2018 Festival Program

2018 FESTIVAL PROGRAM

MAY 16 – 20, 2018

MANITOAHBEE.COM With Child Without Alcohol TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Manito Ahbee ...... 4 Welcome Messages...... 5 Board of Governors / Staff List...... 14 Special Thanks ...... 17 Indigenous Music Conference...... 18 Indigenous Music Awards ...... 20 Festival Schedule...... 38 Our Sponsors...... 40 International Pow Wow Schedule...... 43 Pow Wow 101...... 47 Miss Manito Ahbee ...... 49 Children’s Activities...... 61 Art Challenge...... 62 Indigenous Marketplace & Trade Show ...... 64 ABOUT MANITO AHBEE

Hosted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the festival draws people from across Canada, the United States and abroad. The impact of the festival reaches well beyond entertainment; it has communicated a very significant message about the importance of celebrating Indigenous culture. It arouses a far deeper understanding and powerful affirmation of Indigenous cultural rebirth and renewal. It showcases the talents, gifts and abilities of Indigenous artists from all nations. It is truly a celebration of Indigenous music, arts, culture and heritage. The Festival has established a number of groundbreaking legacies and demonstrates that Indigenous culture is fresh, contemporary and above all, relevant in a contemporary world. The name, Manito Ahbee, references a sacred site located in Manitoba’s White Shell Provincial Park, where First Nations gather to share teachings and perform ceremony. Manito Ahbee means ‘where the Creator sits.’ istoric Site, There are a number of petro forms at this special site, including one in the International Pow Wow. shape of a turtle that is used in the Manito Ahbee logo. Since the festival is a continental event, the turtle also represents Turtle Island, which is another success. name for North America.

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6 maf 2018 festival program A MESSAGE FROM DOUG EYOLFSON, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

As the Member of Parliament for Charleswood – St. James – Assiniboia – Headingley, it is my pleasure to extend greetings and a warm welcome to all participating and attending the 2018 Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg. The Manito Ahbee Festival brings together people from across Canada and from around the world to experience some of the very best in Indigenous music, art, and culture. Over the course of five days, starting with the lighting of the sacred fire, this wonderful celebration offers all Canadians the opportunity to honour and develop a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture and heritage. I wish to commend everyone involved in making this event possible. My best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable festival.

Doug Eyolfson Member of Parliament Charleswood – St. James – Assiniboia – Headingley

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MESSAGE FROM ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS NATIONAL CHIEF PERRY BELLEGARDE

On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations and the AFN Executive, I want to welcome everyone to the 2018 Manito Ahbee Festival and congratulate the founders and organizers on your 13th successful year running the largest Indigenous arts, culture, and music festival in the country. I have attended the annual event many times over the years and enjoyed dancing at the pow wow, attending the music awards and seeing my friends and relatives from across Turtle Island. The Manito Ahbee Festival is an outstanding celebration of Indigenous culture and heritage. For 13 years now, this festival has provided an unparalleled opportunity for people of all nations to experience and appreciate the vitality of Indigenous cultures. The celebration of strong and diverse Indigenous cultures is an essential part of the broader efforts to increase understanding and renew the relationship between Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world. The festival provides a remarkable showcase of Indigenous cultures and creativity year after year. Once again, to the staff, Board of Governors, volunteers and supporters who have contributed to the festival’s success, congratulations on celebrating 13 years. There is much to celebrate! Best wishes for a memorable festival and many more years of success!

I wish everyone a great week. Keep our circle strong.

Ekosi, kinanâskomitinawow

Perry Bellegarde National Chief Assembly of First Nations

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GREETINGS FROM MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL To the 13th anuual Manito Ahbee Festival On behalf of the Métis Nation, I am pleased to extend my warmest Clément Chartier, QC greetings to everyone attending the Manito Ahbee Festival. President The Manito Ahbee Festival offers an ideal opportunity to celebrate Métis National Council Indigenous culture and heritage to unify, educate and inspire and to ensure that Aboriginal cultures and traditions are passed down to succeeding generations. I know that you will make the most of this opportunity to network with your peers and to plan for the upcoming festival. The Métis National applauds all of the organizers and volunteers that have worked to make this festival happen again for the 13th year. I wish To the 12th anuual Manito Ahbee Festival everyone a very memorable and successful culture celebration. Once again, congratulations and best wishes from the Métis Nation. Thank you. Marsi On behalf of the Métis Nation, I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings Clément Chartier, QC to everyone attending the Manito Ahbee Festival. President, Métis National Council

The Manito Ahbee Festival offers an ideal opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage to unify, educate and inspire and to ensure that ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA CHIEFS Aboriginal cultures and traditions are passed down to succeeding generations. I know that you will make the most of this opportunity to network Tansi! with your peers and to plan for the upcoming festival. As the Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, I’d like to welcome everyone who has travelled from across Turtle Island to The Métis National applauds all of the organizers and volunteers that have Treaty One Territory for the Manito Ahbee Festival and the Indigenous worked to make this festival happen again for the 12th year. I wish everyone Music Awards. The lands we gather on are the ancestral and sovereign a very memorable and successful culture celebration. territories of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Dakota, Dene and Oji-Cree Once again, congratulations and best wishes from the Métis Nation. Nations. It fills me with pride to see so many different nations come together each year for the festival. Thank you. Marsi And congratulations to all the nominees at the IMAs; continue to make great music! And to the dancers and drummers here for the Pow Wow, Clément Chartier, QC good luck as you compete in one of the largest competition Pow Wows President in North America. Métis National Council Sincerely, ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA CHIEFS

Arlen Dumas, Grand Chief

10 maf 2018 festival program GREETINGS FROM MANITOBA LIQUOR & LOTTERIES Manito Ahbee is a dynamic festival that brings together all people to engage us in a celebration of Indigenous arts and culture. It showcases the immense gifts of artists from all nations and sends a powerful message of embracing and sharing one’s heritage. We have seen this event grow into one of Canada’s top tourism attractions. This success can be attributed to the passionate dedication of the elders, board of governors, organizers, volunteers and the participants. As the Presenting Sponsor, the Casinos of Winnipeg is very proud of its continued partnership with Manito Ahbee. We are honoured to host the Indigenous Music Awards at Club Regent Event Centre on May 18th, which recognizes the accomplishments of Indigenous artists and professionals from around the world. We strive to promote cultural diversity within our community, and this is a wonderful event that promotes unity, understanding and education by showcasing Indigenous culture in our province. Since 2006, Manito Ahbee has provided the opportunity for all people to share and understand the culture and traditions of the First Nations people. Together with the Manito Ahbee organizers, we welcome you to Winnipeg and invite you to “Ignite Your Spirit” as you feel the pride and excitement an event like this creates. On behalf of the Casinos of Winnipeg, I would like to congratulate the Manito Ahbee Festival organizers, along with the performers, volunteers and artisans much success with this year’s event. Thank you for your generous contributions for making a large event like this possible.

Peter Hak President & CEO, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries

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MESSAGE FROM LISA MEECHES

Boozhoo! It is my great honour to welcome each and every one of you to the 13th annual Manito Ahbee Festival. As we join together to celebrate our extraordinary history and traditions, music and dance, we gratefully acknowledge our ancestors and elders for guiding us through the years, and helping us to strengthen our communities and our connections with people of all nations. ‘Manito Ahbee’ where the creator sits, was a name gifted from ceremony, and since 2006, when the festival began, we have been supported and surrounded by unified spirit, seeking truth, reconciliation and hope. We thank our Presenting Sponsor Casinos of Winnipeg, sponsors, funders, partners, friends, family, volunteers, our dedicated board and staff, elders, and all of you who come to commemorate each spring as Mother Earth replenishes and offers so much beauty for all to share. The Manito Ahbee Festival is yours to embrace. Chi’ Meegwetch,

Lisa Meeches, O.M. Executive Director

12 maf 2018 festival program GREETINGS FROM THE MANITO AHBEE FESTIVAL BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Welcome to the 2018 Manito Ahbee Festival! Your participation and support year after year is a tremendous testament to the mandate of the festival, which is to unify, educate and inspire! As we gather together over the next five days, we look forward to renewing old friendships and establishing new relationships with people from across the continent and around the world. All are welcome to take part in the amazing festival events that share the rich tapestry and culture of Indigenous peoples. Thank you to the Casinos of Winnipeg our Presenting Sponsor, and to all who contribute to the Manito Ahbee Festival that has cultivated a groundbreaking event, which continues to grow in the hearts and minds of all who participate. Thank you, Board of Governors The Manito Ahbee Festival

SALUTATIONS DU CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION DU FESTIVAL MANITO AHBEE Bienvenue au Festival Manito Ahbee 2018! Année après année, votre participation et votre soutien témoignent de la justesse du mandat du festival qui se veut une source d’unification, d’éducation et d’inspiration! À l’aube de ces cinq jours de rassemblement, nous sommes impatients de renouer de vieilles amitiés et de tisser de nouveaux liens avec des gens de tout le continent et du monde entier. Vous êtes tous et toutes invités à participer à cet incroyable festival qui célèbre la riche mosaïque et la culture des peuples autochtones. Je tiens à remercier les Casinos de Winnipeg, notre commanditaire principal, et toutes les personnes qui contribuent au Festival Manito Ahbee pour en faire un événement d’avant-garde qui s’enracine dans le cœur et l’esprit de ceux et celles qui y participent. Merci! Conseil d’administration Festival Manito Ahbee

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David Dandeneau Lisa Meeches Joe Thompson Executive Director Ry Moran Phil Fontaine Jacquie Black Tasha Spillett Manager, Indigenous Music Awards and Arts Lisa Whitecloud-Richard Program Vera Houle Rachel Peterson Sandy Fox Brent Thompson Manager of Operations Sherri Walsh Laiza Pacheco Suzanne Mayham Wesley Nelson Finance Administrator Troy Westwood Cecil Sveinson Candice Hart Pow Wow Coordinator

Derek Hart Cultural Education Day, Outreach & Security Coordinator

Chantel Delorme Indigenous Marketplace and Trade Show Coordinator, Getting Jiggy With It Coordinator

Ron Colliou Transportation Coordinator

Violet Skye -Thomas Volunteer Coordinator

POP Entertainment & Management Marketing, Sponsorship & Publicity

Yayo Productions Indigenous Music Awards - Production

Jade Harper Red Carpet Coordinator

Steven Woods Program Coordinator

14 maf 2018 festival program PROUD SPONSOR OF THE MANITO AHBEE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

SODEXO PRESENTS THE OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD 2018

IN HONOUR OF SHAAWANONG PINESHIL – IKWE, SOUTH THUNDERBIRD WOMAN Penny Miranda Houle Penny was a loyal volunteer, whose strength, kindness and dedication to the community helped to mould the Manito Ahbee Festival. Penny passed away on November 14, 2010 and is dearly missed. In honour of her spirit, The Manito Ahbee Festival and Sodexo, present the annual award to this year’s most outstanding volunteer. Miigwitch

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11:00 AM – Registration opens 1:00 PM - Grand Entry – Must be registered to participate 1st 2nd 3rd SINGING COMPETITION $700.00 $500.00 $300.00 TINY TOTS (5 & under) Must be in regalia. JUNIOR (6 – 12 years) $100.00 $75.00 $50.0 TEEN (13 – 17 years) $125.00 $100.00 $75.00 ADULT (18 years +) $200.00 $150.00 $100.00 SPECIALS Men’s & Women’s 50+ yrs $250.00 $150.00 $100.00 Sponsored by Founding Nations of Manitoba For more information, contact Candice Hart at [email protected] Or call the Manito Ahbee office toll free 1.866.449.0251 or (204) 956.1849 No alcohol or drugs permitted on the festival site, any persons in violation of this will be removed from the premises. Bring your own lawn chairs.

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Manito Ahbee Festival Inc . is the corporate entity responsible for the year round operations leading up to the production of the annual festival . The impact of the Festival reaches well beyond entertainment; it has communicated a very significant message about the importance of celebrating Indigenous culture . It arouses a far deeper understanding and powerful affirmation of Indigenous cultural rebirth and renewal . It showcases the talents, gifts and abilities of Indigenous artists . It is truly a celebration of Indigenous music, arts, culture and history not seen before by the broader public through the Festival events . We at Manito Ahbee take pride in the opportunity to showcase the best of who we are with the rest of the world .

The scale of what we do and the number of events we produce is significant . None of this would be possible without our family of sponsors, funders and supporters . YOUTH We are honoured and grateful for the level of support we receive . This is a testament to the worthy vision and aims of Manito Ahbee and our partners . EDUCATION The Festival is pleased to be supported by government (including First Nation and Non-First Nation government), organizations, foundations, corporations, and individuals . All our sponsors share our visions to educate, entertain, and enlighten . DAY Consistent with the teachings of our Elders, we believe that inclusion is the most appropriate way to effect change . We hope to develop an increased appreciation and understanding of our culture and heritage .

We invite everyone to the circle .

With Respect,

Manito Ahbee Board of Governors, Manito Ahbee Elder Committee and Staff

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MAY 19 & 20, 2018 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA RBC CONVENTION CENTRE • 375 YORK AVENUE

WATCH THE POWWOW LIVE ON POWWOWS.COM OVER $180,000 IN PRIZE AMOUNTS

@ManitoAhbee #IgniteYourSpirit DETAILS AT MANITOAHBEE.COM POW WOW SCHEDULE SATURDAY AFTERNOON MAY 19, 2018

10:00 am DOORS OPEN

10:30 am HOOP DANCING EXHIBITION

12:00 pm 1ST GRAND ENTRY: EAGLE STAFF SONG VICTORY SONG ANNOUNCEMENT OF DIGNITARIES WELCOMING REMARKS

INTERTRIBAL – 1ST HALF OF DRUMS

TINY TOTS “In Honour of Phoenix Sinclair” Sponsored by Nanaandawegimig

CONTEST DANCING STARTS Golden Age Women’s Contest (combined) Golden Age Men’s Contest (combined)

JUNIOR CONTEST Girl’s Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy Shawl Boy’s Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken and Fancy Bustle

STEVIE SHIRT MEECHES TINY TOT BIRTHDAY SPECIAL Sponsored by The Meeches Family

TEEN CONTEST Girl’s Traditional, Jingle, Fancy Shawl Sponsored by Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba Boy’s Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken Fancy Bustle

MISS MANITO AHBEE YOUTH AMBASSADOR CONTESTANTS DANCE CONTEST SONG – SONGS

HEAD YOUNG MAN DANCER – WAMBDI CLAIRMONT - YOUNG MEN’S GRASS DANCE SPECIAL (12 to 18yrs old) Sponsored by The Clairmont Family

MISS MANITO AHBEE YOUTH AMBASSADOR – CHANTE SPEIDEL 3 WOMEN RIBBON SKIRT TEAM DANCE SPECIAL Sponsored by The Speidel Family

HAND DRUM SPECIAL (ROUND 1)

SUPPER BREAK – Dakhka Khwaan Dancers

maf 2018 festival program 43 POW WOW SCHEDULE SATURDAY EVENING MAY 19, 2018

7:00 pm 2ND GRAND ENTRY: EAGLE STAFF SONG VICTORY SONG ANNOUNCEMENT OF DIGNITARIES & STAFF

INTERTRIBALS – 2ND HALF MISS MANITO AHBEE OUT GOING SPEECH & NEW CROWNING In Honour of Lorna Blacksmith MISS MANITO AHBEE 2018 – 2019 New family to be announced. SR. ADULT WOMEN’S CONTEST - 2 SONG Traditional, Jingle, Fancy Shawl JR ADULT WOMEN’S CONTEST - 2 SONG Traditional, Jingle, Fancy Shawl SR. ADULT MEN’S CONTEST - 2 SONG Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken and Fancy Bustle JR. ADULT MEN’S CONTEST - 2 SONG Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken and Fancy Bustle HEAD LADY DANCER – RANDI BIRD-FOX – Women’s Northern Buckskin and Cloth Special Sponsored by The Bird – Fox Family MEN’S WOODLAND DANCE SPECIAL Sponsored by The Manito Ahbee Committee WOMEN’S APPLIQUÉ STYLE DANCE SPECIAL Sponsored by The Manito Ahbee Committee RETIRE EAGLE STAFF

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10:00 am DOORS OPEN

10:30 am GETTING JIGGY WITH IT – SQUARE DANCE EXHIBITION JIGGING CONTEST

12:00 pm 3RD GRAND ENTRY: EAGLE STAFF SONG VICTORY SONG ANNOUNCEMENT OF DIGNITARIES ALL VOLUNTEERS IN GE PRESENTATION OF VOLUNTEER AWARD – IN HONOUR OF PENNY HOULE TINY TOTS “In Honour of Phoenix Sinclair” Sponsored by Nanaandawegimig HEAD YOUNG LADY DANCER – MORNING STAR ROBERTS – Teen Girls Fancy Shawl Special Sponsored by The Roberts Family JINGLE DRESS DANCE IN HONOUR OF THE MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS GOLDEN AGE WOMEN’S FINALS (COMBINED) GOLDEN AGE MEN’S FINALS (COMBINED) JUNIOR AND TEEN FINALS GIRL’S TRADITIONAL, JINGLE, AND FANCY SHAWL BOY’S TRADITIONAL, GRASS, PRAIRIE CHICKEN AND FANCY BUSTLE THE HORSE SPIRIT IS COMING TO MANITO AHBEE – HONOURING HORSE DANCE SPECIAL (AGES 16+) RHONDA HEAD WOMEN’S TRADITIONAL SPECIAL Sponsored by The Head Family JESSE GUSTAFSON MEMORIAL MEN’S GRASS DANCE SPECIAL (18+) Sponsored by The Gustafson Family HAND DRUM SPECIAL (ROUND 2) PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS FOR JUNIOR, TEEN CATEGORIES, HAIR BRAIDING CONTEST, ART EXPO & ART CHALLENGE

SR. ADULT MEN’S FINALS Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken and Fancy Bustle

JR. ADULT MEN’S FINALS Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken and Fancy Bustle

SR. ADULT WOMEN’S FINALS Traditional, Jingle, Fancy Shawl

JR. ADULT WOMEN’S FINALS Traditional, Jingle, Fancy Shawl

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MEN’S WOODLAND DANCE SPECIAL Sponsored by The Manito Ahbee Committee WOMEN’S APPLIQUÉ STYLE DANCE SPECIAL Sponsored by The Manito Ahbee Committee HEAD MAN DANCER – GARRET HENRY Battle of The Bustles Dance Special Sponsored by The Henry Family RETIRE EAGLE STAFF PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS - CONCLUSION photo by Mike Sudo m a by photo

POW WOW 101 Pow Wow time is the Indigenous people’s way Dancers have always been a very important of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, part of the life for the Indigenous people. visiting, renewing old friendships, making new Most dances seen at Pow wows today are ones and most importantly celebrating and social dances, which might have had different honoring traditions. meanings in earlier days. Although dance styles have evolved and content has changed, their Quintessential to a Pow wow are the dancers meaning and importance has not. The regalia and the singers. The songs of the “Big Drum” are worn by the dancers – like the styles of clothing sung by the men who sit around it, and at times today, transforms over time – showcases a with women who sing behind the men. The vibrant and changing way of life. beating sound made by the Drum is often said to parallel the heart beat of Mother Earth. Each At the Pow wow, the Announcers run the song is begun by the Lead Singer who is often events. The Announcers work with the Arena the main carrier of many songs. Those are the Director to keep the Pow wow organized and songs that have been learned throughout the running smoothly. These individuals along with years and passed down from generations. the committee work hard to bring the people together for dance and fellowship in the circle.

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ETIQUETTE FOR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS GRAND ENTRY ORDER • Ask permission before taking pictures of (Usually dance 4 to a row): dancers. Many people are sensitive about • The Eagle Staffs/ Flags are danced in by a pictures, so it is always good to be on the safe visiting dancer in front of the line. Each staff side and ask. represents a Nation, Organization, or Family. • Do not touch eagle feathers or other items • Dignitaries will follow the Eagle Staffs/Flags: without asking permission. Women who are dignitaries-chiefs, sponsors, committee, menstruating are not allowed to be near or honourees’ touch eagle feathers. • Visiting royalty i.e., visiting princess’ and • Always stand during special songs. This braves who represent their communities, includes Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran festivals or pow wows Songs, Memorial Songs, Prayer Songs, and any song the Announcers designate. It is also DANCE ORDER customary to remove any hats that you have • Men’s traditional dancers, prairie chicken on for the duration of that song. dancers, grass dancers, fancy bustle dancers , • Pay attention to the Announcers They will • Women’s traditional dancers, jingle dress give all of the information you need, as well as dancers, fancy shawl dancers entertain you and keep you posted on news. Any • Teen, juniors, tiny-tot dancers questions you have can be answered by them. Another drum will then be selected to sing a • Remember you are a guest. Have fun, ask flag song, whereby all spectators and dancers questions and meet people. Everyone is will listen. Finally, the last song will be a victory/ welcome! veteran dance. All dancers will dance in place to honour all veterans from all nations who WHAT IS A GRAND ENTRY? fought in any war. The Grand Entry has always been part of powwow protocol. Usually the Host Drum is asked to The pow wow announcers will then introduce sing the Grand Entry song. The arena director the eagle staff carriers, dignitaries and royalty will organize and coordinate the Staffs, Flags, individually. Dignitaries, Royalty, and Dancers. An elder who has been pre-selected will share an invocation/prayer to bless the day.

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CHANTE SPEIDEL MISS MANITO AHBEE YOUTH AMBASSADOR 2017 / 2018

Tansi! Han mitakuyepi, anpetu kin cante mawaste na napeciyuzapi. Cunku luta Wiconi Waste Win lakoliyapi emaciyapi. Wasicu caje mitwa Chante Speidel. Hello my friends and relatives, on this day with a good heart I extend a hearty handshake to each of you. My given name is Chante Speidel and my Lakota name is Good Red Road of Life Woman. I am from treaty four territory of the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. I am the daughter of Deanna Speidel and Donald Speidel, my mother is a member of the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and my father is from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. As the youth ambassador for Miss Manito Ahbee, my goal was to promote learning about culture, language and bring awareness to MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls), and share the memory and loss of Lorna Blacksmith. I have met so many families of missing and murdered women and girls that touched my heart and shared stories with me about their lost loved ones. I also had the chance to meet many different youth ambassadors from all over Canada and the USA. I would like to thank all the talented ribbon skirt makers who helped me during this year, as I committed to wear a ribbon skirt everyday to honor MMIWG. I am entirely grateful I had the opportunity to represent Miss Manito Ahbee all over “Powwow Country”. Also very thankful for all the experiences it brought me this year and the knowledge I know I have from this title. I went far and near to bring awareness for this title and have worn ribbons skirts everyday. I am so happy I made it this far and hopefully have impacted many. With this title I had the opportunity to share that Indigenous peoples are leaders and role models. This was one amazing year full of memories and great people. I can not wait to see who the next young lady is to have the privilege of carrying this title in 2018-19. Lastly I honor the Lorna Blacksmith family and thank the powwow committee for all the hospitality, kindness and support. Hope each and every single one of you enjoy the celebration and good luck to all the singers and dancers. Thank you to those who help me along the way and the dancers who participated in my special. I am very proud to be part of Manito Ahbee Pidamaya.

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The Miss Manito Ahbee Youth Ambassador Event will take place May 19, 2018 at the RBC Convention Centre, during LORNA BLACKSMITH our International Pow Wow, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Lorna was born on October 10, 1993, and raised

The following items must be submitted to the Miss Manito in Cross Lake until she was 16-years-old. She Ahbee Youth Ambassador Committee: was raised by her late grandmother, Suzannah • Miss Manito Ahbee Youth Ambassador Application Blacksmith, until the age of nine. • Current Photograph (in regalia) • Proof of Ancestry or Tribal Affiliation (i.e. Photocopy of From 12 to 16-years-old, Lorna took the Status Card, etc.) opportunity to participate and join the Army • Proof of Age (i.e. Photocopy of Birth Certificate, Drivers Cadet Program in Cross Lake. She developed License, etc.) attributes of leadership, good citizenship, • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation • Personal Essay and physical fitness. She attended advanced • Letter of Support from a School Representative training at national and regional centers each summer with the Manitoba Army Cadets Miss Manito Ahbee Youth Ambassador will be chosen RCACC #38, Cross Lake. She loved and enjoyed based on: this program because the structured activities • Private Interview • Dance Competition provided her positive lifestyle habits. She • Personal Essay represented discipline and dedication to herself, • Public Speaking her family, and her community. She had dreams to become a nurse or an RCMP member. All contestants will be judged according to the above criterion. At the end of the Manito Ahbee Youth Lorna then moved to Winnipeg, MB, at 16-years- Ambassador event, the contestant with the highest old with her mother, Lita Blacksmith. Lorna went collected points will be the new Miss Manito Ahbee Youth missing on January 12, 2012. After numerous Ambassador for that year. The winning contestant will receive the following prizes: searches from her family and community, and • Miss Manito Ahbee Youth Ambassador Crown and participation from the Missing and Murdered Banner Women Group, leads led to the discovery of her • Other Miscellaneous Gifts body on June 22, 2012.

If you have any questions please email Lorna Blacksmith, an energetic, bubbly, Candice Hart, Powwow Coordinator at: beautiful young woman, became another [email protected] statistic in the Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women in Canada. sponsored by In memory of a beautiful spirit that cocooned and turned into a beautiful butterfly only to have her life cut short at the tender age of 18.

50 maf 2018 festival program HEAD MAN DANCER HEAD LADY DANCER Garret Henry Randi Bird-Fox My name is Garret Henry, I come from Roseau River Randi Bird-Fox is a member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Anishinaabe First Nation and I’m the proud father of two Arikara and Dakota Nations of North and South beautiful children. Dakota. She is the daughter of Wayne Fox and Jackie Bird. Randi has traveled extensively throughout the I am truly honoured to have been chosen to serve as US, Canada and other countries performing and this years head man dancer for The Manito Ahbee competing in the Northern Traditional Category since International Pow Wow 2018. I started out dancing grass she was two years old. Randi would like to thank the as a younger guy but found my place amongst the Prairie Committee for choosing her to be the head woman Chicken Dancers around 16. In 2014, I decided to pursue dancer of Manito Ahbee 2018. my interest in singing. From there, along side my brothers, we formed our group “Sons Of The Drum”. My dancing and singing has allowed me to travel coast to coast representing my family, as well as my community. I am proud to say I do all my own applique and beading. At the age of 13 my parents Georgina and Garnet Henry, gifted my first sewing machine, and throughout the years I have significantly progressed. A lot of my art can be seen on the dance floor throughout Canada and the United States. Recently my form of art caught the attention from a museum overseas which gives me a strong sense of pride for my heritage and where I come from. The greatest encouragement for me is seeing my artwork worn by the younger generation, dancing and making their parents proud.

maf 2018 festival program 51 HEAD YOUNG MAN DANCER and honored that a young fella took it on his own volition to inquire. This doesn’t happen too often so I shared Wambdi Clairmont with him what I was told from my understanding of the teachings from my Elders!” Wambdi acknowledges and Wambdi Clairmont needs little or no introduction in thanks Mr. Windy Boy for his kind words. He and his family Denver or surrounding Colorado Indian Communities. are honored the Manito Ahbee Committee asked him to He is a Denver-born native and has a precocious talent serve as the Head Young Man Dancer. He looks forward to for grass dancing since he was 18 months old. The Indian representing his family, Denver Indian Community, Tribes community joins his family in being extremely proud and Grass Dancers. Wopila Tanka! that he has been selected to serve as Head Young Man Dancer at the prestigious 2018 Manito Ahbee International Pow Wow. To introduce you to Wambdi, we would like to HEAD YOUNG LADY DANCER share his history and accomplishments with you. He is 16 Morning Star Roberts years old and a Sophomore at Lakewood High School. Wambdi enjoys participating in Cross Country, Basketball Morning Star Roberts, 16, is from Ada, Oklahoma, USA. and Track. As a Freshman he lettered in Track. Wambdi’s She represents the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Lakota name is “Wicasa Itoncha Hoksila” which translates Oklahoma and is an enrolled member of Taos Pueblo, to Leader of the People Boy. His tribal lineage is Taos New Mexico. Morning Star is the youngest of 3 daughters Pueblo, Sicangu Lakota, Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota, of Michael and Rebecca Roberts. She will be starting Meskwaki, and Leech Lake Ojibwe. His parents are Kiva her senior year (grade 12) of high school this fall and is Trujillo and Lakota Clairmont. His sister is Keya Clairmont. planning on continuing her education, thereafter. All are familiar figures in the powwow arena. Even though Morning Star was brought into the arena at the age of Wambdi was raised in an urban setting, it is evident that 1, as a jingle dress dancer and now dances fancy shawl. he was raised participating in tribal ceremonies because Her dancing has taken her across the US and Canada. It of his respectful demeanor on and off the dance arena. has also given her the opportunity to share her dancing His personality as a Tiny Tot and early Junior years of abroad, in places such as Switzerland and Germany being talkative, comical, and exuberant endeared him with OK Tourism and to Indonesia with the Native Pride to many. The family travels throughout Indian Country Dancers. participating in powwows. Without going into detail about his successful career in competition dancing, it is obvious “Halito, I strongly encourage all young Native Women the judges like his “old style” grass moves and recognize to continue your education and strive to be better. his love of dancing. Jonathan Windy Boy has this to say With that thank you to Candice Hart and the Manito about Wambdi: “I’ve watched him grow up since the Junior Ahbee Powwow Committee for the invitation to serve as category as a grass dancer. His style is unique. Emulating the Head Young Lady Dancer for this year’s powwow! what you do on one side. You follow up with the other. Good Luck to the dancers and singers and safe travels. He was taught well. My hat’s off to his Dad, Lakota, for Yakoke!” teaching him right. He’s smooth, a good dancer and will Special: Teen Girls Fancy Footwork Special take over the torch for Grass Dance in the future. When he asked me for advice about grass dancing in Ft. Washakie a few years ago, he and a couple other young grass dancers attention was totally undivided. I was humbled

52 maf 2018 festival program 2018 MANITO AHBEE INTERNATIONAL POW WOW POW WOW DANCE We recognize that each area and tribe has their own origin and description on the different styles.

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MENS TRADITIONAL MENS GRASS DANCE Men’s Northern Traditional dancers wear The Grass Dance style is a very old dance rich in headdresses, referred to as a roach, on their heads. history that has become very popular. In the old The roaches are made with porcupines and deer days, it was the job of the grass dancers to flatten hair intricately woven together. Eagle feathers the grass in the arena before a pow wow. The are worn on top of the roaches. A stick with eagle name “grass” does not come from the stomping plumes attached at the end fastens the roach to of grass, but it comes from the old habit of tying the top of the head and a string around the neck braids of sweet grass to the dancer’s belts, fastens the roach midway down the back. Northern producing a swaying effect. Today, Grass Dancers Traditional dancers wear bone breastplates, which resemble a multicolored swaying mass of yarn were originally used for protection during battle or fringe on the dance floor. The Grass Dance is or hunting. The rest of the outfit is comprised of a very fluid and bendable style, with the dancers an eagle feather bustle, matching bead work trying to move their fringe in as many places as (cuffs, arm bands, belt with side drops, leg bands, possible at once. The Grass Dance style was born moccasins), apron (front and back), the back of the in the north, but its popularity has spread south, apron has decorative “trailers”, and chokers made now this beautiful style is available for everyone. of animal bones. The dancers wear angora fur and large bells around their ankles. Years ago, deer toes MENS FANCY BUSTLE were worn around the ankles. Some dancers carry A stick with brightly colored feathers attached at eagle wing fans, shields, or coup sticks decorated the end fastens the roach to the top of the head with eagle plumes and horsehair in their hands. and a string around the neck fastens the roach midway down the back. Two bustles are worn, one is attached to the back with buckskin straps tied to the chin and chest and the other is worn at the waist. The dancers wear fully beaded capes and aprons with matching belts with side drops, cuffs, and moccasins. They also wear small bustles on their arms, which match the large bustles. They carry sticks decorated with brightly colored feathers and ribbons in their hands. The complete outfit is decorated with multicolored ribbons to add movement to the dance steps. The dancers wear bells on the on the calves and white angora fur around the angles. Horsehair is sometimes added to the tips of the bustles.

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MENS PRAIRIE CHICKEN DANCE WOMENS JINGLE DRESS Originated from the Blackfeet and Cree of the The jingle dress is made of a cloth, velvet or leather Northern Plains, this dance is done as an imitation base adorned with jingles made out of a shiny of the mating dance of prairie chicken grouse. metal. Traditionally and still common today, the Dance steps and movement of the dancer’s head jingles are made from the lids of snuff cans. These and arms replicate the prairie chicken rooster as it are bent and molded into triangular bell shapes fluffs up its feathers and struts about. and attached to the dress with ribbon or fabric in a pattern designed by the dancer. It takes between WOMENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL 400 and 700 jingles to make an adult jingle dress. Each tribe has specific dress and dance styles, the Contemporary style Jingle Dress is more colorful following are the more typical ones seen at a pow and energetic. Contemporary jingle has fancier wow. The northern plains traditional dancers are footwork with a faster drum beat. The women who sometimes referred to as “stationary” dancers. dance this style wear plumes in their hair, and usually They stand on the outer edge of the dance arena. carry a tail fan. You will also notice their dresses are They barely move their feet and gently bend their brighter with appliqué designs. knees and sedately move up and down in rhythm with the drum. The northwestern tribes dance WOMENS FANCY SHAWL around the arena moving their feet and heads in Women’s fancy dance features a fast pace and rhythm with the drum. The cloth dress and buckskin the distinctive brightly colored shawl. The shawl dresses are different but the dance style is the same itself is an adaptation of the blanket carried or for most of the northern plains tribes. The northern worn traditionally by women, that and other traditional buckskin dresses are elaborately similar actions led women to develop a Fancy decorated with beadwork. The yoke and sleeves of Dance for females. The regalia is simple: a basic the dresses are completely beaded. The dress may dress, a yoke, moccasins, leggings, and a shawl also be decorated with porcupine quillwork, shells, worn over the shoulders and arms. Fancy shawl elk teeth, or brass beads. The remainder of the dancers typically wear plumes and side drops in outfit includes matching headbands or crown, hair their hair. As the years progressed, contemporary tie, purses, moccasins, chokers, earring and shawl. Fancy Shawl outfits have become brighter, fancier, Women who have an Indian name will wear an and more intricately detailed. Original style eagle feather or eagle plume in their hair. fancy shawl outfits are not as brightly colored and detailed. The original style dance has more footwork but not as much twirls and kicks.

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ANNOUNCERS HEAD YOUNG LADY DANCER Donald Speidel, SK, CAN Morning Star Roberts, OK, USA Hal Eagletail, AB, CAN OFFICIAL TABULATOR Tommy Christian, MT, USA C & T Tabulators Services, SK, CAN ARENA DIRECTORS SOUND Ron McNab, SK, CAN Hokah Sound – Dale Roberts, OK, USA Rusty Gillette, ND, USA LIVE WEBCAST HEAD SINGING JUDGE Powwows.com, SC, USA Calvin Campbell, MN, USA INVITED DRUMS HEAD DANCE JUDGE Whitefish Bay, ON, CAN Tim Eashappie, SK, CAN Iron Swing, SK, CAN HEAD MAN DANCER Black Otter, Blackfoot Confederacy Garret Henry, MB, CAN Sharp Shooter, Turtle Island, NA

HEAD LADY DANCER Randi Bird - Fox, ND, USA

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OVER $180,000.00 IN PAYOUTS MAY 19 & 20, 2018 RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

GRAND ENTRIES REGISTRATION Saturday, May 19, 2018 – 3rd Floor, Friday, May 18, 2018 – 12 pm & 7 pm RBC Convention Centre 12 pm – 4 pm Sunday, May 20, 2018 – 375 York Ave & Carlton Saturday, May 19, 2018 – 12 pm Entrance – Hall C 9 am – 12 pm

DANCE CATEGORIES

TINY TOTS (5 & under) JR. ADULTS (18–39 years) sponsored by Nanaandawegimig Womens: Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy Shawl Must be in regalia Mens: Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken, and In Honour of Phoenix Sinclair Fancy Bustle 1st 1500.00 / 2nd 1000.00 / 3rd 800.00 / JUNIOR (6–12 years) 4th 600.00 / 5th 400.00 Girls: Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy Shawl Boys: Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken, and SR. ADULTS (40–59 years) Fancy Bustle Womens: Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy Shawl 1st 200.00 / 2nd 150.00 / 3rd 100.00 / Mens: Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken, and 4th 75.00 / 5th 50.00 Fancy Bustle 1st 1500.00 / 2nd 1000.00 / 3rd 800.00 / TEEN (13–17 years) 4th 600.00 / 5th 400.00 sponsored by Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba GOLDEN AGE (60 + years) Girls: Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy Shawl Womens: Traditional, Jingle, Fancy Shawl (combined) Boys: Traditional, Grass, Prairie Chicken, and Mens: Traditional, Grass, Fancy Bustle (combined) Fancy Bustle 1st 1500.00 / 2nd 1000.00 / 3rd 800.00 / 1st 400.00 / 2nd 300.00 / 3rd 200.00 / 4th 600.00 / 5th 400.00 4th 100.00 / 5th 75.00

SINGING COMPETITION (All drums welcome) 1st 10.000.00 / 2nd 7000.00 / 3rd 5000.00 / 4th 4000.00 / 5th 2000.00

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MANITO AHBEE SPECIALS 2018

MISS MANITO AHBEE YOUTH AMBASSADOR HORSE SPIRIT IS COMING TO CHANTE SPEIDEL MANITO AHBEE – 3 Women Ribbon Skirt Team Dance Special Honouring Horse Dance Special (Ages 16+) Sponsored by Miss Manito Ahbee Youth Ambassador – Chante Speidel & Family MEN’S WOODLAND DANCE SPECIAL Open to all Dancers HEAD MAN DANCER 1st 700.00 & Pendleton Blanket / 2nd 400.00 / GARRET HENRY 3rd 200.00 Battle of The Bustles Sponsored by The Henry Family WOMEN’S APPLIQUÉ STYLE DANCE SPECIAL Open to all Dancers HEAD LADY DANCER RANDI BIRD – FOX 1st 700.00 & Pendleton Blanket / 2nd 400.00 / Women’s Northern Buckskin and Cloth Special 3rd 200.00 Sponsored by The Bird – Fox Family JINGLE DRESS DANCE HEAD YOUNG MAN DANCER In Honour of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous WAMBDI CLAIRMONT Women and Girls Young Men’s Grass Dance Special (12 to 18yrs old) HAND DRUM COMPETITION Sponsored by The Clairmont Family 1st 600.00 / 2nd 400.00 / 3rd 300.00 / HEAD YOUNG LADY DANCER 4th 200.00 / 5th 100.00 MORNING STAR ROBERTS Teen Girl’s Fancy Footwork Special HAIR BRAIDING COMPETITION Sponsored by The Roberts Family Sponsored by MT BEADS Pow Wow Style JESSE GUSTAFSON MEMORIAL MEN’S GRASS 1st 150.00 / 2nd 100.00 / 3rd 50.00 DANCE SPECIAL (18+) French Braid Style Sponsored by The Gustafson Family 1st 150.00 / 2nd 100.00 / 3rd 50.00 RHONDA HEAD WOMEN’S TRADITIONAL Sponsored by MT BEADS DANCE SPECIAL Sponsored by The Head Family

STEVIE SHIRT MEECHES TINY TOT BIRTHDAY SPECIAL Sponsored by The Meeches Family

For information visit MANITOAHBEE.COM / Watch the Pow Wow live on POWWOWS.COM

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SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 RBC CONVENTION CENTRE

10:30 AM SQUARE DANCE EXHIBITION AND JIGGING COMPETITION SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 RBC CONVENTION CENTRE

Join the Gathering Saturday, June 23 is Indigenous Day Live. On that day, our Peoples will gather to dance, gather to sing, gather to share the stories only we can tell – and we are inviting 10:30 AM the nations of the world to join us. SQUARE DANCE EXHIBITION AND JIGGING COMPETITION INDIGENOUSDAYLIVE.CA NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDREN’SOPIKIHIWAWIN PROGRAM

APRIL 26-28, 2018 On the Powwow Grounds at SPECIAL CONTESTS ************* LATE NIGHT SPECIAL **************** ACTIVITIES “ELECTRIC (NEON) WARRIOR” SPOTLIGHT MEN & WOMEN FANCY Tingley Coliseum/Expo NM Winner in Men’s & Women’s $500 Champions Dance-off for a Trip to Las Vegas Albuquerque, New Mexico Electric Daisy Carnival (June 2018) HEADLINING CAST Must be 21 and Over Sponsored By GON RECORDS HEAD Man Dancer: Brando Jack - White Cone, AZ MEN’S TRADITIONAL Jocy Bird Cash Prize , Blankets & Jackets to Winners HEAD LADY DANCER: - Sioux Falls, SD Miss Indian World Traditional Sponsored by Head Man Dancer - Brando Jack HEAD YOUNG MAN DANCER: Jaden Parker - Salamanca, NY HEAD YOUNG LADY DANCER: Thomasina Good Eagle - Anadarko, OK Thursday,Talent Presentations April 26, 2018 WOMEN’S FANCY “FOR THE LOVE OF FANCY” HEAD NORTHERN DANCE JUDGE: Donovan Abby - Mandaree, ND ALBUQUERQUE CONVENTION CENTER Split Ages (18-34) & (35+) HEAD SOUTHERN DANCE JUDGE: Graham Primeaux, Sr. - Shawnee, OK 401 2nd Street NW (Downtown) Open to all Women’s Categories HEAD NORTHERN DRUM JUDGE: Harvey Dreaver - Dearborn Hts, MI Showtime at 7 pm Sharp!! Doors Open at 6 pm Sponsored by Head Lady Dancer - Jocy Bird HEAD SOUTHERN DRUM JUDGE: Erwin Morris - Walt Hill, NE HOSTS: Lisa Meeches (Canadian TV Personality) Winnipeg, Manitoba TEEN VS. ADULT MEN’S TRADITIONAL ARENA DIRECTORS: Randy Medicine Bear - Loveland, CO Jason Whitehouse (Powwow Personality) Madison Hts, MI Sponsored by Head Young Man Dancer - Jaden Parker George “Cricket” Shields - Shawnee, OK TICKETS: Tickets Sold at Door: $15 • Doors Open at 6 pm Dennis Bowen, Sr. - TEEN GIRLS VS TEEN BOYS FANCY SPECIAL ANNOUNCERS: Salamanca, NY Advance tickets at www.gatheringofnations.com 5 Places (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 2 consolations) Vince Beyl - Bemidji, MN Miss Indian World Contestant Applications, Call (505) 836-2810 Sponsored by Head Young Lady Dancer - Ruben Little Head - Happy Flats, MT or Go Online at www.gatheringofnations.com Thomasina Rose Good Eagle (Roving) Jason Whitehouse - Madison Hts, MI (Roving) Larry Yazzie - Tama, IA AN ENCHANTING EVENING FOR ALL WHO ATTEND! “HORSE REGALIA PARADE AND COMPETITION” INVITED DRUMS: Poundmaker - Poundmaker, Saskatchewan CROWNING OF MISS INDIAN WORLD: Saturday, 7:30 pm at the Powwow Parade and Competition Held Daily Buc Wild - Chinle, AZ On Main Street on the Powwow Grounds $1.000 1st Place - 3 places Mo’Town - Macy, NE TICKETS Horse Regalia and Rider`s Outfit Judged Together Wild Rose - Yakama, WA Tickets available at www.gatheringofnations.com December 31, 2017 Stable and Horse Trailer Parking Provided Crazy Spirit - Mt. Pleasant, MI and also sold at door: One-Day Admission $19 • Two-Day Pass $38 Registration online beginning September 1, 2017 MISS INDIAN WORLD ‘17-’18: Raven Swamp - Kahnawake, Quebec Reserved VIP Seating $65 - Limited (2-Day Pass plus Access to VIP Lounge) Honoring the Spirit of the Native American Horse Culture www.gatheringofnations.com/horseparade DISCOUNT COUPONS: Dancers on GON mailing list will receive a coupon CASH AWARDS in the mail to present at dancer registration for 2-day discount Over $200,000 in Cash & Prizes to be Awarded TRAVEL Ask for GON RATE 34 Categories - Elder’s 70+, Golden Age 55-69, Adults 19-54 GENERAL PARKING: Managed & provided by Expo NM. Fees charged by Double Tree Hotel (Downtown) 800-584-5058 $2,000 First Place All Adult Categories (19-54) Expo NM not GON. Directions: Enter Gate 7 off Lomas Blvd or Gate 8 Marriott (Uptown) Hotel (800) 228-9290 $5,000 1st - “WORLD CLASS” Northern Singing (Limit 10) off Louisiana Blvd, just south of Lomas. MCM Elegante Hotel (505) 884-2511 $5,000 1st - “WORLD CLASS” Southern Singing (Limit 10) Towneplace Suites (505) 232-5800 Women’s Back-up - No. & So. Styles: $1000 Winner-Take-All STAGE 49 Large Group Assistance Call ABQ Maximum of 6 Registered with Drum Hispano Chamber (505) 842-9003 Hand Drum Singing Contest (Saturday Afternoon) Featuring the best Native American traditional & contemporary music! Men & Women Combined (No/So) No age limit - Co-sponosored by www.gatheringofnations.com for Tickets & updated schedules & performers. **CAMPING ON the Pow Wow Grounds at Expo NM GON & Nathan “Rikishi” Pelly. “Honoring the Teachers” Managed by Emergence Productions (Limited) full hook ups and dry spaces Showers Prize Matched to 1st $1000 (2nd & 3rd Breakdowns) available Reserve space online Starting Dec. 31, 2017 www.gatheringofnations.com - 3 Night Minimum Stay DANCER REGISTRATION: Thurs. 9am - 3pm & Fri. 9am Gate 8 Parking Lot (No Charge for Parking on Thursday) The Gathering of Nations - A federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. A Family Event - Drugs, Alcohol, Weapons Official Airline of the GON & MIW and Pets are NOT ALLOWED! • All artwork and logos are property of and official trademarks of Gathering of Nations are not to be reproduced without permission. Not responsible for accidents, theft, or short funded travelers. 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