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Juneteenth Community Festival- Mississippi Band Choctaw Nation Pow Wow
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Nation coming to Juneteenth 2016 Lanett. Saturday, June 11, members of the Choctaw Nation, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, will join the Juneteenth Community Festival on the grounds of Goodsell United Methodist Church from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Everyone, families, cultures, age groups, is invited to come out and celebrate freedom at this community festival. The day will include live entertainment, children’s games, antique cars, health fair, food, storytelling and lots more. There is no fee to attend this festival. The Choctaw Indian Reservation consists of 35,000 acres of trust land scattered across 10 counties in East Central Mississippi. In the early 16th century Europeans began settling this region of the United States and following many treaties and pacts some 23 million acres of land was ceded by the Choctaws to the United States government with this region became a part of the state of Mississippi. The Choctaw Nation was the first American Indian tribe to be removed from its ancestral home to lands in Oklahoma. The Choctaw culture is rich in family and community life. In addition to retaining its own unique language, the Choctaws are well-known for their dance, drumming, beadwork, basketry, traditional clothing, and cooking skills. Most community events include a traditional meal of hominy, frybread and fried chicken. Stickball, played in many US communities as the sport of lacrosse, has been a part of Choctaw life for hundreds of years. In fact, this game has been used to settle dispute among Indian communities. The Mississippi Choctaws are proud to share their heritage, traditions and customs with the Greater Valley area. Many cultures will on exhibit at the Juneteenth Festival. Juneteenth is an alcohol and drug free family environment. Bring a lawn chair or blanket out to the festival grounds located at Sixth Avenue and Cherry Drive, on the grounds of Goodsell United Methodist Church. For additional information on Juneteenth 2016, contact Trudye Johnson at 706-957-9722
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 11, 2016
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Saturday, June 11, 2016 10:00AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Grounds - Goodsell United Methodist Church Cherry Drive & Sixth Avenue Lanett, Alabama
Fees/Admission
None
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Contact Information
Trudye Johnson
706-957-9722
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