The First Rotunda Powwow in 2004 The powwow also continued on June 5th. About 30 Native American dancers came from Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Washington, DC and Florida. Native Nations represented were: Cherokee, Chitamacha, Blackfeet, Seminole, Creek, Tuscarora, Lenni Lenape, Nanticoke, Lumbee, Lakota, Six Nations, Carib,Pueblo, Apache, South American and Aztec to name a few. Black Horse Butte was the host drum and Delwin Fiddler Jr. was the MC. Mark Bunting (Creek) and Steve Conoway from the Nanticoke Nation demostrated Hoop dancing. Native American vendors were present to sell their goods. NNDT provided the food and served: Buffalo chili, fry bread, corn soup, buffalo burgers and much more!!!! A beautiful ceremony was conducted and Brittaney Burnett was crowned Princess Native Nations by Toni Seaflower. Brittaney was escourted by Andrew Lyn Jr. Head Man dancer. Her family was present for the ceremony as she was presented to the community as the first Miss Native Nations. Brittaney was selected because of her dedicated service to the company. Native American & performing artists presented a free concert on Friday & Saturday evening. Artist included were Namorah Byrd- Singer, Stephen Katriel Wise singer-percussionist-composer (producer of lakota Son CD, David Hughes- Singer, Whip Schappell- Flute Player, Paradox -Spoken Word, KC-Rapper, and the feature performer was Lakota Son- Spoken Word artist from Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Eagle Butte, SD.
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