Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center
Paragon Casino Resort
711 Paragon Place
Marksville, LA 71351
(800) 272-9767, Ext. 6469
May 18-19
10 a.m. - 'Til
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana hosts its 24th Annual Pow Wow, featuring American Indian singers, dancers and craftspeople from throughout North America. The Pow Wow represents an annual homecoming for the Tunica-Biloxi people. The public is welcome to be part of their celebration and learn about the multi-cultural traditions of Native Americans.
An important component of this American Indian festival is the Pow Wow Education Day program on Native American folklore, music and dance for children from Avoyelles, Rapides and surrounding parishes on May 17th at the Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center. Tunica-Biloxi and other native people from various tribes present information highlighting history and lifeways from their traditions. This free program is a rare and valuable opportunity for students to learn firsthand about Indian cultures from native people.
