48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Sunday, September 22, 2024
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bishop Museum Great Lawn

Cost:
Discounted Museum Admission – $5 per person
Bishop Museum Members – Free with pre-registration and membership ID
Please note that this is a two-day festival.
To attend both days, you must purchase admission for both Saturday and Sunday.
When purchasing admission, please select the date(s) you would like to attend.

*Preregistration is strongly recommended for a faster check-in experience.

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The 48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow, presented by the Hoʻopili Tribal Council (formally known as the Oʻahu Intertribal Council), is a vibrant cultural celebration that brings together American Indian, Alaska Native, and First Nations people. Each year, we gather to celebrate Native American heritages, pass on indigenous traditions, build communities, and learn about Native American cultural diversity. This is a two-day event, held on September 21 and 22, 2024, at Hawaiʻi’s historic Bishop Museum, located on the island of Oʻahu, in the ahupuaʻa of Kapālama and in the ʻili ʻāina of Kaiwiʻula.

• Head Man Dancer: Baac Garcia – Tohono O’odham Nation from Sells, Arizona
• Head Woman Dancer: Kat Warren – Dine’ Native from Red Mesa, Utah
• Emcee: Randy Medicine Bear – Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Sicangu of South Dakota
• Arena Director: Jerod Pushetonequa – Meskwaki Nation from Tama, Iowa
• Host Drum: Maswadae from Fort McDowel, Yavapai Nation in Arizona
• Guest Drum: Red Earth Singers from Tama, Iowa
• Chairwoman: Loa Simoes

Day 1 Program Timeline
9 a.m. Opening Protocol | Bishop Museum + Halau Hula O Kekela
10 a.m. Grand Entry
10:30 a.m. Intertribal Dance
11 a.m. Exhibition Men’s Categories | Exhibition Women’s Categories
11:30 a.m. Intertribal Dance
12 p.m. Uluwale Performance
12:30 p.m. Intertribal Dance | Head Woman Special – Kat Warren
1 p.m. Intertribal Dance | Blanket Dance
1:30 p.m. Exhibition Dancers: Canku One Star & Nanabah Keediniikii
2 p.m. Exhibition Keiki / Tiny Tots Categories | Exhibition Teen Categories
2:30 p.m. Intertribal Dance
3 p.m. Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIV) Honor Song + Memorial Songs
3:30 p.m. Social Dance
4 p.m. Retire Colors | Closing Invocation

Day 2 Program Timeline
9 a.m. Opening
10 a.m. Grand Entry
10:30 a.m. Intertribal Dance
11 a.m. Exhibition Keiki / Tiny Tots Categories | Exhibition Teen Categories
11:30 a.m. Intertribal Dance
12 p.m. Kaopulli Yaocenotli Aztec Dancers Performance
12:30 p.m. Intertribal Dance
1 p.m. Exhibition Women’s Categories | Exhibition Men’s Categories
1:30 p.m. Head Man Special – Baac Garcia
2 p.m. Intertribal Dance
2:30 p.m. Blanket Dance
3 p.m. Boarding School Memorial Songs
3:30 p.m. Social Dance
4 p.m. Retire Colors | Closing Invocation

Event Highlights:

• Dance and Drumming: Immerse yourself in traditional and contemporary dancing, drumming, and singing. Feel the heartbeat as you participate in social songs and dances.
• Delicious Eats: Savor Navajo frybread, tacos, and local Hawaiian food truck offerings. Cool down with shave ice treats and refreshing fruit and iced tea beverages.
• Children’s Activities: The children’s activity booth offers engaging and educational craft projects to take home.
• Art and Craft Vendors: Explore handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry, handbags, blankets, dreamcatchers, and other Native items.
• Community Engagement: Learn about relevant indigenous community issues from educational, informational, health, and non-profit groups.
• Location: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Kapalama, Oʻahu.
• Contact: powwow@htchawaii.org or call (808)-392-9239, (808)-392-4479.

Join us as we celebrate culture, heritage, and community at the 48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow!

Powwow Etiquette

Everyone is welcome to attend a Powwow. It is a wonderful way to learn more about Native American culture and tribal traditions. Powwows are social events, a time to see old friends, make new acquaintances, listen, dance, and sing to the heartbeat of the drum, enjoy the taste of freshly prepared frybread, and especially to share our tribal heritage with the community. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and engage in conversation with vendors, dancers, singers, and other powwow participants.

• Many of our tribal elders in the community will sit around the arena circle and will have many stories to share and are full of knowledge of the “old ways.” For those of you attending your first powwow, here are some rules and guidelines to make it more enjoyable.
• Be considerate: Some people do not wish to be photographed or videotaped. Consider the privacy of the individual and ask permission before you record them on film or tape. This includes spectators and crafts people as well as dancers and singers.
• Be courteous: If you intend to use your photography for commercial purposes please inform the individual. Be sure to get a signed release and offer the subject a copy of your work or contact information.
• Be polite: Do not block the view of other spectators and pay attention to the announcers references to Powwow Etiquette and protocol.
• Be respectful: Do not enter the dance arena to film or photograph.
• Show respect to the Elders, Dancers, and Drummers by giving them priority in line at restrooms, food line, etc. The drum represents the heartbeat of our people, please do not enter the drum tent/circle unless you are invited.
• Chairs/benches placed around the dance arena are reserved for dancers. There is a reserved tent for the elders to sit. Please feel free to bring your own chairs, blankets, or mats to sit on, also an umbrella and sunscreen for the sun
• Everyone wants to see, so be careful not to block the view of those behind you! Powwow committee is not responsible for accidents, theft, and/or injury.