat of the drums, is imbued with meaning. First-timers should not let this discourage them. A Master of Ceremonies leads the event, setting the tone and explaining what is happening as the Pow Wow develops.
Details: Come join us for two days of fun and celebration to include; Drumming, Dancing and Singing, Flute Playing, Story Telling, Native Crafts and Art and much muck more!!! Public Welcome! Proceeds to benefit the Naples Maine Historical Society.
Contact: For volunteer information contact Lisa Fluttering Wings. teal495@hotmail.com (207) 835-9741 for general information 207-749-2911 sacredspiritsdrum@yahoo.com
The New Hampshire Intertribal Native American Council and the Town of Wells will hold their Annual Val Ranco Pow-Wow at Wells Beach Harbor, Harbor Rd in Wells, Maine
There will be American Indian singers, dancers, drummers and flutists, representing various tribes, styles and categories. In addition there will be American Indian vendors, as well as demonstrations, and other activities.
For non-natives, it is a chance to experience a new and different culture. For Native Americans, it is a chance to reaffirm connections to community, family and spirituality. A Powwow is many voices of many nations coming together.
The Pow wow experience can be overwhelming. Each element, from the spectacular entrance led by veterans in full regalia to the heartbeat of the drums, is imbued with meaning. First-timers should not let this discourage them. A Master of Ceremonies leads the event, setting the tone and explaining what is happening as the Pow Wow develops.
Contact Sandy Chase at 603-651-8769 or Peter Newell at 603-630-4757 for more information
The New Hampshire Intertribal Native American Council hold their Annual Otis “Black Bear” Memorial Pow-Wow on June 3 and 4. The location is Owl’s Landing Campground, 245 Rte 3 in Holderness, NH.
Gates open at 10:00 am Grand Entry at 12:00 each day.
There will also be a “Mourner’s Feast” Friday night for those who have lost a loved one in 2016.
There will be American Indian singers, dancers, drummers and flutists, representing various tribes, styles and categories. In addition, there will be American Indian vendors, as well as demonstrations, and other activities.
For non-natives, it is a chance to experience a new and different culture. For Native Americans, it is a chance to reaffirm connections to community, family and spirituality. A Powwow is many voices of many nations coming together.
The Pow wow experience can be overwhelming. Each element, from the spectacular entrance led by veterans in full regalia to the heartbeat of the drums, is full of meaning, although first-timers should not let this discourage them. A Master of Ceremonies leads the event to set the tone and explain what is happening as the Pow Wow develops.
Contact Sandy Chase at 603-651-8769 or Peter Newell at 603-630-4757 for more information
NH Intertribal Native American Council Wells Powwow
Location: Wells Beach Harbor, Harbor Rd in Wells, Maine
Time: Gates open 10:00 am Grand Entry at 12:00pm both days
Details: There will be American Indian singers, dancers, drummers and flutists, representing various tribes, styles and categories. In addition there will be American Indian vendors, as well as demonstrations, and other activities.
The Pow wow experience can be overwhelming. Each element, from the spectacular entrance led by veterans in full regalia to the heartbeat of the drums, is imbued with meaning. First-timers should not let this discourage them. A Master of Ceremonies leads the event, setting the tone and explaining what is happening as the Pow Wow develops.
Contact: Sandy Chase at 603-651-8769 for more information
The Center for Multicultural Advancement for Student Success (CMASS), Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center and the UMASS Native American Community invite all to attend their Annual Powwow on Saturday April 15th in the Curry Hicks Cage on the UMASS Amherst campus.
Doors Open at 11am and close at 6pm
The UMass Annual Powwow is a celebration of Native American cultures through dancing, drumming, and traditional Native artisans. The UMASS Annual Powwow brings people together to reflect on the importance of family, friends, community and community partners. It provides an opportunity to give thanks and to honor the traditions of our ancestors. Please join us in this celebration.
Come join us at Curry Hicks Cage on the UMass Amherst campus. All public welcome, free parking, handicapped accessible, donations welcome, vendors.
Host Drum : Storm Boyz
MC: Justin Beatty
Story teller: Larry Spotted Crow Mann
NH Intertribal Owl’s Landing Gathering of the People Powwow
Location: Owl’s Landing Campground, 245 Rte 3 in Holderness, NH.
Time: Gates open at 10:00 am Grand Entry at 12:00 each day.
Details: There will also be a “Mourner’s Feast” Friday night for those who have lost a loved one in 2018.
There will be American Indian singers, dancers, drummers and flutists, representing various tribes, styles and categories. In addition, there will be American Indian vendors, as well as demonstrations, and other activities.
The Pow wow experience can be overwhelming. Each element, from the spectacular entrance led by veterans in full regalia to the heartbeat of the drums, is full of meaning, although first-timers should not let this discourage them. A Master of Ceremonies leads the event to set the tone and explain what is happening as the Pow Wow develops.
Contact: Sandy Chase at 603-651-8769 for more information
Location: Pizzitola Sports Center Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue 235 Hope St Providence RI
Time: Grand Enty 12:00 pm Closing 6:00 pm
Details:
The Native American Heritage Series presents the 17th Annual Brown University Spring Thaw Powwow! Head woman dancer: Love T Richardson (Nipmuc Nation)
Head man dancer: Christian Hopkins (Narragansett Nation)
Emcee: Justin ‘Bigishkibin’ Beatty (Ojibwe and Saponi Nations)
Arena Director: Jonathan Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag Nation)
Smoke Dance Singer: DJ White
Invited Drums:
Host Drum: Elk Soldier Singers (Marty, SD)
Iron River (Fall River, MA)
Silver Cloud Singers (New York, NY)
45th Annual Native American Powwow – Wollomonuppoag Council
Location: LaSallette Fairgrounds, 947 Park St in Attleboro, MA 02703
Time: Field opens at 10:00 am grand entry at 12:00 pm
Details: Join us for our 45th Annual Native American Powwow – Wollomonuppoag Council. Native crafts, drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling, raffles, children’s activities. Seniors and Children under 12 FREE (requested donation of $2.00/person). Host Drum Split Feather Grand Entry 12:00 pm both days.
Contact: 508-680-6354 for more information or wollomonuppoag.council@yahoo.com
Time: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm both days Grand Entry 12:00 noon
Details: Native American Pow-Wow Drumming dancing vendors children’s activities….come together help raise money for the Ever After Mustang Rescue Suggested 5.00 donation.
Drums Medicine Bear, Grandmothers Tears, Scared Spirits, Mountain Spirit
Contact: Pat Lilly 1-603-986-5235 or Kendall Parker 1-603-998-0475
Ever After Mustang Rescue is a Charitable – Non Profit Organisation
Details: Laconia Indian Historical Association invites you to a weekend of Native american teachings and crafts. There will be a craft are for anyone wanting to learn a native craft and teachings through out the land. New this year we will have vendors. This is also going to be combined with the Friendship Pow Wow with Four Winds drum. So there will be drumming and dancing.
Location: Owl’s Landing Campground, 245 Rte 3 in Holderness, NH.
Time: Gates open at 10:00 am Grand Entry at 12:00 each day.
Details: There will also be a “Mourner’s Feast” Friday night for those who have lost a loved one in 2017.
There will be American Indian singers, dancers, drummers and flutists, representing various tribes, styles and categories. In addition, there will be American Indian vendors, as well as demonstrations, and other activities.
The Pow wow experience can be overwhelming. Each element, from the spectacular entrance led by veterans in full regalia to the heartbeat of the drums, is full of meaning, although first-timers should not let this discourage them. A Master of Ceremonies leads the event to set the tone and explain what is happening as the Pow Wow develops.
Contact: Sandy Chase at 603-651-8769 for more information
Make Your Own Hand Drum
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