The beat of our hearts

The music and rhythm of our people

Drum

In the circle

Sharing and nurturing our traditions

Trio

Grand entry

Honoring the nation, veterans and our culture

Grand Entry

Living history

Craftsmanship, tradition and culture

Feathers

Powwows

Two major powwows annually

Feathers

Family traditions

Celebration of culture for the whole family

Feathers

Intertribal, contest dancing

From local and circuit participants

Feathers

FALL POWWOW 2008

  • When: November 29-30, 2008
  • Where: Lamar Dixon Arena, Gonzalez (not at Hidden Oaks Campground in Robert)

Archive for 'American Indian' Category

Native American Traditional Crafts Day

Jun 17th, 2008 by dawnsinger | 0

Janie Luster, United Houma Nation, demonstrates how to make alligator garfish jewelry
What: Native American Traditional Crafts Day
When: Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Cannes Brûlée Native American Museum, 415 Williams Blvd., Rivertown, Kenner, LA
Join us in celebrating the exquisite craftsmanship of local Native American artisans. Watch them create traditional crafts, which are [...]

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42nd Annual Spring Powwow this weekend

Mar 17th, 2008 by dawnsinger | 0

 The Louisiana Indian Heritage Association this week kicks off the 42nd Annual Spring Powwow  at its new location, the Lamar Dixon Arena in Gonzales, LA, from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27.
Intertribal and Gourd-Dancing, dance and princess competition, storytelling, exhibitions, crafts and food will be bountiful inside the sheltered arena.  The new location is [...]

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Gallery: Calling of the Tribes

Mar 17th, 2008 by dawnsinger | 0

Sunny skies and brisk winds led to an enjoyable weekend at the Calling of the Tribes Powwow March 14-15 in the Terrebonne Livestock Arena. See photos from the powwow from Saturday.  More photos and video to come.
See gallery on following page

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