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March 13th - 28th, 2010
Native Voices at The Autry Presents Tales of An Urban Indian Written and performed by Darrell Dennis (Shuswap)
Limited run: March 13th - 28th, 2010 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm
Acclaimed Canadian writer and performer Darrell Dennis tells the semi-autobiographical tale of a young Indian man, Simon Douglas. From living life on the “Rez” to navigating the mean streets of Vancouver’s east side, Dennis weaves a funny and stirring story of identity, discovery, choice and self-respect. This one-man show makes its West Coast premiere following a Canadian tour and two nominations for the Dora Mavor Award, the highest theatrical honor in Canada, and its US premiere at The Public Theater last spring.
Adult themes and controversial issues. Parental guidance suggested. Not recommended for children under 13.
TICKETS
General Admission $20
Autry members and GROUPS of 10+ only $12 per ticket (40% savings!) Previews March 11th and 12th at 8pm, and March 13th at 2pm just $10 (Autry members $6) **Show your Tales of an Urban Indian playbill and get FREE entry into the Intertribal Arts Marketplace November 2010**
GROUP leaders: Raise awareness and $$ for your GROUP, plan a benefit or themed event! Ask Christi for details.
Christi Crowe 323-466-5830 www.autrynationalcenter.org


March 26, 2010
4th Annual Indian Health Center Fundraiser Comedy Jam

This year will mark the 4th Annual Fundraiser Comedy Jam for the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley in San Jose, CA. We will have the four popular comedians from the Powwow Comedy Jam with us this year. The line up includes: Marc Yaffe, Jim Ruel, Vaughn Eaglebear, and JR Redwater.
The Comedy Jam will take place on Friday March 26, 2010 at the Santa Clara Marriott - Grand Ballroom at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets will cost $25 for all general admission seating.
There is also a discount rate if you will be attending the 33rd Annual California Indian Education Conference.
Please also check out our website at: www.indianhealthcenter.org
Vernon Medicine Cloud, 408-445-3400 x208
 

March 27th, 2010
Sherman Indian Museum Fundraiser

Sherman Indian Museum, White Rose Drum and Miss Sherman Fundraiser
Please purchase your ticket today to help support our Museum operations, culture programs, White Rose Drum Group and Miss Sherman Program.
Your ticket will include a Sherman Presentation/Reception preceding the performance of Tales of an Urban Indian. You may also purchase a ticket to sponsor a Sherman Indian High Student to attend this event.
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 12:00pm-Sherman Reception, 2:00pm-Theatre Show.
Held at the Autry Museum of the American West, Griffith Park 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462, T: 323.667.2000, F: 323.660.5721
Native Voices at the Autry
In association with The Public Theater Presents TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN
TICKETS $20 includes Reception and Tales of Urban Indian 2:00pm Show.
**Show your Tales of an Urban Indian playbill and get FREE entry into the
Intertribal Arts Marketplace November 2010** Purchase Tickets from Lorene Sisquoc /Checks payable to Sherman Indian Museum www.shermanindianmuseum Sherman Indian Museum 9010 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 276-6719
http://theautry.org/exhibitions/ 
 

March 27, 2010
Inter-Tribal Spring Powwow

The beat of the Drums, beautiful swarm of colors, and handcrafted jewelry designs will be showcased in Cal. State University, Fullerton\'s Engineering and Computer Science Lawn Saturday March 27, 2010. This Event will host Native American Dances along with the traditional foods and jewelry. All are welcome to join and encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.
The event will host dozens of ceremonial dances, and individuals will participate in competition dances with Native Americans from several surrounding states. In the afternoon, audience members may be invited to join the circle. Vendors will be on hand to sell traditional Native American food and souvenirs.
The powwow is free and open to the public; chairs and blankets are suggested for sitting. The event is sponsored by the Inter-Tribal Student Council, Association for Inter-Cultural Awareness and Associated Students, Inc.
Directions to Cal State Fullerton
From South County
Take 5 Freeway North to 57 Freeway North.
Take 57 Freeway North and exit at Nutwood Ave.
Turn Left (West) onto Nutwood, go under freeway.
Turn Right (North) onto State College Blvd.
From North County
Take 5 Freeway South to the 91 Freeway East.
To the 57 Freeway North and exit at Nutwood Ave.
Turn Left (West) onto Nutwood; go under freeway.
From Los Angeles (allow 90 minutes to 2 hours for the commute!)  Depending on your starting point, take either the l-5 south, or the 91 east towards Santa Ana/Anaheim.
If on the l-5, take exit to the 91 East.
Take the State College Blvd. exit.
Turn Left (North) onto State College Blvd.
Inter-Tribal Student Council
 

April 2 - 3, 2010
Indigenous Student's Gathering

Indigenous Student's Gathering - Friday & Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Celebrating Wellness, Tradition & Higher Education. Sacramento City College, Student Center, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822.
916-969-2109
 

April 16, 2010
Miss Sherman Pageant

MISS SHERMAN PAGEANT:
MISS Latanya Nelson 2009/2010
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
ROBERT LEVI PERFORMING ARTS AUDITORIUM
Sherman Indian High School
9010 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 276-6719
lsisquoc@gmail.com
www.shermanindianmuseum.org
 

April 17, 2010
Sherman Indian High School Inter-tribal Powwow

SHERMAN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL 25th ANNUAL INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010 ALL DANCERS & SINGERS WELCOME!
GRAND ENTRY: 12:00 P.M. (NOON) & 7:00 P.M.
GOURD DANCE: 11:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
(Gates Open 9:00 A.M.)
Open invitation to all past Miss Sherman & Alumni – CONTACT (951)276-6719.
Please bring chairs and shade. In case of rain, the powwow will be moved to the school gymnasium.
Sherman High School is a SMOKE-FREE, DRUG-FREE CAMPUS.
Drugs, alcohol, or firearms will not be allowed. Security is strictly enforced and violators will be prosecuted. SIHS is not responsible for theft, loss, or damages.
Sherman Indian High School, 9010 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA. 92503
(951) 276-6719
 

April 24, 2010
7th Annual Georgetown Nature Fest

Earth Day celebration of all things "nature" and "Native". This is an all day, free festival with Native music, dance, storytelling, poetry, cultural presentations, workshops, arts, crafts, children's activities, vendors, info booths, food - fry bread, tacos, lumpia, smoothies, and more.
Featuring: "NATURALLY NATIVE: Women at the Drum". A women's drum gathering for singers, drums and hand drums! 10AM- 12Noon in the Nisenan Village. Please bring your own water, canopy, drumsticks, camp-style chairs. Coordinated by Thoz Womenz and SELU. Contact Barbara Warren: softwinds2u@yahoo.com.
Special appearances by two-time Grammy winner, MARY YOUNGBLOOD, First Lady of the Flute, and \"indigenous soul\" music of GOOD SHIELD AGUILAR.
Nature Fest takes place April 24, 9:00AM to 4:00 PM at the Georgetown Nature Area, 6530 Wentworth Springs Road, Georgetown, CA. For directions visit: http://georgetownnaturearea.org/directions_to_nature_fest 
Evening Concert to follow Nature Fest at 6PM featuring Mary Youngblood and Good Shield Aguilar at the IOOF Hall, 6420 Main Street, Georgetown, CA. Tickets: $15 advance; $20 at the door. Silent Auction during the concert to benefit El Dorado County Indian Council, Inc. College Scholarship Fund.
Hosted by FONA - Friends of the Nature Area. These events are fundraisers for the EDCIC College Scholarship Fund, and KFOK Community Radio in partnership with the GDRD, and sponsored by the SIERRA NATIVE ALLIANCE in Auburn,CA.
Please visit our website for more info on sponsorship, participation as a vendor, info booth, volunteer, or performer. We appreciate and welcome all support. Website: http://georgetownnaturearea.org/nature_fest_2010
or call Mignon Geli at 530-333-3697
 

May 1-2, 2010
25th Annual Pow Wow at UCLA

HEAD STAFF:
Bear Springs Singers-Northern Drum,
Sooner Nation- Southern Drum,
David Patterson- Head Man,
Tiffany Jackson- Head Woman,
Victor Chavez- Arena Director,
Lambert Yazzie- Head Judge,
Michael Reifel- Master of Ceremonies,
Jimi Castillo- Spiritual Advisor,
California Golden State Gourd Society,
Mountain Cahuilla Bird Singers
Location: UCLA North Athletic Field
Info: FREE ADMISSION, Dancing and Singing Contest, Miss UCLA Pageant, Attendees encouraged to bring own canopies and chairs, Absolutely no alcohol or drugs allowed, No overnight camping, Parking $10/day
UCLA 2010 Pow Wow Committee powwow@ucla.edu OR 310/206-7513, 3201 Campbell Hall Box 951548, 310/206-7060 fax, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1548
 

May 21, 22, 23, 2010
1st Annual Memorial Powwow: Honoring Our Ancestors & Veterans

Location: 845 Joaquin Street Susanville, CA
Sponsored by: Susanville Indian Rancheria & Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel.
Contest Dancing--$ 16,500 in Prize Money Paying 1st three places in all categories.
Hand Drum Contest
Hand Game Tournament
Day Money for 1st 5 drums Daily
"Powwow" rate at Diamond Mountain Casino Call 1-877-319-8514 for reservations. Only Limited number of Powwow room rates available--reserve now to keep from being closed out.
Food Vendors by invitation only! Craft and information Vending spaces available.
See: www.sir-powwow.com for contact information and up-to-date Powwow information.
www.sir-powwow.com
 

May 29 - 30, 2010
Oroville Pow wow 2010

Oroville Pow wow 2010 (Memorial Day Weekend) Saturday 11am - 10pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm., Plumas Ave. School, 440 Plusmas Ave., Oroville, CA (right off Hwy 70, take Grand Ave. exit) Contest and Fun Dances, Royalty Coronations, Arts and Craft Vendors. Info. Lucky Preston (530) 532-1611 Camping is available, no showers or fires.
(530) 532-1611
 

May 1st 2010
2nd Annual A.R.C Powwow

1st-3rd Place Dance Prizes.
American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, Ca 95841 (916)484-8987
Go to:
http://sites.google.com/site/arcpowwow/
For All Information regarding event.
nativeamericanresourcecenter@yahoo.com
One day/outdoor event bring Lawn chairs/canopy.
TBA,Norther Drum/Southern Brothers,Southern Drum. Open Gourd. Contest Dancing. HeadMan (Percy Edwards. HeadWoman (Jaya Rojas)
916-484-8987 http://sites.google.com/site/arcpowwow/
 

May 15 & 16, 2010
3rd Annual All Nations Acton Powwow

Open to the Public
All drums, dancers & vendors welcome
Traditional style Pow Wow
KOA Campground
7601 Soledad Canyon Road, Acton, CA 93510 Saturday & Sunday 9:30am - 7:00pm
MC- Mike Reifel
Arena Director - Victor Chavez
Spiritual Advisor - Ted Garcia
Head Man - EZ Zazueta
Head Woman - Gloria Baker
Head Boy -
Head Girl - Irene Bartelt
Head Gourd Dancer - Saganaw Grant
Tiny Tot Boy -
Tiny Tot Girl - Ava Trepepi
Southern Drum - Hale and Company
Northern Drum - Wild Horse Singers
Bird Singers - Cahuilla Mountain
Aztec Dancers-DanzaKalpulli Xochiyaoyatl Princess 2010-2011 - Rachel Landry
drambeau@fromearthtohand.com  Debbie Rambeau 818 365-2422
 

May 22-23; 10-10 pm
9th Annual AISA Pow wow at UCI

Head Staff:
TBA
MC- Earl Neconie
Arena Director- Victor Chavez
Location: Mesa Field at UCI
(949)824-2223; http://clubs.uci.edu/aisa


June 11-13, 2010
10th Annual Table Mountain Rancheria POW WOW
Honoring Our Traditions 10th Annual Table Mountain Rancheria POW WOW Honoring Our Traditions June 11-13, 2010 Friant, California
MC - Tom Phillips
Host Northern Drum -
Echo Sky from Wadsworth, NV
Host Southern Drum -
Wild Band of Comanches from Fletcher, OK
Local Drum -
All Nations from Selma, CA
Arena Directors - Art Martinez and J.R. Manuel
Coordinator - Eugene Newman
Head Judge - Rick Yazzie
Head Gourd Dancer - Ken Bovetti
Head Golden Age Man Dancer - Saginaw Grant
Head Golden Age Woman Dancer - Myrna Medicinehorse
Head Man Dancer - Russell McCloud
Head Woman Dancer - Anna LeRoy
Dance Categories - Golden Age, Adults, Teens, Juniors
$40,000 in CASH PRIZES
Specials -
Chicken Dance - $1,000
Women's Traditional - $1,000
Drum Contest -
1st Place - $5,000
2nd Place - $3,000
3rd Place - $1,000
American Indian Arts and Crafts Vendors
Free Admission to the Public
All Dancer and Drum Welcome
Please bring your own chairs
Please no pets
Central Valley's Leading POW WOW
(559) 822-2890 - Daytime, (559) 284-4701 - Evening


June 25 - 27, 2010
20th Annual California Indian Basketweavers Gathering

Hosted by Buena Vista Rancheria, Ione, California. Join us in preserving our culture! Experience demonstrations of California Indian Basketry, panel discussions, presentations and updates on environmental issues. Visit our stunning showcase of baskets created by California\'s master basketweavers and their students.
(530) 668-1332


October 16, 2010 - October 16, 2010
Auburn Big-Time-Pow Wow

Honoring Family and Children of Yesterday and Today Saturday, October 16, 2010 Gold Country Fairgrounds
1273 High Street
Auburn CA 95603
9am to 9pm
Admission and parking is free
All vendors who sell Native wares are invited to attend All Native Aerican Drums and Dancers are invited to attend www.sierranativealliance.org
 

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