APRIL
MINNESOTA
April 4
Bemijigamaag Powwow
Dancers Registration: 10 a.m. to 2
p.m.; First Grand Entry, 1 p.m.; Hand Drum Contest: 5 to 7 p.m.;
Communal Feast: 5 to 7 p.m.; Second Grand Entry, 7 p.m.; Two Step
Dance, 7 to 10 p.m.; Category Dancing, 7 to 10 p.m.; Event End, 10
p.m.
Sanford Center Arena, 1111 Event Center
Dr. NE, Bemidji, MN. For more information, contact: Cyrus Pansch,
218-556-0517, cpansch@thesanfordcenter.net; Darryl Northbird,
218-252-1172, miskwanakwadfreedom@yahoo.com; Brad Wolhof,
218-339-5652, Brad.Walhof@llojibwe.org; or Maggie Montgomery,
218-333-9005, Mmontgomery@kaxe.org.
April 4
U of M Spring Powwow
Come join us for
our annual spring pow wow! Emcee: Jerry Dearly; Arena Director: Matt
Thornhill; Host Drum: Red Bone; Head Man: Miskwa Desjarlait; Head
Woman: Misty Rose.
Grand Entries: 1 and 7 p.m.; Feast: 5 p.m.
Head
Man Special: Men’s Chicken and Grass (3 prizes); Head Woman Special:
Women’s Old Style Jingle (3 prizes); Committee Special: Men’s Fancy
(3 prizes)
U of M Recreation & Wellness Center, North Gym, 123
Harvard Street SE, Minneapolis, MN.
Vendor & Volunteer info:
If you are interested in reserving a vendor table, or have general
questions regarding the event, contact the AISCC at aiscc@umn.edu or
by phone at 612-624-0243. If you are interested in being a volunteer,
contact Marie Armstrong at armst478@umn.edu.
April 11
2nd Annual Augsburg Fairview Academy
Powwow
The 2nd Annual Augsburg Fairview
Academy Powwow will promote a sense of unity among the communities
served by Augsburg Fairview Academy, including the Twin Cities,
through cultural sharing, and will develop intercultural awareness
among students, parents, and staff.
M.C.: Norman Benson; Arena Director:
Ricky White; Host Drum: Midnite Express; Honor Guard: Robert
Desjarlait; Registration, payout after second Grand Entry;
Honorariums for registered dancers only, must be in regalia; First 8
registered drum groups with at least 5 singer minimum present at the
time of registration with receive $200, no drum hopping.
Grand Entries: 1 and 6 p.m.; Community
Feast: 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Minneapolis
American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For
more information, call Liz Saunby at 612-294-1016, email
liz.saunby@afa.tc or visit www.facebook.com/events/280841478762722.
April 25
Anwebiwin Niimi’idiwin
Host Drum: LLTC Drum; M.C.: Animiki;
Spiritual Advisor: Murphy Thomas; Arena Director: Darrell Kingbird;
Specials: Old Style Jingle Dress, Women’s Switch Dance; Accepting
first 15 drums to register, each drum must register at least 5
singers.
Grand Entries: Saturday, 1 and 6:30
p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Registration: Saturday, Noon to 1:30 p.m., 5 to
6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Bena High School Gymnasium, 15308 State
Highway NW, Cass Lake, MN. For more information, call Flower Kingbird
at 218-335-4224 or email flower.kingbird@lltc.edu.
WISCONSIN
April 11-12
On Wisconsin Annual Spring Powwow
2015
Arena Director: Randy Paskemin; Mens
Golden Age; Womens Golden Age; Mens Traditional; Mens Grass; Mens
Fancy; Womens Traditional; Womens Jingle; Womens Fancy Shawl; Teen
Boys; Teen Girls; Junior Boys; Junior Girls; Drum.
Specials: Mens Traditional Special –
In memorial of Peter “Bing” Lemieux (Bad River); Blanket, Jacket
and Beaded Medallion, Saturday; Mens Grass Winner Take All; Womens
Fancy Winner Take All; Mens Smoke Dance Winner Take All; Womens Smoke
Dance Winner Take All; Youth Hand Drum Winner Take All (Groups of
3-5); and Adult Hand Drum Winner Take All (Groups of 3-5).
UW Madison, 1450
Monroe St., Madison, WI. For more information, call Nichole Boyd at
608-265-3420 or email nboyd3@wisc.edu.
April 25
2015 Madison College Pow-Wow
Madison Area Technical College, 1701
Wright Street, Madison, WI.
April 25
18th Annual UW-GB Intertribal
Student Council Pow Wow
M.C.: Marin “Marc” Dennin; Host
Drum: Midnite Express; Invited Drums: Crazy Boy, Tomahawk Circle,
Eagle Singers, Str8 Across; Arena Director: Ty Defoe; Color Guard:
Oneida Nation Veterans; Female Head Dancer: Kesekokiw “Kenew”
Grignon and Antoinette Lester; Male Head Dancer: Matthew Lester;
Smoke Dance Special; Men’s Traditional Special.
Grand Entries, 1 and 7 p.m.; Feast, 5
p.m.
Kress Events Center, 2358 Leon Bond
Dr., Green Bay, WI. For more information, call the Intertribal
Student Council/American Intercultural Center at 920-465-2720;
volunteers should email Sheena M. Danforth at danfsm26@uwgb.edu.
NORTH DAKOTA
April 17-19
UND Indian Association Time-Out
Wacipi
M.C.: Jerry Dearly and Vince Behl; Host
Drum: Young Buffalo House; Arena Director: Rusty Gillette; Sound:
Dale Roberts; Head Woman Dancer: Hannah Balderas.
Contest Categories: Golden Age Men’s
and Women’s Competition (60+); Senior Adult Men’s and Women’s
(35-59); Junior Adult Men’s and Women’s (18-34); Teen Boys and
Girls (13-17); Junior Boys and Girls (6-12); Tiny Tots Pay Money
(0-5); Singing Contest (First to Fourth Place).
Specials: Women’s dance special in
honor of Head Woman Dancer, Hannah Balderas; Mary Jane Memorial Song,
Saturday, Evening Session.
Registration open Friday, 4 p.m.,
closes Saturday, 1 p.m. Grand Entries: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1
and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Traditional Meal: Saturday, 5 p.m.
Admission fees vary.
University of North Dakota, Hyslop
Sports Center, 2751 2nd Ave., North Grand Forks, N.D. For more
information, call the Indian Studies Association at 701-550-1909 or
email shashay.schettler@my.und.edu or visit www.und.edu/org/undia.
IOWA
21st Annual University of Iowa
Powwow
M.C.: Jerry Dearly; Arena Director:
Gabe Desrosiers; Head Man and Woman: Picked each session; Host Drum:
Meskwaki Nation; Color Guard: Robert Morgan Post 701; Day Money
(Registered dancers in regalia only); Drum Contest (No drum hopping,
6 singers minimum); Dance Specials; American Indian Arts & Crafts
and Food Vendors.
Grand Entries, 1 and 7 p.m.; Doors
open, 11 a.m. Free admission, individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to attend University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you need
assistance in order to participate, contact CSIL at 319-335-3059.
Recreation Building, 930 Evashevski
Drive, Iowa City, IA. For more information, call the Native American
Student Association at 319-335-8298, email studorg-ui-nasa@uiowa.edu
or visit powwow.uiowa.edu.
MAY
MINNESOTA
May 2
4th Annual Powwow for Hope
Powwow for Hope is an annual fundraiser
for the American Indian Cancer Foundation. It is our largest
community event and fundraiser.
Base Camp Facility, 201 Bloomington Rd,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call 612-314-4848, email
powwow@aicaf.org or visit www.PowwowForHope.org.
May 7
Fond du Lac Ojibwe School Ziigwan
Pow Wow
Contests: Men’s Traditional Special;
Women’s Old Style Jingle Dress Special; Spot Dance Special.
Grand Entries: 1 and 7 p.m.; Meal, 5
p.m.; Hand Drum Contest, 6 p.m.; Close up, 9 p.m.
Fond du Lac Education Division, 49
University Rd., Cloquet, MN. For more information, call Ms. DeFoe at
218-878-7239, 218-878-7276, email mariadefoe@fdlrez.com or visit
www.fdlrezk12.com.
May 9
7th Annual Honoring Our Mothers
Pow-Wow
M.C.: Murphy Thomas; Spiritual Advisor:
Sonny McDougal; Arena Director: Tom Mason; Host Drums: Big Red,
Hanisha.
Men’s Traditional Special, Saturday
Evening; Women’s Jingle Dress Special, Sunday; Drums: First 15
drums will be paid.
Grand Entries: Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.;
Sunday, 1 p.m.
Shooting Star
Event Center, 777 S. Casino Rd., Mahnomen, MN. For more information
or to reserve hotel rooms, call 800-453-7827 or visit
www.starcasino.com
May 22-24
Memorial Pow Wow Traditional Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Pow Wow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed.
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee is not
responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen items.
Veterans Memorial Grounds, Palace
Casino Drive, Cass Lake, MN. For more information, contact: Rod
Northbird, 218-308-3120; Leah Gale Monroe, 218-760-3127,
leahgale@hotmail.com; or LaVonne Thompson, 218-308-3680,
lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
JUNE
MINNESOTA
June 19
Waa Wiye Gaa Maag (Round Lake)
10thTraditional Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Pow Wow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed.
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee is not
responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen items.
28 miles North of Deer River, Hwy 46,
South Lake, MN. For more information, contact: Gary Charwood,
218-760-7955, maang40@yahoo.com; or LaVonne Thompson, 218-308-3680,
lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
June 19-21
Grand Casino Hinckley Grand
Celebration Powwow
Grand Casino Hinckley Powwow Grounds,
777 Lady Luck Dr., Hinckley, MN.
For more information, call Nathan
Sutton at 320-384-4475 or email nsutton@grcasinos.com.
June 19-21, 2015
24th Annual Grand Casino Hinckley
Grand Celebration Powwow
Grand Entries: Friday, 7 p.m.;
Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.
Craft vendor fees apply, call Nathan
Sutton at 320-384-4475 for a vendor application. Campsites are
available at the pow wow grounds, showers available at RV Park.
Please bring your own camping gear. No drugs or alcohol allowed.
Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN. For more
information or hotel or RV reservation, call 800-472-6321.
JULY
MINNESOTA
July 3
4th of July Traditional Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee is not
responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen items.
Veterans Memorial Grounds, Palace
Casino Drive, Cass Lake, MN. For more information, contact: Anita
Cloud, 218-256-6163; Rod Northbird, 218-308-3120; Leah Gale Monroe,
218-760-3127, leahgale@hotmail.com; or LaVonne Thompson,
218-308-3680, lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
Located next to Palace Casino, Palace
Drive: Cass Lake, Cass Lake, MN
July 17-19
Mii Gwitch Mahnomen Days 53rd
Traditional Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Powwow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed. The Leech Lake Pow Wow
Committee is not responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen
items.
6 miles West of Deer Diver, MN on U.S.
Highway 2, Ball Club, MN. For more information, contact:
David Cronin,
218-556-9702; Rose Wilson, 218-398-2893; Jamie Mitchel, 218-368-4767;
LaVonne Thompson, 218-308-3680, lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
July 24-26
Onigum 17th Traditional Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Powwow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed. The Leech Lake Pow Wow
Committee is not responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen
items.
13 miles East of Walker, MN on County
Road 13, Onigum, MN. For more information, call Priscilla Smith at
218-547-2270 or LaVonne Thompson at 218-252-6484, 218-308-3680.
AUGUST
MINNESOTA
Aug. 28-30
Cha Cha Bah Ning 35th Traditional
Powwow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Powwow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed. The Leech Lake Pow Wow
Committee is not responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen
items.
21 miles North of Deer River, MN on,
Hwy 46, Right on County Road 35, Inger, MN.
For more information, contact: Dorothy
Robinson, 218-659-2708, dorthy.robinson@llojibwe.com; Anita Cloud,
218-256-6163; Sarah or Selma Jackson, 218-659-2196; or LaVonne
Thompson, 218-308-3680, lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
IOWA
Aug. 6-9
Annual Meskwaki Powwow
Meskwaki Powwow Grounds: Battleground
Road, Tama, IA. For more information, call 641-484-4678, email
meskwakipowwow@gmail.com or visit www.meskwakipowwow.com.
SEPTEMBER
MINNESOTA
Sept 4-6
Labor Day Contest Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Powwow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed. The Leech Lake Pow Wow
Committee is not responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen
items.
Palace Casino
Drive, Cass Lake, Cass Lake, MN. For more information, contact: Anita
Cloud, 218-256-6163, nitacloud@yahoo.com; Rod Northbird,
218-308-3120; Leah Gale Monroe, 218-760-3127, leahgale@hotmail.com;
LaVonne Thompson, 218-308-3680, lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
Sept. 11-13
Mendota’s 16th Aunnal Traditional
Wacipi
Not a contest,We have a small payout
for dancing but not a contest. We are a small Traditional Wacipi.
St. Peters Church, 1405 Sibley Memorial
Hwy, Mendota, MN. For more information, call Sharon Lennartson at
651-452-4141, email mendotadakota@gmail.com or visit
www.mendotadakota.com.
Sept. 18-20
Battle Point 18th Traditional Powwow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Powwow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed. The Leech Lake Pow Wow
Committee is not responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen
items.
Battle Point Pow Wow Grounds, Battle
Point Drive, Federal Dam, MN. For more information, contact: Diane
Smith, 218-654-5667; Leah Gale Monroe, 218-760-3127,
leahgale@hotmail.com; LaVonne Thompson, 218-308-3680,
lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
NOVEMBER
WISCONSIN
Nov. 7
2015 UW Oshkosh Inter-Tribal Student
Organization Powwow
UW Oshkosh, Albee Hall, 800 Algoma
Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI. For more information, call Chris Annis at
920-424-0229 or email annisc@uwosh.edu.
