Date:
Wednesday May 29, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Mid-America All-Indian Center
Community Night is EVERY Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Community Night is a chance for the American Indian community and the public to take part in variety of activities that are part of the American Indian culture.
MAAIC: Community Nights
Date:
Wednesday June 12, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Mid-America All-Indian Center
Price: FREE
Shawls -
The Shawl is a vital part of American Indian Woman’s attire at ceremonial events, especially, when it comes to powwow’s. This event will feature the film "How to Make a Native American Dance Shawl," which demonstrates the basic steps to shawl making, and gives a brief overview of the history of the shawl and how it came to be part of American Indian traditions. Following the film local female American Indian artists will be on hand to discuss and display their shawls.
MAAIC - Share Our Culture Lecture Series
Date:
Wednesday June 26, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Mid-America All-Indian Center
Price: FREE
Powwow Dances -
Share Our Culture Powwow Series, featuring local American Indian elder Bob Pitzer who will lead a discussion accompanying the video “Native American Men's & Women's Dance Styles.” Attendees will get a unique lecture and video combo presentation from one of the most respected elders in our community. Bob shares his knowledge of powwow dance performance and history, giving guests one final chance to learn firsthand what they will be witnessing at our American Indian Festival at Century II Convention Center on July 13 & 14, 2013.
MAAIC - Share Our Culture Lecture Series
Date:
Friday July 12, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Century II Expo Hall
Get a sneak peek of some of the fun and excitement that comes with the American Indian Festival.
For information contact the Mid-America All-Indian Center
American Indian Festival
Date:
Active
Saturday July 13, 2013 through Sunday July 14, 2013
Time: All Day Event
Location: Century II Expo Hall
Hours:
Saturday
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
(Powwow Grand Entry at 1 and 7 p.m.)
Sunday:
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
(Powwow Grand Entry at 1 p.m.)
Admission:
Adults $5
Adult 2-day pass $8
Elders (age 55+) & Active Military $4 Youth (age 6-16) $3
Children (under 6) FREE
The festival includes:
Contest PowWow
Indian Fine Art Market
Youth Art Show
Educational Hands-On Opportunities for Youth and Adults
Food Vendors
Vendor Booths
(arts & crafts/health & wellness/businesses/service organizations)
American Indian Festival
Date:
Friday October 18, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Mid-America All-Indian Center
From Native Hands: A Journey Through Childhood
Mid-America All-Indian Center
Date:
Saturday November 2, 2013
Time: All Day Event
Location: Mid-America All-Indian Center
An all-day event, which begins with a nearly two-mile walk and is followed by Native American-themed activities for children and adults.
The Trail of Tears Memorial Walk preserves the history of the thousands of Native Americans who died in 1831 during their forced relocation by the U.S. government to Indian Territory, which is present-day Oklahoma.
Mid-America All-Indian Center