Native American Recognition Days Event Calendar
as of September 14, 2007
Activities and events happen year round. The list of coming events is furnished
to our web visitors as a matter of information only and does not constitute
approval, sponsorship, involvement, control or direction of any such event.
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October 5, 2007; Friday from 6 PM to 10 PM
NARD Opening Ceremonies
Kick-off event at Salt River Pima Maricopa
Indian Community Recreation Football Field,
N/E Corner of Longmore and McDowell Roads.
The Sneezy Boyz from San Carlos, Native Creed
from Tohono O'odham for entertainment.
Posting of colors, welcome by dignitaries, recognition
of royalty, speakers, fountain fireworks display to
mark the official opening of NARD.
Arts and crafts vendors call Cindy at 480-850-8190;
food vendors, call Mary at 480-850-8056; general info,
call Yvonne at 480-850-8061.
Public invited. Free event. Free parking.
An outdoor event, bring your lawn chairs.
October 5, 2007; Friday from 9 AM to 11 AM
Spirit of the Heard Award Ceremony
Heard Museum
2301 North Central, Phoenix
Contact: Wendy Weston at 602-251-0284
Free Event
www.heard.org
October 6, 2007; Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM
Native American Farmers Market
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 East Washington, Phoenix
Contact: Stacey Ray at 602-495-0901
Free Event
http://www.pueblogrande.com/
October 12-14, 2007; Friday to Sunday from 1 PM to 8 PM Nightly
Heard Museum Film Festival
2301 North Central, Phoenix
Contact: Wendy Weston at 602-251-0284
Cost: $10 per screening block
www.heard.org
October 13, 2007; Saturday at 9 AM
Native American Connections/NARD Parade
Parade Route: Oak and 3rd Street to Indian School Park
Parade Line-up: 6 AM; Parade Begins at 9 AM; Free Event
Contact: Native American Connections at 602-254-3247
www.nativeconnections.org
October 13, 2007; Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM
NDNS4Wellness/NARD Gourd Dance and Social Powwow
Steele Indian School Park
Contact: Crystal Yazzie at 602-424-1600
Free Event
October 13, 2007; Saturday 5:30 PM to 10 PM
Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program
Chandler Center for the Arts; 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Contact: 928-216-0288 or 602-799-0160
Cost: $10 for Adults; $5 for Children under 12; For Tickets, Call 480-782-2680
www.missindianarizona.com
October 18
Showing of Turquoise Rose
Metro Center Harkins Theatre
1-17 and Dunlap
at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM
Cost: $5 students and seniors
$8 Adults, Children 5 and under free
Contact Loren at 602-448-0260
www.turquoiserosethemovie.com
October 18 & 19, 2007; Thursday and Friday
Arizona Indian Education Association Youth Conference
Black Canyon Conference Center; 9440 N. 25 Street, Phoenix
Contact: Kathy Savala at 602-257-4051 or Lisa Blachorse at 480-236-7040
Registration Fee: $85 per student
www.aieacorp.org
October 26, 2007; Friday Opening and Runs Through January
6, 2008
Native Words Native Warriors Exhibit
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 East Washington, Phoenix
Contact: Stacey Ray at 602-495-0901
Cost: General Admission Prices
http://www.pueblogrande.com/
October 26 & 27, 2007; Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday
Roy Track Memorial Mesa Powwow
Pioneer Park, 525 East Main Street, Mesa
Friday night free concert by Clan/Destine
Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM; Sunday 1 PM to 6 PM
Contact: Hawk Track at 602-266-3744
Free Event
November 2, 2007: Friday
Adult’s Night Out—Harvest of the Desert
Arizona Science Center;
Free Lecture on Harvest in the Desert and Appetizers
$5 Planetarium Fee—Optional
300 Hands on Exhibits
Contact: April Bojorquez at 602-716-2000
www.azscience.org
November 2, 2007; 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Music in the Garden featuring Robert Tree Cody, Will Clipman & Randy Wood
Members: $20; Non-Members: $14
Must be 21 or older to attend. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Contact: Courtney Goff, 480.481.8191
November 2 and 3
James and Ernie Comedy
Casino Arizona Showroom
Loop 101 and McKellips
11 PM both nights
Cost: $20
Contact Wayne at 480-850-7334
November 3, 2007; Saturday at 6:15 AM
Run Against Diabetes
At Salt River High School
Hosted by SRPMIC Diabetes Program
50-yard dash; 1-mile fun walk; 2-mile walk/run; and 5K Run
Registration: $10 Advance; $15 Onsite; T-shirt with Registration
Contact: Michael Redhouse at 480-850-4438
November 3 & 4, 2007; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Native American Recognition Days
In honor of NARD’s 25th anniversary, the Garden will host a festival dedicated to Native American performance art. The weekend will feature performances by Casper and the Mighty 602, Clan/Destine and much more! All activities are free with Garden admission and are subject to change. Contact: Courtney Goff at 480.481.8191
November 8-11
San Carlos Apache Veterans Fair and
All-Indian Rodeo
Pageant, powwow, kids rodeo, dance,
veteran's ball, parade and more.
San Carlos and Apache Gold Pavilion
Call 928-475-2483 for information
November 10, 2007, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
ASU West Veteran’s Day Weekend Traditional Powwow
ASU West Campus, 4701 West Thunderbird Avenue, Glendale
Contact: Beverly Honanie at 602-543-8138
Free Event
November 11, 2007; Sunday
Veterans Day Gourd Dance
Pueblo Grande Museum at 11 AM to 4 PM
Contact: Stacey Ray at 602-495-0901
Free Event
www.pueblogrande.com
November 14, 2007; Wednesday at 6 p.m.
NARD Awards Program at the Heard Museum
Hosted by the Phoenix Indian Center and
Sponsored by Casino Arizona
For tickets, contact the Carol Ortiz at the
Phoenix Indian Center at 602-264-6768.
Tickets $15 per person.
November 15-18
Fort McDowell Yavapai Victory Days Celebration
Fort McDowell, Arizona
Rodeo, parade, concerts, carnival, sports,
rruck raffle, fine arts show, powwow and more.
Call 480-816-7162 for information
November 17, 2007; Saturday
Navajo Rug Auction
Pueblo Grande Museum from 10 AM to 4 PM
4619 East Washington, Phoenix
Contact: Stacey Ray at 602-495-0901
www.pueblogrande.com
November 30 - December 2
Native Hoops Basketball Tournament
SRPMIC Gymnasium
Longmore and McDowell
Contact: Maureen at 602-612-7964
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