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.
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to avoid problems with changes or inaccuracies in these listings.last updated 7/21/10
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2010
June 3-6:
1st Annual Traditional pow wow.
Location: Warroad, MN. Churne Property Riverview Dr. SE.
Info: 800-815-8293 rprelvitz@sevenclanscasino.com dpankow@sevenclanscasino.com www.rlnn.com
MC: Murphy Thomas
AD: Royce Kingbird
Host Drum: Whitefish Bay Singers. Invited Drum: Eyabay
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Thursday Night: Ground Blessing
Friday Night: Warm-ups
Saturday: Flag Raising - 10am
Grand Entry - 1pm
Feast - 5pm
Grand Entry - 7pm
Sunday: Flag Raising - 10am
Grand Entry - 1pm
Feast - 5pm
Grand Entry - 7pm
Dance Specials To Be Announced. Singing Specials To Be Announced. ALL DANCERS & DRUMS WELCOME! Honorium Paid For All Dancers and First 15 Registered Drums. Concessions Welcome (Food & Craft). Not responsible for accidents and/or lost or stolen items. Singers must bring their own chair(s). More information will be posted for this event. ALCOHOL & DRUGS PROHIBITED.
June 4-6:
Nett Lake School traditional pow wow.*
Location: Nett Lake, MN. Nett Lake School.
Info: 218-780-3903 dchosa@boisforte-nsn.gov
June 5-6:
7th Annual Dakota Homecoming traditional pow wow.*
Location: Winona, MN. Unity Park.
Info: 507-452-2278 or 507-457-0957 www.dakotahomecoming.org baldrich@winona.edu
June 11-12:
White Earth Reservation 142nd annual celebration and traditional pow wow.
Location: White Earth, MN.
Info: Dennis Hisgun 218-261-1231 dennish@whiteearth.com
MCs: Murphy Thomas, Larry "Amick" Smallwood, Mickey Hodges
ADs: Thomas Mason, Sam Musqua
Host Drum: White Fish Bay Co-Host Drum Elks Whistle.
June 11-13:
Annual Lower Sioux traditional pow wow.
Location: Morton, MN.
Additional Info: Welcome to all.
June 18-20:
Hinkley Grand Celebration contest pow wow.
Location: Hinkley, MN. Grand Casino pow wow grounds.
Info: Vicki Kroschel 320-384-4930 vkroshel@grcasinos.com http://www.grandcasinomn.com/
Cost: Free.
June 18-20:
Lake Vermilion traditional pow wow.*
Location: Tower, MN. Pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-753-2843 mdeegan@boisfort-nsn.gov
Host Drum: Vermilion Traditional
June 25-27:
7th Annual S-Lake traditional pow wow.
Location: S-Lake, MN. Pow wow grounds. 28 mi. N of Deer River MN56681 on Hwy 46.
Info: 218-760-7955, 218-368-3971 or 218-308-3680 maang40@yahoo.com or youthdriver_57@yahoo.com or LaVonne.Thompson@leechlakegaming.comJuly 2-4:
Leech Lake 4th of July traditional pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Next to Palace Casino.
Info: 218-335-3784 218-335-7000 lance.kingbird@llojibwe.com or jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
July 9-11:
2010 Prairie Island contest pow wow.
Location: Prairie Island, MN.
Info: Lee Stoffel 800-554-5473 lstoffel@piic.org www.prairieisland.org
July 16-18:
48th Annual Mii-Gwitch Mahnomen days traditional pow wow.
Location: Ball Club, MN. Pow wow grounds. 6 mi. W of Deer Diver MN on US 2
Info: 218-246-3197, 218-246-2724 or 218-308-3680 milton.gotchie@llojibwe.com or lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com
July 23-25:
12th Annual Onigum traditional pow wow.
Location: Onigum, MN. Pow wow grounds. 13 mi. E of Walker Mn. on Co. Rd.13.
Info: 218-547-4090 or 218-536-0213 LaVonne.Thompson@leechlakegaming.com
July 24-25:
Keepers Gathering and traditional pow wow.
Location: Pipestone, MN. Moore Park on Hiawatha Ave.
Directions: Of I90 go north on 23 or 75, they both come into the middle of town. Go to the center of town. Hiawatha and main. Go north 3 blocks off I29. Go east at Flandreau exit to Pipestone. Turn N. on Hiawatha, 8 blocks.
Info: Rona or Bud Johnson 507-825-3734 cell 605-595-5229 pipe@iw.net www.pipekeepers.org
MC: Steve Dennis
AD: Michael Yomans
Cost: $10 pow wow food donation for food bank.
Additional Info: Invited drums: All drums invited first four get $400.00. Entertainment: Connecting the Circle Concert Fri. night at performing arts center at 7 PM; Mick Daniels, Reggie Boyd, Bruce Weigle. Grand entry Sat. 1 & 5 PM, Sun 1 PM.August 6-8:
Upper Sioux traditional pow wow.
Location: Granite Falls, MN.
Info: Peggy Shindler 320-564-2121
Cost: Free
August 6-8:
32nd Annual Honoring Sobriety traditional pow wow.*
Location: Sawyer, MN. Mash Ka Wisen.
Info: 218-879-6731
August 14-15:
Pine Point traditional pow wow.*
Location: Ponsford, MN. Pine Point pow wow grounds.
Info: 218-573-2154
August 20-22:
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
Additional Info: Grand Entry Friday 7 PM, Saturday 1 PM & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM. Dance contests. Moccasin games. Fireworks Saturday 10 PM. Public Welcome. No alcohol or drugs allowed.
August 20-22:
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe 44th Annual Traditional pow wow.
Location: Mille Lacs, MN. Mille Lacs Band Reservation.
Info: Sharon James 320-282-2712 jameshq@q.com
Cost: Free Admission
Additional Info: Royalty Contestants: Band member or descendants of Band members age 6 to 18 for Princess and Brave Royalty Contest.
August 21:
Chaske Cikala Traditional wacipi.
Location: Chaska, MN. McKnight Park in Chaska.
Directions: 212 west to 41 north to Pioneer Trail. Turn left onto Pioneer Trail go up small hill Jonathan Elementry School on the right, park in school lot. Dancers and vendors go to next right and turn then the next right to parking lot that is reverved for you.
Info: Wally Ripplinger 952-448-6860 stonrripp@yahoo.com
Cost: None. No charge to venders.
August 27-29:
3rd Annual Jerry Fairbanks scholarship contest pow wow.
Location: Sawyer, MN. Mash ka wisen pow wow grounds.
Info: Brenda Blackwood 218-878-8194 brendablackwood@fdlrez.com
MC: Eric Gahbow
Cost: Free
Additional Info: Registration Sat & Sun 9:00 am-12:45. Grand Entries Sat 1pm & 6p.m. Sun 1p.m. All grand entry entrants will be checked at entry. 1st 15 drums register at MC Stand with Eric Gahbow. Contest info: Men's Traditional special in Honor of Jerry Fairbanks. 1 prize of $1000.00 sponsored by Elaine Fairbanks. Woman's Traditional 1st $300.00 2nd $200.00 3rd $100.00. Other specials Saturday and Sunday. No alcohol or Drugs Allowed. Security Provided. Not responsible for lost or stolen items.
August 27-29:
30th Annual Cha Cha Bah Ning traditional pow wow.
Location: Inger, MN. Pow wow grounds. 21 mi N of Deer River MN on, Hwy 46R. Co. Rd. 35 (Inger Rd.)
Info: 218-659-2708, 218-659-2995 or 218-659-2196 dorothy.robinson@llojibwe.comSeptember 3-5:
Wee Gitchie Ne Me I Dim contest pow wow.
Location: Cass Lake, MN. Next to Casino Palace.
Info: 218-335-3784 or 218-335-7000 lance.kingbird@llojibwe.com or jerry.morgan@leechlakegaming.com
September 10-12:
Mendota's 11th Annual traditional pow wow.
Location: Mendota, MN. 1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy.
Info: Sharon or Curt 651-452-4141 mmdc01@comcast.net www.mendotadakota.com
Cost: $5.00 Donation
Additional Info: More information coming.
September 17-19:
38th Annual Mahkato traditional pow wow.
Location: Mankato, MN. Dakota Wokisuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park).
Info: 651-592-0987 www.mahkatowacipi.org garnet1645@aol.com
September 17-19:
13th Annual Battle Point traditional pow wow.
Location: Battle Point, MN. Pow wow grounds. 20 mi. E of Walker Hwy 200 left MN 84 11.8 m. R. Co.Rd.73 6m. To Battle Point DR.
Info: 218-654-5667 or 218-654-5414 or 218-308-3680 diane.smith@llojibwe.com or imgale@means.net or lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.comOctober 8-10:
Nett Lake School traditional pow wow.
Location: Nett Lake, MN. Nett Lake School.
Info: Karlene Chosa 218-757-2647 dchosa@boisforte-nsn.govNovember 25-27:
3rd Annual Thanksgiving traditional pow wow.*
Location: Minneapolis, MN. American Indian Center.
Info: 612-824-3118 or 612-799-2698 zoogipoequay@msn.com2011
August
August 13:
St Cloud UU traditional pow wow.
Location: St. Cloud, MN. TBA
Info: Lynn Williams 320-281-3073 plainsman01@charter.net
Cost: Free to the public.
Additional Info: This pow wow is currently in planning stages for next summer so more details will be sent out as quickly as possible. We are still looking for a experienced AD, 2 drum groups, dancers, and vendors.
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.
*Powwow listings courtesy of www.newsfromindiancountry.com
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