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Experience the spirit of tradition with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s 27th Annual Pow Wow

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is hosting its 27th Annual Pow Wow in Marksville.

According to a press release, the annual public event welcomes various regional Indigenous tribes to come together and celebrate their shared cultures through vibrant craft displays, music performances, dance presentations, and cultural exhibits. Throughout the weekend, various interactive events and live performances will showcase the Tribe’s history and traditions while offering attendees the opportunity to learn about the cultural richness of neighboring tribes across the region.

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“The Pow Wow is an important moment for us to not only reflect on the strength and resilience of our people but also to celebrate the shared cultural spirit of Native American communities,” said Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite. “After years of successful events, we are working tirelessly to make this year’s event even more impactful.

“It’s a time for us to honor our accomplishments and highlight the ongoing contributions of all indigenous tribes. The success of one tribe is a victory for all of us as we continue to pass down our rich traditions.”

The release stated that this year’s event will feature many performances, including the Tunica-Biloxi Singers & Legend Keepers, AC Woodlands Singers, Buc Wild Singers, Thunder Boy Singers, and Medicine Tail Singers. Dance competitions will be held for participants aged 6 to 55+, and dancers can pre-register by May 14. The Pow Wow will also host over 30 food and craft vendors, offering traditional foods, indigenous arts, jewelry, and handmade crafts.

The release added that in addition to the Pow Wow celebrations, the Tribe will host a free Education Day on Friday, May 16, with two presentations at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Tunica-Biloxi Gymnasium. Education Day is designed to give local children and school groups a hands-on opportunity to learn about Native American culture through Pow Wow dance demonstrations, Tunica-Biloxi storytelling, flute music, and interactive cultural exhibits.

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The Pow Wow will be held on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, at the Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation in Marksville, La.

General admission is open to the public and is $8 for adults and children over five and $5 for children under five.

The release listed available hotel reservations at Paragon Casino Resort. You can make reservations by calling the special group reservations number at the Paragon Casino Resort reservations office at 800-642-7777 or by faxing 318-240-6601 using the rate code “TBP15GR.”

For more information, contact Elisabeth Pierite-Mora at emora@tunica.org or (318) 240-6432. Vendors interested in participating should contact Babette Bordelon at babette.bordelon@tunica.org or Paulette Voiselle at pvoiselle@tunica.org.

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