'Teaching Our Traditions' Pow-Wow scheduled for May 21-22 at Brighton State Recreation Area

The Brighton State Recreation Area in Livingston County will be hosting the 2011 All Nations Veterans Council's ''Teaching our Traditions'' Pow-Wow on May 21-22. The Pow-Wow will be held from 10 a.m. to dusk on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancing, music, crafts, dress ceremonies, two Grand Entry parades each day and various other Native American events. Native American food vendors will also be on-site. Cost to attend the Pow-Wow is $5 for adults and children over 12; $3 for seniors and children 12 years old 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.teaching ourtraditions.com or call 810-229-8977. Brighton State Recreation Area is located at 6360 Chilson Rd., 4.5 miles west of Brighton off I-96 at Exit 147. For more information about this event, the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park at 810-229-6566 (TTY/TDD711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit www.michigan.gov/brighton. Brighton offers rustic and modern campsites, rustic cabins, and equestrian campsites. For those interested in making a camping reservation for this weekend event, contact the central reservation system at 800-447-2757 or reserve online at www.midnrreservations.com. ''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/gogetoutdoors. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicles entering the park. The Recreation Passport has replaced motor vehicle permits for entry into Michigan state parks, recreation areas and state-administered boating access fee sites. This new way to fund Michigan's outdoor recreation opportunities also helps to preserve state forest campgrounds, trails, and historic and cultural sites in state parks, and provides park development grants to local communities. 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. Non-resident motor vehicles must still display a valid Non-Resident Recreation Passport ($29 annual; $8 daily) to enter a Michigan state park, recreation area or state-administered boating access fee site, which can be purchased at any state park or recreation area, or through the Michigan e-Store at www.michigan. gov/estore. Published: Thu, May 19, 2011