The Native American organization, The Wyoming Trail Council of Pennsylvania’s Native Americans will be hosting a Pow-Wow on July 18 and 19 at Camp Rotawanis in Drums near the town of St. Johns.

This event is open to the public and will open at 10 a.m. on July 18 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 19. Grand entry will be at noon both days.

Grand entry begins with all dancers entering the dance arena led by flag bearers carrying the American flag, POW/MIA flags and Native American staffs and flags representing the different Indian nations and groups attending.

The second dance of grand entry is a flag song with the purpose of saluting or honoring the flags, and the final song of grand entry is the veterans dance honoring all veterans of all races throughout all the conflicts in American history.

At the conclusion of grand entry, the entire day’s dancing will commence. There will be a hoop dancer.

There will also be Native American vendors selling crafts and food vendors, as well as a tomahawk throw.

Proceeds will benefit Camp Rotawanis and the Wyoming Trail Council. Pow-Wow signs will be posted to the camp the Mountain Top exit of I-80 or from 309 North from Hazleton.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, pets on a leash and no drugs or alcohol are permitted on the grounds.

For more information or to make donations, contact Lynn Little Wolf at 570-427-8723, Jeff Yellow Fox 570-764-7344 or Coranna Little Grandmother at 570-443-8267 or Bonnie Becker at 484-892-0148. Donations can also be mailed to WSM at 292 Buck Mountain Road, Weatherly, PA 18255. Make checks payable to WSM.