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12 3RD ANNUAL STRAWBERRY
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Akwesasne A'nowara'ko wa Arena, Cornwall Island, Ontario, Canada.
A Native music lover's paradise promises two days of Native,
World Beat, Blues, Rock, R& B, and Country music along the
beautiful banks of the St. Lawrence River. Featured performers
will include Ulali, Keith Secola & Wild Band of Indians,
TJ Jackson, and more. Day pass is $15.00 advance or $18.00 at
the gate; two-day pass is $20.00 advance, $20.00 at the gate.
Information: Frank David, Box 424, Rooseveltown, NY 13683-0424,
(613) 933-6310, or via e-mail to frank.david@sympatico.ca. Web site:
www.mohawk-nation.com.
6-9
49TH ANNUAL BLACKFEET NATION NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DAYS CELEBRATION Blackfeet
Nation Tribal Fairgrounds, Browning, Mont. Three-day celebration
includes pow wow, parade, rodeo, handgames, feasts and more.
Information: Blackfeet Nation, PO Box 850, Browning, MT 59417,
(406) 338-7521 or (406) 338-7522. Web site: www.blackfeetnation.com
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NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL AND MAINE BASKETMAKERS SALE College of
the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine. The Abbe Museum celebrates the
cultural heritage of Native people in Maine with a variety of
events, demonstrations and art for sale. Four Maine tribes-Maliseet,
Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot-will present utilitarian
and fancy fine basketry. Other traditional crafts will include
root clubs and other wood carvings, birch bark containers, beadwork,
dolls and jewelry. Free and open to the public. Information:
Abbe Museum, PO Box 286, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, (207) 288-3519,
or via e-mail to abbe@midmaine.com. Web site:
www.abbemuseum.org.
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& 9 RED LAKE NATION INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION & POW
WOW
Red Lake, Minn. Competition pow wow sponsored by the Red Lake
Band of Chippewa Indians. Open to the public. Information: Red
Lake Tribal Headquarters, PO Box 550, Red Lake, MN 56671, (218)
679-3341; or visit the Web site at www.redlakenation.org.
8-10
TAOS PUEBLO ANNUAL POW WOW
Intertribal dancers from across the country will dance for entertainment
and competition. Photography is allowed. Information: Taos Pueblo
Tourism Office (505) 758-1028.
915
FACES OF WOMEN: REFLECTIONS ON THE PAST, REFLECTIONS OF OURSELVES This travel
program is an opportunity for anyone interested in Native American
culture or gender studies to experience the importance of coming
together to share life's teachings. Hosted by Native scholars
Dr. Tessie Narajo, Florence Lister, Stella Pino and others, visitors
will explore the art, the archaeology, and the cultures of Indian
communities in Cortez, Colo., Zia Pueblo, and the Navajo Reservation.
Information: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K,
Cortez, CO 81321-9909, (970) 565-8975, extension 146, or (800)
422-8975. E-mail: marketing@crowcanyon.org.
21-23
BUFFALO DAYS POW WOW & TIPI VILLAGE Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Interpretive Center, Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada. Three days
of Native dance competitions hosted by one of the oldest, largest
and best preserved bison jump sites. Located 18 km northwest
of Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada on Secondary Highway #785. Information:
(403) 553-2731 or via e-mail to info@head-smashed-in.com. Web site:
www.head-smashed-in.com.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL GAMES The International Traditional
Games will be held on the Blackfeet Reservation at Chewing Black
Bones Camp near St. Mary's entrance to Glacier Park. Events will
include competition games, horse events and canoing, as well
as demonstrations, arts & crafts, a learning center and ceremonies.
Native Americans, world traditionals and the general public are
invited to play games of strength, skill and stamina or games
of chance and intuition. Information: PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855,
(406)675-0160 or (888) 667-4748.
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1ST ANNUAL NATIVE AT HEART YOUTH POW WOW Koshare Indian Museum, La
Junta, Colo. Contest pow wow for youth 18 years and under. Arts
& Crafts, Gourd Dancing, Pancake Breakfast, and more. Free
and open to the public. Information: (800) 693-5482 or visit
the Web site at www.koshare.org.
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