The
29th Annual Pow Wow & Celebration was held Saturday, May 8, 1999,
on the campus of Eastern Oregon University. Grand Entries were
at 1:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. Serving as Master of Ceremonies was
John Beavis and as Host Drum was Howt Me Drum. Other drums present
were Many Nations, Coyote Creek, Umatilla Studs, Redtail, Spirit of
the Renegade and Nicht-Yow-Way.
Other
dignitaries included: Paris Leighton (Male Head Dancer), Katie
Blackwolf (Female Head Dancer), Lloyd Barkley & Judy Farrow (Floor
Managers), Calvin Shillal (Whipman) and Alan Crawford (Whipman).
This
annual event was organized by Speel-Ya Student Council and the Native
American Program and
funded by EOU's Incidental Fee Committee.
29th Annual Spring Pow Wow
Images. Click on thumbprint for larger image.
The crew setting up the night before
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Tree Planting Ceremony
in front of Alikut Hall
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Burrr!!! It's cold!!
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Snowing in the Mountains
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Afternoon Grand Entry
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Evening Grand Entry
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Evening Grand Entry
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CarrieLynn ready to dance
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One of many dancers
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Inter-tribal. Everyone dance!
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Traditional women's dancing
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Traditional women's competition dancing
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