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* = Events of particular interest to Dartmouth students
Saturday, May 10
10:30am – Dance and drum registration begins
12:00pm – Grand Entry*
Grand entry gets the pow-wow started with a parade of dancers and the
presentation of the eagle staff and flags (United States, Canada,
P.O.W./M.I.A.).. Drum groups and dancers will honor the “Great Spirit,”
flags and veterans at this time. Dartmouth student veterans will assist
with the presentation of the flags.
12:45pm – Competition begins
1:30pm - Storytelling by Ralph Watah (Klamath Falls, OR)
Young children will enjoy storytelling.
2:00pm – Will Martin ‘08 Honoring*
Native Americans at Dartmouth would like to recognize his outstanding
devotion, service and friendship to the Native student community. NAD
requests any others who might want to recognize Will for his friendship and
contributions to the Dartmouth community join us.
3:00pm – Potato Dance Special*
Everyone at pow-wow (spectators included) can participate in this endurance
competition. Bring a partner and see if you can outlast the other
dancers! Prizes will be awarded. If you want to prepare for the
challenge, check out this video clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBLNXBkV9cY
4:00pm – Hand Drum Special
Sponsored by Cory Cornelius ’07 and Joseph Brewer
An opportunity for individuals to display their individual singing and
drumming talents.
4:30pm – Honoring Uriel Barrera-Vasquez ‘98*
Sponsored by Native American Alumni Association of Dartmouth (NAAAD)
5:30pm – Retire the Colors
6:30pm – Community Dinner with Social Dancing*
Join us for an outdoor barbecue at the Native American House (35 N. Main
Street). Everyone is invited and allowed to participate in song and dance
socials. No experience necessary, there will be plenty of people to show
you the ropes! If it's sunny bring your picnic blanket.
Sunday, May 11
10:30am – Dance and drum registration
12:00pm – Grand Entry
12:30pm – Mother’s Day Honoring
We take time out to honor all mothers on this special day. Everyone
can participate.
12:45pm – Competition begins
1:30pm – Head Man/Lady Specials
Our head staff will hold a men’s traditional special and a lady’s jingle
dance special for dancers in those categories. Daryl Concha ’11 will also
be conducting a giveaway, as this is her first time as head lady dancer.
3:00pm – Senior Honoring*
The Native American Program and Native Americans at Dartmouth ask that you
assist us in honoring the accomplishments of our Native seniors and their
friends. The following seniors will be honored: Hillary Abe, Denise
Abeita, Precious Benally, Adria Buchanan, Jesse Canedo, Kendri Cesar, Sara del
Nido, Lyndsey Girod, Renee Grounds, Corinne Headley, Kannon Lee, Zainep
Mahmoud, John Manning, William Martin, Lena Martinez-Watts, Norberto Morales,
Nicole Nelson, Uriah Ratliff, AlexAnna Salmon, Ian Tapu, Audra Walters, Shawna
Whitehat, Lindsey Wolf, Heather Yazzie
5:30pm – Retire the Colors
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