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August 30, 2008: 10 AM - 10 PM
August 31, 2008: 11 AM - 10 PM
September 1, 2008: 10 AM - 10 PM |
Experience the Sights and Sounds of the
Native American Culture
Sunrise promotions and The City of Harrisburg present the 11th Annual Native American Pow-Wow on City Island. Pow-wow site located beside Commerce Bank Park on the western side of City Island, next to Water Golf.
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DANCERS, DRUMMERS, AND PARTICIPANTS
PLEASE CALL POW-WOW ORGANIZER
MICHELLE FRY AT 717-433-5054.
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WHAT IS A POW-WOW?
A Pow-wow is a gathering of North America's indigenous people. It derives from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning “spiritual leader”. It has since come to be used to describe any gathering of Native Americans of any tribe. Although Pow-wows have been held for hundreds of years, a twenty-first century Pow-wow is a specific type of event held by Native Americans for Native American and non-Native Americans alike, to meet, in one particular area to dance, sing, socialize, learn and venerate Native American tradition. This is the 11th year for the City Island “Gathering of the People – Spirit of the People Pow-wow. There are many tribes and nations represented at this Pow-wow with varying customs, clothing, music and dance styles.
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| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
| SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 |
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10:00 AM
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Pow-wow opens |
Jan Seiden
Native American Flute |
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11:00 AM
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Jan Seiden-flutist |
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12:00 PM
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Aztec dancing |
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1:00 PM
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Grand Entry |
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2:30 PM
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Lowery Begay-Hoop Dance |
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3:15 PM
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storytelling/flutist |
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4:00 PM
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Iroquois social dancing
Old Bridge singers |
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4:45 PM
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Intertribal drumming & dancing
Retire colors |
| Dusk |
Retire colors |
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7:00 PM
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Iroquois social dancing
Old Bridge singers |
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7:45 PM
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Aztec dancing-Fire dance |
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8:30 PM
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Intertribal drumming & dancing |
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10:00 PM
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Pow-wow closes |
| SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 |
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11:00 AM
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Jan Seiden-flutist |
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12:00 PM
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Pow-wow opens with Aztec dancing |
The Acevedo Family
Aztec Dancers |
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1:00 PM
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Grand Entry-Intertribal & specialty dancing |
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2:30 PM
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Lowery Begay-Hoop Dance |
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3:15 PM
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Iroquois social dancing
Old Bridge singers
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4:00 PM
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Intertribal drumming & dancing |
| Dusk |
Retire colors |
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5:45 PM
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Aztec dancing |
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6:30 PM
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Iroquois social dancing
Old Bridge singers |
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8:00 PM
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Pow-wow closes |
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8:35 PM
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City of Harrisburg Fireworks Display |
| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 |
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10:00 AM
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Pow-wow opens |
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11:00 AM
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Jan Seiden-Flutist |
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12:00 PM
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Aztec dancing |
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1:00 PM
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Grand Entry |
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2:30 PM
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Lowery Begay-Hoop Dance |
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3:15 PM
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storytelling/flutist |
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4:00 PM
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Iroquois social dancing
Old Bridge singers |
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4:45 PM
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Intertribal drumming & dancing
Dusk Retire colors |
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Dusk
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Retire Colors |
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6:00 PM
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Pow-wow closes |
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| HIGHLIGHTS |
• Mother Earth’s Daughters Drum Group is an all women's drum group formed in 1995. Most are members of the Allegheny Band of Pennsylvania Shawnee and are of Shawnee or Delaware decent. They drum and sing for the people and for the Creator.
• Daily children’s craft and storytelling programs.
• Native American foods, such as fry bread; elk and bison burgers and teas are available for purchase, along with authentic crafts and novelties. |
POW-WOW RESPECT
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A Pow-wow is a celebration of life! All of Earth’s people are welcome to view and learn our Native American culture. Come with love in your heart and peace in your mind and you will indeed have a unique experience! As with all areas in Harrisburg’s Public Park system, no alcoholic beverages may be consumed and use or possession of illegal drugs is a punishable offense.
Please keep the following in mind when participating in or photographing events:
• Always follow the directions of the Pow-Wow Master of Ceremonies.
• Do not enter a dance circle unless you are part of the dance party. If invited to dance, please enter and exit the circle at the main entrance only.
• Do not touch or move items in or around the circle without permission.
• You are requested to stand during the following ceremonies: Grand entry, flag, invocation, memorial, veterans, and closing.
• You may take pictures (still or video) and make tape recordings ONLY with prior permission of the person or persons making the delivery.
• When in doubt, speak with the Master of Ceremonies.
• Do Not enter a teepee if the door (flap) is closed.
Wanishi (Thank You)!
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