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This is one of my favorite pow-wows. This year, my friends Terry White (one of the best traditional dancers, bar none) and Phyllis Campbell will be head dancers - my boi Keith Colston is MC - and Red Earth from Haliwa-Saponi are the host drum....anyone who has ever come to the pow-wow know that the Chickahominy are very gracious and loving folks - come be blessed....
Chickahominy Tribe Invites all to 57th Annual Pow-Wow/Fall Festival; September 27 & 28, 2008
Email on behalf of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, whose members invite all to their 57th annual pow-wow/fall festival. Please share with family, friends and others that may be interested. Keith Wynn, Pow-Wow Coordinator; (804) 966-2448.
-----------------------------------------------------------CHICKAHOMINY POW WOW TO FEATURE DANCING, TRADITIONAL CRAFTS DEMONSTRATIONS; HISTORICAL EXHIBITS
Native Americans from throughout the country will join the Chickahominy Indian Tribe as they celebrate their 56th Annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow; Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2008; on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City County, Virginia. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 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 Pow-Wow//Fall Festival will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers, artisans 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 that 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 57th 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. Special dance exhibitions and cultural demonstrations will take place at various times each day. Information on Virginia Indian history and current Tribal initiatives will be available, with tribal members available to meet and greet attendees. The Chickahominy Tribe will have an information booth on their tribal history as well. Food will be available for purchase and will feature Indian Fry Bread/tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs, fish and fries, barbeque, a special bake sale, and plenty of cold beverages.
Keith Colston, Tuscarora-Lumbee, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Gathering. Colston is the Executive Director of the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs, where he has an opportunity to combine his career with his personal goals in promoting the native culture and spirituality. The featured host drum will be Red Earth, from Hollister, North Carolina. Several drums have been invited. Lead dancers are Terry White, Lumbee Indian Nation, and Phyllis Campbell, Choctaw Nation. Clark Stewart, Chickahominy Tribe, will be the Arena Director, with the Indian Nations Warriors & Veterans Honor Color Guard leading Grand Entry each day.
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 57th annual Pow-Wow/Fall Festival, including directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit our website at CHICKAHOMINY (Events) or call (804) 829-2027 or (804) 966-2448.
Chickahominy Tribe Invites all to 57th Annual Pow-Wow/Fall Festival; September 27 & 28, 2008
Email on behalf of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, whose members invite all to their 57th annual pow-wow/fall festival. Please share with family, friends and others that may be interested. Keith Wynn, Pow-Wow Coordinator; (804) 966-2448.
-----------------------------------------------------------CHICKAHOMINY POW WOW TO FEATURE DANCING, TRADITIONAL CRAFTS DEMONSTRATIONS; HISTORICAL EXHIBITS
Native Americans from throughout the country will join the Chickahominy Indian Tribe as they celebrate their 56th Annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow; Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2008; on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City County, Virginia. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 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 Pow-Wow//Fall Festival will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers, artisans 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 that 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 57th 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. Special dance exhibitions and cultural demonstrations will take place at various times each day. Information on Virginia Indian history and current Tribal initiatives will be available, with tribal members available to meet and greet attendees. The Chickahominy Tribe will have an information booth on their tribal history as well. Food will be available for purchase and will feature Indian Fry Bread/tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs, fish and fries, barbeque, a special bake sale, and plenty of cold beverages.
Keith Colston, Tuscarora-Lumbee, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Gathering. Colston is the Executive Director of the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs, where he has an opportunity to combine his career with his personal goals in promoting the native culture and spirituality. The featured host drum will be Red Earth, from Hollister, North Carolina. Several drums have been invited. Lead dancers are Terry White, Lumbee Indian Nation, and Phyllis Campbell, Choctaw Nation. Clark Stewart, Chickahominy Tribe, will be the Arena Director, with the Indian Nations Warriors & Veterans Honor Color Guard leading Grand Entry each day.
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 57th annual Pow-Wow/Fall Festival, including directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit our website at CHICKAHOMINY (Events) or call (804) 829-2027 or (804) 966-2448.
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