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2008




April 29-May 2, 2008

POSTPONED!

Effective Strategies-Education, Building Successful First Nations Schools
Winnipeg, MB 
Phone: 204 896 3449 Fax: 204 889 3207
E-mail: nativeed@mts.net
 

April 29-May 2, 2008

POSTPONED!

Effective Strategies-Health, Building Healthy First Nations Communities,. 
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 204 896 3449 Fax: 204 889 3207
E-mail: nativeed@mts.net




April 30 - May 11, 2008

Women and Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
This first annual conference is geared to women, youth, chiefs, councillors, government officials and organizations. Participants will gain information on economic development, market housing and green economy, which will focus on business, finance and creating wealth First Nations.
To register or for more information contact Leila at (306) 956-1044
or e-mail: Leila.nashacappo@fsin.com.


May 1st, 2008

Esquao Awards, IAAW
Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton
1-877-471-2177 or 780-479-8195

May 13 - 15, 2008

Vision Quest 2008 ­ Economic Conference
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Toll Free: 1 800 557-8242



May 16 - 18, 2008

Painted Hand Casino 8th Annual Pow Wow
Host: Painted Hand Casino
Gallagher Center
P.O. Box 908
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Contact Info (306)786-6777
Email: siga@siga.sk.ca




May 17, 2008

Spring Bear Powwow and American Indian Market
Regis University Fieldhouse, 3333 Regis Blvd.
(50th Ave. old north Denver), Denver CO
9am-9pm
FREE admission and parking. Everyone welcome. All Dancers and traditional drums welcome. This is a community sponsored traditional dance and celebration.
FMI: (303) 648-3414
www.ravendancers.org
bear@alterNativeVoices.org


May 23-25, 2008

University of Northern BC 1st annual Competition Powwow
Prince George, BC
email:shawk@unbc.ca
Phone: 250-960-5772


May 24th, 2008


Ben Calf Robe 27th Annual Pow Wow
Butterdome
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Contact: Joan Campbell
BCR Society - 780-477-6648
BCR School - 780-471-2360
reception@bcrsociety.ab.ca



May 24 & 25, 2008

Aboriginal Cultural Festival in Squamish
Squamish Adventure Centre
38551 Loggers Lane
Squamish, BC
In the heart of Squamish Nation
Saturday: 10 am - 9pm
Sunday: 10 am - 2 pm
Tel: (604) 605-3100 | (604) 633-0929
Fax: (604) 605-3095
Email:  AboriginalCulturalFestival@yahoo.ca


May 24 - 26, 2008

Third Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow
Memorial Day Weekend
Wailoa River Park in Hilo, Hawai'i. 
Everyone is invited to experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America through music, dance, storytelling, food and crafts.  This is a drug and alcohol free event.
 
The event is hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. Support has been provided by the Hawaii Tourism Association, Healing Our Island Community Grant Fund and the County of Hawai'i.
 
More info. www.hilopowwow.com
orE-mail to info@hilopowwow.com.

 


May 26th, 2008

A Day of Inspiration (for Aboriginal Youth)

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
 
A Day of Inspiration is a series of one-day events designed to uplift the spirit of humanity in the movement toward healthy lifestyles, labour force participation, education,  economic development, entrepreneurship and healthy communities for Aboriginal People. 
 
Contact: Terri Roulette McCartney
Phone:  204.842.3931
E-mail:  terrimc@mts.net
 

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June 3 - 7th, 2008

Dreamspeakers Film Festival
Edmonton
780-378-9609


June 7, 2008

First Annual A Gathering: Peel's Aboriginal Celebration. 
This free, family-oriented event,
hosted by Region of Peel, Children's Services
10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Sheridan College, Davis Campus,
7899 McLaughlin Rd.,
Brampton, ON L6Y 5H9.  
Information or to volunteer:  905-791-1585
or visit www.peelregion.ca/childcar/


June 7& 8, 2008
 
14th Annual Henry Shingoose Traditional Pow Wow
1147 Breezy Pt Rd
Selkirk, Manitoba
June 7/08 grand entry @1:00pm & 7:00pm
June 8/08 grand entry @1:00pm
camping available - wood provided for campers
Information: Rob Sinclair at
robs@bhf.ca

 

June 22, 2008

Métis Music Festival
Legislative South Band Shell
Sunday - 12:00 to 5:00
107 Street & 95 Ave.
Edmonton, AB
Contact: Métis Child & Family
780-452-6100


June 28& 29, 2008
 
7th Annual Mending the Sacred Hoop Traditional Pow Wow
Calzorn Park
300 W. Russell Rd.
Tecumseh, MI
Vendor Info: Ron Reed - (517) 436-3589
Powwow Info: Abel Cooper (517) 263-3233

 

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July 2 - 6, 2008

69th Annual Tekakwitha Conference
Mayfield Inn, Edm
Marleen (780) 454-3307
Eileen (780) 423-5180
Email: kateri2008@hotmail.com

www.tekconf.org


July 11-13, 2008

2008 Alexis Fastpitch Challenge
(Senior Men's & Women's Division)
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Reserve, Alberta
Box 7
Glenevis, AB
T0E 0X0
Ph:780-967-2225 Ext. 241
fax:780-967-5484
email: recreation@alexisnakotasioux.com
web: www.alexisnakotasioux.com


July 17-26, 2008

Kiyanaw - A Canadian Indigenous Experience for Everyone
Northlands Sportex
Time: Noon to 11 p.m.

FREE with gate admission!

Western Canada: a land with more than ten thousand years of culture! At this year's Capital EX, "All of Us" ("Kiyanaw") can celebrate that multi-millennial heritage of art and civilization.
Discover the travel guide to over 16 Aboriginal destinations in Alberta and Storytelling Tipis to hear legends of how First Nations civilized Western Canada, presented by Travel Alberta.

See ancient history alive at the Acimokamik Museum and feast yourself happy at The Gathering Place.

www.capitalex.ca/shopping/kiyanaw


July 30, 31 & August 1/08

2008 First Nations Cup
Indigenous Team Golf Supremacy 
Wateron Lakes Golf Course, Alberta Canada
 www.firstnationscup.ca


July 31, 2008

Craig C. Lafond Memorial Golf Tournament
Sunrivers Golf Course
Kamloops, B.C.
Contact:  Leona at 780-642-9180


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August 1 - 3, 2008

Opaskwayak Cree Nation International Competition Pow Wow
"Honor & Memories" 2008
Opaskwayak Cree Nation, (The Pas), Manitoba
Contact: Mike or Jon (204) 623-0857 or
Email: ocnpowwow2007@hotmail.com

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