53rd Annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow - Sept. 25-26

Smokin' Ace · 08-11-2004, 10:12 AM

PRESS RELEASE

CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE
c/o Keith Wynn, Pow Wow Chairman
Chickahominy Tribal Center
8200 Lott Cary Road
Providence Forge, VA 23140
Telephone: (804) 966-2448

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2004

NATIVE AMERICANS TO GATHER IN CHARLES CITY, VIRGINIA

Native Americans from Maine to Florida will join the Chickahominy Indian Tribe as they celebrate their 53rd Annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow; Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2004; on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City County, Virginia. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 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 festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers 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.

Stephen Adkins, Chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe 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 53rd annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow promises to be an exciting event for all who choose to attend,” comments Chief Adkins. “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. Historical and cultural demonstrations, including backwoods survival demonstrations and flute music are planned. Special dance exhibitions will take place at various times each day. Food
will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread/tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs, fish and chips and plenty of cold beverages.

Marvin “Many Horses” Burnette will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Gathering. A member of the Oglala Tribe, Lakota Sioux Nation of South Dakota, and career U.S. Army Veteran, Burnette is a favorite at Pow-Wows across the nation, frequently invited to serve as MC or traditional lead male dancer. Honored to serve, Burnette says, “Although all native people have their own tribal traditions, when we approach the circle, we share differences in cultures as we dance as “One People.”

The featured host drum will be Red Wolf, from Holister, North Carolina. Several drums have been invited. Head male dancer is Mikar Richardson, member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe; head female dancer is Nokomis Lemons from the Rappahannock-Portabago Tribe. Jay Hill, Seneca/Objibwa, will be the Arena Director.

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 53rd annual Pow-Wow/Fall Festival, , including directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit our website at www.chickahominytribe.org or call (804) 966-2448.

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DANCINGEAGLE · 08-14-2004, 10:04 AM

Hopefully, everyone can come this year. Last year was pretty good. Got to see a lot of people that I had not seen in a while. Always good to catch up with old friends.

nativedancer5 · 08-16-2004, 10:16 AM

i plan on attending and would like to met anyone from here that will also be there in person since i have yet to meet anyone from here face to faceit's a good pw i always have a good time

The Rat · 08-17-2004, 09:42 AM

I'll be there, barring any injuries from the Baltimore powwow ;)

Smokin' Ace · 09-21-2004, 11:31 AM

Who all is coming to this pow-wow this weekend? I would love to go to my old stomping grounds - we will see.....:)

SeaHawk · 09-22-2004, 11:26 PM

Secret Hill is planning to be there. Looking forward to a great weekend.

**NDNQt** · 09-23-2004, 08:34 AM

I'll be there Saturday! Sunday I am planning on hitting the State Fair - I just love to go there and EAT!!!!

Waya's NDNGRL · 09-23-2004, 09:58 AM

Smokin Ace and NDNQT have lots of fun for me.. NDNQT let us know how's Seth's Bustles look on him and take a picture for us.

**NDNQt** · 09-23-2004, 12:15 PM

Def will Sal! THere will be plenty pics taken I am sure. He is soo excited!!!

nativedancer5 · 09-23-2004, 06:17 PM

i plan on attending this saturday........would love to meet some ppl from powwows.com face to face will be in a green southern cloth (hopefully have to repair breastplate broke in DC on tuesday.)

Waya's NDNGRL · 09-27-2004, 07:52 AM

So how was the Pow-wow?

**NDNQt** · 09-27-2004, 12:16 PM

Seth's outfit and bustles looked sooo sweet! He had all the lil girls following him around. All we could do was stand there and laugh. Everyone thought his stuff was soo tough! We took pics, after I get them developed I will send them to you!

Mr. T · 09-27-2004, 12:35 PM

Want a copy of my recording at Schemitzun '04 :?????:

:Music: Digital Recording, on CD's. :Music:

Kunuga_56@yahoo.com

Waya's NDNGRL · 09-27-2004, 02:59 PM

Can't wait to see the pictures.. Glad all went well.

08-11-2004, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,112	53rd Annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow - Sept. 25-26 PRESS RELEASE CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE c/o Keith Wynn, Pow Wow Chairman Chickahominy Tribal Center 8200 Lott Cary Road Providence Forge, VA 23140 Telephone: (804) 966-2448 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2004 NATIVE AMERICANS TO GATHER IN CHARLES CITY, VIRGINIA Native Americans from Maine to Florida will join the Chickahominy Indian Tribe as they celebrate their 53rd Annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow; Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2004; on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City County, Virginia. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 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 festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers 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. Stephen Adkins, Chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe 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 53rd annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow promises to be an exciting event for all who choose to attend,” comments Chief Adkins. “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. Historical and cultural demonstrations, including backwoods survival demonstrations and flute music are planned. Special dance exhibitions will take place at various times each day. Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread/tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs, fish and chips and plenty of cold beverages. Marvin “Many Horses” Burnette will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Gathering. A member of the Oglala Tribe, Lakota Sioux Nation of South Dakota, and career U.S. Army Veteran, Burnette is a favorite at Pow-Wows across the nation, frequently invited to serve as MC or traditional lead male dancer. Honored to serve, Burnette says, “Although all native people have their own tribal traditions, when we approach the circle, we share differences in cultures as we dance as “One People.” The featured host drum will be Red Wolf, from Holister, North Carolina. Several drums have been invited. Head male dancer is Mikar Richardson, member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe; head female dancer is Nokomis Lemons from the Rappahannock-Portabago Tribe. Jay Hill, Seneca/Objibwa, will be the Arena Director. 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 53rd annual Pow-Wow/Fall Festival, , including directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit our website at www.chickahominytribe.org or call (804) 966-2448. #### __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

08-14-2004, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
DANCINGEAGLE BikerBoyNDNStyle Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Where the rubber meets the road! Posts: 693	Hopefully, everyone can come this year. Last year was pretty good. Got to see a lot of people that I had not seen in a while. Always good to catch up with old friends. __________________ Through the good times and bad times, always pray.

08-17-2004, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
The Rat WE ARE MAGNUS THE AMPLE Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: All over your face Posts: 271	I'll be there, barring any injuries from the Baltimore powwow ;) __________________ This is the worst signature ever.

09-21-2004, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,112	Who all is coming to this pow-wow this weekend? I would love to go to my old stomping grounds - we will see.....:) __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

09-22-2004, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
SeaHawk Junior Dancer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: where the earth meets the sky next to the creek Posts: 142	Secret Hill is planning to be there. Looking forward to a great weekend. __________________ "I am not a superhero; just one of the few working hard and long for the survival of my PEOPLE."

08-16-2004, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
nativedancer5 Senior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: richmond, virginia Posts: 994	i plan on attending and would like to met anyone from here that will also be there in person since i have yet to meet anyone from here face to faceit's a good pw i always have a good time

09-23-2004, 08:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
NDNQt PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Aylett, VA Posts: 1,076	I'll be there Saturday! Sunday I am planning on hitting the State Fair - I just love to go there and EAT!!!! __________________ Becky B.

09-23-2004, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Waya's NDNGRL Ladies S. Trad. Dancer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: G'boro Posts: 374	Smokin Ace and NDNQT have lots of fun for me.. NDNQT let us know how's Seth's Bustles look on him and take a picture for us. __________________ Sallie D

09-23-2004, 12:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
NDNQt PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Aylett, VA Posts: 1,076	Def will Sal! THere will be plenty pics taken I am sure. He is soo excited!!! __________________ Becky B.

09-23-2004, 06:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
nativedancer5 Senior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: richmond, virginia Posts: 994	i plan on attending this saturday........would love to meet some ppl from powwows.com face to face will be in a green southern cloth (hopefully have to repair breastplate broke in DC on tuesday.)

09-27-2004, 07:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Waya's NDNGRL Ladies S. Trad. Dancer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: G'boro Posts: 374	So how was the Pow-wow? __________________ Sallie D

09-27-2004, 12:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
NDNQt PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Aylett, VA Posts: 1,076	Seth's outfit and bustles looked sooo sweet! He had all the lil girls following him around. All we could do was stand there and laugh. Everyone thought his stuff was soo tough! We took pics, after I get them developed I will send them to you! __________________ Becky B.

09-27-2004, 12:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mr. T More Cowbell Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Native America Posts: 42	Want a copy of my recording at Schemitzun '04 :?????: :Music: Digital Recording, on CD's. :Music: Kunuga_56@yahoo.com

09-27-2004, 02:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Waya's NDNGRL Ladies S. Trad. Dancer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: G'boro Posts: 374	Can't wait to see the pictures.. Glad all went well. __________________ Sallie D

09-27-2004, 06:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
DANCINGEAGLE BikerBoyNDNStyle Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Where the rubber meets the road! Posts: 693