Powwow Memories

September-October 2001 Contest

Powwows are an important and fun way to transmit cultural values from generation to generation. This is your opportunity to share your memories, stories, or impressions with the world!

Help us to honour our culture. Share with us!

Deadline	Monday, October 15, 2001
Eligibility	Entries may be from students in First Nation schools or from Native students in provincial schools.
Prizes	High School $ 75, Junior High $ 75 Upper Elementary (Grade 4 - 6)$ 50 Early Elementary (K - Grade 3) $ 50 Honourable Mention winners will also receive a copy of "Weli Nuelewi: Mi'kmaw Christmas Music" CD. All participants will be recognized with a certificate. (Prizes go directly to the student, not to the school.)
Submit to	Atlantic Canada's First Nation Help Desk E-mail: admin@firstnationhelp.com 47 Maillard Street, Sydney, NS B1S 2P5 Phone (toll free): 1-877-484-7606 or 567-0842, Fax: 902 567-0337
Rules	Students can share their thoughts, impressions, and memories of powwows in their own way. Some may want to write about a memorable event, such as the first time they danced, wore regalia, or held an eagle feather. Some may share a funny story. Others may choose to draw a picture of their memories, send in a song, or, perhaps, a photo of themselves or relatives, along with a description. All entries will be posted on the internet, anonymously at first, and then the students will be identified following on-line judging. Decisions of the judges are final.