top of page
43387540_2274460312568180_40190820474263

PAIA

Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC

11th Annual Pow Wow

(Honoring Chief Howard (Gene) White Bull Norris)

​

Saturday, Sept. 29th, 9 AM to 7 PM

2018

Gate opens 9:00 AM

Grand Entries 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Luck of the Draw Pow Wow

(Dancers must be in regalia.)

Dancing • Flute & Drum Music

Story Telling • Arts & Crafts • Food

Door Prizes • Raffles • Games for All Ages

 

Master of Ceremonies: Harland Richardson

Host Drum: Edisto River Singers

Michael Jacobs, Cherokee Recording Artist

Head Man Dancer: Larry Swearingen

Head Lady Dancer: Karen Swearingen

 

​

M42983432_1919438461488142_7955991474875
43371795_2274459739234904_30115350711411
43415141_2274460745901470_11197204625159
43358315_2274479692566242_84243359860994
43392431_2274463399234538_74969076432864
43302824_2274459695901575_43976740901947

Compliments of Cloud Dancer Photography & Melanie Riddle

5th Annual Trail of Tears Memorial Walk

Ninety Six National Historic Site

1103 Highway 248 S, Ninety Six, South Carolina 29666

​

Saturday, November 10, 2018

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

​

We walked along the Cherokee Path at Ninety Six National Historic Site to remember our Ancestors who were forced from their homes. Thirty-nine people joined in the Walk.

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

5thTofT Walk2018.jpg

Christmas Gathering 2018

Christmas2018.jpg

The Christmas Gathering took place on December 15, 2018 in the White Sage Longhouse.

IMG_1289.jpg

On January 18, 2019—Chief Buster Hatcher, of the Waccamaw Indian People performed a Ceremony to make Mark Two Blades Williams a Traditional Fire Keeper.

​

Chief Mary Louise Wolfwoman Worthy and Vice Chief Dexter Yellow Hawk passed the Feather to sanction Two Blades for Cherokee Ceremonies. It was a privilege and an honor for them to participate in this Sunrise Ceremony. The Waccamaw united our fires as an official alliance between the two tribes.


Historical Note: A few years ago First Chief Howard White Bull Norris asked Two Blades to consider becoming the PAIALECNSC Fire Keeper. Two Blades consented. First Chief Norris instructed Two Blades on the meaning and ritual of the Fire Keeper and referred him to the Eastern Fire Keeper, Earl Many Skins Carter, for further instruction.


Congratulations to Two Blades!

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Issaqueena Festival

The PAIALECNSC was invited to participate in the Issaqueena Festival in Six Mile on April 6, 2019. Warrior Creek drummed and sang. The craft booth was set up to sell many handmade crafts by tribal members. 

IMG_2514.JPG
thumb_320-5.jpg
thumb_320-8.jpg
thumb_320-4.jpg
thumb_320-3.jpg
thumb_320-1.jpg

Teaching Our Heritage at Sara Collins Elementary School - May 17, 2019

IMG_1437.jpg
IMG_1438.jpg

Heading 1

Strong Beaver Kids' Camp

August 10, 2019

IMG_1615.jpg
IMG_1613.jpg
IMG_1617.jpg
IMG_1623.jpg
IMG_1624.jpg
IMG_1627.jpg
IMG_1629.jpg
IMG_1631.jpg
IMG_1633.jpg
IMG_1712.jpg

PAIA

Lower Eastern

Cherokee Nation SC

12th Annual Pow Wow

(Honoring Chief Howard (Gene) White Bull Norris)

​

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019

9 AM to 7 PM

Gate opens 9:00 AM

Grand Entries 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Luck of the Draw Pow Wow

(Dancers must be in regalia.)

Dancing • Flute & Drum Music

Story Telling • Arts & Crafts • Indian Fry Bread

Door Prizes • Raffles • Games for All Ages

 

Master of Ceremonies: Harland Richardson

Host Drum: Red Oak

Dale Woodruff

Head Man Dancer: Larry Swearingen

Head Lady Dancer: Karen Swearingen

IMG_1715.jpg
IMG_1716.jpg
IMG_1708.jpg
IMG_1730.jpg
IMG_1754.jpg
IMG_1703.jpg
IMG_1723.jpg
IMG_1717.jpg
IMG_1728.jpg

Issaqueena Festival

The Tribe participated in the festival on

Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Six Mile.

The drum played and sang while the dancers danced.

The craft booth was set up.

 

176302892_2992493367702324_2591016408173
176057556_2992493611035633_4364268454117
175961543_2992493461035648_8965926757796
175940615_2992493254369002_2635297474545
176028814_2992493564368971_3988743259313

PAIA
Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC
14th Annual Pow Wow
September 25, 2021

(Honoring Chief Howard (Gene) White Bull Norris)

thumbnail_IMG_0349.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0348.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0346.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0354.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0350.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0352.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0351.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0353.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0347.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_0345.jpg

PAIA
Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC
15th Annual Pow Wow
September 24, 2022

Honoring Chief Howard (Gene) White Bull Norris

IMG_1196.JPG
IMG_1208.JPG
IMG_1204.JPG
IMG_1199.JPG
IMG_1193.JPG
IMG_1200.JPG
IMG_1207.JPG
IMG_1192.JPG
IMG_1205.JPG
IMG_1202.JPG
IMG_1194.JPG
IMG_1209.JPG
thumbnail_IMG_1219.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_1198.jpg
thumbnail_IMG_1216.jpg
bottom of page