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Honoring John “Azhide” Bobolink (1968-2024) Powwow: Healing in Four Directions
March 9 @ 1:00 pm
+ WHAT TO EXPECT:
The American Indian Family Center (AIFC) is honored to co-host the Honoring John “Azhide” Bobolink Pow Wow on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Johnson Senior High School. The Pow Wow is paying tribute to St. Paul Public Schools’ Indian Education Supervisor and community partner, John Bobolink, who passed away in February 2024.
The American Indian Family Center (AIFC) is honored to co-host the Honoring John “Azhide” Bobolink Pow Wow on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Johnson Senior High School. The Pow Wow is paying tribute to St. Paul Public Schools’ Indian Education Supervisor and community partner, John Bobolink, who passed away in February 2024.
+ All are welcome to attend this free community Pow Wow, featuring drum groups, dancers, local vendors, education booths, and food trucks. The Grand Entry will be at 1 p.m., and a feast will be served at 6 p.m.
+ All dancers and drums are welcome. To receive an honorarium, you must register onsite. Registration is open from 12 to 2 p.m.
Arena director: Norman Benson
Emcees: Jerry Dearly and Deanna StandingCloud
Emcees: Jerry Dearly and Deanna StandingCloud
Host drum group: Ain Dah Yung Singers
Co-host drum group (youth): Painted Elk Singers
Co-host drum group (youth): Painted Elk Singers
Invited drums: Raining Thunder Singers
Head dancers: Dennis Gilbert, Afton Delgado
Head dancers: Dennis Gilbert, Afton Delgado
Teaching by: Bruce Sonnenberg
Songs by: Raining Thunder/Fish Dance Snake Dance
Songs by: Raining Thunder/Fish Dance Snake Dance
+ Location: Johnson Senior High School
1349 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106
1349 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106
+ Vendor spots available, contact: pam.gokey@aifcmn.org, 651-504-2944
+ For questions, contact: monique.nelson@fairview.org, 612-484-1309
Sponsored by:
Department of Indian Work, Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
Department of Indian Work, Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
American Indian Family Center
M Health Fairview
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
M Health Fairview
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
Montessori American Indian Childcare Center
Saint Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program
South St. Paul Public Schools American Indian Education Program
Saint Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program
South St. Paul Public Schools American Indian Education Program
