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February 11, 2012
Sweetheart Youth Powwow
MC Val ShawdowHawk
Headman Myron Horse
HeadWoman Rena Horse
Head Girl Wichoni Horse
HeadBoy Tatanka Horse
Host Drum TBA
Located at Desert Rose Event Center 901 County Rd 56 Alturas CA.
This is a non-profit event and for educational purposes. We are an exhibition powwow and will not hold competition or day pay for visitors. This is a drug, commercial tobacco, and alcohol free event.
All dancers and drums welcomed
More information call or email Ann @ 530 233 2226
sanchezann_86@yahoo.com

February 11th, 2012
11th Annual Winter Benefit Powwow
Stockton, California
The S.U.S.D./ Native American Culture Center & Stockton Community Powwow Committee present:
The 11th Annual Winter Benefit Powwow on February 11th, 2012 at Edison High School, 1425 S. Center Street, Stockton, CA 95206 Times: 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 10:00 p.m.
MC: Bryan Fiddler
Arena Director: Eugene Newman
Southern Drum: TBA
Northern Drum: West Coast Singers
Head Man: Michael Singh
Head Woman: Ruby Vigil-Carino
Teen Boy: TBA
Teen Girl: Taylor Fountain
"Open Gourd, All Drums & Dancers Welcome!"
Questions Call:
Dale Fleming: 209/933/7075 ext. 8069
David Wilson, Jr.: 209/609-9253
"This is an Alcohol & Drug Free Celebration!" 50/50*Rafflers*Cash Prizes
Free to the Public!
Authentic Native American Foods & Crafts
"Absolutely no outside sales or raffles unless approved by Powwow Committee

April 21, 2012
27th Annual Youth Powwow
Sherman Indian High School
Riverside, California
10am gates open, 11am & 6pm gourd dancing, 12pm & 7pm Grand entry, 11pm retiring of the Colors
Free admission-5.00 for parking, all proceeds of Pow Wow after cost go to Senior Scholarships.
Head Staff
Emcee - Monty Williams- Paiute/Shoshone
Arena Director - Vic Chavez - Diné
Spiritual Adviser - TBA
Sherman Eagle Staff - TBA
Host Northern Drum - TBA
Host Southern Drum - TBA
Head Gourd Dancer - TBA
Head Young Man - S.I.H.S student TBA
Head Young Woman - S.I.H.S student TBA
Posting of Colors - TBA
Featuring - S.I.H.S White Rose Singers Hand Drum Group
Spoon Keepers - TBA
Hand Drum Contest - 18 years or younger /or S.I.H.S students
In case of rain the Pow Wow will be moved to Gymnasium
Open invitation to all former Miss Sherman's & All Sherman Alumni. All after cost proceeds from Pow Wow benefit Sherman Indian High School Senior Scholarships. Bring chairs & shade.
Food Booths- $ 225
Arts & Craft Booths- $125.00
Deadline: April 09, 2012
Contact: Josie Montes (951)276-6325x303
Miss Sherman Pageant: Information:
Friday April 20, 2012, 6pm - 9 pm
Robert Levi Memorial Auditorium
Hosted By Miss Sherman 2011/2012 Michael Murphy
www.shermanindianmuseum.org

May 5, & 6, 2012
Mother Earth People Inter-tribal Traditional Pow Wow
MEPIC POW WOW MAY 5, & 6, 2012, Saturday, Sunday 10:00a.m. to dusk each day, rain or shine.
HEAD STAFF: Master of Ceremony: Bobby WhiteBird - Cheyenne, Master of Ceremony: Michael A. Reifel - San Carlos - Apache, Arena Director: Eugene Newman - Shawnee, Spiritual Advisor: Hershal Kaulaituy-Cheyenne, Head Gourd Dancer - Steve Bohay - Kiowa, Respected Gourd Dancer David Lascano - Mescalero Apache, ...Head Man: Earl Steen - Muscogee Creek, Whipman: Carl Provost - Oglala Lakota, Host Drum: Black Lodge Singers of White Swan, Washington. Head Southern Drum: Hale and Company, Head Northern Drum: Blue Star, Cuauhtemoc - Aztec Dancers, Flute Player: Steve Rushingwind - Cahuilla, Pow Wow Co-ordinator Moreena Rocha Chavez, All Drums and Dancers Welcome.
Our location is alongside an old riverbed, 840 acres of nature, impressive stands of cottonwood and willows all naturally landscaped. Group camping, RV camping, picnic sites, showers, hiking handicap nature trails, Water Park Saloon for the kids & families. Native American demonstration, craft classes, storytelling, with more than 14 teepees in Village. A Volunteer booth will be posted for those willing to assist in keeping the event a clean enviroment. Pow Wow patch will be available @ POW WOW.
$10.00 Park fee for up to six people in one Car per Day, $2.00 for each Walk in. Location: Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Road, Victorville CA, 92392 Pow Wow Coordinator - Moreena Rocha Chavez moreenac@yahoo.com (760) 245-2398 Camping Reservation # 1-877-387-2757 or on-line at www.sbcountyparks.com park info (760) 245-2226 Reservations must be made 24 hrs in advance Dry Camping $20.00 per night, up to 4 people, RV hook-ups $30.00 up to 4 people, 1 vehicle per fee, $10.00 day fee included. Camp under Willows and Cottonwood Trees.. Rates subject to change. ~~ Venders information~~ (760) 245-2398 moreenac@yahoo.com 
Pow Wow Coordinator: Moreena Rocha Chavez (760) 245-2398

May 25 - 26, 2012
31st Annual UCR "Honoring Our Warriors" Powwow
The Native American Student Association and Native American Student Programs Presents: 31st Annual Honoring Our Warriors Powwow
1000 West Blaine St. Riverside, CA 92507
Head Staff: TBA
Friday: 5pm-10pm
Saturday: 11am-10pm
NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
Free Admission
Parking $5
ALL DRUMS AND DANCERS WELCOME!
For more information contact:
Maria Lorenzo
maria_lorenzo13@yahoo.com
951-827-4143
 

April 14, 2012
Fresno State First Nations Powwow
Contest Powwow
MC: Bobby Whitebird
Arena Director: TBA
Host Southern: TBA
Host Northern: TBA
Head Man and Woman: picked per session
Food and Craft vendors welcome.
Contact Angie Segura for an application.
(559)307-7865

May 5, 2011
Save the Date: UC Berkeley Powwow
11 AM- 7 PM (tentative times)
West Circle Lawn
Head Staff TBA
Free to the Public
No Drugs or Alcohol
Native American Arts & Crafts Vendors
Contest
Miss UC Berkeley Powwow Princess
Bridget Neconie

May 26-27, 2012
Oroville Pow Wow
16th Annual Oroville Pow Wow. Featuring Royalty contest and competition dance all categories. Native American arts and crafts and cuisine
(530) 532-1611