Early Start for SKYDOME POW-WOW (Toronto,ON)

[sweet_singin_sista]

:blow:

I know this post is early but come to think about - time is going to fly and Skydome Pow-Wow will just be around the corner!! Here is the information for this years pow-wow taken from their website!

:bouncy: *CANADIAN ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL * :bouncy:
SKYDOME-WOW & CANADIAN ABORIGINAL MUSIC AWARDS in TORONTO, ONTARIO!
NOVEMBER 26, 27 & 28, 2004 (American Thanksgiving WKND)

Master of Ceremonies: Eric Robinson
Head Female Dancer: Dawn Madahbee
Head Male Dancer: Frank McKay
Male Judge: Dennis Francis
Female Judge: Karen Pheasant
Singing Contest Co-ord: Joe Plain
Eagle Staff Carrier: T.B.A.
Arena Director: Amos Key Jr.

PRIZE MONEY FOLLOWS AS:dancing45
Golden Agers 50+ Prize Money
M/W Traditional
1200,800,500,300,250

Senior (18+)
M/W Traditional, M/W Fancy, Grass, Jingle
1200,800,500,300,250

Jr (13-17)
M/W Traditional, M/W Fancy, Grass, Jingle
400,300,200,100,75

Juvenile (6-12)
M/W Traditional, M/W Fancy, Grass, Jingle
250,150,100,75,50

Smoke Dance (sponsored in part by the late Janice Hallet, NY)
Golden Age M/W, Senior M/W
1200,800,500,300,250
Junior B/G(10-17)
400,300,200,100,75

Tiny Tots - Daily Money

Drums:Music:
5000,4000,3000,2000,1000

Registration: Dancers and Drum Groups
Friday, Nov. 26th -5:00pm -800pm
SkyDome Hotel Lobby
Saturday,Nov. 27th 9:00am - 2:00pm
SkyDome Stadium Gate #8 only
Registration Fee - $10.00 per person
Dancers please bring your own lawn chairs

Admission: adults $10/day, 12 & under $5/day, Daily Family Pass Includes 2 adults & 2 kids $25
All tickets available through Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.ca

Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards
Advanced $35/person, Door $40/person

Accomodations:
Holiday Inn on King $149 (416) 599-4000
SkyDome Hotel $169 (416) 341-7100
Radisson hotel $145 (416) 203-3333
Four Points Sheraton $129 1-800-463-9929
Strathcona Hotel $112 (416) 363-3321
Comfort Suites $99 1-877-316-9951

Festival will also have Educational Day, Market Place, Economic Conference, Fashion Show, Lacrosse Comp, Traditional Teachings Tent, Film/Video, Performing Arts & Workshops

With all that said and done....WHO IS COMING TO SKYDOME 2004 & which drums are coming out!?
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CONTACT INDIAN ART-I-CRAFTS FOR MORE INFO
Phone: (519) 751-0040
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.canab.com

[gaonseh]

I'll be there! I was invited to the Canabs so I'll be there first... all gussied up and looking for trouble... *lol* jokes... and then I'll be at the powwow... I'm gonna miss Turkey Day at home but my mom said opps like this don't come everyday! I'll be chillin' with the fine folks from AVR so look for me! :)

[Lesley Smoke]

i'll be going....i go every year..cuz its a good powwow man...
anywho..i hear all the skydome hotel rooms are booked up already?...or maybe thats just what the rumour is....lol

[NDN GRRL]

closest hotel????

yeah, I called to get a room and they said they been booked for a few weeks now, anyone know what hotel is the closest??

[sweet_singin_sista]

Hotels!

Accomodations: (as listed above)

Holiday Inn on King $149 (416) 599-4000
SkyDome Hotel $169 (416) 341-7100 (RUMOUR IS ITS FULL)
Radisson hotel $145 (416) 203-3333
Four Points Sheraton $129 1-800-463-9929
Strathcona Hotel $112 (416) 363-3321
Comfort Suites $99 1-877-316-9951

Royal York Hotel
Sheridan Hotel

Thats all I can think of.... Holiday Inn is pretty close. Royal York too

[Lesley Smoke]

or we can just stay at your house SSS....lol jkz

[Kayedos]

just being nosey LOL

can't wait........ but umm... what was with that whole 49/club thing that was posted awhile ago? Was that legit or someone just wishing LOL Or are we all smashing into the Horeshoe again? neone neone????????

[wannabeUrNo1Snag]

alright..i know this is jus gonna sound like a dumb question...
i know when u drive up there..u don't need a passport..jus ur license for the border..but if u fly in..do u need one then??..them canadian law enforcement people make me kinna nervous..

[sweet_singin_sista]

Party n Flyin! (sounds fun)...

ok, as far as I am aware n what ppl are tellin me about that 49/party thing...there is no word on it as of yet! Waiting on reply for the person who wanted to make it happen. Will let you know once I hear tho...It would suck that its back to the same ole horseshoe, tequila lounge or the BUCK (silver dolla). I think everyone should just pick one decent place in the district and make our own 49/party...aye! Any suggestions...

As for gettin across the border. Any sort of Picture ID should be fine. UR band (tribal) card would be great too. Since ndns can cross, just make sure ur not wanted or anything...I would not know. I have not flew in awhile...maybe ask our travel agent ..... (she knows who she is!).....

Latez
SSS

[sweet_singin_sista]

first timers!

Ohh yeah, for those who have not been to Toronto before. Its a pretty big city where u can get lost. There is alot to do there. If ur a club person, there is a whole district of clubs! Its not to far from the dome so u dont have long ways to travel. CN Tower is right beside the dome too. Umm, check out www.toronto.on.ca or www.toronto.com www.clubcrawlers.com .....jus thought I'd hook that up for first timers to the city! :D

[Kakeeya]

alright..i know this is jus gonna sound like a dumb question...
i know when u drive up there..u don't need a passport..jus ur license for the border..but if u fly in..do u need one then??..them canadian law enforcement people make me kinna nervous..

When I flew to Toronto back in 2002 (my arms sure got tired, ayyy), I only brought my drivers license and my Tribal ID, I thought it was good enough. But I almost got turned around right from the start cuz they wanted my birth certificate to show where I was born. I argued with the US ticket agents and told them that my Tribal ID should have been good enough as it meant that I was from that particular Rez that was within the US etc. Fortunately I was finally able to get into Canada!!! Getting back into the US was much easier as the Canadian custums people only needed to see my Tribal ID and no questions asked. So if you have a birth Certificate, I would suggest you bring it just to get in easier and to avoid the hassle :).

[*Kwe_Zee*]

Geez I had the same thing happen to me. The guy gave me a lecture because I showed them my tribal ID but not my birth certificate. He said he didn't want to deny me any of my special rights. LOL. I been told to pull over and be searched, for whatever reasons.

But anyways, I'll be at Skydome. First time in about 4 years. :D

[gaonseh]

Geez I had the same thing happen to me. The guy gave me a lecture because I showed them my tribal ID but not my birth certificate. He said he didn't want to deny me any of my special rights. LOL. I been told to pull over and be searched, for whatever reasons.

But anyways, I'll be at Skydome. First time in about 4 years. :D

"Special rights"?? HOLAY!!! I'd like to know what they are... *lol* some people... you just gotta laugh... anyway, thanks for the good info... see you there Kwe!!! :)

[nimkiikwe_49]

What drums are going?

[out_snaggin]

I wanna go...

I haven't been to Skydome pw since.... gee, like 3 years ago. I had a great time, but I was just a youngin', so now if I go Imma tear da clubs up. Is the night life fun or what?
Yeah I been callin tryin to see if there's any cancelations... tryin to get lucky, but my plan of actions currently not workin with me. The other hotels are within walking distance tho right?