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American Indian Activities
Training Course Information

All individuals need to pre-register for their training online at the NOAC event registration web site.

Besides these American Indian Activities training sessions, courses are also offered by the Training, High Adventure Expo and Training, Inductions and Ceremony Events, and National Council of Chiefs committees.

Suggested AIA Training Tracks

NUM.	DAY/TIME LENGTH	COURSE DESCRIPTION
100	Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Beadwork Design using a Computer Using a computer to design the best beadwork possible.
101	Sun 10AM Sun 11AM Mon 11AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Beginning Dance Steps. This basic dance class will allow the Arrowmen to learn the very essentials on how to get around the dance circle.
102	Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Chicken Dance I - History and Culture One of the newest forms of dance to be back on the powwow circuit. History of the dance with photos and explaining major outfit parts.
103	Mon 10AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Chicken Dance II- Outfits Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
104	Mon 11AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Chicken Dance III - Dancing How to dance the Chicken dance � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
105	Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Craft Tips and Short Cuts The �in�s and out�s� of making crafts.
106	Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Crow Dancing I - History and Culture The Crow people from Montana have a unique outfit unlike any other. History of the dance with photos and explaining major outfit parts.
107	Mon 10AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Crow Dancing II - Clothing and Beadwork Detailed information on how to make the outfit parts and the beadwork designs behind the Crow.
108	Mon 11AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Crow Dancing III - Dancing How to dance Crow � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
109	Mon 10AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Dance Clothing for Under $100.00 An economic way of making dance clothing that look good.
110	Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Fancy Dance I - History and Culture The Oklahoma Feather Dancer or "fancy dancer" is one of the most popular styles of dance and outfit seen at modern Pow Wows. The fancy dance outfit, as such, has no tribal identity. History of the dance with photos and explaining major outfit parts.
111	Mon 10AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Fancy Dance II - Outfits Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
112	Mon 11AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Fancy Dance III - Dancing How to dance Fancy � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
113	Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Four Styles of Northern Traditional On overview of the four different style of Traditional outfits
114	Mon 11AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Gourd Dance Overview The dance was resurrected by the Kiowa tribe. Several tribes historically held Gourd Dances including the Ponca, Kiowa, Comanche and Cheyenne. Today there are several Gourd Dance societies or groups. A basic overview of the Gourd Dance and its history.
115	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM 1 Hr	Grass Dance I - History and Culture Originally done as a victory dance, it has evolved over the years into a �swinging and slick� form of dance. History of the dance with photos and explaining major outfit parts.
116	Sun 10AM Mon 10AM 1 Hr	Grass Dance II - Outfits Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
117	Sun 11AM Mon 11AM 1 Hr	Grass Dance III - Dancing How to dance Grass � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
118	Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Imitation Bear Claw Necklaces How to make a bear claw necklace using plastic pieces that will save money.
119	Sun 9AM Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Indian Games Learn Indian games to enhance your unit meeting, Indian Lore merit badge, camporee or lodge activities
120	Sun 9AM 1 Hr	Introduction to Men�s Dance - Northern A basic overview of the northern types of dance seen on the powwow circuit today. Encourage use of photos and videos as teaching aids. The class will assist Arrowmen in choosing a dance style.
121	Sun 10AM 1 Hr	Introduction to Men�s Dance - Southern A basic overview of the southern types of dance seen on the powwow circuit today. Encourage use of photos and videos as teaching aids. The class will assist Arrowmen in choosing a dance style.
122	Tue 9AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Iroquois Ceremony clothing Detailed information on how to make the outfit parts
123	Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Iroquois Drumming and Singing Introduction to Iroquois Drumming and Singing. If possible this will be an outdoor class.
124	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM 1 Hr	Iroquois I � History and Culture History and explaining major outfit parts.
125	Sun 10AM Mon 10AM 1 Hr	Iroquois II � Clothing Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
126	Sun 11AM Mon 11AM 1 Hr	Iroquois III - Music and Dance History and how to dance � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
127	Sun 9AM 1 Hr	Ladies Dance Clothes- Introduction A multi-media presentation showing ladies Northern and Southern clothes, including buckskin, cloth, ribbon work, jingle, & shawl.
128	Mon 9AM 1 Hr	Ladies Dancing An overview of all of the dance ladies dance styles and how the steps are done. Encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
129	Mon 11AM 1 Hr	Ladies Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl Outfits and Dance Jingle - Known for its unique sound made by roll snuff can lids; Shawl � This dance compares to men�s fancy dance in color and stamina. Information will be given on what the outfits consists of and how to wear and dance them.
130	Sun 11AM 1 Hr	Ladies Northern Traditional Outfits Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
131	Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Ladies- Question and Answers How can I use what I learned at AIA this week in my lodge?
132	Sun 10AM 1 Hr	Ladies Southern Traditional Outfits Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
133	Sun 10AM Sun 11AM Mon 9AM Mon 11AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Loose Feather Fans How to construct a loose feather fan
134	Sun 9AM Mon 11AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Modern Lenape Culture History Class with photo�s
135	Mon 9AM 3 Hrs	Northern Singing � I,II,III Introduction to Northern Singing. If possible this will be an outdoor class.
136	Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Old Style I � History and Culture Just as the name describes, one of the oldest styles of dance offered. History of the dance with photos and explaining major outfit parts.
137	Mon 10AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Old Style II - Outfits Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
138	Mon 11AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Old Style III Dancing How to dance Old Style � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
139	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM 1 Hr	Parfleche Learn the construction of the hide cases
140	Sun 10AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Plateau I & II - Clothing History and culture of the Plateau region and detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
141	Sun 11AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Plateau III - Dancing How to Dance this style. Encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
142	Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Porcupine Hair Roaches History and how to make, care, and property wear this headdress.
143	Mon 11AM Tue 9AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Powwow Etiquette and how to organize an Indian Seminar The do�s and don�ts at the Powwow. This class will also cover information on how your Lodge or Section can host a Seminar with an AIA focus
144	Sun 9AM Mon 10AM Tue 9AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Sioux Beadwork Design and Colors How to use the proper color and design for your Sioux beadwork
145	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM 1 Hr	Southeastern I -History and Culture (Seminole) History of the Southeastern People and their culture, with a focus on Seminole/Creek and Cherokee
146	Sun 10AM Mon 10AM 1 Hr	Southeastern II -(Seminole) Clothing Detailed information on how to make the outfit parts.
147	Sun 11AM Mon 11AM 1 Hr	Southeastern III - (Creek/Seminole) and Stomp Dance - Music and Dance How to dance Creek/Seminole � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
148	Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Southern Singing � I,II, III Introduction to Southern Singing. If possible this will be an outdoor class.
149	Sun 9AM Tue 9AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Southwest Culture History class with photos and video�s of the southwest culture.
150	Mon 9AM Tue 9AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Starting a Dance Team How to organize and make your dance team successful.
151	Mon 10AM Tue 10AM 1 Hr	Straight Dance II - Outfits Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
152	Mon 11AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Straight Dance III - Dancing How to dance Straight � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
153	Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 1 Hr	Straight Dancing I - History and Culture The Straight Dance from Oklahoma is a formal, tailored, prestigious form of Southern dance clothes. The overall effect is of reassuring solidity, with everything closely matched and coordinated. It looks as if it is planned all at one time. History of the
154	Tue 9AM Tue 10AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Tipi Life and Etiquette The details on tipi living and the respect that goes along.
155	Mon 9AM Mon 10AM Tue 10AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Tools and Techniques of Research How to research your outfit and where to look.
156	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM 1 Hr	Traditional Dance I- History and Culture A popular, Northern style of dress and dance the traditional style has evolved from the well known "old time Sioux" style of the early reservation period through the 1940's. History of the dance with photos and explaining major outfit parts.
157	Sun 10AM Mon 10AM 1 Hr	Traditional Dance II - Outfits Detailed information on what the outfit consists of and how to wear it.
158	Sun 11AM Mon 11AM 1 Hr	Traditional Dance III - Dancing How to dance Traditional � encourage videos and a CD player to teach this class.
159	Sun 10AM Mon 11AM 1 Hr	War Shirts History and design meanings for this outfit piece and how it was worn.
160	Sun 9AM Mon 10AM Tue 11AM 1 Hr	Woodlands Ribbon Work History and detailed instructions on how to make woodlands ribbon work.
161	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Beadwork Conventional and heddle loom, lane stitch, gourd stitch medallions edge and appliqu�
162	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Bustle construction Old style, Plateau, Fancy
163	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Northeast Crafts Gustoweh, Center seam moccasins, water drums
164	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Ribbon work Men�s Southern Traditional
165	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Patch work Seminole
166	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Ladies Shawl construction, Women�s breastplates, ribbon work
167	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Otter draggers and hair plates Southern traditional
168	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Bone work Chokers, breastplates bandoleers and bear claw necklaces
169	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Quillwork Wrapped, embroidered, plaited
170	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Feather painting Make imitation eagle feathers
171	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Silverwork Concho, slides and gorgets
172	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Finger weaving Sashes and garters
173	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Southeast crafts Beadwork, turbans, moccasins, clothing
174	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Woodworking Mirror boards, clubs, whip sticks
175	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Feather crafts Bonnets, fan, scalp feathers
176	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Ribbon shirts All styles
177	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Belts, bells and leather Working with all of them
178	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Crow crafts Beadwork, bustles, capes and aprons
179	Sun PM Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Plains Hard Sole Moccasins Making a pattern, Construction and decoration.
180	Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Traditional bustle construction Making a Contemporary Traditional or �Swing� Bustle using Today�s Materials and Legal Feathers
181	Mon PM Tue PM Afternoon Activity	Grass Dance capes and Aprons Making patterns, Styles and decorating tips for the costume basics

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