CW Notes

The 17th Annual Return to Pimiteoui Pow Wow will be held May 31 and June 1, 2008, at W.H. Sommer Park, on Koerner Rd. off Rt. 150 west of the Shoppes of Grand Prairie) in Edwards, IL. 

It is a gathering of Native and Non-Native Americans from all over the country to sing, dance, and share each other’s company. This is a wholesome family centered event with free, ample parking and handicap accessibility. The large cultural center offers hands on activities for children and adults such as corn grinding, beading, finger weaving and working with clay. Storytelling and educational exhibits including specialists on plants, herbs, salves and gourds will also be featured. Artists from around the country will demonstrate Native American arts such as bow making, carving, flint knapping, flutes, beading, etc. There will be a primitive camp that depicts a living history of the 1600’s including tipis. Traders will be selling silverwork, jewelry, books, music, arts, and crafts. Food vendors will be selling fry bread, corn dogs, hot dogs, and soft drinks during the entire event. 
 

Central Illinois is fortunate to have dedicated drum groups, Spirit of the Rainbow and Eagle Ridge, performing. 

Schedule of Events: Saturday, May 31^st
10:00 am - Grounds open to the public-Cultural Center, Traders, Food Vendors, Demonstrators and Primitive camp open
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm & 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Gourd Dancing in the Dance arena
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm  & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Grand Entry of all the dancers followed by intertribal dancing in the dance arena

Sunday, June 1st
10:00 am - Grounds open to the public - Cultural Center, Traders, Food Vendors, Demonstrators and Primitive camp open
10:30 am - Interfaith Worship Service - Open to the Public
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Gourd Dancing in the Dance arena
1:30 pm -  4:30 pm - Grand Entry of all the dancers followed by Intertribal dancing in the Dance arena

Admission to Pow Wow – $5.00 per car