Tag: Southeastern Indian Festival

Southeastern Indian FestivalJosh Frye

Teaching the culture
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer Students from area schools got a glimpse into the lives of Southeastern Native American tribes last week as the Poarch Creek Indians held its annual Southeastern Indian Festival. School hours were held Wednesday and Thursday, April 4 and 5, and Friday until 2 p.m., April 6. The festival was open to the public Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students were treated to…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Festival showcases culture and history
Poarch Band of Creek Indians hosted its sixth annual Southeastern Indian Festival, showcasing Native American culture and history, April 4-6, at the PowWow grounds. Several hours on each of the three-day event were reserved for students with time for the public on two of the days. Shown, Pia Gorme, far left, joins in a traditional Native American dance. News photo by Ditto Gorme
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Perdido E/M students enjoy educational day at Poarch
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Students in second grade through eighth grade from Perdido Elementary/Middle School enjoyed their day at Poarch Friday, April 6, learning about the culture of our Native Americans. One of the favorite events was listening to a Cherokee “storyteller” from Oklahoma, who shared the legend of the five friends who ultimately formed the Big Dipper and our Pine Trees. The lesson of the story was…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago