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Updated January 28th, 2009
Media Release
Contact:
Alayna Lee, PR Coordinator
318-240-6318
avoajl1@paragoncasinoresort.com
For Immediate Release: January 28th, 2009
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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana sets 14th Annual Pow Wow
MARKSVILLE, La., January 28th, 2009 --The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana would like to welcome all
to the 14th Annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow in Marksville, May15, 16 and 17, 2008. This one-of-a-kind
event will be held on the Chief Joseph “Alcide” Pierite Pow Wow Grounds and features Native-
American dancers, drummers and performers that represent over 100 tribes.
John D. Barbry, chairman of the 2009 Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Committee, sums up the experience this
way, “The Pow Wow is an opportunity for Native-American people to share their culture with non-native
people, as well as other tribes. The Pow Wow serves to break down a lot of walls and allow the people
… the first Americans … to share their story with all.”
According to Barbry, attendees will see tribal customs from “all over the country, actually all over the
continent.”
LOCATION: Chief Joseph "Alcide" Pierite on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, HWY 1 at Marksville, LA.
PARKING: Available near the Pow Wow grounds and at Paragon Casino Resort.
Lodging\Camping: Paragon Casino Resort offers a Pow Wow rate. Tent camping is available around
the Chief Joseph "Alcide" Pierite Pow Wow Grounds.
ADMISSION: General Admission - $5; Children (5 yrs & Younger) - $2; Seniors (65 & older) - $3
(Registered DRUMS & DANCERS and Paragon associates w/ badges WILL BE ADMITTED FREE)
Featured Performances: Blues Nation (see www.bluesnationband.com )
Wayanay Inka (see www.wayanay.com )
Native American Dance Competition: Golden Age (Age 50 & Up; Men & Women's categories), Adult
(Ages 18-49; Men & Women categories), Junior (Ages 11-17; Boy & Girl categories), Children (10yrs.
& under receive day money on Sat & Sun.). Any one category with less than five (5) dancers will be
combined. Entry fee is $5 for dance competition participants. Up to $28,000 in prizes.
Committee Special: Traditional Style Dance Contest – Best Man and Best Woman, $1,000 each,
Friday, May 15, 8:30PM. Participants must register and dance in Grand Entry on Friday.
Drum (Singing) Contest:
Three Places in both the Northern & Southern categories; 1st Place $3,000; 2nd Place $2,000; 3rd
Place $1,000. Host drums are not eligible. (Drum Day Money given in past years has been replaced by
this contest.)
*Competition Points start at 1PM Saturday.
GRAND ENTRIES REGISTRATION (Dance & Drum)
Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Opens 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 15
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. Closes 12 noon on Saturday, May 16
Sunday, May 17, 12 noon
Pow Wow ends @ 4:00p.m.
The Pow Wow features over 40 food and craft vendors. (Call Sharon @ ext. 2523)
For further information please call 800-946-1946, ext. 2034 or see www.tunicapowwow.org
Head Lady Dancer
Michelle Reed
Crestview, FL
Head Man Dancer
Quanah White Thunder
Livingston, TX
Arena Director
Randy Fraizier
Oklahoma City, OK
Head Dance Judge
Gabe Bullock
Livingston, TX
Head Drum Judge
Bert Polchies
Princeton, ME 04668
Head Gourd Dancer
David Flanders
Mansura, LA
Northern Host Drum
Red Spirit Singers
Roosevelt, Utah
Southern Host Drum
Otter Trail Singers
Lawton, OK
Emcee
Alex Shepherd
Cedar City, UT
TUNICA-BILOXI POW WOW SCHOOL PROJECT
The Pow Wow Committee presents programs on Native American culture for area students on the
Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, May 13-14, 2009. This is a rare and valuable opportunity for students to
learn firsthand about Indian cultures from native people. Call Kayla Johnson for reservations and more
information at (800) 946-1946, extension 1021.
Each day of the Pow Wow will feature dancing and drumming competitions, with the finals set for 12 p.
m. Sunday, May 18th, and the awards ceremony at 4 p.m.
The Chief Joseph “Alcide” Pierite on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation is located on Hwy 1 at Marksville,
LA. For a complete list of featured performances, admission, accommodations and directions go to
www.tunicapowwow.org or call 1-800-946-1946.
Contact:
Alayna Lee, PR Coordinator
318-240-6318
avoajl1@paragoncasinoresort.com
For Immediate Release: January 28th, 2009
__________________________________________________
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana sets 14th Annual Pow Wow
MARKSVILLE, La., January 28th, 2009 --The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana would like to welcome all
to the 14th Annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow in Marksville, May15, 16 and 17, 2008. This one-of-a-kind
event will be held on the Chief Joseph “Alcide” Pierite Pow Wow Grounds and features Native-
American dancers, drummers and performers that represent over 100 tribes.
John D. Barbry, chairman of the 2009 Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Committee, sums up the experience this
way, “The Pow Wow is an opportunity for Native-American people to share their culture with non-native
people, as well as other tribes. The Pow Wow serves to break down a lot of walls and allow the people
… the first Americans … to share their story with all.”
According to Barbry, attendees will see tribal customs from “all over the country, actually all over the
continent.”
LOCATION: Chief Joseph "Alcide" Pierite on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, HWY 1 at Marksville, LA.
PARKING: Available near the Pow Wow grounds and at Paragon Casino Resort.
Lodging\Camping: Paragon Casino Resort offers a Pow Wow rate. Tent camping is available around
the Chief Joseph "Alcide" Pierite Pow Wow Grounds.
ADMISSION: General Admission - $5; Children (5 yrs & Younger) - $2; Seniors (65 & older) - $3
(Registered DRUMS & DANCERS and Paragon associates w/ badges WILL BE ADMITTED FREE)
Featured Performances: Blues Nation (see www.bluesnationband.com )
Wayanay Inka (see www.wayanay.com )
Native American Dance Competition: Golden Age (Age 50 & Up; Men & Women's categories), Adult
(Ages 18-49; Men & Women categories), Junior (Ages 11-17; Boy & Girl categories), Children (10yrs.
& under receive day money on Sat & Sun.). Any one category with less than five (5) dancers will be
combined. Entry fee is $5 for dance competition participants. Up to $28,000 in prizes.
Committee Special: Traditional Style Dance Contest – Best Man and Best Woman, $1,000 each,
Friday, May 15, 8:30PM. Participants must register and dance in Grand Entry on Friday.
Drum (Singing) Contest:
Three Places in both the Northern & Southern categories; 1st Place $3,000; 2nd Place $2,000; 3rd
Place $1,000. Host drums are not eligible. (Drum Day Money given in past years has been replaced by
this contest.)
*Competition Points start at 1PM Saturday.
GRAND ENTRIES REGISTRATION (Dance & Drum)
Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Opens 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 15
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. Closes 12 noon on Saturday, May 16
Sunday, May 17, 12 noon
Pow Wow ends @ 4:00p.m.
The Pow Wow features over 40 food and craft vendors. (Call Sharon @ ext. 2523)
For further information please call 800-946-1946, ext. 2034 or see www.tunicapowwow.org
Head Lady Dancer
Michelle Reed
Crestview, FL
Head Man Dancer
Quanah White Thunder
Livingston, TX
Arena Director
Randy Fraizier
Oklahoma City, OK
Head Dance Judge
Gabe Bullock
Livingston, TX
Head Drum Judge
Bert Polchies
Princeton, ME 04668
Head Gourd Dancer
David Flanders
Mansura, LA
Northern Host Drum
Red Spirit Singers
Roosevelt, Utah
Southern Host Drum
Otter Trail Singers
Lawton, OK
Emcee
Alex Shepherd
Cedar City, UT
TUNICA-BILOXI POW WOW SCHOOL PROJECT
The Pow Wow Committee presents programs on Native American culture for area students on the
Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, May 13-14, 2009. This is a rare and valuable opportunity for students to
learn firsthand about Indian cultures from native people. Call Kayla Johnson for reservations and more
information at (800) 946-1946, extension 1021.
Each day of the Pow Wow will feature dancing and drumming competitions, with the finals set for 12 p.
m. Sunday, May 18th, and the awards ceremony at 4 p.m.
The Chief Joseph “Alcide” Pierite on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation is located on Hwy 1 at Marksville,
LA. For a complete list of featured performances, admission, accommodations and directions go to
www.tunicapowwow.org or call 1-800-946-1946.