2009 Healing of All Nations
16th Annual Fall Festival & Pau-Wau
October 17 and 18 from 10AM until 5PM
You Are Invited!
Drumming, Dancing & Singing, Crafts, and Food
at Bending Water Park, Marion Station, MD
Please, no pets
No alcohol or drugs
Bring lawn chairs and blankets |
| Donation.......................................... |
$4.00 |
| Children under 5.............................. |
Free |
| Boy & Girl Scouts in Uniform.............. |
Free |
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Master
of
Ceremonies |
E. Keith Colston
Announcing the dancers at this year's Pau-Wau is Mr. E. Keith Colston, Administrator of the Maryland Commission on Indian
Affairs in the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives. |
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| Host Drum
A little Northern
and a lil' Southern. |
NA-MA-WO-CHI
NA-MA-WO-CHI means "native man woman child." Harlan Richardson and his wife Robin founded the group. They are
from Hollister, North Carolina. The group was asked to perform at Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen American Indian
veterans. The drum has a very distinct sound. All of the songs were written and arranged by Harlen Richardson. The Guest Drum will
be RED EARTH, a group out of Baltimore, Maryland. |
Singers
and
Dancers
In Southern style Pau-Waus, the Head Dancers must pass by before other dancers may begin dancing.
In Northern
style Pau-Waus, all the dancers wait to begin dancing until the Head Dancers start. |
Saturday: Jeannie and Michael Cranford
Jeannie and Michael Cranford are from the Cherokee tribe. They will perform traditional dances.
Sunday: Phyllis Delong and Keith Smith
Phyllis Delong and Keith Smith are from the Nansemond tribe. They will perform traditional dances.
Head Dancers
Two dancers, one male and one female, are selected for the honored position of Head Dancers. They are selected
based on their knowledge, reputations, and the positive images they make for the young generation and their elders. They are
responsible for leading every dance and no one else may begin until the Head Dancers start. During Grand Entry, the Head Dancers
follow behind the flag bearers leading all the other dancers in the arena.
Men’s Traditional Dance
The Men’s Traditional Dance may refer to Northern or Southern old style outfits. These outfits are replicas of the styles
worn before and later during the early reservation times back in the 1800s. The manner of dance is quite a sight to see, since each dancer dances
in whatever manner he deems suitable. He may imitate an animal, display a war exploit, or just dance for the fun of it. Watch them—you're seeing
a part of history!
Women’s Traditional Dance
The outfits worn by both Northern and Southern women are something to behold. Some ladies wear buckskin dresses. However,
cloth dresses may also be worn, usually made from blue or red trade cloth. The dance styles of Northern women usually remain stationary with
slight movements, while the Southern women move around. Both styles are poetry in motion. |
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Arena
Director
The arena is a sacred place, blessed by an elder or a qualified veteran. |
Harold Smith
The dance arena can be set up in different ways depending on the tribe, but it is always large enough for all
the various dancers and participants. Long ago the dance arenas were made by the grass dancers who would find an area large enough
for everyone, and then flatten the grass to create the arena. As the arena director, Mr. Smith is responsible for everything that
takes place in the arena. He ensures that there is no “horse play," and he keeps the arena clean and safe for the dancers. Mr. Smith
is the person the dancers and participants will look to if there is trouble. Once the grounds are blessed, no disrespectful acts or
behaviors are allowed, and no one other than the dancers and invited participants are permitted in the arena. |
| Food
For the less adventurous, Chicken Tenders are available. |
$6 Sandwiches
Famous Accohannock Oyster Sandwiches, Indian Tacos, Buffalo Burgers, and More! We get our oysters fresh from the
Chesapeake Bay, we hand-pick the ranch-raised buffalo, and we make our tacos with fried bread instead of tortillas. Taste and
enjoy remarkable foods prepared by the members of the Accohannock Indian Tribe, Inc. All sandwiches are just $6.00. |
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| Culture
Join us on Sunday for a religious prayer ceremony. |
Stories, Crafts, and Artifacts
Browse hand crafted flutes, delicate paintings made on feathers, and hand crafted jewelry. Listen to American Indians engage in storytelling. Watch demonstrations of the weapons we used, explore the long houses, try your hand at a traditional craft, and examine
lots of artifacts. There's plenty to see and do! |
| Directions |
Find Us
Take Route 413 past Marion to Holland Crossing Road. Turn left onto Holland Crossing Road and follow it to Bending Water Park. Map. For directions from out of town, click here. |
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