The 19th Annual Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama Festival and Pow Wow September 24-25

by Lynn McMillen
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echota2CULLMAN-The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama 19th Annual Festival and Pow Wow will be held in Cullman,  Alabama on September 24 and 25.  The event will be held at Lake Pak located at 1544 Sportman Lake Road NW Cullman, Alabama.

Featuring Native American: Artisans, Craftsmen, Story Telling, Dancing, Flute Playing, Living History and Demonstrations, Children’s participation Dancing. Traditional Food: Indian Tacos/Fry Bread, Contemporary Food: Hamburgers/Hot Dogs/Pork. Gate Times: Sat – 9 AM – 5 PM, Grand Entry – 11 AM; Sun – 9 AM – 4 PM, Grand Entry – 12 Noon. Inter-tribal Dancers, Drums, Veterans, and Legitimate Eagle Staff’s Welcome. Plenty of regular & handicapped parking available. RV and Tent Camping Available. Bring your own Lawn Chairs and Blankets. Alcohol, Drugs, pets and Weapons are Prohibited by the Park.

The festival will feature Aztec Dancers (Danza Azteca Quetzalcoatl) The Host Drum will be Red Road Singers, Arena Director is Foy Southard, the MC will be Cherokee Brasher and the Head Man is Ronnie Berryhill and Head Woman is Jana Gann.

For more information contact the Tribal Office 256.734.7337.

 

 

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There are seven clans in Cherokee Society:
 
a ni gi lo hi (Long Hair), a ni sa ho ni (Blue), a ni wa ya (Wolf), a ni go te ge wi (Wild Potato), a ni a wi (Deer), a ni tsi s qua (Bird), and a ni wo di (Paint).
 
The knowledge of a person’s clan is important for many reasons; historically, and still today among Cherokee traditionalists, it is forbidden to marry within your clan. Clan members are considered brother and sisters. In addition, when seeking spiritual guidance and Indian doctoring, it is necessary to name your clan. Seating at ceremonial stomp dances is by clan, as well.

 

The Mission Goal’s of our Tribe are the education of our people, the preservation of our culture and the protection of the environment.  We are the keeper’s of the seven generation’s.  This has been the Cherokee belief throughout history.

The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization. As such any donation you make to the tribe is tax-deductible.

 

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