Exhibition of a Pow Wow Celebration

June 18-19, 2010

After 300 Years, bringing the pawnee and Arikara Together Again

Come see history in the making!

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PRE-POW WOW EVENT

EARTHLODGE FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST

Friday, June 18 at 7:30am

at the Viaero Event Center at I-80 Exit 272, Kearney

Join us as we celebrate the gathering of these two tribes, each natives of Nebraska. The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and Arikara Nation of North Dakota will come together again on the morning of June 18 with their friends from Nebraska and beyond. Please join us for this special meal and program, which will help the Arikara and the Pawnee build an earth lodge at the Archway.

$25 per seat. Tickets available through the VIAERO EVENT CENTER, www.kearneyevents.com

Breakfast sponsored by the Union Pacific Railroad

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POW WOW GROUNDS

EVENT SCHEDULE

June 18-19, 2010

Daily Schedule
Pow wow event parking will be at the Viaero Event Center.  Free shuttles to the pow wow grounds at the Archway will be provided from 9:00am-6:00pm each day.

9:00am-6:00pm Archway Open for Touring
10:00am-4:00pm Vendors ,Demonstrations, Booths, and Exhibitors

1:00pm-3:30pm Dance and Drum Exhibition

In case of inclement weather the pow wow exhibition and exhibitors will be moved to the Viaero Event Center.
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Dance and Drum Exhibition (featuring Pawnee, Arikara, & more)

Called "drums", singer and drummer groups from the Pawnee and Arikara tribes will pound out music while they sing their songs, with some of the songs dating back to when the two tribes were one on the Nebraska plains, at least 300 years ago.  This will be the first time in hundreds of years that the two tribes will perform together.  Drums from other tribes may also be joining this reunion celebration.

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Native American & local Cultural Exhibitors/Vendors

"Dreams of Eagles", a group of Nebraska tribal members, will teach about Native American cultures through herbs, carvings, shawls, furs, star quilts, etc.

Other traditional skills demonstrations: hide tanning, tomahawk throwing, tipis, etc.

Civil War Camp: Learn about the important role that the Pawnee Scouts played at Fort Kearny during and after the Civil War.  Learn about the Arikara Scouts.

Local Exhibits/Vendors: Pawnee Garden Tours, Pine Needle Basket Weavers, Central Nebraska Wood Carvers

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Arts and Crafts

Native American fine arts and crafts for sale in the pow wow arena area.  A large array of artwork will be available for purchase from Pawnee and Arikara artists, and more!

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Food and other Vendors

             Traditional Style Native American Foods (more vendors in 2010!)

             Come & Get It BBQ! from the Chuckwagon

             Kettle Korn, Shaved Ice, and more!

             Event t-shirts & more

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Click here to view the 2010  Celebration Flyer