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DELEGATION FROM ENGLAND TO MEET WITH VIRGINIA INDIAN LEADERS AT POW-WOW; “KICK-OFF” JAMESTOWN COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS IN ENGLAND
When the Virginia Indian Nations gather on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, 8200 Lott Cary Road, in Charles City, Virginia; May 6-7, 2006 for their 4th annual joint spring Pow-Wow/Gathering, they will receive official greetings from the Jamestown 2007 British Committee and meet with the British delegation to begin finalizing plans for the Jamestown 2007 commemorative events in England. More than 60 Virginia Indians will travel to England in July, where they will present a week of exhibitions, symposiums, discussions, educational programs in British schools and share the Virginia Indian culture with the English people. “The Virginia Indian Nations Pow-Wow/Gathering will be the official kick-off for the Jamestown 2007 commemorative events in England,” says Wayne Adkins, Assistant Chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe and President of the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life (VITAL). “We are looking forward to our trip to England and the opportunity to share our history and culture with the British people.” VITAL is the sponsoring organization for the 4th annual Virginia Nations Pow-Wow.
Keith Wynn, Pow-Wow Coordinator, believes this Pow-Wow will be an excellent way for the public to share the rich Virginia Indian culture directly with the Indian people, as visitors from throughout the region will experience dancing, drumming, arts and crafts, food, historical exhibits and cultural demonstrations. “The 4th annual Virginia Nations Pow-Wow promises to be an exciting event for all who choose to attend,” comments Wynn. “This Pow-Wow will provide a wholesome environment in which people can learn about Virginia Indian people through song, dance, crafts, and conversation.” This historical event also marks the beginning of the 2006 tribal Pow-Wow season in Virginia for Native Americans.
Marvin J. “Many Horses” Burnette will return as Master of Ceremonies. Burnette, a career veteran and enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe South Dakota, is nationally known for his traditional dancing and service as “MC” for many traditional pow wows. Burnette, who was raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, brings honor to his culture and historic commentary to the attending public, as he leads traditional Pow-Wows.
Frank LittleBear Burke, Cree Indian Nation, and Marie Dancing Feather Burke will serve as lead dancers for the spring Pow-Wow. The Burkes are nationally known and have frequently appeared on television and in publications, as they honor their culture and traditions by presenting education programs and cultural exhibitions at schools, colleges, museums and festivals, as well as Pow-Wows. The Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard will lead the Grand Entry each day. Clark Stewart, member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will serve as the arena director and The Yaughtanund Singers, a multi-tribal drum, will serve as host drum. The Alamoosic Lake Singers, from Maine, will serve as guest drum and other drums are expected.
Special cultural demonstrations will include Bill and Susie Gingras, from the Abernaki/Eastern Cherokee Indian Nations, will present “backwoods survival” programs each day. Henricus Historic Park interpreter Melanie Wright, Creek Indian Nation, will have a brain-tanning exhibit at the event. Frank LittleBear, lead dancer for the Pow-Wow, will perform flute music during the Pow-Wow. Tamsye Jefferson, Chickahominy Tribe and traditional beadwork artist, will join other artists who work on various projects at their booths. Virginia tribes will have educational exhibits representing their past (pre-1607), as well as modern history. Tribal representatives will be on-hand to discuss their history and current initiatives with the public.
Arts and crafts exhibitors also include Oneta, renowned wildlife artist who is known for her paintings on feathers. Attendees will be able to browse and select from a variety of traditional crafts, including jewelry, beadwork, traditional items, leather, clothing, paintings, children’s items and much more. Food will be available for sale, including Indian fry bread and tacos, as well as hot dogs, hamburgers, fish and chips, and cold beverages. Pow-Wow etiquette will be observed. Pets are not permitted on the Pow-Wow grounds.
The Pow-Wow/Gathering is open to the public. Gate admission is $5.00/adults, and $3.00/children ages 6 and under and senior citizens. Proceeds will support VITAL, the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life. VITAL is an organization working for federal recognition for the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock and Upper Mattaponi Indian Nations.
For further information and directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit VITAL’s website at www.vitalva.org. Other information is available from organizers, (804) 966-2448 or (804) 966-2760.
When the Virginia Indian Nations gather on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, 8200 Lott Cary Road, in Charles City, Virginia; May 6-7, 2006 for their 4th annual joint spring Pow-Wow/Gathering, they will receive official greetings from the Jamestown 2007 British Committee and meet with the British delegation to begin finalizing plans for the Jamestown 2007 commemorative events in England. More than 60 Virginia Indians will travel to England in July, where they will present a week of exhibitions, symposiums, discussions, educational programs in British schools and share the Virginia Indian culture with the English people. “The Virginia Indian Nations Pow-Wow/Gathering will be the official kick-off for the Jamestown 2007 commemorative events in England,” says Wayne Adkins, Assistant Chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe and President of the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life (VITAL). “We are looking forward to our trip to England and the opportunity to share our history and culture with the British people.” VITAL is the sponsoring organization for the 4th annual Virginia Nations Pow-Wow.
Keith Wynn, Pow-Wow Coordinator, believes this Pow-Wow will be an excellent way for the public to share the rich Virginia Indian culture directly with the Indian people, as visitors from throughout the region will experience dancing, drumming, arts and crafts, food, historical exhibits and cultural demonstrations. “The 4th annual Virginia Nations Pow-Wow promises to be an exciting event for all who choose to attend,” comments Wynn. “This Pow-Wow will provide a wholesome environment in which people can learn about Virginia Indian people through song, dance, crafts, and conversation.” This historical event also marks the beginning of the 2006 tribal Pow-Wow season in Virginia for Native Americans.
Marvin J. “Many Horses” Burnette will return as Master of Ceremonies. Burnette, a career veteran and enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe South Dakota, is nationally known for his traditional dancing and service as “MC” for many traditional pow wows. Burnette, who was raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, brings honor to his culture and historic commentary to the attending public, as he leads traditional Pow-Wows.
Frank LittleBear Burke, Cree Indian Nation, and Marie Dancing Feather Burke will serve as lead dancers for the spring Pow-Wow. The Burkes are nationally known and have frequently appeared on television and in publications, as they honor their culture and traditions by presenting education programs and cultural exhibitions at schools, colleges, museums and festivals, as well as Pow-Wows. The Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard will lead the Grand Entry each day. Clark Stewart, member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will serve as the arena director and The Yaughtanund Singers, a multi-tribal drum, will serve as host drum. The Alamoosic Lake Singers, from Maine, will serve as guest drum and other drums are expected.
Special cultural demonstrations will include Bill and Susie Gingras, from the Abernaki/Eastern Cherokee Indian Nations, will present “backwoods survival” programs each day. Henricus Historic Park interpreter Melanie Wright, Creek Indian Nation, will have a brain-tanning exhibit at the event. Frank LittleBear, lead dancer for the Pow-Wow, will perform flute music during the Pow-Wow. Tamsye Jefferson, Chickahominy Tribe and traditional beadwork artist, will join other artists who work on various projects at their booths. Virginia tribes will have educational exhibits representing their past (pre-1607), as well as modern history. Tribal representatives will be on-hand to discuss their history and current initiatives with the public.
Arts and crafts exhibitors also include Oneta, renowned wildlife artist who is known for her paintings on feathers. Attendees will be able to browse and select from a variety of traditional crafts, including jewelry, beadwork, traditional items, leather, clothing, paintings, children’s items and much more. Food will be available for sale, including Indian fry bread and tacos, as well as hot dogs, hamburgers, fish and chips, and cold beverages. Pow-Wow etiquette will be observed. Pets are not permitted on the Pow-Wow grounds.
The Pow-Wow/Gathering is open to the public. Gate admission is $5.00/adults, and $3.00/children ages 6 and under and senior citizens. Proceeds will support VITAL, the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life. VITAL is an organization working for federal recognition for the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock and Upper Mattaponi Indian Nations.
For further information and directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit VITAL’s website at www.vitalva.org. Other information is available from organizers, (804) 966-2448 or (804) 966-2760.
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