The Sanford Center Bemijigamaag Powwow

FOR THE FIRST TIME – In Bemidji, MN. On behalf of the Sanford Center, Northern Community Radio KAXE/KBXE FM, and KOJB 90.1 FM The Eagle, we are proud to announce, "The Sanford Center Bemijigamaag Powwow" presented by Leech Lake Nation, Red Lake Nation, and White Earth Nation, will be hosted at the Sanford Center Arena / George W. Neilson Convention Center on Saturday, April 4th from 1pm – 10pm.

This historic event will feature the tradition of POWWOW in all its entirety with the use of Jumbotron footage, camera operators, special arena staging, arena sound system, and live radio broadcast. In addition to the tribal flag gift exchange with Mayor Rita Albrecht to take place during the first grand entry, a communal feast will be hosted starting at 5pm and served by members of City Council, MN House Rep John Percell, and other dignitaries within the region. Food for this communal feast is being provided by Lueken's Village Foods, Red Lake, and Leech Lake. For the first time, both Native and non-Indigenous people will have the opportunity come together to embrace each other's cultures, and our states heritage in this Free Community event. This will truly be the first event of its kind in Minnesota!

No Cost To Public

POWWOW HOTLINE: 218-335-4457

Host Hotel: Country Inn & Suites: for reervations visit http://www.countryinns.com/bemidjimn or call 218-441-4800

Ashley Loduca

Marketing Coordinator

The Sanford Center

Phone (218) 441-4004

Fax (218) 441-4099