June 10, 2023 - June 11, 2023
Alstead New Hampshire Koasek Pow Wow
15 Mechanic St, Alstead, NH, 03602
POW WOW DATE: 10-11 June 2023
Alstead New Hampshire Koasek Pow Wow
Alstead NH – Millot Green (15 Mechanic St, Alstead, NH 03602)
Schedule: Friday 9 June 2023 – Vendor and event set up time 12 noon.
Saturday 10 June 2023 – Pow Wow opens at 10 AM. Grand Entry 12 Noon. Closes at 4 PM
Sunday 11 June 2023 – Pow Wow opens at 10 AM. Grand Entry 12 Noon. Closes at 4 PM
Monday 12 June 2023 – Vendor exit by 12 noon.
This event is a non-alcoholic and drug free activity
Invited Special Guest Nation – Sartigan Abenaki Nation, Quebec, Canada
MC – Tony Hay
Drums & Singers – Sacred Earth Singers
Heavy Rain Drum Group
VisioningBEAR Drum & Singers
Food Vendor – A.J. Fried Dough & Jenifer’s Bakery & Rescue Dawgs Smoke & Grill, Monster Tacos
Pow Wow Process & Entertainment
A fire is lit (10 AM) in the circle and must burn night and day until pow wow is over.
A tying a green ribbon on our sacred circle rope for prayers to loved ones and for peace is available.
Smudging begins for all those going into the sacred circle at Grand Entry. 11:30 AM
Introduction of all the drum groups.
Chief Paul or others will bless the gathering and greet all. 12 Noon.
Pow wow grand entry starts at noon (12).
When this happens, there are no cameras allowed and people stand as natives and flag carriers enter the circle. Hats must be taken off.
Our MC, Tony Hay is all you need to follow his instructions.
After ceremony, the next entry will be an honor to our Veterans. Same rules apply.
After that process, MC, Tony Hay announces what is next with dancers, drummers and singers.
We will have recognition ceremonies for others.
Special quests and recognition for our Sartigan Quebec Nation Cousins, Chief Cote & culture representatives Gerard and Laura Boudreau
Recognition of other invited tribe’s present.
General dancing in circle throughout days.
VisionBear Singers with Mary Wheelan
Koasek Drum & Singers, and Gary Lessard
Story Telling by VisionBear
There will be a dance contest with prizes. Best Dance, Best Regalia, Etc.
Snake Dance for all
There will be a candy game/dance in the circle for children.
Arts and food vendors.
Unplanned events that surface.
Closing Ceremony. Putting our sacred fire to sleep. (Sunday around 3 PM)
VENDOR LIST Invitation (Please verify 2023 participation or request to be included)
*Koasek Tribal Tent
*Crafts by Daniel Duhaime (New Hampshire)
Alstead Historical Society (Alstead NH)
Kendallparkerdesigns Kendall Parker – Crafts
*Ayanna Proctor – Woodland Crow Leather (Maryland)
*Three Sisters Design & Supply, Amy Postoak
*Strong Oak & Mary Wheelan – Visionbear/Walking in Balance
AJ Fried Dough & Food
Jennifer Bakery
*Doug Kampfer Crafts (Drums/Rattles. Fort Kampfer Trading Post.
*Bob Smith -Painted Tipi Crafts (NY)
Inca Crafts (NY)
Crafts by Joanne
Jose Cabascango (Hand Made Clothes)
Bethany Murabito [email protected] Health Market Connect for NH
BChee Indian Jewelry
*Okwari Handcrafting by Cindy & Bob Wubbenhorst
*clay creation by Barbara Davis (Classes on clay making)
*Jean Schwartz Bead Words With works of Francine Janis of Pine Ridge Res.
*Intuitive Works & Art, by Pisa
*Morgan Hill Maple Syrup NH
*Lemonade by Freyja Dormbush
*Children’s Tent for games
*Dr Ahdi 2 Owls Crafts
(Please sign up to be added)
Places to Stay
Bellows Walpole Inn, 297 Main St., Walpole NH 03608, 603-756-3320, http://www.bellowswalpoleinn.com/ (7 miles from Alstead)
Days Inn, Wyndham Keene NH, 3 Ash Brook Rd., Keene, NH 603-727-4785, (19 miles from Alstead) https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/keene-new-hampshire/days-inn-keene-nh/overview?CID=LC:DI::GGL:RIO:National:03549&iata=00093796
The Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Rd., Putney, VT 05346, 802-536-4200, http://putneyinn.com/ (20 miles from Alstead)
The Captain Woodbury Guesthouse, 22 Charlestown Rd., Acworth, NH 03601, 603-835-7986, https://www.captainwoodburyguesthouse.com/ (9 miles from Alstead)
Rodeway Inn, 593 Rockingham Rd., Bellows Falls, VT 05101, 802-463-4536, (9 miles from Alstead)(https://www.choicehotels.com/vermont/bellows-falls/rodeway-inn-hotels/vt070?source=gyxt
Holiday Inn Express Springfield, 818 Charlestown Rd., Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-4516, https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/springfield/spgvt/hoteldetail (12 miles from Alstead)
Harvest Barn Inn, 16 Webb Terace #3157, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, 802-732-8254, http://www.harvestbarninn.com/ (8 miles from Alstead)
Alysons Archard, 57 Alysons Ln., Walpole, NH 03608, 603-756-9800, https://alysonsorchard.com/
(11 miles from Alstead)
Motel Westminster, Westminster, VT 05158, 802-722-3073 (9 miles from Alstead)
Inn at Valley Farms, 633 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608, 603-756-2855, https://www.innatvalleyfarms.com/ (10 miles from Alstead)
Campgrounds
Surry Mountain Camp Ground, 271 NH 12A, Surry, NH 03431, 603-352-9770 (13 miles from Alstead)
Pierre W. Hoge Conservation Base, Eaton Rd., Walpole, NH 03608, (5 miles to Alstead)
Tree Farm Campground, 53 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156, 802-885-2889, http://www.treefarmcampground.com/ (16 miles from Alstead)
Wheelock Park, Park Ave., Keene, NH 03431, 603-357-9829, (18 miles from Alstead) https://ci.keene.nh.us/user/login
NOTICE TO VENDORS: The town of Alstead has approved a tent or camper at your vendor site at the pow wow. You must notify Chief Paul Bunnell to reserve those spots [email protected]
OUR DONORS
Sponsors/Donors: Ko’asek (Co’wasuck)Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation; Koasek of Turtle Island, Inc (501/c3)
Pow Wow Information
Date: June 10, 2023 - June 11, 2023
Location:
Alstead New Hampshire Koasek Pow Wow
15 Mechanic St, Alstead, NH, 03602
(18 votes, 3.33 out of 5)
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Organizer:
Contact: Chief Paul Bunnell
Phone: 978-337-9085
Email: [email protected]
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More Information:
MC: Tony Hay
Host Drums: Sacred Earth Singers; Heavy Rain Drum Group
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Venue:
Alstead New Hampshire Koasek Pow Wow
15 Mechanic St, Alstead, NH, 03602
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