No, however the National Congress of the American Indians (NCAI), in collaboration with the American Indian Society of Washington, D.C. (AIS), will host a Social Dance on September 21, 2004. The Social Dance will take place at the "Gathering Place" on the National Mall at approximately 1 p.m. as part of the First Americans Festival. This cultural exchange will include the sharing of tribal dances, songs, and other traditions by Native Peoples.

In order to have your ID verified at a powwow by a member who has the authority to verify identities, you must show that person picture identification when you meet him or her in person. with other VID methods, the name on your picture ID must match the real name you have entered in your profile. But unlike the other VID methods performed by site staff, you must also elect to show your real name on the site.

Powwows are informal get-togethers of groups of ProZ.com users living in close proximity. The events are organized by local translators, for local translators.

To be shown banner ads of future powwows in your country, be sure to have your country (and home city and region) entered in your profile.

If you are a ProZ.com member or a registered user with a verified identity, you may propose a powwow in your area by filling out the appropriate form on the powwow page. ProZ.com may or may not approve your powwow. If your location is approved, the event is yours to plan.

The Powwow is a Native American meeting tradition, sometimes involving competitive dance. The word has taken on the general meaning of a social meeting where tasks get accomplished. Powwows have been viewed by some as a unifying force, since they are a common cultural element across otherwise diverse tribes.

The [Enter Attendance] takes 24 hs to appear on the powwow page and it is only visible to the organizer of the powwow. If you are not the organizer, you can contact that person and ask him to enter the attendance.