American Indian dance, food and fun at 44th Annual Spring Powwow
American Indian food, fun, fellowship and dancing – including contests and exhibitions – are scheduled for April 16-18, 2010 in the 44th Annual Fall Powwow of the Louisiana Indian Heritage Association. The big event takes place rain or shine in Gonzales, LA, at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Arena B. The Expo Center is located just off I-10 near the Tanger Outlet Mall.
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The annual spring powwow features intertribal and gourd-dancing, and a princess and dance contest for youth.
Two special events this year include:
- The Gene Bates Memorial Drum Contest – a $1000 contest in memory of long-time singer and co-founder of Yellow Moon, who was deeply involved in LIHA.
- The Odis Sanders Memorial Men's Traditional Contest - A contest in memory of the longtime LIHA member, gourd dancer and Wounded Warrior Gourd Clan member
Attendees can enjoy an Indian Arts and Crafts Market, fry bread and Indian tacos, crafts demonstrations and exhibitions, storytelling and more.
Friday, April 16, from 10 am to 2 pm is Chidren's Day. Field trips are invidted and encouraged, by reservation only. Contact Katherine Hoover for reservations at khoovercrc@gmail.com Click for Kids Day Information Packet
All drums, lodges and princesses are invited! The powwow is not only for those of Indian ancestry, but for anyone interested in American Indian heritage and culture. Everyone is welcome! The powwow is an alcohol and drug-free event. Ice chests are not allowed, but visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Gourd Dancing (G) Grand Entries (GE)
Friday G– 6pm GE-7pm
Saturday: G-11am GE-1pm; G-6pm GE-7pm
Sunday: G-11am GE-1pm
Head Staff:
- Head Singer: Nick Behan
- Host Drum: South Side
- MC: TBA
- Arena Director: Lance Behan
- Head Gourd: Elwood Foreman, Jr.
- Head Man Shawn Murphy
- Head Lady Maya Bates
- Head Boy Ivan Printup
- Head Girl Brianna Printup
- 2009 LIHA Princess Chusse-Lonna Dardar
MORE INFORMATION
Joe & Deb Milam (djpm2@cox.net) 504 – 837-6085
Andi Randazzo (andi4769@aol.com) 504 – 367-1375
Rose Behan (rosebehan1954@hotmail.com) 504-616-4394
Jack Heriard (jack@writtenheritage.com) 985-796-5433 Trader Coordinator
