NMAI National Powwow: update

WhoMe · 08-02-2005, 06:50 PM

The theme of this years powwow is "Origins and Evolution of the Powwow."

Each day different branches of the military will be honored because warrior societies were the basis for powwow dancing.

Each grand entry will be spoken in the language of the 3 different emcees to portray the traditional camp criers.

During Saturday evenings session, "original dancers" will interpret the earliest form of each dance category immediately before the contest. The announcers and original dancers are working on the narration describing the origins of each dance: Men's fancy, traditional, straight, grass and Women's fancy, jingle, northern traditional and southern traditional.

Also included will be a gourd dance with the headsmen of the Kiowa Gourd Clan to interpret the origins and evolution.

An "Origins and Evolutions of the Powwow" Panel will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from noon to 1:30 pm in the National Museum of the American Indian. Powwow Head Staff discuss the origins, evolution, traditions, and impact of powwows.

The new headman dancer is Ardell Scalplock (replacing Spike Draper).

Visit the new website that was put up today:

http://www.nmai.si.edu/powwow2005/information.html

Smokin' Ace · 08-02-2005, 10:29 PM

Thanks so much for that update - can't wait...where can we meet for coffee on Sat morn?

WhoMe · 08-03-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin' Ace

Thanks so much for that update - can't wait...where can we meet for coffee on Sat morn?

Saturday Morning?

You mean after the 49' at the Tom Tom Club in Adams Morgan closes?

*L

Smokin' Ace · 08-03-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WhoMe

Saturday Morning?

You mean after the 49' at the Tom Tom Club in Adams Morgan closes?

*L

I actually did mean Sat mornish, as in before noon - I am not sure that I can make it on Friday night....I can wait until the pow-wow to catch up....can't wait.

LumbeeDancr · 08-03-2005, 06:50 PM

I'll be there...i'm so excited, I can't wait

Plenty Fox · 08-03-2005, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoMe

The new headman dancer is Ardell Scalplock (replacing Spike Draper).
Visit the new website that was put up today:

http://www.nmai.si.edu/powwow2005/information.html

My, my...I don't think you'll hear any ladies complainin'!

oneidagurl · 08-04-2005, 05:44 PM

I'm rolling into town on thrusday morning so that i can see the museum, since i haven't had a chance to see it yet....

What i'm wondering about, is how long is the wait to get into the museum? Is it really an hour long, is there something I can do to not have to wait in a long line? Any tips would be helpful...

Thanks!

WhoMe · 08-04-2005, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by oneidagurl

I'm rolling into town on thrusday morning so that i can see the museum, since i haven't had a chance to see it yet....

What i'm wondering about, is how long is the wait to get into the museum? Is it really an hour long, is there something I can do to not have to wait in a long line? Any tips would be helpful...

Thanks!

OniedaG,

There is normally not a long line to get into the NMAI. However, once inside, there may be lines to get into certain exhibits.

Starting on Friday at 9 am, there will be shuttles to and from the NMAI to the MCI Center.

Don't forget to roll into the ToM ToM Club (in the Adams Morgan district) on Friday and Saturday after the powwow.

The powwow is scheduled to end before 11pm each night!

oneidagurl · 08-04-2005, 07:57 PM

Thanks a bunch WhoMe!

And yeah, i'm expecting to make it out to the party one of those nites...

**eap7** · 08-04-2005, 10:47 PM

Whome: thanks for the all info. I am excited about this powwow! There's been some buzz about it in Tulsa but its the same weekend as IICOT so I think most ppl are going to that one, too bad the powwows conflict.

KoolNDN · 08-04-2005, 11:06 PM

An "Origins and Evolutions of the Powwow" Panel will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from noon to 1:30 pm in the National Museum of the American Indian. Powwow Head Staff discuss the origins, evolution, traditions, and impact of powwows.

Are the Musuem people or anybody else making a video of this event? Sounds like alot of important and valuable information will be discussed and it would be a great opportunity to pass the information on via video for many generations to come and for those who are unable to attend, in addition it would bring in income for the musuem.

Does anyone know?

WhoMe · 08-05-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KoolNDN

Are the Musuem people or anybody else making a video of this event?

Does anyone know?

Yes, a DVD is being planned as I type. It will take a while to debut because of the large amount of footage that will be shot during the weekends activities.

bushy_braids · 08-05-2005, 10:46 AM

if ya'll are coming into town early... be sure to check out the powwow social @ the museum on thursday 8/11 from 2-5pm!

(sorry can't attach the flyer.. but here's the info:)

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Thursday, August 11
2 - 5 p.m.

EVERYBODY DANCE!

4TH STREET & INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. WWW.AMERICANINDIAN.SI .EDU

Powwow Social
Presented by the Department of Public Programs.
For more information about Cultural Arts
programs, please call 202-633-1000
or email NMAIprograms@si.edu.

Featuring National Powwow Head Staff
MASTERS OF CEREMONIES
CHAIRMAN WALLACE COFFEY(Comanche Nation)
DALE OLD HORN (Crow)
JASON GOOD STRIKER (Blood)

HEAD MAN DANCER
ARDELL SCALPLOCK (Siksika)

HEAD LADY DANCER
KAREN PHEASANT(Ojibway)

HOST DRUMS
MIDNITE EXPRESS (Chippewa/Sioux)
YELLOW HAMMER (Ponca/Otoe)
BEAR CREEK (Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa)

Free and Open to the Public
All are Welcome
Wear Your Regalia!
The Potomac Atrium

08-02-2005, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
WhoMe PauWau Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of 370 Broken Treaties Posts: 5,597	NMAI National Powwow: update The theme of this years powwow is "Origins and Evolution of the Powwow." Each day different branches of the military will be honored because warrior societies were the basis for powwow dancing. Each grand entry will be spoken in the language of the 3 different emcees to portray the traditional camp criers. During Saturday evenings session, "original dancers" will interpret the earliest form of each dance category immediately before the contest. The announcers and original dancers are working on the narration describing the origins of each dance: Men's fancy, traditional, straight, grass and Women's fancy, jingle, northern traditional and southern traditional. Also included will be a gourd dance with the headsmen of the Kiowa Gourd Clan to interpret the origins and evolution. An "Origins and Evolutions of the Powwow" Panel will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from noon to 1:30 pm in the National Museum of the American Indian. Powwow Head Staff discuss the origins, evolution, traditions, and impact of powwows. The new headman dancer is Ardell Scalplock (replacing Spike Draper). Visit the new website that was put up today: http://www.nmai.si.edu/powwow2005/information.html __________________ "Today, recognizing and respecting the origins of powwow aids in our Cultural Survival. If enough people break the rules because they are not satisfied...."We will have no culture." WhoMe

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Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,114	Thanks so much for that update - can't wait...where can we meet for coffee on Sat morn? __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo Last edited by WhoMe; 08-03-2005 at 10:16 AM.

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oneidagurl Junior Dancer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 189	Curious I'm rolling into town on thrusday morning so that i can see the museum, since i haven't had a chance to see it yet.... What i'm wondering about, is how long is the wait to get into the museum? Is it really an hour long, is there something I can do to not have to wait in a long line? Any tips would be helpful... Thanks!

08-04-2005, 11:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
KoolNDN ON THE PROWL... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 437	Video of event An "Origins and Evolutions of the Powwow" Panel will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from noon to 1:30 pm in the National Museum of the American Indian. Powwow Head Staff discuss the origins, evolution, traditions, and impact of powwows. Are the Musuem people or anybody else making a video of this event? Sounds like alot of important and valuable information will be discussed and it would be a great opportunity to pass the information on via video for many generations to come and for those who are unable to attend, in addition it would bring in income for the musuem. Does anyone know?

08-05-2005, 10:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
bushy_braids cool...calm...collected Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: da CROW wide world Posts: 1,176	if ya'll are coming into town early... be sure to check out the powwow social @ the museum on thursday 8/11 from 2-5pm! (sorry can't attach the flyer.. but here's the info:) SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS Thursday, August 11 2 - 5 p.m. EVERYBODY DANCE! 4TH STREET & INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. WWW.AMERICANINDIAN.SI .EDU Powwow Social Presented by the Department of Public Programs. For more information about Cultural Arts programs, please call 202-633-1000 or email NMAIprograms@si.edu. Featuring National Powwow Head Staff MASTERS OF CEREMONIES CHAIRMAN WALLACE COFFEY(Comanche Nation) DALE OLD HORN (Crow) JASON GOOD STRIKER (Blood) HEAD MAN DANCER ARDELL SCALPLOCK (Siksika) HEAD LADY DANCER KAREN PHEASANT(Ojibway) HOST DRUMS MIDNITE EXPRESS (Chippewa/Sioux) YELLOW HAMMER (Ponca/Otoe) BEAR CREEK (Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa) Free and Open to the Public All are Welcome Wear Your Regalia! The Potomac Atrium __________________ "i don't like to walk fast man - i like to strut!" Last edited by WhoMe; 08-05-2005 at 11:21 AM.

08-03-2005, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
LumbeeDancr Pow Wow Chaser Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 34	I'll be there...i'm so excited, I can't wait

08-04-2005, 07:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
oneidagurl Junior Dancer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 189	Thanks a bunch WhoMe! And yeah, i'm expecting to make it out to the party one of those nites...

08-04-2005, 10:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
eap7 ~Erica~ Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 1,245 Blog Entries: 5	Whome: thanks for the all info. I am excited about this powwow! There's been some buzz about it in Tulsa but its the same weekend as IICOT so I think most ppl are going to that one, too bad the powwows conflict.

08-05-2005, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,114