Surry PowWow offers crafts, drumming, storytelling, survival skills
9/8/2022, 6 p.m.
The Nottoway Indian Tribe’s Annual PowWow returns for two days of native arts, crafts, food and more on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Surry County Parks and Recreation Center.
Sponsored by the Virginia Nottoway Indian Circle and Square Foundation and the Surry County Parks and Recreation, the event will again be led by Rick Kelly as master of ceremonies. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Blackwater Library will be on site for the first time, with mobile units that will bring art pieces and more to attendees free of charge. Highlights include:
• Frankie Red Hawk will demonstrate “Primitive Weapons and Native Survival Skills”;
• Dr. Buck Woodard, anthropologist will provide historical enactments;
• Tribal Citizens will provide “Story Telling” activities;
• Lacrosse Demonstration – Lacrosse was started by Native American Indians;
• The Education Committee will provide arts activities including beading, basket weaving, making corn husk dolls.
Entry for the PowWow on Saturday, Sept. 17 begins at noon, starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, and ends at 5 p.m. on both days. Admission to the event is $8 dollars for most attendees, and $5 for ages under 18 and 65 or older. Children 12 years old and younger can attend the event for free if accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call the PowWow Hotline at 757-276-6033, or email the group at NottowayofVA@aol.com
