22nd Annual Sovereigns Days
Celebration
Theme "Go Green"
Sponsored By: Hoopa Valley Tribe

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Sovereigns Day Week 2010 List of Events

• August 12th, Elders Dinner 5pm-8pm, Hoopa Elementary Cafeteria
  
• August 13th, Sovereigns Day Celebration, NF Front Lawn 10am-4pm.
  
• 22nd Annual Sovereigns Day Parade, Downtown Hoopa 10am
  
• Hupa Rodeo Hoopa
  
• 1st Annual Sovereigns Day Youth Basketball Tournament
  
• Stick Game Tournament
  
• Native American Veterans Stand-Down
  

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Sovereigns Day Agenda

(maybe subject to change without notice)

Thursday, August 12, 2010:
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.               Honored Elders Dinner at Hoopa   Elementary School Cafeteria sponsored    by:  K’ima:w Medical Center

Friday, August 13, 2010:
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.               Department & Booth Setup on (front lawn)
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.               Color Guard by the Native American Veterans
9:15 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.               Opening Prayer
9:20 a.m. – 9:25 am.               Brief Moment of Silence to honor our lost love ones
9:25 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.              Welcome Address by the Chairman
9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.              Keynote Speaker(s): 5th District  Supervisor Candidate, Ryan Sundberg
9:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.            Traditional Regalia Show – Head Start Program

Show on Stage

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.          Start of Traditional Indian Card Games (front lawn) Museum
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.            Jumping Gym Opens for the Children (front lawn) Administration
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.          Best in the West Cook Off (front lawn) Food Program

Winner’s Announced on Stage

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.           Honoring Former Miss Na:tini-xwe’ HYVRP
Show on Stage                       Introduction of Candidates for Miss Na:tini-xwe’ 2010

1. Description of Cultural Attire
2. (3) Impromptu Questions
3. Talent Presentation

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.            Swimming Pool Opens Recreation
12:00 p.m. – 12:25                   Presentation of the Grand Marshal & Rodeo Queen – Archives

            Announced on Stage

1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.              Coronation of 2010 Miss Na: tini-xwe’ HYVRP

            Announced on Stage

1:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.               Watermelon Eating contest Education Dept.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.              Native American Idol Competition Child Development
2:30 p.m.                                     Start of Youth Basketball Tournament at Mattz Gymnasium

            Show on Stage

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.               (Ages: 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and over)
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.              Booth take down
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.              Demonstration Stick Game at Hostler Field JOM
5:00 p.m.                                     Steak Dinner at Rodeo Grounds
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.              Hoopa Rodeo at the Rodeo Grounds
9:30 p.m.                                     Start of Fireworks Show downtown Lucky Bear Casino
10:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.           Open Dance at N.F. Gym – Recreation Dept.
10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.          Country Dance at Rodeo Grounds

Saturday, August 14, 2010:
9:00 a.m.                                       Start of Youth Basketball Tournament at Mattz Gym – Wesley Hutt
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.              Parade Line up by Supply Creek Housing Authority
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.            Parade Downtown to the Housing Authority
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.              Swimming Pool Opens Recreation Dept.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.                Arts & Crafts Show at N.F. Gymnasium
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.                Native American Veterans Stand Down at N.F. Front Lawn
5:00 p.m.                                      Steak Dinner at Rodeo Grounds
5:00 p.m. - 6:00pm                    Traditional Stick Game Tournament, Hostler Ranch Stick Field
5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.             Hoopa Rodeo at the Rodeo Grounds