June 2007 | Alabama Living
2006-2007 Mowa Tribal mother and princesses who have represented the tribe during the past year. Niggan Sunray, Tiny Tot Princess; Tribal Mother, Patricia Shehan; Morgan Taylor, Little Miss Princess; ABriana Taylor, Junior Princess; and Erin Johnston, Senior Princess
Erin Johnston, MOWA Princess along with the MOWA Choctaw Powwow Committee would like to extend an invitation to everyone tocome and enjoy the 28th Annual MOWA Choctaw Powwow, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 14-16 in Mt. Vernon.
Erin is the 16-year-old daughter of Todd and Hazel Johnston of McIntosh and is a junior at Citronelle High School. She has two sisters Courtney Baker of Hugo, Okla., and Brittaney Roney of McIntosh.
Erin is the reigning Senior Princess of the MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians. She is a member of the Red Eagle Singers and Reed’s Chapel Memorial Dance Troop. Educating the public about her native heritage, participating at various powwows, and competition dancing are among Erin’s favorite things to do. She takes a very active role in her community by volunteering with the Indian Education Department at McIntosh Elementary School, where she assists in teaching students the Choctaw Social Dances, various powwow style dances and the Choctaw language.
Traveling is a major duty of the tribal princess and Erin has been fortunate to represent the MOWA tribe all over the Southeast: Choctaw, Miss.; Echota Cherokee Powwow in Cullman, LIHA Powwow in Roberts, La.; The United Houma Nation in Houma, La.; Mobile County Environmental Center, Calcedeaver Cultural Day in Mount Vernon, and McIntosh Elementary Cultural Festival.
Erin was invited by the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla., to participate in their Thanksgiving festivities. In November, she received national recognition when she along with her sisters was featured in Native Times Magazine.
Please remember to bring your lawn chairs. This is a family oriented event that can be enjoyed by all ages.
28th Annual MOWA Choctaw Powwow June 14, 15 & 16 in Mt. Vernon.