City of Gaithersburg issued the following announcement on Oct. 3.
The City of Gaithersburg Multicultural Affairs Committee has partnered with the Indian Health Service Headquarters Employees Association (EA) to host its 6th American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Social Powwow. It takes place on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue. It is free and open to the public.
A Powwow is an all-inclusive social gathering recognizing and celebrating the rich heritage and cultures of American Indians and Alaska Natives. This family-friendly, community event will feature a variety of social activities, including traditional songs and dances, games and traditional food. There will also be a hand drum singing competition with a “winner-take-all” cash prize. American Indian and Alaska Native artisans will be on site selling crafts, jewelry and other handmade items.
November was first designated as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. Throughout November, the diversity of American Indian tribes and Alaska Native corporations is celebrated and their place in American history is recognized. A proclamation recognizing the month in Gaithersburg will be issued by the Mayor and City Council at their regular meeting on Monday, November 5, 2018 at City Hall.
For more information about the powwow, or if you are interested in being a vendor or sponsor, please contact Mary Beardsley, EA President, at EAPowwow@gmail.com. For more information, follow the organization on Facebook @EAPowwow.
For more information on the City of Gaithersburg Multicultural Affairs Committee and other cultural celebrations in the community, please contact the staff liaison.
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Source: City of Gaithersburg
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