THE OLDEST CELEBRATION IN AMERICA IS COMING BACK TO OHIO
Loudonville, Ohio – June 16, 2010 – One of the most acclaimed Indian Pow-Wows is going to be in Mohican July 9 – 11, 2010 and again September 17 – 19. 
Known as the Great Mohican Pow-Wow, it’ll feature the “lord of the strings” and Woodland Indian programs in addition to powerful storytelling, the world champion hoop dancer, tomahawk throwing, and customary food, music, dancing and artisans.
Arvel Bird, Lord of the Strings, was named best artist at the Native American Music Awards in 2007. He dazzles audiences with his phenomenal talents as a Native violinist, flutist and storyteller.
Jessica Diemer-Eaton, renown for her expertise on Woodland Indian history and culture, will highlight the Pow-Wow with her critically acclaimed, “School of the Native.”
Visitors will experience first-hand, the historic life-ways of 12 northeast tribal cultures. Eaton will demonstrate the tradition of hominy making, drying squash, hot stone boiling, iron kettle cooking, and use of other tools for hunting, living and celebrating. She 
will also speak about Native technologies, food gathering strategies and gender roles. Children can crush corn into meal using a wooden mortar and pestle, learn lacrosse and doubleball rackets. In addition, they can learn animals by their fur and explore the mat and bark covered camp structure.
That’s just for starters!
Pow-Wows are celebrations that last for days and are remembered for a lifetime. I
t is the coming together of Native tribes to honor ancestors and renew their traditions and heritage. They feature custom dancing, colorful ceremonial dress, passing down of songs, sharing foods and storytelling. All of which are critical to the survival of a culture.
One of the most spectacular sights at an authentic Pow-Wow is the palate of color woven throughout the festivities. And there is no better illustration of this than to see the North American Iroquois Veterans Association Color Guard. Dazzling color empowers the soul with energy and excitement. Then there’s the tomahawk throwing demonstrations which kick things up another notch. But the signature events at Pow-Wows are the elaborate Native American cultural dancing competitions. Not only does this much anticipated Pow-Wow shake it up with a variety of cultural dances, it has traditional drum battles offering more than $9,000 in prize money.
The Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow has been named one of the top shows in North America. The 26th edition of this remarkable annual celebration seeks to provide the best talent and widest variety of festivities ever. It is a real cultural presentation – not a hobbyist show. It emphasizes lifestyles, fellowship and competition among tribes. In addition to the Native foods, stories, music, dancing and drum competitions, there are original Native American creations by more than 40 traders, artisans and crafters. Wares on display and for sales include pottery, bead working, knife making, sliversmithing, quill working, antler works, fur trading, wood and bone carving, leather work, basket weaving, paintings and jewelry.
The Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow will be hosted by Mohican Reservation Campgrounds located at 23270 Wally 
Road South in Loudonville, Ohio 44842. Show dates are July 9 – 11, 2010 and again September 17 – 19, 2010. Admission is $8/adult, $14 for a 2-day pass, $21 for a three day pass. Kids’ admission, ages 6-12, is $4/child, $6 for a 2-day pass, $9 for a three day pass. Special discounts are available to colleges, groups, scouts, teachers, seniors and veterans. For complete information or directions, phone 1-800-766-CAMP (2267) or visit http://www.mohicanpowwow.com
See Ya There! 
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