42nd Annual LIHA Fall Powwow November 28, 2008

The Louisiana Indian Heritage Association’s 42nd Annual LIHA Fall Powwow will be held Nov. 29-30 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, LA. The powwow is open to the public from 10 am to 11 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday.

The 4-H Building provides ample available seating in bleachers for spectators. The admission fee for adults is $5 for adults. Children under 12 with paid adult, uniformed first responders, and World War II veterans are admitted free. This is an alcohol and drug free event.

A powwow is a family reunion, revival, and cultural festival celebrating Native American traditions. It is an educational event that can be experienced by families and individuals of all ages. There will be Native American music, dancing, food, and a variety of authentic crafts.

Featured celebrities at the LIHA fall powwow include featured artist Dana Tiger and actress Irene Bedard. Tiger (Creek/Seminole/Cherokee) is an internationally acclaimed artist who has been inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame for her for advocacy through art on behalf of women, children and Native Americans. The primary subject of her art is strong Native American women in both traditional and contemporary settings.Tiger is the daughter of the late Jerome Tiger (Creek/Seminole) who is acclaimed by art critics as the first Native American fine artist.

Gourd Dancing, Intertribal Dancing, Crafts Contest, Flute Music and Storytelling

Sat. 11a-Gourd Dancing; 1p - Grand Entry; 6p - Gourd Dancing; 7p Grand Entry Sun. 11a - Guard Dancing; 1p - Grand Entry
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Location: 4-H Bldg.
Admission: Adults - $5
Children 12 & Under Free with paid adult
Military, Scouts and First Responders in uniform, Free.
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Contact information: Andi (504) 367-1375 and [email protected]
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Head Staff
Headman - Todd Johnson
Headlady - Meredith Printup
MC - Herbert Chickdog Johnson
Host Drums - Red Stone Singers
Others

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Louisiana Indian Heritage Association (LIHA)
Arena Director Lance Behan

Additional Information: New Location: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, I10 exit 177 near Tanger Outlet Mall and Cabellas. Camper hookups available. Free primitive camping. Contact Flo or Betty for camping info. (225) 621-1700.

Indoors - Rain or Shine

Golden Agee, Rabbit Dance and Switch Dance Contests. Intertribal and Gourd Dancing. Native Crafts and Food. Craft Demonstrators and Exhibitions. Story telling and Childrens Activities. Stomp Dance Exhibition - bring your shakers!!

Featured Artist: Dana Tiger
An alcohol and drug free event. No ice chests allowed. Traders by invitation only.
All Dancers, Drums, Lodges and Princesses welcome.

Admission: Adults $5, Children 12 and under FREE with paid adult. LIHA members, Uniformed Military and First Responders FREE. Lamar-Dixon parking $3 (dancer/singer/participant pass available)

Head Gourd Dancer: Malcolm Whitebird, Head Boy: Ronald Loston, Head Girl: Brianna Printup, 2008 LIHA Princess: Norma Isaac.

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Official Website: http://www.powwows.com/calendar/calendardisplay.php?eventid=7080