June 2, 2023 - June 4, 2023
Rafter 3C Arena – Churchill County Fairgrounds
227 Sheckler Rd, Fallon, NV, 89406
FALLON, NV – The second annual Moving Forward Together (MFT) Powwow, will be June 3-5, 2022, at the Rafter 3C Indoor Arena, 227 Sheckler Road, Fallon, NV. This Social Powwow is hosted by Om Namo, Native Voters Alliance Nevada, and local Native community members. This event is free and open to all. MFT is offering free wellness workshops (including an abalone-carving art workshop), contest specials, a $2000 drum contest, dance exhibitions, raffles, and an Indigenous Arts Market with over 40 vendors, including arts and crafts, food, and resources. A traditional feed will be held Saturday evening. To view the schedule, visit fallonpowwow.com/schedule
This is the only large powwow held in Fallon for over a decade. It was started last year, in 2022, to gather to find purpose, joy, and heal from the loss and grief of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving Forward Together celebrates Indigenous wellness, with a focus on healing, artistry, creativity and culture.
Specials & Exhibitions will include:
- Fancy Dance Special, Dedicated to Myron Dewey, Sponsored by the Dewey Family
- Red Dress Special, Dedicated to Norm Harry, Sponsored by the Harry Family
- Pink Dress Special, Sponsored by Head Woman Aurora Toledo
- Northern Men’s Traditional Special, Sponsored by Head Man Robert Toledo Jr.
- Sweethearts Special, Sponsored by the MFT Powwow Committee
- Sobriety and Recovery
- Owl Dance Special
- Potato Dances
- Healing Dance led by Jingle Dancers
- Butterfly Dance Exhibition
- Eagle Wings Pageant Dance Group
Headstaff:
- Head Woman: Aurora Toledo (Paiute/Shoshone
- Head Man: Robert Piper Jr. (Paiute/Shoshone)
- Arena Director: Hank Johnson (Washoe/Paiute
- Master of Ceremonies: Tyson Shay (Shoshone-Bannock)
- Host Drum: Bear Springs (San Jacinto, CA)
Free Workshops include:
- Abalone Carving Art Class (5 hands-on participants, register online)
- Native Pollinator Seedball Class
- The Principals of Belonging & Storytelling
- The Principles of Generosity & Giving
- Tribal Artifacts: Story of the Red Giants
- Naloxone Education and Overdose Prevention
- Suicide Prevention 101
Accommodations:
Bonanza Super 8 is offering a special rate of $80+tax when you call and use the code “POWWOW” when booking. Call (775) 423-6031 to book today. If you’d prefer to camp, Churchill County Parks and Recreation offers onsite “dry camping” and RV camping with water and/or electric hookups. Camping is first-come, first-served. Call (775) 423-7733 to check availability.
If you are interested in further supporting our event, we have many different opportunities:
- Sponsorships: We are currently still accepting sponsors if you would like to support this event and advertise your business. We are also accepting specials sponsors.
- Volunteers: We are accepting volunteers for a variety of positions for the whole Register at fallonpowwow.com/volunteers
- Donations: We are accepting donations to help continue funding the MFT Powwow and supporting our free community raffle
Email any questions to [email protected] or visit our Contact Us section of the website.
Pow Wow Information
Date: June 2, 2023 - June 4, 2023
Location:
Rafter 3C Arena – Churchill County Fairgrounds
227 Sheckler Rd, Fallon, NV, 89406
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Organizer:
Contact: Kadie Zeller
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
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More Information:
Head Man: Robert Piper Jr
Head Lady: Aurora Toledo
MC: Tyson Shay
Arena Director: Hank Johnson
Host Drums: Bear Springs
Additional Information:
Venue:
Rafter 3C Arena – Churchill County Fairgrounds
227 Sheckler Rd, Fallon, NV, 89406
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