"Teaching Our Traditions" Pow-Wow to Be Held in Brighton State Recreation Area

The Brighton State Recreation Area will host the 2011 All Nations Veterans Council's “Teaching our Traditions” Pow-Wow on May 21-22.
 
Pow-Wow hours are 10 a.m.-dusk on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. The event features Native American dancing, music, crafts, dress ceremonies, two Grand Entry parades each day, vendors selling Native American foods and more.

Cost to attend the Pow-Wow is $5 for adults and children age 13 and older; $3 for seniors and children 12 or younger; and children under 5 are free. All events will take place at the Three Fires Group Organizational Campground inside the park.
 
Participants are reminded that this is an outdoor event, so bring lawn chairs or blankets for a long day of "GO-Get Outdoors" fun.
 
For more information about this event or the All Nations Veterans Council, visit www.teachingourtraditions.com or call 810-229-8977.
 
Brighton State Recreation Area is located at 6360 Chilson Road, 4.5 miles west of Brighton off I-96 at Exit 147. For more information about this event or the park or any other questions, contact the park at 810-229-6566 or visit www.michigan.gov/brighton.
 
“GO-Get Outdoors” is a series of continuous, special events designed to encourage all people, especially families, to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities that are available in this great state.  For a list of events taking place at Michigan state parks, recreation areas and boating facilities, visit the Get Outdoor Calendar at www.michigan.gov/dnrgogetoutdoors.
 
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicles entering the park. Michigan residents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($10 for motor vehicles; $5 for motorcycles) by checking "Yes" on their license plate renewal forms, or at any state park or recreation area. To learn more about the Recreation Passport, visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport, or call 517-241-7275.