The American Indian Student Association is busy planning for their
University of
Minnesota Spring Contest Pow-wow to be held MAY 5, 6, and 7, 2000.
POW-WOW INFORMATION: (please share with everyone)
MAY 5,6, and 7, 2000
University of Minnesota, West Bank, outdoors behind Law School. Near 7
corners
business district, off 10th street bridge
Master of Ceremonies: Arena Director: Host Drum: Head Drum Judge:
Jerry Dearly Leon Thompson The Boyz Johnny Smith
Danny Seaboy
Prize Money and categories:
Men(18-55), Women(18-55) Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Jingle
Golden Age(55 & up) Combined
1st- $700
2nd- $500
3rd- $300
4th- $200
5th- $100
Teen Boys and Girls(13-17) Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Jingle
1st- $300
2nd- $200
3rd- $100
4th- $75
5th- $50
Junior Boys and Girls(8-12) Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Jingle
1st- $150
2nd- $100
3rd- $75
4th- $50
5th- $25
Drum Contest (All Drums Invited)
1st- $2000
2nd- $1500
3rd- $1000
4th- $750
5th- $500
Tiny-Tots (8 & under)
Friday and Saturday
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Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn, Metrodome (1-800-holiday or 612-333-4646)
For U of M pow-wow rate must call before April 14th.
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Native American Vendor Information: Food Vendors Welcome
8'x10' booth space
$175 before April 10, 2000
$200 after April 10, 2000
Additional Space negotiable
Native American Products Only
To reserve space please call Laura Pawlacyk at 612-624-2555
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COMMUNITY FAIR: Come and highlight or share you organization with everyone!!
Come meet businesses, organizations,schools etc.
Saturday, May 6, 2000 12:00-6:00
If you would like a spot or want more information call Vikki Howard at
612-626-9247
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Admission: Includes all 3 days
Adult- $5.00
Student- $3.00 we honor student ID
60 & older- FREE
8 & under- FREE
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For more information:
Justin Huenemann, Pow-wow coordinator
huene004@tc.umn.edu
612-624-2555
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Gold Sponsors:
Coca-Cola
American Indian Student Cultural Center
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community
Heart of the Earth Center for American Indian Education
Prairie Island Mdewakanton Community
Office of Multicultural and Academic Affairs
Maroon Sponsors:
Metro State University
General Mills
American Indian Learning Resource Center
Thankyou to all our sponsors!!!
****************** SEE ALL OF YOU MAY 5, 6, & 7, 2000 **********************
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"Sa'ah Naaghai Bik'eh Hozhoon"
Justin Kii Huenemann -- Associate Director
American Indian Learning Resource Center
125 Fraser Hall
106 Pleasant St. SE
University of Minnesota--Twin Cities 55455
Web Page http://www1.umn.edu/ailrc-mn/
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E-Mail: Phone: Fax:
huene004@tc.umn.edu (612)624-2555 (612)626-7840