NABI “CHASING THE SUN” POW WOW
Presented by University of Phoenix, Ak-Chin & Arizona Cardinals

Pre-registration for the NABI Chasing the Sun Pow Wow is now closed. On-site registration will be open on Friday, May 1 from 10 am - 6 pm and on Saturday, May 2 from 8 am to 11 am. Please note: points will be given at Friday night Grand Entry which begins at 7 pm.

On-site registration is located south of GATE 3 at the University of Phoenix Stadium.


Vision- NABI “Chasing the Sun” Pow Wow was created to celebrate Native American people, culture and their traditions. And, to share the beauty of Native American music and dance with all cultures.
The general public is encouraged to come celebrate!

Location- University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Home of the NFC Champions Arizona Cardinals



MC- Ruben Little Head, KS
Co-MC- Chance Rush, OK
Co-MC- Jason Goodstriker, CAN
Arena Director - Larry Yazzie, MN
Arena Director - Robin Fohrenkam, AZ
Head Judge
- Ivan Lonechild, CAN
Host Northern Drum - Black Lodge Singers, WA
Invited Northern Drum - R-Krew, AZ
Host Southern Drum
- Cozad Singers, OK
Invited Southern Drum - Southern Express, CA
Head Male Dancer - Randall Paskemin, UT
Head Female Dancer
- Violet Duncan, CAN
Head Gourd Dancer - Jeff Begay, AZ
Head Tabulator - Pamela James, CA

Honorary NABI Princess - Zoe Alexis Irwin, AZ

Event Schedule-

Friday, May 1, 2009
10:00am - 6:00pm | Pow Wow Dancer Check-in & Registration
10:00am - 9:00pm | Stadium Box Office Hours / Saturday & Sunday Pow Wow Tickets Available
     
$12.00 Admission. Elders 60+ and children 6 & under FREE
4:00pm | Gates Open / FREE ENTRY FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY
5:00pm | Gourd Dance
7:00pm (sharp) | Grand Entry (points will be given)

Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:00am - 11:00am | Pow Wow Dancer Check-in & Registration CUTOFF 11AM NO EXCEPTIONS
9:00am - 9:00pm | Stadium Box Office Hours / Saturday & Sunday Pow Wow Tickets Available
     $12.00 Admission. Elders 60+ and children 6 & under FREE
10:00am | Gates Open
10:00am - 5:00 pm | Health Expo
10:00am - 9:00pm | Artisan & Food Booths
12:00pm | Grand Entry
5:00pm | SUPPER BREAK
6:00pm | Gourd Dance
7:00pm | Grand Entry

Sunday, May 3, 2009
9:00am - 4:00pm | Stadium Box Office Hours / Sunday Pow Wow Tickets Available
     $12.00 Admission. Elders 60+ and children 6 & under FREE
8:00am | Gates Open
10:00am | Gourd Dance
10:00am - 5:00pm | Health Expo Sponsored by
10:00am-5:00pm | Artisan & Food Booths
12:00pm | Grand Entry
6:00pm | Closing Ceremonies

Health Expo Sponsored by


Pow Wow Contest Prize Money: Over $100,000!!!

Pow Wow Competition Categories
Pow Wow Competition Prize Money
Pow Wow Competition Rules
Pow Wow Event Schedule



Pow Wow Admission-
$12.00 each day. Seniors 60+ and Children 6 & under “free”.

FREE Parking / RV's Welcomed
(No disposals or utilities provided)

For Inquires- chasingthesun@nabihoops.com or call (602) 254-1952

NABI is proud to announce- “Chasing the Sun” 10K & Pow Wow is an “Alcohol free” event

Partial Proceeds to benefit- NABI Foundation & NABI Youth Tournaments

NABI “Chasing the Sun” 10K & Pow Wow is a production of NABI, in conjunction with Red Note Inc. NABI is the proud organizers of Native America Basketball Invitational/a NCAA certified tournament sponsored by Nike & University of Phoenix and Native American Baseball & Softball Invitational/In Partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks and sponsored by University of Phoenix. For more information about NABI and the upcoming 2009 NABI events, log on to the NABI official website www.Nabihoops.com

 

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