The beat of our hearts

The music and rhythm of our people

Drum

In the circle

Sharing and nurturing our traditions

Trio

Grand entry

Honoring the nation, veterans and our culture

Grand Entry

Living history

Craftsmanship, tradition and culture

Feathers

Powwows

Two major powwows annually

Feathers

Family traditions

Celebration of culture for the whole family

Feathers

Intertribal, contest dancing

From local and circuit participants

Feathers

FALL POWWOW 2008

  • When: November 29-30, 2008
  • Where: Lamar Dixon Arena, Gonzalez (not at Hidden Oaks Campground in Robert)

Family social, potluck dinner & drum sing

Aug 1st, 2008 by dawnsinger | 0

What: August Family Social, Potluck Dinner and Drum Sing

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008    Shelter 5 – 3pm-8pm

Where: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003, 504-838-4389

Let’s get together and enjoy an afternoon of talking, crafting, eating and singing!!  Bring a potluck dish and your own drinks and folding chairs.  If your family would like to spend a longer time there, we’ve got the shelter reserved from 11am – 8pm.  There’s plenty of room for Frisbee, softball, etc.  Yellow Moon Singers will set up and sing starting at about 6pm.  You’re welcome to bring folding tables and perhaps canopies to be more comfortable!

So mark your calendar, grab the family and come have some fun!!

No alcohol, please.  For additional information, call Joe at 504-837-6085

42nd Annual LIHA Fall Powwow set Nov. 29-30

Jul 27th, 2008 by dawnsinger | 0

The Louisiana Indian Heritage Association has scheduled  the 42nd Annual Fall Powwow  at its new location, the Lamar Dixon Arena in Gonzales, LA, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30.

Intertribal and Gourd-Dancing, Native American crafts, food and storytelling, demonstrations and more   will be bountiful inside the sheltered arena.  The new location is more easily accessible to both metro New Orleans and metro Baton Rouge, and will provide shelter come rain or shine, organizers say.

Dancers, Native Americans and the general public are invited to this celebration of American Indian culture, dancing food and education.

This official LIHA Powwow is not affiliated with events scheduled at its former location in Robert, LA.