SUN JUNE 2, 2024 CELEBRATING 22ND ANNUAL DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON 11AM-6 AT INWOOD HILL PARK
A Native American and Multicultural Celebration
In September 2002, with a generous grant from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Kamala Cesar, Executive/Artistic Director of Lotus Music and Dance and Producer Carl Nelson created Drums Along the Hudson®: A Native American and Multicultural Celebration. It began as a traditional Pow Wow to celebrate Native American heritage and culture, and also MORE :AT https://www.drumsalongthehudson.org/
Sun Mar 17, 2024 Thunderbird Spring Indoor Pow Wow at Riverside Church Upper Westside 490 Riverside Drive in South Hall at 1:30pm -4pm
Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and pow wow dancers of over 30 Native Tribes join Artists and Crafts people offer authentic varieties of Native items, to bring you the 3rd Annual Spring Indoor Pow Wow at Riverside Church.
Bring your moccasins or comfortable shoes and shawl and join our dancers at this family pow wow event. Demonstrations by Thunderbird dancers and participants of our dance and music workshops at Riverside Church.
Louis Mofsie Winneabago/Hopi) Director of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Inc. leads Dance Workshop in Native Social Dances at Riverside Church today on Super Bowl Sunday! Jeremiah Drake (Cherokee) and Lela Drake lead a stellar Rabbit Dance! Enthusiastic group learns Robin song and dance to mark the coming of spring. With Thunderbirds: Alan Shooting Star Brown,(Lenap), (Taino/Cherokee Tuscarora and Donna Kolm (Nanticoke)…see video below:
490 Riverside Drive/ 91 Claremont Ave nr 122 Street NYC, NY 1:30-3:30pm Learn Native American Dance songs and details about Native culture related to understanding Native Culture, Pow Wow Traditions and Native peoples. Free of charge. Louis Mofsie (Winneabago/Hopi), Matt C Cross (Kiowa), Alan Shooting Star Brown ( Delaware/Lenape), Marie Ponce ( Lucayan Taino-Key West Conch/ Cherokee-Tuscarora….Print out flyer above for events during the year or share/subscribe on our Facebook page and website.
Hoop Dance by Marie Ponce (Cherokee and Seminole). Photo by Jonathan Slaff.
Alan Shooting Start Brown (Lenape/Delaware)
Carlos Ponce (Maya) Traditional Men’s Dance Category/Singer, Yaki Deer Dancer
THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS’ POW-WOW AND DANCE CONCERT (2024)
JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 21
JAN 12-21; FRI + SAT @ 8 PM, SAT + SUN @ 3 PM
Tickets $15
MATINEES ARE KIDS’ DAYS: At all matinée performances, children ages five to twelve who are accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult are admitted for $1.00 (adults $15). Children under 5 will not be admitted.
On Sunday November 19, 2023 The Thunderbirds will offer Native American authentic pottery, jewelry, arts, crafts, regalia from Native American communities across Indian Country and beyond in an auction at Riverside Church Assembly Room 491 Riverside Drive/ 91 Claremont Ave, New York City near 122 street in the Grants Tomb/ Sakura Park area. There will be a preview at 1:30 pm and the auction starts at 2:30pm. Louis Mofsie Founding Director of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will give detailed descriptions of the items offered which often have interesting origins. All funds will go to The Thunderbird Scholarship Fund for Higher Education (Our Scholarships page gives more information for Native students going to college university or higher education at trade schools)
L to R Pictured: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers at Queens Farm: Louis Mofsie (Winneabago/ Hopi), Marie Ponce (Lokono-Taino/ Cherokee) , Michael A Taylor (Choctaw), Alan Shooting Star Brown (Lenape/Delaware)
On Sunday November 19, 2023 The Thunderbirds will offer Native American authentic pottery, jewelry, arts, crafts, regalia from Native American communities across Indian Country and beyond in an auction at Riverside Church Assembly Room 491 Riverside Drive/ 91 Claremont Ave, New York City near 122 street in the Grants Tomb/ Sakura Park area. There will be a preview at 1:30 pm and the auction starts at 2:30pm. Louis Mofsie Founding Director of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will give detailed descriptions of the items offered which often have interesting origins. All funds will go to The Thunderbird Scholarship Fund for Higher Education (Our Scholarships page gives more information for Native students going to college university or higher education at trade schools)
Pictured above: Marie Ponce(Lucayan Taino/Cherokee-Tuscarora) at Pelham Pow Wow NYFA, LMCC, Gibney Fellow, Lifetime Member of Thunderbird American Indian Dancers
Please join the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers for a Native American Dance Workshop focusing on Native Hoop Dance on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Multi-Purpose Room Riverside Church Riverside Drive at 120th Street 91 Claremont Ave, New York City, NY 10027-5706 http://www.trcnyc.org
This story-telling dance featured annually at the National Hoop Dance Contest in Phoenix Arizona, fosters fitness, eye-hand coordination and balance. A unique opportunity to join Thunderbird Hoop Dancers: Louis Mofsie (Winneabago/Hopi (director of The Thunderbirds, Marie Ponce (Lucayan Taino/NC Cherokee-Tuscarora) (NYFA fellow featured NY Times and BareFeet TV PBS), Michael A Taylor (Choctaw(of Wind of Great Spirit Healing Arts), Matt C Cross (Kiowa).
Hoop Dancer Michael D. Taylor (Choctaw) Wind of Great Spirit Healing Arts, Lifetime Member Thunderbird American Indian Dancers
Open to beginners and people who have any level of experience. Instruction is for Adult levels and young people 7 and above, often excel at this dance style. Native and non-Native people are welcome to attend. Admission is free. This Southwest dance empowers dancers in a new relationship with one’s body, trauma, fear of failure and movement dialogues with the audience.
Pictured: L to R Matt C Cross (Kiowa), Michael A. Taylor (Choctaw), Alan Brown (Lenape/Delaware) Members of Thunderbird American Indian Dancers at Theater for the New City
The workshop is being held at the Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive or 91 Claremont Avenue, MPR Room, in Manhattan. The Church is off West 120th Street, 1 block west of Broadway. Free of charge donations are welcome.
Next years 45th Annual Thunderbird Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow at Queens Farm Museum is Fri-Sun July 26-28, 2023!!
Look at this flyer for Harvest Dance at Queens Farm 11/19/23, free workshops at Riverisde Church NYC 10/8, 12/10 2023 & 2/11, 4/14 2024 & Native Auction at RSC 11/19/23…
Emcee Louis Mofsie (Hopi/WInnebago). Photo by Jonathan Slaff.
Solomon Mendlesohn introduces the show. Photo by Jonathan Slaff.
July 28-30, 2023 Thx to: Bob Handelman
Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Inc. Celebrates 60 Years!!! This spectacular 3-day event is NYC’s largest Pow Wow and one of the top ten in the USA, says Indian Country Today. It features inter-tribal Native American dance competitions by over forty Indian Nations. The Grand Entry showcases the dancers full regalia and The Sunset Lighting of the Bonfire is an enchanting ceremony. Program features an expansive market of authentic Native American art, crafts, jewelry, dolls, pottery, leather, feather & bead work, drums, regalia, vintage items and food (fry bread to venison) Celebrate Specials with The Thunderbirds’ 60th Anniversary Preserving American Indian Culture at the 44th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow at Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004-1129 (718) 347-FARM Gates open at 6pm Events take place 6pm-10pm on Friday July 28, 2023. Gates open at 10 am Saturday July 29, 2023 Events: 12pm to 5p, & 7pm to 10pm through Sunday July 30, 2023 Events: 12pm to 5pm. An immersive cultural experience not to be missed! Website: www.thunderbirdamericanindiandancers.org Events page Facebook: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers page Twitter: thunderbirdny
Vendors please send: All current contact info, list of items, picture of exhibit booth and a few items offered to: thunderbirdvendors@gmail.com or Thunderbird Vendors c/o Marie Poncé P.O. Box 424 College Station, NY, NY 10030.(Note this P.O. Box #) Booth fees are tax deductible. Space is limited. All parking in South Parking Lot. Handicapped Parking not guaranteed.
Overnight Accommodation: in South parking lot Always drive 5mph on grounds due to increase number of children’s programs at Queens Farm See School to Farm Education Program
All cars must be parked and stationary before spectator entry times! Drive 5mph No exceptions. See Pow Wow 2021 11-Day Pass: $18; $12 (Children ages 2-12) 3-Day Pass: $36; $24 (Children ages 2-12) Free for ages 0-1 years old Click https://www.queensfarm.org/thunderbird-american-indian-powwow/, to Get Your tickets and More Information
Proceeds go to Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Scholarship Fund and Queens County Farm Education Fund: Students send Letter of request attention: Michael A. Taylor. Everyone who loves and respects this family event is welcome. Annual, Traditional, Contest Powwow with Specials.
Guests like: Thunderbird Hoop Dancers, Gourd Dance expert Dennis Zotigh, Smoke, Yaqui Deer Dancers; Crafts Demonstrations & Vendors: Only Authentic Native American items and food: Leather, Bead & Feather work, Wampum, Mayan weavers, Regalia and Dance Items, Silver, Turquoise and Shell work and Native Foods, Moccasins, Pottery, Dolls, Instruments, Crafts Supplies, Books, CDs, DVDs, Embroidery, Native Sculpture and Contemporary Art, Drums, , Crafts Demonstrations.
Native American Indian Craft Supply Vendors in demand. Limited booth space in the Orchard.
Bonfire at Sunset, Hay-rides, Farm and Farm Animals, Fresh Vegetables Schedule of Events: Friday: 6PM Gates Open, 6 -10PM Crafts and food stands, 7 – 10PM Pow Wow and ‘specials’ Sunset Lighting of the Bonfire * Saturday: 10 AM Gates Open, 10AM-10PM Crafts and food stands, 12-1PM Gourd Dancing 1P M Grand Entry, 1 – 5 PM Pow Wow Dancing 7 PM Grand Entry, 7 – 10PM Pow Wow and ‘specials’ Sunset Lighting of the Bonfire * Sunday: 10 AM Gates Open 10AM-10PM Crafts and food stands 12-1PM Gourd Dancing 1P M Grand Entry 1 – 5 PM Pow Wow Dancing * DANCER REGISTRATION: In person dancer registration Friday 5-7pm, Saturday after 11am. Contest dancers must register by Saturday 1pm. Although the majority of contest points are given Saturday and Sunday, participation points will be awarded for Friday night dancing. Contests will run rain or shine. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Contest prizes awarded by category. * For our 60th Anniversary 44th Annual Thunderbird Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow July 28-30, 2023 ,The Thunderbirds decided to increase Dancer Contest Prizes:
DANCE CONTESTS: Adult Categories Men’s Traditional, Women’s Traditional, Men’s Grass Dance, Women’s Jingle, Men’s Fancy, Women’s Shawl: 1st $800, 2nd $500, 3rd $200 Young Men and Young Women (8-15) 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $75 Tiny Tots (7 and under): 1st $50, 2nd $35, 3rd $20
* DIRECTIONS: By Car: Grand Central Parkway to Exit 24 South (Little Neck Parkway) or Long Island Expressway (495) to Exit 32 South, to Farm Entrance Gate. Free Parking available at the Farm. * Subway/Bus: E or F Train to Union Turnpike/Kew Gardens station. Transfer to eastbound Q46 bus to Little Neck Parkway. Walk 3 blocks north to Farm Entrance Gate. * Long Island Railroad: To Floral Park or Little Neck Station, where car service is available.
• Advance tickets recommended as tickets are limited. Online tickets only. A ticket is required to enter powwow and craft/food market; however there is no gate fee to enter farm grounds.
• Event features dance performances and American Indian Craft & Food Market. Additional fees apply for food & craft vendors (prices vary), hayrides, and additional activities. There is no ATM on site.
• Bonfire is held on Friday and Saturday nights between 8-9pm, weather permitting.
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