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Email on behalf of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, whose members invite all to their 55th annual pow-wow/fall festival. Please share with family, friends and others that may be interested.
Keith Wynn, Pow-Wow Coordinator; (804) 966-2448.
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NATIVE AMERICANS TO GATHER IN CHARLES CITY, VIRGINIA
Native Americans from throughout the country will join the Chickahominy Indian Tribe as they celebrate their 55th Annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow; Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24, 2006; on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City County, Virginia. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, with Grand Entry at 12:00 noon. Sunday hours are 11:00-6:00 p.m., with Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and crafters. The longest running traditional Pow-Wow in Virginia, the Chickahominy gathered in 1951 at Samaria Indian School, which is now home to Samaria Baptist Church. The Pow-Wow/Fall Festival later moved to the current tribal grounds. The Chickahominy Indian Tribe was among those which witnessed the coming of the colonists in 1607.
Keith Wynn, Pow-Wow Coordinator and member of the Chickahominy Tribal Council, believes that the Chickahominy Pow-Wow is an excellent way for the public to share the rich Virginia Indian culture directly with the Indian people. “The 55th annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow promises to be an exciting event for all who choose to attend,” comments Wynn. “The Chickahominy Indian Tribe strives to provide a wholesome family environment in which people can learn about the Tribe through song, dance, crafts, lectures and informal conversation.”
All veterans will be honored during the Grand Entry ceremonies each day with special recognition to soldiers currently serving in the Middle East. Native American crafters will have jewelry, pottery, beadwork, leather crafts, and other Native American arts and crafts for sale. Historical and cultural demonstrations, including brain tanning, traditional pottery and beadwork, flute music, and Eastern Woodland Indian survival demonstrations are planned. Visitors will also have an opportunity to talk with members of the delegation of the eight (8) Virginia tribes that recently traveled to England to present cultural and historical programs, as well as educational symposiums for the British people including school children.
Special dance exhibitions will take place at various times each day. Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread/tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs, fish and chips, and plenty of cold beverages.
Clayton Old Elk, enrolled member of the Crow Indian Nation of Montana, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Gathering. Old Elk participates in many Native American cultural and traditional ceremonies including events at the National Museum of the American Indian, and is employed by the Indian Health Service in Maryland. The featured host drum will be Red Wolf, from Hollister, North Carolina. Several drums have been invited. Lead dancers are Aaron Winston and Donna Richardson, brother and sister and members of the Meherrin Indian Tribe of North Carolina. Clark Stewart, Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will be the Arena Director.
The festival is open to the public. No admission is charged; however, donations will be appreciated. Transportation from the parking lot and seating will be available for senior adults and disabled citizens. Tribal officials recommend that attendees bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Due to health and safety regulations, pets are not permitted on Pow-Wow grounds.
For further information about the 55th annual Pow-Wow/Fall Festival, including directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit our website at www.chickahominytribe.org (Events) or call (804) 829-2027 or (804) 966-2448.
Keith Wynn, Pow-Wow Coordinator; (804) 966-2448.
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NATIVE AMERICANS TO GATHER IN CHARLES CITY, VIRGINIA
Native Americans from throughout the country will join the Chickahominy Indian Tribe as they celebrate their 55th Annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow; Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24, 2006; on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City County, Virginia. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, with Grand Entry at 12:00 noon. Sunday hours are 11:00-6:00 p.m., with Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and crafters. The longest running traditional Pow-Wow in Virginia, the Chickahominy gathered in 1951 at Samaria Indian School, which is now home to Samaria Baptist Church. The Pow-Wow/Fall Festival later moved to the current tribal grounds. The Chickahominy Indian Tribe was among those which witnessed the coming of the colonists in 1607.
Keith Wynn, Pow-Wow Coordinator and member of the Chickahominy Tribal Council, believes that the Chickahominy Pow-Wow is an excellent way for the public to share the rich Virginia Indian culture directly with the Indian people. “The 55th annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow promises to be an exciting event for all who choose to attend,” comments Wynn. “The Chickahominy Indian Tribe strives to provide a wholesome family environment in which people can learn about the Tribe through song, dance, crafts, lectures and informal conversation.”
All veterans will be honored during the Grand Entry ceremonies each day with special recognition to soldiers currently serving in the Middle East. Native American crafters will have jewelry, pottery, beadwork, leather crafts, and other Native American arts and crafts for sale. Historical and cultural demonstrations, including brain tanning, traditional pottery and beadwork, flute music, and Eastern Woodland Indian survival demonstrations are planned. Visitors will also have an opportunity to talk with members of the delegation of the eight (8) Virginia tribes that recently traveled to England to present cultural and historical programs, as well as educational symposiums for the British people including school children.
Special dance exhibitions will take place at various times each day. Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread/tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs, fish and chips, and plenty of cold beverages.
Clayton Old Elk, enrolled member of the Crow Indian Nation of Montana, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Gathering. Old Elk participates in many Native American cultural and traditional ceremonies including events at the National Museum of the American Indian, and is employed by the Indian Health Service in Maryland. The featured host drum will be Red Wolf, from Hollister, North Carolina. Several drums have been invited. Lead dancers are Aaron Winston and Donna Richardson, brother and sister and members of the Meherrin Indian Tribe of North Carolina. Clark Stewart, Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will be the Arena Director.
The festival is open to the public. No admission is charged; however, donations will be appreciated. Transportation from the parking lot and seating will be available for senior adults and disabled citizens. Tribal officials recommend that attendees bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Due to health and safety regulations, pets are not permitted on Pow-Wow grounds.
For further information about the 55th annual Pow-Wow/Fall Festival, including directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit our website at www.chickahominytribe.org (Events) or call (804) 829-2027 or (804) 966-2448.
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