Shawnee County Allied Tribes Pow Wow

Shawnee County Allied Tribes held their annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
over Labor Day weekend. The event was held on the east side of Lake Shawnee under hazy skies. The 3-day powwow featured Indian foods, soft drinks, a crafts sale, demonstrations and ritual dancing.

Anyone wishing to join the Shawnee County Allied Tribes and participate in these projects, please contact Chris Wagner, 2006 Pow Wow Chairman, 785-232-2726 or e-mail

Aug. 21,Sept. 1-2, 2007
Shawnee County Allied Tribes, Inc. Lake Shawnee Pow Wow

Food Booths • Arts / Crafts
Admittance Button: Advance $6.00, At gate: $8.00
Kids 11 & under, FREE with an adult admission

Concessionaires, contact: Mike Ballard, 785-272-5489 or visit the web site
Drum money (as available) • No Drugs or Alcohol Permitted • Dance money (as available)

Arena Director:
• Dewey Jessepe, Potawatomi/Kickapoo
Honored Elders:
• SATURDAY: Carole Bontone Willis, Kiowa
• SUNDAY: Don & Bobbie Anderson, Northern Cherokee
Princess: 2006-2007, Andrea Alvarado, Prairie Band, Potawatomi
Jr. Princess: 2006-2007, Jolena Shields, Crow & Oglala Lakota
MC: Cy Ahtone, Kiowa
Host Northern Drum: Tha Agency, Crow/Oglala Lakota
Host Southern Drum: Fort Oakland Ramblers, Tonkawa-Lipan Apache Tribe
Headman Dancer: Lee Two Hatchett, Kiowa/Papago
Headwoman Dancer: Maria Two Hatchet, Kiowa
Host Gourd Dancer: Apache Jay, Apache
Host Gourd Society: Standing Bear Intertribal Brotherhood
Color Guard: We-Ta-Se, Prairie Band, Potawatomi

Our Mission: To perpetuate the heritage of the Native American Indian by promoting greater understanding and appreciation of Native American Indian history, culture, lore and art. We are dedicated to making a difference.

We do not discriminate as to national origin, sex, race, religion, color, or handicap.

FRIDAY:
5:00 pm — Blessing of the Grounds
6:00 - 7:00 pm — Gourd Dancing
7:00-10:00 pm — Grand Entry & Social Dancing

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
12:30-1:30 pm — Gourd Dancing
1:30-4:30 pm — Grand Entry & Social Dancing
4:30-6:00 pm — Dinner
6:00-7:00 pm — Gourd Dancing
7:00-10:00 pm — Grand Entry & Social Dancing

POW WOW BUTTONS: We ask all persons 12 years of age and older to purchase a Pow Wow button. Funds generated by button sales allow us to honor all registered singers, dancers, MCs, arena directors, etc. Any remaining funds are used for Allied Tribes projects such as cultural education and next years Pow Wow.
Buttons purchased in advance are $6.00 each and $8.00 each at the gate. The buttons are good for all three days of the Pow Wow. Buttons may be purchased at the following locations, after August 1, 2007:

TOPEKA: Dillions Stores, Mike’s IGA, Wolfe’s Camera & Computers, Topeka City Employee Credit Union
MANHATTAN: Dillions Stores, LAWRENCE: Dillions Stores,

GOOD IDEAS: Dress for weather—caps, hats, sun glasses, umbrellas, and sun screen. Bring a lawn chair, as we have limited seating. Remember, this is Kansas and we usually have a misture of Mother Nature's gifts. LOCK YOUR CAR.

ACTIVITES: Pow Wow dancing throughout the day and evening. Cultural sessions as posted Saturday and Sunday. There will be various Native American Indian food and craft vandors on site.

LODGING: Camping: Tipi and tent camping is free for Pow Wow participants at the Pow Wow grounds. RV camping is available nearby at the RV camp grounds (yes, they do charge). No drugs or alcohol allowed in the camping areas. Motels: for mor information please contact the Topeka Convention and Visitors Bureau at 785-234-1030 or www.visittopeka.travel/ Host Motel: Ramada Inn Downtown, 420 Southeast 6th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66607, 785-234-5400. $65.00/per night Plus Free Breakfast.

SAFETY: For your safety wse will have first aid and security personnel on duty. Security will be provided by uniformed personnel.

Shawnee County Allice Tribes, Inc. is NOT responsible for accidents, theft, etc.

ZERO TOLERANCE POW WOW: We do not tolerate persons who are intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at this event. Such person(s) will not be admitted until sober. If such person(s) are inside the Pow Wow grounds, they will be escorted from the grounds.

SPONSORS:
• Kansas State Board of Education
• Shawnee County Parks & Recreation
• Standing Bear Intertribal Brotherhood
• Wind Walker™
• Topeka Zoological Park/Friends of the Topeka Zoo

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO LAKE SHAWNEE:
From I-70 West- Start out on I-70 going east to Topeka. In Topeka stay on I-70. Take the California Exit 364A. Turn right of exit. Take California Ave south all the way to 45th St. Turn left on 45th St. Turn LEFT onto SE East Edge RD. Take SE EAST EDGE RD past the campgrounds. Follow PowWow signs to Reynolds Lodge.
From I-70 East- Start out on I-70 west to Topeka (Portions
Toll) In Topeka stay on I-70. Take the California Ave EXIT
364A. Turn left of exit. Take California Ave south all the way to 45th ST. Turn left on 45th ST Turn LEFT onto SE EAST EDGE RD. Take SE EAST EDGE RD past the campgrounds. Follow PowWow signs to Reynolds Lodge.
From Oklahoma- Merge onto I-35 N toward WICHITA (Portions toll) (Crossing into KANSAS). Merge onto I-335 N (Portions toll). Merge onto I-470 W via EXIT 177 toward US-75 / SOUTH TOPEKA (Portions toll). Take the US-75-ALT / US-75 S exit- EXIT 6- toward TOPEKA / FORBES FIELD. Turn RIGHT onto SW TOPEKA BLVD. Turn LEFT onto SE 45TH ST. Turn LEFT onto SE EAST EDGE RD. Take SE EAST EDGE RD past the campgrounds. Follow the PowWow signs to Reynolds Lodge.
From Nebraska- Take US-75 SOUTH. Merge onto I-70 E / US-40 E / KS-4 E via the exit on the LEFT toward KANSAS CITY. Take the California Ave EXIT 364A. Turn right of exit. Take California Ave souoth all the way to 45th ST. Turn left on45th ST Turn LEFT onto SE EAST EDGE RD. Take SE EAST EDGE RD past the campgrounds. Follow PowWow signs to Reynolds Lodge.