All vendor spaces have been reserved and no additional applications will be accepted at this time.
The 2024 BraveNation Powwow and Gathering (BNPG) will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the Jones Athletic Center at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Grand entry is at noon: doors open to the public at 10 am. The 2023 BNPG was a huge success, with more than 2,200 attendees, over 140 dancers, and 7 drum groups.
The BNPG demonstrates UNC Pembroke’s commitment to its historical mission of service to American Indian people, not only the Lumbee Tribe of N.C., but other Native nations and organizations in North Carolina and beyond. The gathering also promotes the success of UNC Pembroke’s American Indian students by creating a sense of on-campus community, increasing their affinity for the university, and contributing to improving their retention and graduation rates.
We are excited to have the following head staff for this year's powwow:
- MC: J.D. Moore ‘93
- Assistant MC: Asa Locklear
- Arena Director: Jamie Locklear ‘02
- Host Drum: Smokey River Singers
- Head Dancers: Female – Faith Jacobs and Male – Cameron Richardson
- Head Judge: Kevin Chavis ‘16
- Tabulator: Samantha Locklear
- Sound: Troy Richardson
Below you will find additional details regarding this year's powwow.
2024 Vendors
A Native Touch
BeeJack
B's Beaded Fantasies
Black Water Soap Works
Bloomin Onion
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Bog'd Down
Country Girls
CQue
David's Designs
David Lowery
Dougs Woodworking
Down South Wood Turning
Eagle Feather Arts
Eagle's Dreams LLC
Elemental Herbal Teas
Evitan Clothing
Flipped Grill
Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center
Girl Scouts
Grant Dial Silversmith
Greek Goat
Heather's Jam'n Goodies
Indian Summer Originals
IndigeJuice
Jason's Concessions
JoAnn's Beaded Jewelry
JoAnn Lowery
Kona Ice
Lazer Art Design
Little Engraved Things
Locklear Crafts Co.
Long Swamp Trading
Lumbee Outfitters
Lumbee Tribe
Lumbee Weaver
Mama T's Sweet Treats Freeze Dried
Meherrin Outpost
Mia's
Native American Designs
Nothing But Beadworks
NC Commission of Indian Affairs
Phyllis Lowery
Pine Skies
Scuffletown Suppliers
Sewing Beads
Shy's Sweet Creations LLC
Sissy's Boutique
Simply Native
Southern Jewelz Co.
Sweet Frog
Ta'chii'nii Creations
The Luna Tree LLC
Val's Wraps and Desserts
Vana-Bai Clay Earrings
Vivid Victory LLC
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Admission Information
The admission prices are as follows:
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Adults: $5
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Alumni: $3
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Elders (60+): $3
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UNCP Students, Faculty, and Staff (with UNCP ID): Free
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Non-UNCP college students (with college ID): $3
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Ages 7-18: $3
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Children (6 and under): Free
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Location & Parking
The event will take place in the Jones Athletic Center at UNC Pembroke. The address is 176 University Drive, Pembroke, NC 28372.
- Directions to UNCP: www.uncp.edu/about/directions
- Map of Campus: www.uncp.edu/about/campus-map
- Google Maps – Jones Center: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oXZ6mS1aqSEWDFji8
- Parking is free and located at the main entrance to the Jones Athletic Center.
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Dancer Registration
Dancers will register the day of the powwow beginning at 10 am and ending at 11:30am. There is no dancer registration fee, but you will be asked to pay the $5 admission fee.
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Vendor Registration
**All vendor spots are at capacity, we are no longer accepting applications for vendors.** Accepted Vendors should have received an email from the committee on 3/18 that provided additional details about set-up. If there are additional questions, please contact powwow@uncp.edu or 910-775-4663.
Vendor registration is $50 (arts and crafts), $40 (arts and crafts with their own table), and there is no cost for informational vendors . Interested vendors must complete the online registration. Please note that completing the vendor registration does not guarantee that you will be a vendor. Vendors will be approved based on items sold and a limited number of vendor spaces will be available. You will receive email notification if you are selected and confirmed as a vendor. Accepted vendors should have received an email from the powwow committee confirming registration.
Bag chairs and selling merchandise by non-approved vendors is not allowed. Vendors will be in the UNCP auxiliary gymnasium. Vendors needing tables will be provided with one 6 ft table and 2 chairs. Arts and crafts vendors will only be allowed to purchase up to 3 spots based upon availability. Informational vendors will only be allowed 1 table and 2 chairs. If you have questions, please email powwow@uncp.edu or call 910-775-4663.
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Dancer Categories & Prizes
Drum Contest: 1st: $500 2nd: $350 3rd: $200
Adult (18+): 1st: $200 2nd: $150 3rd: $100
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Men’s Traditional (Northern) | Women’s Traditional (Northern)
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Men’s Traditional (Southern) | Women’s Traditional (Southern)
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Men’s Fancy | Women’s Fancy
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Men’s Grass | Women’s Jingle
Teen (13-17): 1st: $100 2nd: $75 3rd: $50
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Men’s Traditional (Northern) | Women’s Traditional (Northern)
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Men’s Traditional (Southern) | Women’s Traditional (Southern)
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Men’s Fancy | Women’s Fancy
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Men’s Grass | Women’s Jingle
Junior (6-12): 1st: $75 2nd: $50 3rd: $25
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Boy’s Traditional | Girl’s Traditional
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Boy’s Fancy | Girl’s Fancy
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Boy’s Grass | Girl’s Jingle
Tiny Tot (5 and under): prizes
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Sponsorships
If you are interested in a sponsorship, please contact Myia Reyes at myia.reyes@uncp.edu Checks or money orders can be made payable to: UNC Pembroke with BraveNation Powwow and Gathering in the memo line and mailed to: UNC Pembroke, Attn: American Indian Heritage Center, P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372.
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Donations
If you would like to make a tax-deductible gift. Gifts can be mailed to The UNCP Foundation, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372. Checks should be made out to The UNCP Foundation with the gift designation to Powwow in the memo line. You can also give online here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers (UNCP student/faculty/staff) can sign up to assist with the setup and breakdown of the powwow as well as checking in attendees and other duties. Please click here to volunteer.
For more information and details about the BraveNation Powwow and Gathering, please go to uncp.edu/powwow or email powwow@uncp.edu. Follow us on Facebook: BraveNation Powwow and Gathering at UNC Pembroke
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Powwow T-Shirts
Powwow t-shirts will be available for purchase: $15 for adults and $10 for youth sizes. Cash is preferred, but we will be able to take credit/debit cards. This year's shirt will be designed by Karen Bird (Lumbee).
Join Undergraduate Admissions for a special event being hosted before the powwow! Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about UNCP, the application process, and hear from current students. To register, please click here.