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2007 Pow Wow Information
This is work in progress, for now we have just posted a few details like head staff, admission and opening hours - please visit back soon for updated information. Last updated on 5/11/2007.
Location
Seneca Allegany Territory.
Veterans Park, Broad Street, Salamanca, NY, 14779.
You may click here to locate it on the map and get driving directions.
Head Staff
Emcee: Larry Smallwood
Co-MC: Michael “Smitty” Smith
Arena Director: Darryl Jimerson
Head Male Dancer: TBD
Head Female Dancer: TBD
Head Veteran Dancer: Clayton Logan
Smoke Dance Singers: Blaine Tallchief, John Block
Head Male Judge: Herbie John
Head Female Judge: Lisa Jonathan
Head Drum Judge: Harvey Dreaver
Host Drum: Eagle Flight
Veterans: TBD
Invocation: Clayton Logan, George Heron
$125,000+ Cash Prizes
Seneca Allegany Hotel & Casino Veterans Pow Wow
2007 Dance and Drum Cash Prizes
$28,000 Northern + Southern Drum Competition
1st: $4,500; 2nd: $3,500;
3rd : $2,500; 4th: $1,500; Consolation: $1000
(plus honorarium for non-pIacing drums in each category)
$67,000 Dance Competitions
Golden Age (50+) Men and Women Combined
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400
Northern/Contemporary Adults (18-49)
Men’s N.Traditional, Contemporary Grass & Northern Fancy
Women’s Northern Traditional, Contemporary Jingle & Fancy
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400
Southern/Old Style Adults (18-49)
Men’s Southern Straight, Old Style Grass & Southern Fancy
Women’s Southern Traditional, Old Style Jingle
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400
Teens (13-17)
Boy’s Traditional, Grass & Fancy
Girl’s Traditional, Jingle & Fancy
1st: $500; 2nd: $400; 3rd: $300; 4th: $200; 5th: $100
Kids (6-12)
Boy’s Traditional, Grass & Fancy
Girl’s Traditional, Jingle & Fancy
1st: $300; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $200; 4th: $150; 5th: $100
$21,000 Smoke Dance Competition
Golden Age (50+) and Adults (18-49)
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400
Teens (13-17)
1st: $500; 2nd: $400; 3rd: $300; 4th: $200; 5th: $100
Kids (6-12)
1st: $300; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $200; 4th: $150; 5th: $100
Team Dance
5 Winners – Prizes $3,000 (1ST – 5TH Places)
1st: $1,000; 2nd: $800; 3rd: $600; 4th: $400; 5th: $200
Hoop Dance
3 Winners – Prizes $1,000 (1st – 3rd Places)
1st: $500; 2nd: $300; 3rd: $200
Schedule - Friday July 27, 2007
Gates and Vendors open at 4:30 PM
Exhibition Lacrosse Game (More details later)
Traditional Fireball Game
Iroquois Social Dancing
Registration Closes at 8 PM.
There is a Jo Dee Messina Concert at the Casino Event Center, shuttle bus will be available to and from the casino up until about 8PM.
Schedule - Saturday July 28, 2007
Dance/Drum Registration Opens at 9 AM
Gates open to the public at 10 AM
Grand Entry at Noon - Registration Closes
More Details will be posted later
Schedule - Sunday July 29, 2007
Gates open at 10 AM
Grand Entry at Noon
More Details will be posted later
Admission:
Friday Night: Free
Adults: $7
Two-Day: $12
Seniors (50+), Natives & Kids (7-17): $5
Kids 0-6, and Veterans only: FREE!
Lodging:
This List will be updated shortly, we are still determining some of the options
Holiday Inn-Salamanca, NY-located a hop skip and jump away (Try ask to be put on the waiting list).
Free Camping next to the Seneca Nation Administrative complex, showers available (Haley/JoJo-Redeye Building), security and shuttle bus.
Olean, NY- numerous hotels/motels located 15-20 away from pw also right by Walmart!
Jamestown, NY- hotels/motels located 30-35 minutes away from pw
Ellicottville, NY- Microtel & Holiday Valley
Highbanks campground- 15 minutes from pow wow w/ tent spots, cabins, RV hookup, boat dock, swimming pool, playground, etc. for a fee
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or comments you may contact us by mail, fax or phone.
Mail To:
Seneca Nation Of Indians
Attn: Pow Wow Committee
PO Box 231
Salamanca, NY, 14779
Fax To:
(716) 945-1565 Attention to Pow Wow Commitee
Phone 8AM to 3:00PM (Eastern Time):
(716) 945-8558 ext 3083, Nicole John
Phone Anytime Voice Mail Box:
(716) 945-8558 extension 4200.
This is work in progress, for now we have just posted a few details like head staff, admission and opening hours - please visit back soon for updated information. Last updated on 5/11/2007.
Location
Seneca Allegany Territory.
Veterans Park, Broad Street, Salamanca, NY, 14779.
You may click here to locate it on the map and get driving directions.
Head Staff
Emcee: Larry Smallwood
Co-MC: Michael “Smitty” Smith
Arena Director: Darryl Jimerson
Head Male Dancer: TBD
Head Female Dancer: TBD
Head Veteran Dancer: Clayton Logan
Smoke Dance Singers: Blaine Tallchief, John Block
Head Male Judge: Herbie John
Head Female Judge: Lisa Jonathan
Head Drum Judge: Harvey Dreaver
Host Drum: Eagle Flight
Veterans: TBD
Invocation: Clayton Logan, George Heron
$125,000+ Cash Prizes
Seneca Allegany Hotel & Casino Veterans Pow Wow
2007 Dance and Drum Cash Prizes
$28,000 Northern + Southern Drum Competition
1st: $4,500; 2nd: $3,500;
3rd : $2,500; 4th: $1,500; Consolation: $1000
(plus honorarium for non-pIacing drums in each category)
$67,000 Dance Competitions
Golden Age (50+) Men and Women Combined
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400
Northern/Contemporary Adults (18-49)
Men’s N.Traditional, Contemporary Grass & Northern Fancy
Women’s Northern Traditional, Contemporary Jingle & Fancy
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400
Southern/Old Style Adults (18-49)
Men’s Southern Straight, Old Style Grass & Southern Fancy
Women’s Southern Traditional, Old Style Jingle
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400
Teens (13-17)
Boy’s Traditional, Grass & Fancy
Girl’s Traditional, Jingle & Fancy
1st: $500; 2nd: $400; 3rd: $300; 4th: $200; 5th: $100
Kids (6-12)
Boy’s Traditional, Grass & Fancy
Girl’s Traditional, Jingle & Fancy
1st: $300; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $200; 4th: $150; 5th: $100
$21,000 Smoke Dance Competition
Golden Age (50+) and Adults (18-49)
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400
Teens (13-17)
1st: $500; 2nd: $400; 3rd: $300; 4th: $200; 5th: $100
Kids (6-12)
1st: $300; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $200; 4th: $150; 5th: $100
Team Dance
5 Winners – Prizes $3,000 (1ST – 5TH Places)
1st: $1,000; 2nd: $800; 3rd: $600; 4th: $400; 5th: $200
Hoop Dance
3 Winners – Prizes $1,000 (1st – 3rd Places)
1st: $500; 2nd: $300; 3rd: $200
Schedule - Friday July 27, 2007
Gates and Vendors open at 4:30 PM
Exhibition Lacrosse Game (More details later)
Traditional Fireball Game
Iroquois Social Dancing
Registration Closes at 8 PM.
There is a Jo Dee Messina Concert at the Casino Event Center, shuttle bus will be available to and from the casino up until about 8PM.
Schedule - Saturday July 28, 2007
Dance/Drum Registration Opens at 9 AM
Gates open to the public at 10 AM
Grand Entry at Noon - Registration Closes
More Details will be posted later
Schedule - Sunday July 29, 2007
Gates open at 10 AM
Grand Entry at Noon
More Details will be posted later
Admission:
Friday Night: Free
Adults: $7
Two-Day: $12
Seniors (50+), Natives & Kids (7-17): $5
Kids 0-6, and Veterans only: FREE!
Lodging:
This List will be updated shortly, we are still determining some of the options
Holiday Inn-Salamanca, NY-located a hop skip and jump away (Try ask to be put on the waiting list).
Free Camping next to the Seneca Nation Administrative complex, showers available (Haley/JoJo-Redeye Building), security and shuttle bus.
Olean, NY- numerous hotels/motels located 15-20 away from pw also right by Walmart!
Jamestown, NY- hotels/motels located 30-35 minutes away from pw
Ellicottville, NY- Microtel & Holiday Valley
Highbanks campground- 15 minutes from pow wow w/ tent spots, cabins, RV hookup, boat dock, swimming pool, playground, etc. for a fee
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or comments you may contact us by mail, fax or phone.
Mail To:
Seneca Nation Of Indians
Attn: Pow Wow Committee
PO Box 231
Salamanca, NY, 14779
Fax To:
(716) 945-1565 Attention to Pow Wow Commitee
Phone 8AM to 3:00PM (Eastern Time):
(716) 945-8558 ext 3083, Nicole John
Phone Anytime Voice Mail Box:
(716) 945-8558 extension 4200.
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