October 27, 2006

Los Angeles City Hall
Los Angeles, CA
Starts 9:00am
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa & The City of Los Angeles will officially announce and recognize our American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles, and acknowledge Red Nation Celebration as spearheading this historic event. American Indian artists, public, community members, celebrities, city officials, are all welcome to attend.
Info: (818) 904 9256
Web: http://www.rednation.com
email: spiritworldproductions@worldnet.att.net

October 28th, 2006

3rd Annual Native American “Circle of Harmony” Benefit Concert
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
15498 Espola Road
Poway, CA
Hours: 7pm - 10pm, tickets $25-$100
Box office Number: (818) 748-0505
Online: www.powwayperformingarts.com
Performers: Stan Rodriguez and the San Pasqual Bird Singers; Mac Lopez, flute; Brandon Wallace, strings; Manon Robertshaw, cello; Kendra Muro, flute; World famous recording artist Marston Smith, electric cello; Lowery Begay; national champion hoop dancer; Tracy Lee Nelson, Blues Guitar; Xavier Quijas Yxayotl and America Indigena, pre-Columbian instruments and dance group; and the White Cloud Singers on PowWow Drum, joined by the following ten world class Native American dancers: Saginaw Grant (Traditional Southern Straight Dancer), Randy Guzman-Folkes (Northern Traditional Dancer), Robert Silent Thunder (Northern Traditional Dancer), Ray Mullinix (Northern Traditional Dancer), David Patterson (Traditional Southern Straight Dancer), Lowery Begay (Fancy Dancer), Elaine Meyers (Fancy Shawl), Carolyn Reyes (Jingle Dress), Ann Abeyta (Traditional (Fancy Shawl), & Patricia Lopez (Northern Cloth Traditional)
SPONSORED BY: Friends of the Kumeyaay and the City of Poway for the preservation and educational development of the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center.
PRODUCED BY: Whirlwind Studios

November 1st, 2006

"Respecting the Water of Life Ceremony"
Blessing of the Los Angeles River
Location TBA
Starts 7am
City Officials, Red Nation Celebration members, Spiritual Leaders will hold a public “Respecting the Water of Life Ceremony” at the LA River. Water is very sacred to the indigenous peoples of this land as they believe it is the bloodline to Mother Earth.
Info: www.rednation.com or (818) 904-9256

November 3rd, 2006

2006 Native Voices at the Autry Festival of New Plays
Autry Museum
Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CA
The Berlin Blues by Drew Hayden Taylor (Ojibway)
A large German conglomerate attempts to build the world’s largest Native theme park in a small Ojibway community! Audience feedback is an important part of the creative process for a playwright. Watch these new plays, share your impressions, and discuss their work.
Info: Free admission. Reservations requested. RSVP by calling 323.667.2000, ext. 354.
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/pdfs/FestivalofPlays06.pdf

NOTE: The event at the sports arena that was announced at some powwows this weekend is not going to happen this year.

November 4th - 5th, 2006

14th Annual Intertribal Marketplace
Southwest Museum
234 Museum Drive
Los Angeles, CA
Admission: $10
Info: (323) 221-2164
email: ydeleon@autrynationalcenter.org

November 4th - 5th, 2006

Santa Fe Springs Powwow
Heritage Park
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Info: (818) 870-0000

November 4th - 5th, 2006

5th Annual Veterans Powwow
Travis AFB, CA
Pre-registration required for entry onto AFB, do not show up unless you've called!
Info: (707) 290-4908 or (707) 580-7398
email: garnak@comcast.net or eallert@aol.com

November 4th, 2006

5th Annual American Indian Day Family Picnic
Griffith Park Crystal Springs Picnic Area
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, Ca. 90027
(U.A.I.I. Inc.) System of Care program is proudly sponsoring this event. A gathering of American Indian Families for a day of socialization and enjoyment featuring a free barbeque, live band, cultural music, volley ball, arts and crafts tables, children's activities and mini powwow. Looking for a drum group and dancers for the pow wow and 15-30 min cultural entertainers to perform throughout the day. Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Info: Rachel Lopez 213 241-0979 ext.7119
Email: Cherokeerachel@aol.com

November 4th, 2006

Storytime at the Autry
Autry Museum
Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CA
Hours: 1:30 - 2pm
Stories: We Are Bears by Molly Grooms / Stella and Roy Go Camping by Ashley Wolff. Stories are included with museum admission.

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November 5th, 2006

Storytime at the Southwest Museum
234 Museum Dr.
Los Angeles, CA
Hours: 1:30–2 p.m.
Come listen to whimsical tales of the desert Southwest:
Lizards for Lunch, A Roadrunner’s Tale by Conrad J. Storad and Beth Neely
Baby Rattlesnake by Native American author Te Ata
Free with museum admission
Web: http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/pdfs/nov_dec_06_SMW.pdf

November 5th, 2006

2006 Native Voices at the Autry Festival of New Plays
Autry Museum
Wells Fargo Theater
Los Angeles, CA
Hours: 2–4 p.m.
Plymouth Dodge DeSoto by Diane Glancy (Cherokee)
When a young husband’s reckless driving results in the death of another man’s wife, the dead woman’s family seeks revenge. Audience feedback is an important part of the creative process for a playwright. Watch these new plays, share your impressions, and discuss their work.
Info: Free. Reservations requested. RSVP by calling 323.667.2000, ext. 354.
Web: http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/pdfs/FestivalofPlays06.pdf

November 5th, 2006

November 10th - 12th, 2006

Third Annual Las Vegas Intertribal Veteran's Powwow
Silver Bowl Sports Complex
6800 E. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV
Visit website http://www.chapter17lasvegas.org/powwow
Download fliers for event and donation information.
http://ngo-usa.org/storage/powwowfliervet2006.pdf
http://ngo-usa.org/storage/powwowdonationbrochure.pdf

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October 27-29 - 1st Annual Powwow Of The Cherokee Wolf Clan
Location: Parkers Crossroads City Park, (exit 108 off I-40, between Nashville and Memphis), Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee.
Notes: DANCERS AND ALL DRUMS WELCOME (Dancers in regalia, Register and admitted FREE Native food, Dancing, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Storytelling and Music. Live Animals shows, craft demonstrations, etc. Host Drum: Great Hope Arena Director: David White Wolf Man Bear Head Lady Dancer: Amy Bird Admission: Adults $3.00; Children under 12 & under FREE & Senior Citizens #1.00 Anyone in Uniform (Law enforcement, EMS/Paramedics, Boy and Girl Scouts, etc) admitted Free Gates open at 10:00 AM daily Friday -- School Day (kids and chaperones admitted free) Grand Entries: 12:00 noon Saturday & Sunday *PLEASE BRING YOUR CHAIRS or BLANKETS* MOTELS: Best Western 731-968-2532 Knights Inn 731-968-0759 CAMPGROUND: Parkers Crossroads Campground 731-968-9939 Primitive camping on site for vendors.
Contact: Cherokee Wolf Clan 16370 Hwy 424 Yuma, TN 38390 Chief Joseph Manycoats 731-986-9166 www.CherokeeWolfClan.org

  October 28 - Bacone College Fall Pow Wow
Location: Bacone College, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Notes: Contest: Men's Fancy, Straight, Traditional Women's Buckskin, Southern Cloth 1st:$300+Jacket, 2nd $200 3rd $100
Contact: Vendor Info: 918-687-3299 $50 for 10 x 10 918-360-1085

 October 28 - 8th Annual Traditional Powwow
Location: Platteville, Wisconsin.
Notes: 8th Annual Traditional Powwow Campus Fieldhouse University of Wisconsin, Platteville Platteville, WI 1pm & 7pm Grand Entries Host Drum: Lake Delton Singers.
Contact: Contact: Carl Allsup

 October 28-29 - Comanche Peak Pow Wow
Location: Glen Rose, Texas.
Notes: Open to all nations, free admission, free parking, open to public, everyone welcome. Grand entries: Saturday 1pm & 6pm ~ Sunday 1pm dance & drum contest, estimated prize money to be over $6000 Hours Saturday 9am-Midnight & Sunday 10am-2pm Inside Main Arena Heated & Air Conditioned. Vendor fee $50 for 10x10.
Contact: email: kmcdonald@glenroseexpo.org ~ web site www.comanchepeakpowwow.com, Kim McDonald(817)578-4705. Vendors Contact Kim McDonald (817)578-5705.
 

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October 29, 2006
Pawnee Skidi Dance - all welcome!  Pawnee Roundhouse - across from campus of Pawnee Nation College (Former Pawnee Indian School)
Noon Feast followed by Straight Dancing.  Women can Dress in Dance clothes or use a Shawl.
Bring your Dishes and Chairs (if you don't want to break you back on the backless mini-bleachers)  Also, dress in layered warmth (it's cool in the roundhouse when you're not dancing)
Come on down and have Fun!!

November 4, 2006
The Trail of Tears Memorial Walk.  From the Wichita Indian Methodist Church (1111 N. Meridian) to Mid-America All Indian Center (650 N. Seneca)  About a 3 mile walk.  Contact: Pam Harjo - 316-303-9595 ext 211.

November 4, 2006
Pryor Pow Wow.  Mid America EXPO Center - 4 miles south of Pryor.  Contact:  Mary Hayes at 918-698-0583 or George Jarvis at 918-382-0646.  Free Admission and Bring your Lawnchairs.
                            MC - George Coser                               HS - Joel Deerinwater
                            HM - Darren Roberson                        HL - Alisabeth Deerinwater
                            HGD - Niles Bosin                                AD - Jess Robedeaux
                            Color Guards:  Native American Veterans Color Guard of Tulsa
                                                    Pryor Thunderbird Youth Academy

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November 11, 2006
Wichita Inter-Tribal Warrior's Society Veteran's Pow Wow.  Mid-America All Indian Center.  650 N. Seneca.  Wichita, Ks.  Contact:  316-262-5221.
Gourd Dancing at 2:00 pm and War Dancing at 7:00 pm.

November 10 & 11, 2006
Comanche Veteran's Pow Wow.  Comanche Community Center.  Apache, OK.  Contact:  5080-492-4988

November 10 & 11. 2006
2nd Annual Sacajawea Pow Wow.  Pine Bluff, Ar.  Info call:  501-455-0630

November 16, 17 & 18, 2006
Creek Nation Casino First Annual Native Fall Music Fest.  1616 E. 81st Street (81st and Riverside)  Contact:  Jenny Cross @ 918-407-2932 or Margo Gray @ 918-381-2759.  More information see:  www.creeknationcasion.com
Creek Nation Casion - Tulsa and the Tulsa Indian Club are proud to present the first annual Native Fall Music Fest in celebration of Native American Month.  The Festival will capture the spirit of the history, culture and contributions of Native Americans as it brings together a variety of talented Native American artists and musicians in an incredible three-day celebratin.   
Admission to the outdoor festival is free and is open to all ages.  Free off-site parking with complimentary shuttle service will be available at the Southern Hills Marriott located on 71st Street between Riverside and Lewis.  Out-of-town visitors may recieve a discounted hotel rate of $89/night at the Marriott during the festival by calling 918-493-7000.
Thursday, November 16:  Bedlam Ticket Blowout (halfhour drawings for a pair of OU/OSU tickets).  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Steve Owens autograph session; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Billy Sims autograph session; 8:00 to 10:00 pm - Jason White autograph session
Friday, November 17:  Gates open:  Pumpkin Hollow Boys, Chebon Tiger, Brian Frejo, Smilin Vic & The Soul Monkeys, Cecil Gray & Red Dawn Blues Band, Red Thunder, Gates Close
Saturday, November 18:  Gates open:  Fry Bread Competition, Jimmy Johnson, Ravenhourse, Badwater, 80 Proof, Litefoot, Arigon Starr, Red Sun, Williams and Ree,  Full Flava Kings, Gates close.

November 17, 2006
4th Annual We Ta Se, Post #410 American Legion Pow Wow.  Jackson County Fair Building.  Holton, Ks.  Contact:  We-Ta-Se at 785-966-2580.
               Honored Veteran:  Andrew Mitchell  and Delphine Knoxsah
               MC:  Deah Whitebreast
               Head Man Dancer: Albany Potts
               Head Lady Dancer:  Hedy Noland
               Head Boy Dancer:  Russell Shobney
               Head Girl Dancer:  Faith Darnall
               Arena Director:  Perkins Whitetail
               Host Drum: Little Soldier
               Invited Drums:  Whistling Wind and The Agency
Grand Entries at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  Traditional Supper at 5:00 pm
Supper and Concessions provided by Dance Ground.  2007We-Ta-Se Princess Announcement.
All Dancers in Regalia who Register by 3:00 pm will be paid.  Special Dances and Contests in both Afternoon and Evening Sessions.  Raffles!

November 17, 2006
Oklahoma State University NASA Fall Benefit Pow Wow.  Oklahoma State University.  Stillwater, OK  Contact: 405-744-5481

November 17 & 18, 2006
Heart of America Annual Veteran's Pow Wow.  Kansas City, Ks Community College.  Contact person:  Flo No Ear @ 816-421-7608.    This is a "heads up!  we're gonna have a pow wow on this date and further info will be coming" 

November 23 & 24, 2006
Poarch Creek Indian's 36th Annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow.  5811 Jack Springs Rd.  Atmore, AL  36502.  Call:  251-368-9136 xt 2205 or 2210. 

November 24, 25  & 26, 2006
40th Annual Fall Pow Wow.  Hidden Oaks Campgrounds.  Robert, La.  See website at www.liha-news.com   Contact:  Alisa Desoto  bodesa45@yahoo.com or call 504-394-0420.  Rose Behan  rosebehan1954@hotmail.com  or call 504-46807260.  Andi Randazzo  andi4769@aol.com   or call 504-367-1375.