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Marksville, LA



USA



May 18-19, 2019



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ABOUT THIS YEAR'S EVENT



The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its 24th Annual Pow Wow, May 18-19, 2019, at Paragon Casino Resort at the Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center in Marksville, LA. American Indian singers, dancers and crafts people from throughout North America will converge on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation to celebrate Tunica-Biloxi and other Native American cultures. The Pow Wow represents an annual homecoming for the Tunica-Biloxi people. We welcome the public to be part of our celebration and learn about the multi-cultural traditions of Native Americans.


An important component of our American Indian festival is the Pow Wow Education Day program on Native American folklore, music and dance for children from Avoyelles, Rapides and surrounding parishes on May 17th at the Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center. Tunica-Biloxi and other native people from various tribes present information highlighting history and lifeways from their traditions. This free program is a rare and valuable opportunity for students to learn firsthand about Indian cultures from native people.



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MARKSVILLE, LA





SATURDAY, MAY 18



10:00AM

Gate Opens


10:30AM

Tunica-Biloxi Singers & Legend Keepers

(Storytelling & Songs)


12:00PM

Gourd Dancing


1 - 4PM

Grand Entry

Social Dancing

Competition



SUNDAY, MAY 19



10:00AM

Gate Opens


10:30AM

Tunica-Biloxi Singers & Legend Keepers

(Storytelling & Songs)


11:00AM

Gourd Dancing


12:00PM

Grand Entry

Social Dancing

Competition Finals


4:00PM

Dance & Drum Contest Awards



Head Staff





Virginia Richard



Head Lady



New Orleans, LA




Tim Tall Chief



Co-Emcee



Jones, OK




Rob Daugherty



Co-Emcee



Bristow, OK




Buc Wild Singers



Southern Host Drum



Chinle, AZ




Ho-Chunk Station Singers



Northern Host Drum



Lyndon Station, WI




Randy Frazier



Head Dance Judge



Oklahoma City, OK



Max Yamane



Head Man Dancer



Greenbelt, Maryland



Marvin Richardson



Head Drum Judge



Hollister, NC



Bill Takes Horse



Arena Director



Colbert, OK



Jacob Liles



Head Gourd Dancer



Hulen, OK




Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow


May 18-19, Marksville, LA