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Smokin' Ace · 03-19-2008, 08:18 PM

VIRGINIA INDIAN NATIONS ANNOUNCE ANNUAL POW-WOW

The Virginia Indian Nations will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City, Virginia; May 3-4, 2008 for their 7th annual joint Spring Pow-Wow/Gathering. On this historic occasion, visitors will have an opportunity to experience the Virginia Indian culture with the Tribes that were here to meet the settlers in 1607.

Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on both days, with the Saturday, May 3 Grand Entry at 12:00 noon and Sunday Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and cultural demonstrations.

Clark Stewart, member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Host drum is Red Oak, featuring drummers and singers from North Carolina. Co-Lead Male Dancers will be Ben Adams, Upper Mattaponi Tribe and Preston Adkins, Chickhaominy Tribe. Karenne Wood, Monacan Indian Nation, will be the lead female dancer. Keith Smith, Nansemond Tribe, will serve as Arena Director. Grand Entry will be led by the Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard. The attending public will enjoy a number of cultural and traditional exhibits including historic displays and information from the Virginia Tribes. Native American crafters from all over the United States will have jewelry, traditional items, beadwork, leather crafts, and other authentic arts and crafts for sale. Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread, fish & chips, hamburgers and hot dogs, barbeque, and more, as well as plenty of beverages and a bake sale.

The festival is open to the public. Gate admission is $5.00/adults; $3.00/children ages 6-12 years and elders age 60 and older. Plenty of free parking is available with golf cart transportation provided to the grounds. Organizers suggest bringing lawn chairs or blankets. Pow-Wow etiquette will be followed. For health and safety reasons, no pets are permitted on the Pow-Wow grounds. Proceeds will support VITAL, the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life. VITAL is an organization working for federal recognition for the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock and Upper Mattaponi Indian Nations.

For further information and directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit VITAL’s website at Virginia Indians Tribal Alliance For Life (VITAL) - Support Federal Recognition of Virginia Indians. Other information is available from organizers, (804) 966-2448 or (804) 932-4406.

nativedancer5 · 03-20-2008, 08:00 PM

got it inked in thanks Smokin'

**MayChe** · 04-01-2008, 12:38 AM

Is there a host motel?

Fncydncr90 · 04-03-2008, 05:56 PM

One month from today

Rainbow · 04-03-2008, 08:35 PM

Hay,
Please send me a personal email when you can.
Thanks, Sabrina

Smokin' Ace · 04-06-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rainbow

Hay,
Please send me a personal email when you can.
Thanks, Sabrina

Sabrina, I sent you a message, but have not heard from you - send me a pm here, please....ACE

Rainbow · 04-07-2008, 01:46 PM

I cant get in.
I will try Aprils Em and give her my email to you OK.
Sabrina

Smokin' Ace · 04-23-2008, 07:18 PM

reminder.....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2008

VIRGINIA INDIAN NATIONS ANNOUNCE ANNUAL POW-WOW

The Virginia Indian Nations will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City, Virginia; May 3-4, 2008 for their 7th annual joint Spring Pow-Wow/Gathering. On this historic occasion, visitors will have an opportunity to experience the Virginia Indian culture with the Tribes that were here to meet the settlers in 1607.

Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on both days, with the Saturday, May 3 Grand Entry at 12:00 noon and Sunday Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and cultural demonstrations.

Clark Stewart, member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Host drum is Red Oak, an intertribal, three generation drum from North Carolina. Co-Lead Male Dancers will be Ben Adams, Upper Mattaponi Tribe and Preston Adkins, Chickahominy Tribe. Karenne Wood, Monacan Indian Nation, will be the lead female dancer. Keith Smith, Nansemond Tribe, will serve as Arena Director. Grand Entry will be led by the Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard. As the tribes give honor to their youth, Jacob Fortune-Deuber, Rappahannock Tribe, will serve as lead youth male dancer and Morgan Faulkner, Upper Mattaponi Tribe, will serve as lead youth female dancer. The attending public will enjoy a number of cultural and traditional exhibits including historic displays and information from the Virginia Tribes. Native American crafters from all over the United States will have jewelry, pottery, beadwork, leather crafts, and other authentic arts and crafts for sale. Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread, fish & chips, hamburgers and hot dogs, barbeque, and more, as well as plenty of beverages and a bake sale.

The festival is open to the public. Gate admission is $5.00/adults; $3.00/children ages 6-12 years and elders 60 and older. Plenty of free parking is available with golf cart transportation provided to the grounds. Organizers suggest bringing lawn chairs or blankets. Pow-Wow etiquette will be followed. For health and safety reasons, no pets are permitted on the Pow-Wow grounds. Proceeds will support VITAL, the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life. VITAL is an organization working for federal recognition for the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock and Upper Mattaponi Indian Nations.

For further information and directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit VITAL’s website at Virginia Indians Tribal Alliance For Life (VITAL) - Support Federal Recognition of Virginia Indians. Other information is available from organizers, (804) 966-2448 or (804) 932-4406.

nativedancer5 · 04-28-2008, 05:32 PM

okay everyone............it's this weekend who's all joining me at this one???? we have Clark on the mic, and Lss on the drum...........

Becca

**MayChe** · 04-28-2008, 07:06 PM

Mom and I will be there!

Fncydncr90 · 04-28-2008, 09:33 PM

I'll def be there.

nativedancer5 · 04-30-2008, 04:08 PM

ok people 3 days away!!!!! we've got Clark as MC and Lss on the drum.......MayChe and Mom are coming so is Fncydncr90 anyone else going to join the powwow.com party????????

WhoMe · 04-30-2008, 06:00 PM

I went last year.

It rained. I tried to stick it out. But somebody kept doing the rain dance... so we left!

*L

j/k

Anyways, I tried to support the powwow.

**MayChe** · 05-01-2008, 03:24 PM

They're prediciting scattered thunderstorms on Sunday up ther. Hopefully they'll just blow over.

CloudN9ne · 05-01-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MayChe

They're prediciting scattered thunderstorms on Sunday up ther. Hopefully they'll just blow over.

You Going To Represent The "Cherokees"

nativedancer5 · 05-01-2008, 07:13 PM

I'm going on Saturday when the weather is suppose to be good

**MayChe** · 05-03-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloudN9ne

You Going To Represent The "Cherokees"

I'm going because I've never been and to see extended family, Louie.

nativedancer5 · 05-03-2008, 09:23 AM

okay it's today woooooohooooooooo everyone that's going hope you come up and introduce yourself I'll be the one with the red scooter and green dress

Becca

Smokin' Ace · 05-03-2008, 10:32 AM

Have fun guys and pow-wow hard - I am in town, but have soccer games and a few stories to attend to - maybe tomorrow.....

ACE

Smokin' Ace · 05-05-2008, 10:45 AM

Well - the rain def held off - I went yesterday and got to see many pow-wow.comer's!!! Sorry if I didn't get to see you all - I was sitting up there with Clark - gawd, I love that man - and I got to sing with Falling Water a few times, and got to see my bois from Red Oak - got to meet some new peeps....:) Barry sent me there to pass out pow-wow flyers *MEN! lol - Anyways - I had a ball....smaller crowd and not as many vendors as I expected, but the overall feeling was really good....

See you all in a few weeks..at Upper Mattaponi...Memorial day weekend - should be fun!!!!

03-19-2008, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,160 Credits: 23,412.89	VITAL Pow-wow, May 3-4, 2008 - Chickahominy Tribal Grounds VIRGINIA INDIAN NATIONS ANNOUNCE ANNUAL POW-WOW The Virginia Indian Nations will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City, Virginia; May 3-4, 2008 for their 7th annual joint Spring Pow-Wow/Gathering. On this historic occasion, visitors will have an opportunity to experience the Virginia Indian culture with the Tribes that were here to meet the settlers in 1607. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on both days, with the Saturday, May 3 Grand Entry at 12:00 noon and Sunday Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and cultural demonstrations. Clark Stewart, member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Host drum is Red Oak, featuring drummers and singers from North Carolina. Co-Lead Male Dancers will be Ben Adams, Upper Mattaponi Tribe and Preston Adkins, Chickhaominy Tribe. Karenne Wood, Monacan Indian Nation, will be the lead female dancer. Keith Smith, Nansemond Tribe, will serve as Arena Director. Grand Entry will be led by the Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard. The attending public will enjoy a number of cultural and traditional exhibits including historic displays and information from the Virginia Tribes. Native American crafters from all over the United States will have jewelry, traditional items, beadwork, leather crafts, and other authentic arts and crafts for sale. Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread, fish & chips, hamburgers and hot dogs, barbeque, and more, as well as plenty of beverages and a bake sale. The festival is open to the public. Gate admission is $5.00/adults; $3.00/children ages 6-12 years and elders age 60 and older. Plenty of free parking is available with golf cart transportation provided to the grounds. Organizers suggest bringing lawn chairs or blankets. Pow-Wow etiquette will be followed. For health and safety reasons, no pets are permitted on the Pow-Wow grounds. Proceeds will support VITAL, the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life. VITAL is an organization working for federal recognition for the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock and Upper Mattaponi Indian Nations. For further information and directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit VITAL’s website at Virginia Indians Tribal Alliance For Life (VITAL) - Support Federal Recognition of Virginia Indians. Other information is available from organizers, (804) 966-2448 or (804) 932-4406. __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

04-01-2008, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
MayChe Minglin' N Jinglin' Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Flo' Da Posts: 1,139 Credits: 10,284.09	Is there a host motel? __________________ Don't ever stop dancing

04-03-2008, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rainbow Junior Dancer Join Date: May 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 144 Credits: 1,292.03	Ace Hay, Please send me a personal email when you can. Thanks, Sabrina

04-07-2008, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rainbow Junior Dancer Join Date: May 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 144 Credits: 1,292.03	Hi Girl. I cant get in. I will try Aprils Em and give her my email to you OK. Sabrina

04-23-2008, 07:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,160 Credits: 23,412.89	reminder..... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2008 VIRGINIA INDIAN NATIONS ANNOUNCE ANNUAL POW-WOW The Virginia Indian Nations will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City, Virginia; May 3-4, 2008 for their 7th annual joint Spring Pow-Wow/Gathering. On this historic occasion, visitors will have an opportunity to experience the Virginia Indian culture with the Tribes that were here to meet the settlers in 1607. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on both days, with the Saturday, May 3 Grand Entry at 12:00 noon and Sunday Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and cultural demonstrations. Clark Stewart, member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Host drum is Red Oak, an intertribal, three generation drum from North Carolina. Co-Lead Male Dancers will be Ben Adams, Upper Mattaponi Tribe and Preston Adkins, Chickahominy Tribe. Karenne Wood, Monacan Indian Nation, will be the lead female dancer. Keith Smith, Nansemond Tribe, will serve as Arena Director. Grand Entry will be led by the Indian Nations Warriors and Veterans Honor Color Guard. As the tribes give honor to their youth, Jacob Fortune-Deuber, Rappahannock Tribe, will serve as lead youth male dancer and Morgan Faulkner, Upper Mattaponi Tribe, will serve as lead youth female dancer. The attending public will enjoy a number of cultural and traditional exhibits including historic displays and information from the Virginia Tribes. Native American crafters from all over the United States will have jewelry, pottery, beadwork, leather crafts, and other authentic arts and crafts for sale. Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread, fish & chips, hamburgers and hot dogs, barbeque, and more, as well as plenty of beverages and a bake sale. The festival is open to the public. Gate admission is $5.00/adults; $3.00/children ages 6-12 years and elders 60 and older. Plenty of free parking is available with golf cart transportation provided to the grounds. Organizers suggest bringing lawn chairs or blankets. Pow-Wow etiquette will be followed. For health and safety reasons, no pets are permitted on the Pow-Wow grounds. Proceeds will support VITAL, the Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life. VITAL is an organization working for federal recognition for the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock and Upper Mattaponi Indian Nations. For further information and directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit VITAL’s website at Virginia Indians Tribal Alliance For Life (VITAL) - Support Federal Recognition of Virginia Indians. Other information is available from organizers, (804) 966-2448 or (804) 932-4406. __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

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03-20-2008, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
nativedancer5 Senior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: richmond, virginia Posts: 1,029 Credits: 2,477.25	got it inked in thanks Smokin'

04-03-2008, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fncydncr90 ChickahominyNDN Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charles City, Va Posts: 5 Credits: 813.07	One month from today

04-28-2008, 05:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
nativedancer5 Senior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: richmond, virginia Posts: 1,029 Credits: 2,477.25	okay everyone............it's this weekend who's all joining me at this one???? we have Clark on the mic, and Lss on the drum........... Becca

04-28-2008, 07:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
MayChe Minglin' N Jinglin' Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Flo' Da Posts: 1,139 Credits: 10,284.09	Mom and I will be there! __________________ Don't ever stop dancing

04-28-2008, 09:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fncydncr90 ChickahominyNDN Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charles City, Va Posts: 5 Credits: 813.07	I'll def be there.

04-30-2008, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
nativedancer5 Senior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: richmond, virginia Posts: 1,029 Credits: 2,477.25	ok people 3 days away!!!!! we've got Clark as MC and Lss on the drum.......MayChe and Mom are coming so is Fncydncr90 anyone else going to join the powwow.com party????????

04-30-2008, 06:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
WhoMe PauWau Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of 370 Broken Treaties Posts: 5,993 Credits: 82,410.74	I went last year. It rained. I tried to stick it out. But somebody kept doing the rain dance... so we left! *L j/k Anyways, I tried to support the powwow. __________________ "English IS a foreign language. It did not originate on this land." WhoMe

05-01-2008, 03:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
MayChe Minglin' N Jinglin' Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Flo' Da Posts: 1,139 Credits: 10,284.09	They're prediciting scattered thunderstorms on Sunday up ther. Hopefully they'll just blow over. __________________ Don't ever stop dancing

05-01-2008, 07:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
nativedancer5 Senior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: richmond, virginia Posts: 1,029 Credits: 2,477.25	I'm going on Saturday when the weather is suppose to be good

05-03-2008, 09:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
nativedancer5 Senior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: richmond, virginia Posts: 1,029 Credits: 2,477.25	okay it's today woooooohooooooooo everyone that's going hope you come up and introduce yourself I'll be the one with the red scooter and green dress Becca

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05-03-2008, 10:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,160 Credits: 23,412.89	Have fun guys and pow-wow hard - I am in town, but have soccer games and a few stories to attend to - maybe tomorrow..... ACE __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

05-05-2008, 10:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
Smokin' Ace Arena Director Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: United States Posts: 4,160 Credits: 23,412.89	Well - the rain def held off - I went yesterday and got to see many pow-wow.comer's!!! Sorry if I didn't get to see you all - I was sitting up there with Clark - gawd, I love that man - and I got to sing with Falling Water a few times, and got to see my bois from Red Oak - got to meet some new peeps....:) Barry sent me there to pass out pow-wow flyers *MEN! lol - Anyways - I had a ball....smaller crowd and not as many vendors as I expected, but the overall feeling was really good.... See you all in a few weeks..at Upper Mattaponi...Memorial day weekend - should be fun!!!! __________________ Everything is gonna be alright! Be blessed - got love??? This b me..... www.myspace.com/akayo

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