LIHUE — Kimmer Horsen is no stranger to the Kauai Powwow, entrancing youngsters with her world-class hoop dances. Horsen, a 10-year Army veteran, was on Kauai last week during the launch of the Kauai Veteran Council tribute to women in
LIHUE — Kimmer Horsen is no stranger to the Kauai Powwow, entrancing youngsters with her world-class hoop dances.
Horsen, a 10-year Army veteran, was on Kauai last week during the launch of the Kauai Veteran Council tribute to women in the military.
“I told her what we were doing and she hopped aboard a plane to perform,” said Dr. Kani Blackwell of the Kauai Powwow Council. “This year, because of the tribute to women in the military, we have an opportunity to have the Native American Women Warriors visit and serve as the Kauai Powwow Color Guard.”
Blackwell said these are the same Native American Women Warriors who served as President Barrack Obama’s Color Guard during his inauguration, and now, have an opportunity to be a part of the Kauai Powwow on Sept. 26, 27, and 28.
“We are asking the community for help in bringing these women to Kauai,” Blackwell said. “If anyone can provide lodging, or assist with their airfare, it would be a blessing.”
Blackwell launched her kokua campaign last week at the Night at the Museum fundraising event which also served to launch the tribute to Kauai women in the military.
Contributions of $100, or more, will earn a receipt from the Kauai Powwow Council and a recognition with a photo at the Kauai Powwow at the Kapaa Beach Park.
Donations to help with the Native American Women Warriors can be sent to Kauai Powwow Council, P.O. Box 874, Kapaa, HI 96746.
Email Blackwell at kauaipowwow@gmail.com for more information, or to pledge help.
• Dennis Fujimoto, staff writer and photographer, can be reached at 245-0453 or dfujimoto@thegardenisland.com.
