Aamjiwnaang (Sarnia) Powwow June 28-29, 2008

[Kayedos]

Aanii! We're posting this to let everyone know that the date that was previously advertised for the powwow was changed to the last weekend of June. Flyers were distributed at CMU Powwow in Mt. Pleasant, MI and U of M Powwow at Ann Arbor, MI. All the other info will remain the same. So please spread the word as this is last minute! Thanks everyone!

47th Annual Aamjiwnaang Powwow
Bear Park, corner of Virgil Ave & Marlborough Lane
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

June 28th & 29th, 2008

Head Judge: Charlie Belisle- Dearborn, MI
Arena Director: Jason Whitehouse- Madison Heights, MI
Host Drum: Pipestone- LCO, WI
Drum Judge: Tommy Cain- LCO, WI
MC: Sandon Jacobs-Durhams, NC
Head Veteran: Bobby Bird


Grand Entries Noon & 6 Saturday, Noon Sunday

Women's Jingle Dress Special sponsored by Shannon Beetso & Family

Jr. Girls 12 & Under All Around Special Sponsored by 07-08 Jr. Princess Adalia Plain (3 Places)

Teen girls All Around Special Sponsored by 07-08 Princess Jessica Devost

Jr Boys 6-12 Traditional Special in Honor of Waasnoode "Big Son" Isaac

Hand Drum, Spectator Dance, Baby Contest & More Specials TBA

Golden Age & Adults Prize Money:
$500-400-300-200
Teen Prize Money
$300-250-200-150
Kids Prize Money
$200-150-100-50
Tiny Tots receive Honorarium

Drum Contest:
$3000-2500-2000-1500 + drum split for non placing drums

*New this year... Cultural Tent with Traditional Craft & Music Demonstration**

Host Hotel: Best Western - $99 a nite (located right after the customs, close to casino, newly renovated)
Other hotels in the area:
Super 8, Drawbridge Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn

Grand Entries @ Noon Both days

Vendors Please Contact Cid Bearheart @ 519-383-8356 to Sign-up.

[**Summer_June**]

So the dates been changed back to the 28th & 29th?
I'll be there! Sounds like its going to be a good pw!

[Joe G]

I'm planning on being there too. I always enjoy going to that one.

[ndneyez]

Can't Wait!

We are the family hosting the Jr. Boys Traditional Special. We're excited to host this as my son will be leaving Tiny Tots and entering Juniors *tear*.....lol
We have lots of cool prizes for this special so make sure you get your Junior Boy out there and ready to dance!!

[StoneyClaus]

Yeah, I had a good time there last year. Nice people up there... Looking forward to coming up...

[Kayedos]

mc

this just in ..... sandon jacobs is our mc again. he did a great job last year it'll be fun to have him back again. also our grounds our being all redone to make the dance area a lil wider...so we hope it turns out good. aight peace

[ndnMSW]

Awwww, I used to love this powwow!!! Haven't been there since 1990 or so...would be nice to go again but I think we are stuck at home that weekend.

[Smokin' Ace]

this just in ..... sandon jacobs is our mc again. he did a great job last year it'll be fun to have him back again. also our grounds our being all redone to make the dance area a lil wider...so we hope it turns out good. aight peace

That's awesome news - Sandon is one the funniest M/C's around these days - he keeps the pow-wow flowing...congrats Santa....sure you'll rock the mic!

[Kayedos]

Just trying to keep this on top as word of the date change is still spreading. I also updated the pow wow info on the top!

[StoneyClaus]

So who's coming? What drums plan on making the trip? Looking forward to seeing my boys from Pipestone...

[cute_jinglin_sweetie]

Can't wait

I'm coming, I always go to Sarnia. I like the atmosphere there, it's not too big and not too small

[homi]

soooooo.....

who won? I missed it this year was it fun? details details. lol.

[ndneyez]

What I can recall...

Women's Traditional
1st: Melissa Montoya
2nd: Challis Isaac
3rd: Cassie Thomas
4th: Tara Trudeau

Men's Traditional
1st: Alden Pompana
2nd: Matt Isaac
3rd: Will Hedgepeth
4th: Devon Kinosway (sp?)

Women's Jingle
1st: Alexa FunMaker
2nd: Shannon Beetso
3rd: Maia Montoya
4th: Iliana Montoya

Drum Contest:
1st: Snake Island
2nd: Beh-Skaabii
3rd: Eagle Flight
4th: Young Gunz

Jingle Special
1st: Maia Montoya
2nd: Cheyenne Petoskey
3rd: Iliana Montoya

Teen All-Around
1st: Keysa Parker
2nd: Cheyenne Petoskey
3rd: Cheyenne White

Hand Drum
1st: Beh-Skaabii
2nd: Eagle Flight
3rd: Room 112 (aka Young Gunz)

And that's all I can remember :0)

[StoneyClaus]

Many Thanks

I wanted to publicly thank the powwow committee for having me back again this year. Even though the weather was hit-and-miss, I think things went well... Good turn-out, good singing... And GREAT PEOPLE up there. Nim, Courtney, Chief Chris Plain, Ponchie, and everybody else, THANK YOU...

[**Summer_June**]

this is what i remember.. might have some winners in the wrong spot..

Jr Girls Tradish
4th- ??
3rd- Haylee Anderson
2nd- ??
1st- Maddie Douglas

Jr Girls Jingle
4th- Dajia Shinos
3rd- Adalia Plain
2nd- Adriana Douglas
1st- Waskwane Stonefish

Jr Girls Fancy
4th- ??
3rd- ??
2nd- Katelyn Douglas
1st- Beedoskah Stonefish

Teen Girls Tradish
4th- Zoey Trudeau
3rd- Ashley Maness
2nd- Summer John
1st- Robi Willliams

Teen Girls Jingle
4th- Ashley Ayers
3rd- Keysa Lee Parker
2nd- Cheyenne White
1st- Cheyenne Petoskey

Teen Girls Fancy
4th- ??
3rd- Jessica Deveau
2nd- Ally Watson
1st- Rachael Simon

Teen Boys Tradish
1st- Nodin Cottrelle

Teen Boys Fancy
4th- David White
3rd- Jojo Maness
2nd- Tony Klein
1st- Nimkee Osawamick

Womens Fancy
4th- Jen Martin
3rd- Zelda Elijah
2nd- ??
1st- Celina Cada-Metasawagon

Mens Grass
4th- Matt Isaac
3rd- Matt Plain
2nd- Dave Trudeau
1st- Matt Pheasant

Mens Fancy
2nd- Cam Johnson
1st- Adrian Harjo

Golden Age Women
4th- Evelyn WhiteEye
3rd- Debbie Klein
2nd- Joann Whitehouse
1st- Charlene Bomberry

Golden Age Men
4th- Bruce George
3rd- Joe Ponchie Plain
2nd- Ray Trudeau
1st- Bobby Bird?

Jr Girls All Around
3rd- Katelyn Douglas
2nd- Waskwane Stonefish
1st- Beedoskah Stonefish