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| Austin Pow Wow |
| Written by Christy Ward | |
 15th Annual Austin Pow Wow Nov 4th 10 am to 10 pm.
The Annual Austin Independent School District Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival is the nation's largest annual school event and the largest American Indian annual gathering in Texas. Each year, the event draws more than 25,000 people for a single-day gathering of traditional American Indian dancing, singing, arts, crafts, foods and contemporary entertainment.
It was created in 1992 by a group of less than a dozen parents who wanted to showcase Indian dances and arts for their children. They expected a couple hundred family and friends to show up. Instead, more than 2,000 people packed the McCallum High School gym. Austin school officials were so impressed that they offered free use of a larger facility the next year. The event has become one of Texas' most popular and cherished fall festivals. WHAT IS A POWWOW? A powwow is generally an American Indian dance competition that lasts one or more days. Dancers who are from many different tribes will compete for cash prizes in several categories. Many powwows also feature arts and crafts vendors who display and sell a variety of handmade goods such as pottery, baskets and jewelry. By the way, powwows are considered both a sacred and social event for traditional Indian families. It is a time to renew one's bond with the beliefs and traditions of one's ancestors. It also is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. If you live in the Austin, Texas Area and want to help with the Austin Powwow You are invited to join us! The 2006 event is scheduled for November 4th. It always is scheduled on the first Saturday in November. 2006 marks our 15th year! Toney Burger Center 3200 Jones Road Admission is Free. for more info: http://www.austinpowwow.org/  |
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