FAQ

Honor The Earth Homecoming Celebration and Traditional Powwow

 

What is Honor The Earth?  Honor The Earth is a traditional (versus contest) powwow.  It is also the annual Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Homecoming Celebration

 

What is a powwow?

“An early twenty-first century pow-wow is a specific type of event held by Native Americans. Typically, a pow-wow consists of people (Native American and non-Native American alike) meeting in one particular area to dance, sing, socialize, and generally have a good time. Pow-wows can vary in length from a single session of about 5-6 hours to three days with one to three sessions a day. Major pow-wows or pow-wows called for a special occasion can be up to one week long.”  (quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powwow)

 

 

How many dancers attend? We get anywhere from 300 to 500 dancers. 

 

How many drums?  20-25

How many vendors?  approx 55

How many vendors are food vendors? approx 15-20

 

Where is the pow wow located?  Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Reservation is 8 miles SE of Hayward Wis.  Honor The Earth Powwow Grounds is located behind the LCO School, 8575N Round Lake School Rd, Hayward, WI  54843 (if you want to check out www.mapquest.com

 

Are there camping facilities for spectators?  Rough camping is available

 

Are there electric, water, sewer hook ups? no

 

What is the admission fee for seniors?  Admission buttons are $7, good for the whole weekend.  Elders and children 5 & under get in free (but if they want a button, it must be purchased.)