The Morning Star Pow Wow at John Carroll School

In 2001 John Carroll School began The Morning Star Celebration, a traditional benefit pow wow . The purpose of the pow wow is to raise funds for St Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana. St Labre serves Cheyenne and Crow families through three schools that offer the range of opportunities that a good education makes possible. In addition to the benefit aspect of the pow wow, it also supports and builds the American Indian community of the central Atlantic area. The final purpose is to provide a cultural and educational event for our students and the wider community. There is much to learn from Native culture. This pow wow is an opportunity to do just that.

Each January for the last twelve years, family and friends have gathered at John Carroll to sing, dance, laugh, celebrate traditions, and pray together. Attendance has increased each year so that the pow wow now features 5 drum groups, over 100 dancers, over 20 traders, and over 2,000 spectators.  A good spirit pervades as people enjoy old friends and make new ones.  You are all invited to be a part of this day that celebrates Native tradition.

Thank you to those who made the 2012 Pow Wow a great success!
Master of Ceremonies: Clayton Old Elk, Crow Tribe, Montana
Arena Director: Ted Severe
Head Man Dancer: Louis Campbell
Head Lady Dancer: Emelie Jeffries
Host Drum/Southern Drum: Echohawk Pete Neconie, Head Singer
Invited Drums/Northern Drum: Black Horse Butte, White Buffalo Singers, Southern Heart, Red Blanket, Wedubatung