8 th. Dancing in the Square 2013 Program. ANNUAL Dancing in THE SQUARE POWWOW FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 PIONEER SQUARE, DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

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1 8 th ANNUAL Dancing in THE SQUARE POWWOW FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 PIONEER SQUARE, DOWNTOWN PORTLAND FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: Dancing in the Square 2013 Program

2 Page 2 Our Hands Are Held Up On the fourth Friday in September, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) and other local Indian organizations will be hosting an American Indian Day Celebration at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland. The event will be a celebration of American Indian cultures and is intended to raise the level of awareness concerning the challenges that American Indian people face in this country. We thank our many sponsors for their genious consideration and support to this every important effort! Sincerely, Joe Finkbonner, Executive Director Tiny Tots Sponsored by: Bottled Water Sponsored by: Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

3 To Our Many Sponsors Page 3 Platinum Sponsor Outstanding Community Partner For their work in effectively advocating to address persistent health disparities in Indian country, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board was selected as this year s recipient of the Oregon Health and Science University s 2013 Diversity and Inclusion Award for Outstanding Community Partnership. The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) is widely recognized in northwest Native American communities as an exemplary research and policy organization that is responsive to tribal health needs. Researchers at the NPAIHB, OHSU s Prevention Research Center and the Departments of Public Health & Preventive Medicine conduct research to improve Indian health, particularly among the 43 constituent member tribes in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The Indian Health Board s group s policy work has resulted in increased access to health care among tribal communities. Nominations for the Diversity and Inclusion Awards are open to community organizations that work in partnership with OHSU students, clinicians, researchers, faculty and staff to solve health disparities and improve health outcomes in underserved communities. Learn more about at Center for Diversity & Inclusion Indian Day Celebration Program 2013

4 Page 4 Our Hands Are Held Up Indian Day Celebration at Pioneer Courthouse Square Program of Activities Pioneer Courthouse Square S.W. Broadway & Yamhill Street Downtown Portland September 27, :00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Arts & Craft & Exhibit Booths Open MC: Bob Tom Whipman: Ed Goodall Drum: Host Drum - Four Directions Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

5 To Our Many Sponsors Page 5 Indian Day Celebration at Pioneer Courthouse Square 3:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Invocation & Blessing Flag Song & Posting of Colors Northwest Indian Veterans Association (NIVA) 4:00 p.m. Welcome - Joe Finkbonner, Executive Director, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board 4:15 p.m. Indian Celebration Begins Inter-tribal dance and songs by local drum groups 5:00 p.m. Grand Ronde Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Concluding Remarks - Adjourn Honor Song - Host Drum - Four Directions Dancing in the Square 2013 Sponsors Indian Day Celebration Program 2013

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7 To Our Many Sponsors Page 7 To our Many Arts & Craft Vendors and our Sister Organizations: Dancing in the Square 2013 Sponsors Indian Day Celebration Program 2013

8 NORTHWEST PORTLAND AREA INDIAN HEALTH BOARD Pow Wow Etiquette If you have never been to a Pow Wow, here are a few guidelines that may help you feel more at home. Keep in mind that customs vary from region to region and Pow Wow to Pow Wow. When in doubt quietly wait until there is a break in the action and ask the folks near the drum(s) to point you towards the Arena Director ANNUAL DANCING IN THE SQUARE AMERICAN INDIAN DAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27, ) Dress and act appropriately. Hot pants, halter tops, swimwear, profanity and making out have no place at Pow Wows. If you are going to dance anything other than open intertribals, wear your regalia. 2) Pointing with the fingers is considered poor manners by some nations. If you must point, use your head and nod in the direction you wish to indicate. 3) The seating around the Arena is reserved for dancers in regalia. Seats with blankets, shawls or regalia items on them are taken and should not be bothered. Do NOT sit on someone else s blanket unless invited. Uncovered seats are considered available. 4) Pets should be left at home. The Arena is a sacred place from the time it is blessed until the Pow Wow is over. At no time should pets be allowed in the Arena. 5) Listen to the Master of Ceremonies. He will announce who is to dance and when. Most Pow Wows conduct Intertribals in which the public may participate. Check with the Arena Director for more information. PIONEER SQUARE, DOWNTOWN PORTLAND 6) Pictures should NOT be taken during Veterans Songs, Flag Songs, Prayers or any other time announced by the Master of Ceremonies. If you wish to photograph a dancer in regalia, ask first. If the picture is for publication or commercial use, that should be explained before the picture is taken. 7) Respect the Head Man and Head Woman Dancers. Their role entitles them to start each song or set of songs. Please wait until they have started to dance before you join in. In some traditions, it is considered improper to pass the Head Man or Woman Dancer within the Arena. 8) Show respect to the Flag, Honor and Veterans songs by standing until the song is completed. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: ) Some songs require that you be familiar with the routine or have special eligibility rules in order to participate. Trot dances, snake, buffalo, etc. require particular steps or routines. Veterans dances may be restricted to Veterans, Combat Veterans or in some cases, the relations of Veterans. If you are not familiar with a particular dance, observe and learn. Watch the Head Dancers to learn the procedures. 10) The Flag Song, or Indian National Anthem, is sung when the American Flag is raised or lowered. Please stand and remove hats during the singing of this song. It is not a song for dancing. Pictures are not allowed during these songs. 11) If you have a question, ask. Most dancers, singers, elders and staff are happy to help.