This April 8, spring night the Soaring Eagle workshop is bustling with many new little dancers. This is still the Spring Break time for many schools but there's no break in the spirit of enthusiasm and new growth in the Ballard school auditorium. One family joined us for the first time. After the blessing and a prayer song by Johnny Hood it was the usual 'Elders first' for a fine meal of ham, mashed potatoes, and the potluck side dishes did a fine job of filling out the table.

Jake, one of our young singers who got his start at Soaring Eagles, brought in his own drum special tonight so all the other singers joined in. The drum helped the singers put out some fine songs to keep those little feet moving and with movements encouraged by Chuck Cadotte, dance instructor, give insight onto the future of our next generation of pow wow dancers.

The night before the Workshop Soaring Eagle Dancers put on a preformance as part of a Multi-cultural Night at SDSU. They represented well and they make us all proud. We see the results of our efforts on behalf of the children.

Several birthdays were celebrated tonight and a particularly special one is Mr. Randy Edmonds. We can't finish this review without the deserved recognition of Jennifer Garcia. She was recognized by the Wellness Conference for her support and we join in saying 'Thank You' as well.

We hope to see you at a future 2015 Soaring Eagle dance workshop:

April 29, May 6 & 27, June 10 & 24

Pow wows to look forward to:

APR 11 & 12
Chumash Days Pow wow
Sat 11 - 7 Sun 10 - 5
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Hwy
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APR 18 & 19
5th Annual CSU Dominguez Hills Powwow
Sat 11 - 8 Sun 11 - 7
1000 East Victoria St
Carson, CA
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APR 25
SDSU Pow wow - Honoring Dr. Linda Parker and Roy Cook
Saturday at 12:00am
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MAY 2 & 3
UCLA Pow wow
North Athletic Field
Gourd Dance 11am Grand Entry 1pm
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MAY 9 & 10
San Diego American Indian Pow wow
Presidents Way
10 - 6 each day
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For more information regarding the SOARING EAGLES please contact:

Vickie Gambala 619-266-2887 vickiegambala@gmail.com

Jennifer Garcia 619-540-4688 mariposa2172@yahoo.com

Carla Tourville 619-743-9847 carlatourville@yahoo.com

The wisdom of the traditional role of RESPECT continues to be a theme of heartfelt lessons from tribal life. This month continues to be a good time to review dance regalia and adjust for growth or wear. Mehan, Aho.