25th annual potawatomi gathering · native american church presentation open - no sign up required...

25th AnnualPotawatomi Gathering

July 29 - August 5 , 20 18

Pra ir ie People ’ s Park • Mayetta , KS •

Bozho, Nishnabek!

On behalf of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, we welcome you to Kansas!

We look forward to the week ahead of us, one in which we can come together and share our culture, our stories, our language, and our Potawatomi ways. The Gathering Committee has worked for several months to plan and organize the events and activities we will all enjoy this week. We have several cultural classes scheduled as well as recreational and entertainment activities. I particularly invite you to attend the play “We Fought Termination” which tells the story of how the Prairie Band Potawatomi managed to fight against the attempted termination of our tribe in the 1950’s.

As Potawatomi people, we have a diverse and varied history that has separated us historically. Twenty-five years ago, Potawatomis made the decision that, although history and circumstance has separated us, we would find a way to come together as Potawatomi people again. As we embark upon this week’s celebrations, let us all come together and celebrate Who We Are with good feelings and good will. We look forward to a wonderful week with all of our Potawatomi brothers and sisters celebrating Who We Are at the 25th Annual Potawatomi Gathering!

Miigwett!

Liana Onnen | Tribal Council Chairwoman | Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE• Kansas weather can be hot, hot, hot! Here are a few ideas to keep cool: - Remember to stay hydrated - inside your Registration bag is a water bottle and two watering stations are available at Prairie People’s Park. - Sit in the shade - each Band has a courtesy tent available at Prairie People’s Park. - Walk by the water misters - and wet down your bandana.

• The PBPN supports earth friendly activities - in your Registration bag you will find re-usable dish wear and cutlery to be used during meals.

• The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) stand is located on the east side of the arena and is staffed at all times.

• Prairie People’s Park has no storm shelters - in the event of severe weather, take shelter at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort - 3 miles east of the Park on 150 Road.

• RVs, campers, cars and tents are NOT SAFE in severe storms. As a last resort, a car is better than an RV, camper or tent due to flying debris which can be life threatening.

• For any emergency call 911 or PBPN Tribal Dispatch 785-966-3024.

PBPN member Warren “Hardy” Pikitchwano Eteeyan created the image.

The four feathers represent the four winds and the four seasons.

The fireplace represents a doorway to the spiritual world.

The fire eagle represents a spiritual fire that burns within the heart of the Nishnabek People.

The pipe represents the prayers that go through the fire.

The single feather represents all the veterans that fought overseas.

ABOUT OUR SEAL

Shuttle Service between PBCR/PPP is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Pick up/Drop off will occur at the Porte cochere/Arch every half hour, first pick up 8:30 a.m. - last drop off 10:30 p.m.

Shuttle Service for reservation is available on Thursday and Friday. Pick up/Drop off will occur at the Arch, first pick up at 8 a.m. - last drop off at 10 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Language ConferencePBCR - 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY - JULY 30

Language Conference PBCR - 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY - JULY 31

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 1Registration Open

PPP - Shelter #1 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Tribal Council Economic Development SummitPBCR - invitation - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fun in the Sun - Recreation PPP - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Supper BreakPPP - 5 p.m.

“We Fought Termination” PlayPBCR - 7 p.m.

Men’s SweatlodgePPP - 6 a.m.

Nature WalkPPP - 7 a.m.

Registration OpenPPP - Shelter #1 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Youth ConferencePBCR - 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cultural WorkshopsPPP/Reservation - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Art ShowNH - 9 a.m to 4 p.m.

Golf TournamentFirekeeper Golf Course - 9 a.m.

Buffalo TourOld Ball Park - 9 a.m.

Reservation ToursPPP for Pick up - 10 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m.

Cooling StationHealth Center - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Hypnosis ShowPBCR - 3 p.m.


Fashion Show | Ribbon Shirt Contest | Princess Introduction

PPP - 6 p.m.

Round DancePPP - 7 p.m.

THURSDAY - AUGUST 2

LOCATION KEY:Prairie People’s Park - PPPPrairie Band Casino & Resort - PBCRNozhackum Hall - NHBoys & Girls Club - BGC

FRIDAY - ContinuedFRIDAY - AUGUST 3Nature WalkPPP - 7 a.m.

Registration OpenPPP - Shelter #1 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Youth Basketball ClinicBGC - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tribal Court ConferenceJudicial Center - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cultural WorkshopsPPP/Reservation - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Buffalo TourOld Ball Park - 9 a.m.

Art ShowNH - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Photo Showcase & GeneaologyRock House - Upper Level - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pool TournamentOld Bingo Hall - 9 a.m.

Reservation ToursPPP for Pick up - 10 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m.

Sharon Hoogstraten PortraitsPPP - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Youth Basketball TournamentBGC - 1 p.m.

Cooling Station Health Center - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Open SwimBGC - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Veterans Welcome DinnerPBCR - invitation - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.


SATURDAY - AUGUST 4Rise & Shine Walk

PPP - 8 a.m.

Volleyball TournamentBGC - 9 a.m.

Co-Ed Softball Tournament3rd Cluster Ball Field - 9 a.m.

“We Fought Termination” PlayPBCR - 10 a.m.

Sharon Hoogstraten PortraitsPPP - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Traditional Powwow | Gift Giveaway Honor Femaie VeteransPPP - 1 p.m. Grand Entry

Open SwimBGC - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Gaming Commission Round TablePBCR - invitation - 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.


Open Gym6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Traditional Powwow | Closing CeremonyPPP - 7 p.m. Grand Entry

Gaming Commission Welcome DinnerPBCR - invitation - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Dancer RegistrationPPP - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Open Gym6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Traditional Powwow | Outgoing Princess Giveaway | Princess Announcement

PPP - 7 p.m. Grand Entry

PRAIRIE PEOPLE’S PARK:

Native American Church Presentationopen - no sign up required

Kakaswabo Making

Finger Weaving

Beaded Earrings

Tracking Names & Stories Presentation open - no sign up required

WORKSHOPS - THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

- 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. -

- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. -PRAIRIE PEOPLE’S PARK:

Hand Drum Making

NOZHACKUM HALL:

Finger Weaving

ROCK HOUSE - LOWER LEVEL:

Ribbon Satchel Bag

LANGUAGE HOUSE:

Bias Beading

- 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. -

- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -


Plant Presentation open - no sign up required

Dice Gameopen - no sign up required

Potawatomi History Presentation open - no sign up required


Teepee Presentationopen - no sign up required

Pumpkin Drying

Necklace Making

NOZHACKUM HALL:

Moccasin Making


Ribbon Skirt

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB:

Applique Aprons

JUDICIAL CENTER:

Peacemakers Presentation

MORNING SESSIONS AFTERNOON SESSIONS

• Each day Workshop Sign up opens at 8 a.m. at the Information Booth. • Must be signed up to participate - limited spots available for some workshops.

WORKSHOPS - FRIDAY, AUGUST 3


Beaded Earring Making



Applique Beading Keychain

Necklace Making

GOVERNMENT CENTER - LOWER LEVEL:

Business Entrepreneur Presentation

- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. -PRAIRIE PEOPLE’S PARK:

Hand Drum Making

Life Book Presentation

NOZHACKUM HALL:

Moccasin Making


Ribbon Satchel Bag

LANGUAGE HOUSE:

Bias Beading

- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -




Dice Gameopen - no sign up required

Potawatomi History Presentationopen - no sign up required



GOVERNMENT CENTER - LOWER LEVEL:

Tribal Sovereignty Through Higher Education


Teepee Presentation

Necklace Making


Applique Bag

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB:

Applique Aprons

- 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. -MORNING SESSIONS AFTERNOON SESSIONS

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1 Tribal Government Center 16281 Q Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-4000 Tribal Council Information Technology Attorney Land Office Administration Media Relations Education Member Services Finance Department Tax Director Human Resources Travel 1 Tribal Police Department 16344 Q Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-3024 1 Rock Building 16283 Q Road, Mayetta, KS 1 Old Bingo Hall 16277 Q Road, Mayetta, KS 1 Building Maintenance 16273 Q Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-4031 2 Health Center 11400 158th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-8200 Administration Diabetes Prevention Program Behavioral Health Lab Medical Records Medical Community Health Reps Nurses Purchased Care Pharmacy Dental Radiology 2 Social Services 11400 158th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-8330 Administration Three Rivers Adult Services Tribal Victim Services Child Support Services Vocational Rehabilitation Child & Family Services 2 Tribal Court 11444 158th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2242 3 Prairie Band Casino & Resort 12305 150th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-7777 3 Firekeeper Golf Course 12524 150th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2100 3 RV Park 14947 West Casino Dr, Mayetta, KS (785)966-7778 3 Nation Station 12285 150th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2719 4 Prairie Band One Stop 19075 US 75, Holton, KS (785)364-2463 4 Prairie Band LLC 19035 US 75, Holton, KS (785)364-2328 5 Prairie Peoples Park 15400 M Road, Mayetta, KS 6 Housing 8273 156th Lane, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2756 7 Boy’s and Girl’s Club 15424 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-3031 7 Child Care / Head Start 15380 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2527 7 Elder Center 15372 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-0040 7 Fire Department 15468 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2164 7 Planning & Env Protection 15498 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2946 7 We-Ta-Se 15434 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2580 8 Commodities 15189 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2718 8 Land Maintenance 15185 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2737 8 Transit 15185 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2995 9 Road and Bridge 14880 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2375 10 Prairie Band Propane 13487 162nd Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2721 11 Language House 7412 158th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2138 12 Our Lady of Snows 5971 166th Road, Mayetta, KS 13 Native American Church 9187 174th Road, Mayetta, KS 14 Potawatomi UMC 14413 O Road, Mayetta, KS

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1 - Government Center 16281 Q Road 785-966-4000 - Rock House 16283 Q Road - Tribal Police 16344 Q Road 785-966-30242 - Health Center 11400 158 Road 785-966-8200 - Judicial Center 11444 158 Road 785-966-22423 - Prairie Band Casino & Resort 12305 150 Road 785-966-7777 - Firekeeper Golf Course 12524 150 Road 785-966-2100 - RV Park 14947 West Casino Drive 785-966-7778 - Nation Station 12285 150 Road 785-966-27194 - Prairie Band One Stop 19075 US 75 Hwy 785-964-24636 - 3rd Cluster - Ball Field 8273 156th Lane7 - Boys & Girls Club 15424 K Road 785-966-3031 - We-Ta-Se 15434 K Road 785-966-258011 - Language House 7412 158 Road 785-966-2138 Our Lady of the Snows Church 166 Road

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1 Tribal Government Center 16281 Q Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-4000 Tribal Council Information Technology Attorney Land Office Administration Media Relations Education Member Services Finance Department Tax Director Human Resources Travel 1 Tribal Police Department 16344 Q Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-3024 1 Rock Building 16283 Q Road, Mayetta, KS 1 Old Bingo Hall 16277 Q Road, Mayetta, KS 1 Building Maintenance 16273 Q Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-4031 2 Health Center 11400 158th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-8200 Administration Diabetes Prevention Program Behavioral Health Lab Medical Records Medical Community Health Reps Nurses Purchased Care Pharmacy Dental Radiology 2 Social Services 11400 158th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-8330 Administration Three Rivers Adult Services Tribal Victim Services Child Support Services Vocational Rehabilitation Child & Family Services 2 Tribal Court 11444 158th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2242 3 Prairie Band Casino & Resort 12305 150th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-7777 3 Firekeeper Golf Course 12524 150th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2100 3 RV Park 14947 West Casino Dr, Mayetta, KS (785)966-7778 3 Nation Station 12285 150th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2719 4 Prairie Band One Stop 19075 US 75, Holton, KS (785)364-2463 4 Prairie Band LLC 19035 US 75, Holton, KS (785)364-2328 5 Prairie Peoples Park 15400 M Road, Mayetta, KS 6 Housing 8273 156th Lane, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2756 7 Boy’s and Girl’s Club 15424 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-3031 7 Child Care / Head Start 15380 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2527 7 Elder Center 15372 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-0040 7 Fire Department 15468 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2164 7 Planning & Env Protection 15498 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2946 7 We-Ta-Se 15434 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2580 8 Commodities 15189 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2718 8 Land Maintenance 15185 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2737 8 Transit 15185 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2995 9 Road and Bridge 14880 K Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2375 10 Prairie Band Propane 13487 162nd Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2721 11 Language House 7412 158th Road, Mayetta, KS (785)966-2138 12 Our Lady of Snows 5971 166th Road, Mayetta, KS 13 Native American Church 9187 174th Road, Mayetta, KS 14 Potawatomi UMC 14413 O Road, Mayetta, KS

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PRAIRIE PEOPLE’S PARK MAP

Prairie People’s Park - 15400 M Road Registration Booth - Shelter House #1Information Booth - Next to Arch

Senior Booth - Shelter House #3Buffalo Tour Meet Up - Old Ball ParkShuttle Pick up/Drop off - At Arch

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE• We appreciate your consideration for the Prairie People’s Park by doing your best to help keep it clean and be respectful to its beauty while you are visiting.

• All information is tentative and subject to change without notice. Alcohol, illegal drugs and firearms are prohibited. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation will not be held responsible for accidents or lost or stolen personal property. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reserves the right to remove or ban any individual from tribal property for violation of these rules.

• It is unlawful to possess, use, sell or distribute any alcoholic beverage while at the Prairie People’s Park. Any person violating this order shall be placed under arrest. Violations shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 or by a term of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both.

Bozho, my name is Zhaawan Sam Sprague, and I am a citizen of the Match-E-Be-Nash-E-Wish Band aka Gun Lake Tribe. My parents are Brian Bower and Janine Sam, and Lee Sprague. My grandparents are (the late) Roger and Rita Sprague and Jonnie and June Sam.

I am very excited to be back in Kansas for the Potawatomi Gathering once again. Over the past year, my schedule has been filled with so much fun, and many opportunities

for me to learn and to teach. I have attended multiple pow wows, such as Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa, the Fall and Spring Pow Wows at Pokagon Band, Prairie Band, Little River Band of Ottawa, Walpole Island Spring Pow wow, Nottawaseppi Band, and Gun Lake Tribe. I partici-pated in round dances during the early spring months. I was invited to be a panel presenter giving a Wild Rice Presentation at Kalamazoo Valley Community College as well as a storytime circle to share the importance of passing down what we learn and sharing our stories. I participated in Gun Lake’s Pro Youth Conference and also did a summer internship in the Environmental Depart-ment. I am a part of my Tribes’ Unity Council and travelled to San Diego California for the National Unity Conference in July. I have also continue to pursue my passion for wild ricing as well.

After my time as princess, I hope to continue being a strong role model for tribal youth and continue ricing, attending pow wows, and being an active member of my tribe. Something I feel passionate about is the use of traditional foods for making our bodies strong. For the past three years I have been afflicted with a medical condition that doctors could not figure out what was happening. So I turned to

our traditional practitioners and am happy to say that the natural medicine helped me much more than the other treatments that were tried! I understand the importance of our natural medicines because of my own personal experience, and want to be an advocate for the use of our healing ways.

I also hope to advocate for the restoration of our language and continue to grow in learning our beautiful Neshnabemowin. As I was able to travel throughout this past year I learned how important is is for us to make our prayers and songs in our language when we can. Just as natural foods and medicines can heal our bodies, our language can help heal our spirits and communities, making all of us Potawatomi Strong.

Migwech for allowing me to be your youth representative for the past year. I hope that I respresnted you well and that my Elders are proud of the service I’ve given.

Migwech, inaagmoyaan.

2017 - 18 MISS POTAWATOMI PRINCESS

YOUTH CONFERENCETHURSDAY - AUGUST 2, 2018 Prairie Band Casino & Resort Convention Center

8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Welcome/Introductions: Emcee/DJ Brian Freejo, Ice Breaker9:40 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Break Out Session10:25 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Break Out Session11:10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - Break Out Session12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Lunch/BGC Alumni Panel1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Keynote Speaker Robert Johnston NWI

3 p.m. - Hypnosis Show by Robert Johnston - OPEN TO ALL

MISS POTAWATOMI CONTESTANTS Miss Potawatomi is the ideal role model for our youth and is responsible for representing the Potawatomi people. She is knowledgeable of her culture, language, heritage and arts. She will do her best to represent her people and promote a healthy, drug and alcohol free lifestyle.

THURSDAY - AUGUST 2, 2018 • 4 p.m. - Registration ends• 5 p.m. - Contestants will meet with Princess Coordinator - Tara Mitchell at Prairie People’s Park, at the Registration Booth to receive schedule, raffle tickets, and numbers.• Talent Competition will be held immediately following the Fashion Show

FRIDAY - AUGUST 3, 2018• 10 a.m. - Interviews at Boys & Girls Club• 7 p.m. - Contestants must dance in Grand Entry at Prairie People’s Park• Dance competition after Grand Entry• Outgoing Princess Giveaway• Turn in tickets and announce Raffle Winner • Announce the 2018-19 Miss Potawatomi Princess

“WE FOUGHT TERMINATION”“We Fought Termination” is an original play written and directed by Jackie Mitchell. It brings to life the significant moment in history when the Prairie Band Potawatomi stood strong against the termination effort.

In 1954, the U.S. Senate and House introduced a bill to terminate the treaty rights of over 100 tribes. Through the efforts of the entire community, a small delegation of tribal members were sent to Washington, D.C. to contest this legislation.

Join us, as we re-live this powerful moment in time when a few Potawatomi lead by Tribal Chairwoman Minnie Evans, delivered their message on behalf of the People of the Prairie, ultimately saving the tribe from termination.

Play Showings at PBCR:Wednesday, 8/1 - 7 p.m.Saturday, 8/4 - 10 a.m.

MEET THE CASTBack Row, L to R: Camilla Chouteau, Mary Mitchell, Judy Wabaunsee, Evan Evans, Bill Evans, Joe Mitchell, Zeke Rupnick, John Kreipe, Lance Wishkeno, Nikki Jackson, Kate Adame, Rose Hale. Front, L to R: Shawnot Evans, Jackie Mitchell, Ma’Ko’Quah Jones, Michelle Simon, Olivia Pewamo, Sacto EvansNot picured: Thomas Wabnum, Daniel Martinez.

WE-TA-SE AMERICAN LEGION POST 410Bosho!

I would like to welcome everyone to the 2018 Gathering of Potawatomi Nations. This year we are doing something different, we are honoring all of our Female Veterans this year.

We-Ta-Se has a member, I will call her a lady as she is 108 years young, and she is a Veteran of the US Army During WW II. It is ladies like Ms. Julia Kabance that keep the Potawatomi Nation strong. The time has come, with the changes in our Military, where the Female Veterans are now in new roles as combat veterans. They are Fighter Pilots, Ground Troops and many roles only men were allowed to do. With this change, it is time our Female veterans get the recognition they deserve here at the 25th Annual Gathering.

Also we would like all Veterans to register with We-Ta-Se at our booth. The Post 410 will be providing a meal for each Veteran and one guest on Friday evening at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort.

Jim PottsSr. American Legion Liaison / Commander

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIA!Ms. Julia Kabance will be celebrating her 108th Birthday on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Our Lady of the Snows Church at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend!

Julia is the oldest living member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She was born August 10, 1910, to Frank and Mary Kabance on the family farm on the Prairie Band Reservation.

Our Lady of the Snows is located on 166th road. From PPP head west on 158 road, turn north on I road, then west on 166th road.

Julia is surrounded by fellow Veterans at her 106th birthday party. Back Row, L to R: Unidentified, Galen Kabance, Robert Jackson, Sr., Richard Adame, Arlene Wahwassuck. Front Row: Emery Hale, Julia Kabance and Roy Hale.

HYPNOSIS SHOWNative Style

with Robert Johnston

August 2, 2018 at 3:00 pm

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Casino & Resort Convention CenterCome Prepared to Laugh &

Have a Great Time!

Thank you to everyone for traveling to our home and making the 25th Annual Potawatomi Gathering a success! We prayed for our visitors to feel welcome, to enjoy their time here, and most of all to feel connected as Potawatomi Peoples. We look forward to seeing you all at the next Potawatomi Gathering to be hosted by the Wasauksing First Nation! Pama mine.

The 2018 Potawatomi Gathering Committee

ROUND DANCE & POWWOW

ROUND DANCE &COMMUNITY NIGHT

Thursday, August 2,7 p.m.

Community Activities:

Hand drum contest

Potato Dance

Whooping Contest

Lulu Contest

Social Dances

POWWOW GRAND ENTRIES

Friday, August 3 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 41 p.m & 7 p.m.

DANCER REGISTRATION

Friday ONLY 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

All Registered Dancers

participating in full regalia will receive an honorarium each

powwow session.

Tiny Tots in full regalia will receive day money at each

powwow session.

SPECIALS

Switch Dance - Male & Female

Team Dance - 4-person

Spot Prizes

Clown Contest

HOST DRUMS

Little Soldier Singers

Big Soldier Creek

Whistling Wind

Other Drums are WELCOME!

M.C.

Jason Hale

ARENA DIRECTOR

Chago Hale

HEAD DANCERS

Announced at each session

Powwow/Vendor Contact:Coleen Thomas 785-966-7657 785-393-6597

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