Welcome to this listing of upcoming pow wows for Minnesota.
If you are hosting a pow wow or simply know of one within the state of Minnesota, please let us know so that we can add it to this list.
Please check with the contact information before traveling,
to avoid problems with changes or inaccuracies in these listings.last updated 5/7/08
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2008
April 5:
Leech Lake Tribal College Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Cass Lake Bena High School.
Directions: From U.S. Highway 2 in Cass Lake turn onto MN Highway 371 south for about 1.8 miles to Cass Lake Bena High School.
Info: Sharon Kotla 218-335-4277 sharon.kotla@lltc.edu www.lltc.edu
MC: Murphy Thomas
AD: Gary Charwood
Host Drum: Leech Lake Tribal College Singers
Cost: Free Entrance.
Additional Info: Spiritual Director: To be announced. Honor Guard: Franklin Bowstring. All drums welcome, First 5 to register will receive an honorarium. Dancers need to be in full regalia to register. Contest info: "Junior Miss Leech Lake Tribal Collge" Princess Pageant open to all girls ages 7 to 14.
April 11:
St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education traditional pow wow.
Location: St. Paul, MN. Battle Creek Middle School. 2121 North Park Drive.
Info: 651-293-5191 www.indianeducation.spps.org www.indianeducation.org
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Additional Info: Monthly winter pow wow. Everyone is welcome. Pow wow 6-8 PM. This is an opportunity for families to sing, dance, socialize and and enjoy our cultural traditions. No smoking on school grounds. Concession stands or booths $10; no candy sales. Children 11 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult or they will not be admitted. Security provided by First Nations Security.
April 12:
15th Annual St. Cloud State University traditional pow wow.
Location: St. Cloud, MN. SCSU Halenbeck Hall. 720 4th Avenue S.
Info: 320-308-5449 or 320-308-6424 atc@stcloudstate.edu
April 12:
20th Annual Itasca Community College traditional pow wow.
Location: Grand Rapids, MN. Itasca Community College, 1851 East Highway 169.
Directions: East side of Grand Rapids on Highway 169 toward Hibbing.
Info: Harold Annette 218-327-4491 hannette@itascacc.edu www.ogitchidah.info
MC: Peter White
AD: Gary Charwood
Host Drum: Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig. Co-host: Leech Lake Nation.
Cost: Free
Info: 1 pm and 7 pm Grand Entries. Feast 5 PM. Honorariums for registered dancers, first 5 registered drums. Head mail dancer: Dan Curry. Head female dancer: Fawn Grauman.
April 25-26:
35th Annual Council of Indian SDT. traditional pow wow.
Location: Bemidji, MN. John Glas Fieldhouse.
Info: 218-755-2032 or 218-766-2378 jryder@bemidjistate.edu
April 26:
13th Annual Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day traditional pow wow.
Location: Osseo, MN. Osseo Junior High School, 10223 93rd Ave. N.
Info: Ramona Stately 763-391-7093 statelyr@district279.org or Nicole Hendrickson 763-391-7102 hendricksonn@district279.org
MC: Justin Hueneman
Cost: Free
Additional Info: 12:00 - 6 PM. 1 PM Grand Entry. Exhibits, demos, education stations. Feast 6 PM. John Trudell - Dakota Keynote Speaker. The mission of Indian Education Day is to educate K-12 students through a Native American perspective.May 2-3: (Date Change)
19th Annual Mankato State University traditional pow wow.
Location: Mankato, MN. MSU Campus.
Info: 507-389-5230 or 507-389-5230 david.larsen@mnsu.edu
Additional Info: Friday night grand entry 7 PM.
May 10-11:
9th Annual Little Earth of United Tribes Mother's Day traditional pow wow.
Location: Minneapolis, MN. Cedar Field Park, 2945 18th Ave. S.
Info: Kelly Morgan 612-226-2980 kelly.morgan06@yahoo.com
MC: Jerry Dearly
AD: John Oakgrove
Host Drum: Little Earth. Co-host: Black Bear Crossing.
Additional Info: Grand entry Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM.
May 17:
Walker-Hackensack-Ackeley School traditional pow wow.
Location: Walker, MN. Walker Middle School Gymnasium.
Info: Theresa Jordan-(218)547-4090, Margaret Jordan-(218)547-4071, Priscilla Smith- (218)547-2270 p_t_smith@yahoo.com
MC: Gary Charwood
AD: Robin Jordan
Host Drum: Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School Drum Group
Additiona Info: Spiritual Advisor- Henry Sherer Nason. Grand Entry- 1:00 pm. Feast- 4:00 pm. Giveaway- 5:00 pm
May 23-25:
Leech Lake Spring traditional pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Veteran's Memorial Grounds.
Info: 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.moran@leechlakegaming.com www.leechlakegaming.com/history.html
May 23-25:
4th Annual Seven Clans contest pow wow.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN. 7 Clans Casino.
Info: Ron Lussier at 218-556-7566 or 218-679-3361 ext 1404 www.sevenclanscasino.com ralussier@sevenclanscasino.com
Host Drum: The Boyz & Mountain SoulJune 6-8:
Sah-Gii-Bah-Gah traditional pow wow.
Location: Nett Lake, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-757-3261 www.powwowtime.bravehost.com bf_powwow@yahoo.com
June 7-8:
6th Annual Dakota Homecoming traditional pow wow.
Location: Winona, MN. Unity Park.
Directions: On Lake Winona, south on 61 from the TC's; north on 43 off of I-90; 45 miles east of Rochester; 35 miles NW of La Crosse, WI.
Info: Brian Aldrich 507-454-7302 507-452-2278 www.dakotahomecoming.org Baldrich@winona.edu
Cost: Free ($5 covers ALL meals)
Additional Info: No guns, drugs or alcohol. Primitive camping allowed in the city park. Emphasis on reconciliation between former Dakota residents and Winona area; city sponsored.
June 13-15:
140th Annual White Earth traditional pow wow.
Location: White Earth, MN. Tribal Grounds.
Info: 800-950-3248 ext 1337 henryf@whitearth.com
June 13-17:
74th Annual Mountain Lake pow wow.
Location: Mountain Lake, MN. Mountain Lake City (on 3rd Ave.)
Info: 507-427-2999 marvaott@mountainlake.govoffice.com www.mountainlakemn.com
Additional Info: Minnesota's oldest running community celebration! Attend the Grande Parade on June 16 or participate in one of the many athletic activities planned midway for young and old. Food and craft booths, a concert by the Mt. Lake Gospel Singers, talent contest, petting zoo and $2000 cash raffle. Everyone welcome.
June 20-22:
17th Annual Grand Celebration contest pow wow.
Location: Hinckley, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 800-472-6321 ext 4843 or ext 4556 www.grandcasinosmn.com
Cost: Free
June 20-22:
Lake Vermillion traditional pow wow.
Location: Lake Vermillion, MN. Lake Vermillion Pow Wow Grounds.
Info: Tracey Dagen 218-753-7713 tdagen@fortunebay.com
AD: Virgil Sohm & Doug Furhman
Host Drums: Vermilion Traditional & Lake Vermilion Singers.
Additional Info:Friday-Warm Ups. Saturday-Grand Entry 1 & 7 PM, Feast @ 5 PM. Sunday-Grand Entry 1 PM. Spiritual Advisors-Gilbert Smith & Calvin Ottertail. Contact Info-Mary Strong (218) 780-3903. Geraldine Hanks (218) 753-4905. Corrina Wettlin (218) 780-0461. Vendor Contact: Roberta or Jackie Chavez (218) 753-3049. Muriel Deegan (218)750-2502.
June 21-22:
Henvey Inlet First Nation 5th Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Sudbury, MN. Hwy 69, 45 mins south of sudbury...
Directions: We are about 45 mins south of sudbury, hwy 69..
Info: Kimberly McQuabbie 705-857-0957 hifnpowwow@gmail.com
Additional Info: Email if needed throrough directions or information is required.
June 21-22:
Honoring the Youth 5th Annual pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN.
Info: Gary Charwood 218-760-7955 or 218-335-3730 www.leechlakegaming.com/history.html
July 3-6:
Red Lake Nation Independence Day traditional pow wow.
Location: Red Lake, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-679-3341 or 218-679-3224
July 4-6:
Aabita-Niibing traditional pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Veteran's Memorial Grounds.
Info: 218-335-7400 or 218-335-7034 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
July 11-13:
Prairie Island contest pow wow.
Location: Welch, MN. Pow wow grounds, located next to Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
Info: 800-554-5473 www.prairieisland.org
Cost: Free and open to all ages.
Additional Info: This event will feature dancers and drummers from all over the United States and Canada. During the event, Prairie Island Tribal Council and Community Members will sponsor various dance specials and honor loved ones with special contests. There will also be Native Americn foods and hand crafted jewelry, tools, and artwork throughout the celebration. Watch, listen, and feel the culture and history come alive! Activities, food, and events all day.
July 18-20:
Mee-Gwich Mahnomen Days pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Veterans Memorial Grounds.
Info: Mary Bebeau at 218-246-2554, Tana Morgan at 218-246-3156, or Luke Wilson at 218-335-4404
July 25-27:
Onigum traditional pow wow.
Location: Onigum, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: Victor Thompson 218-547-4090 or Lavonna Thompson at 218-760-1062 or 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
July 25-27:
Pine Point traditional pow wow.
Location: Ponsford, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-573-2154 or 218-573-3007 mikes@whiteearth.com
July 26:
Keepers traditional pow wow.
Location: Pipestone, MN. Moore Park.
Directions: Off I90 exit MN exit 1 Hwy 23 27 mi to Pipestone. Go north on 75 to Nation monument sign. Go west to Hiawatha off I 29 Flandreau SD exit hwy 34. 18 mi to Pipestone turn north on Hiawatha AV.
Info: Bud Johnston 507-825-3734 www.pipekeepers.org pipe@iw.net
Cost: Free
Additional Info: We have 2008 pow wow Jul 26 grand entry 1pm 5pm 400 N hiawatha av pipestone MN 56164 ph 507 825 3734 Keepers gathering runs jul 24-jul 27th http://www.pipekeepers.org/pow_wow.htm for more info.August 1-3:
15th Annual Dakota Traditional Wacipi Spirit of the Eagle.
Location: Granite Falls, MN. Upper Sioux State Park.
Info: 320-564-6016 or 320-564-2360 www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov theresa@prairiesedgecasino.com
Host Drum: Thunder Boyz
August 1-3:
30th Annual Honoring Sobriety traditional pow wow.
Location: Sawyer, MN. Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center.
Info: 218-879-6731
August 8-10:
Grand Portage Rendezvous traditional pow wow.
Location: Grand Portage, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-475-2239 or 218-475-2415 www.grandportage.com
August 15-17:
Red Lake Nation Fair traditional pow wow.
Location: Red Lake, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-679-3341 zaagaate@paulbunyan.com
August 15-17:
42nd Annual Mille Lacs traditional pow wow.
Location: Mille Lacs, MN. Iskigamizigan pow wow grounds.
Info: 320-532-7496 or 320-532-8800 mj@grandcasino.com
August 15-17:
Shakopee Mdewakanton contest pow wow.
Location: Prior Lake, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 952-445-8900 or 952-496-6160 www.shakopeedakota.org or www.mysticlake.com Dakotah Meadows RV Park: 800-653-CAMP or for Mystic Lake Hotel: 800-813-7349
MC: Danny Seaboy and Walace Coffey
AD: Gabe Desrosier and Michael Roberts
Cost: Weekend $5 with button purchase. 60 years and over, and children under 10 are free.
Additional Info: Over $130,000 in prizes. Many categories and age groups. Moccasin games. Grand entries: Fri 7 PM, Sat 1 and 7 PM, Sun 1 PM. Giveaways: Friday noon - 6 PM, Sat and Sun after 9 AM flag raising. Fireworks on Saturday at 10 PM. Public is welcome. Free meal on Saturday and Sunday.
August 22-24:
28th Annual Cha Cha Bahning traditional pow wow.
Location: Inger, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: Donna Cloud at 218-659-2995 or Dorothy Robinson at 218-659-2708 or Selma Jackson at 218-659-2704 or 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
August 23:
Callaway Community Kiimiiiwin traditional pow wow.
Location: Callaway, MN.
Directions: 11 miles north of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on HWY 59. 24 miles south of Mahnomen, Minnesota on HWY 59.
Info: 218-375-4900 roymas@arvig.net
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Grand Entries @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Feast Time @ 5 p.m. All visiting Eagles Staffs welcomed & honored. Central Sound System Provided. All Craft Vendors welcome, limited space for Food Vendors please call ahead to RSVP. Security Will be Provided Camping will be available.
August 29-31:
Wee Gitchie Ne Me E Dim contest pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Veteran's Memorial Gardens.
Info: 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.comSeptember 12-14:
Battle Point traditional pow wow.
Location: Sugar Point, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: Tracy Gale 218-760-5141 or 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
September 21:
2nd Annual Spirit Feast Two Worlds Lodge traditional pow wow.
Location: Hewitt, MN. Hyatt Farm.
Info: 218-924-4018 polttwil@wcta.netOctober 10-12:
Miigwetch Manomin traditional pow wow.
Location: Net Lake, MN. Elementary School Gym.
Info: 218-757-3261 www.powwowtime.bravehost.com bf_powwow@yahoo.comNovember 11:
Leech Lake Veterans traditional pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Pow wow Grounds.
Info: 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
Due to the wide sources of information, We are not responsible for the accuracy of the information listed here. We will make every attempt to verify the accuracy before posting any information.
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