2013 Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Honorees

2013 Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Honorees


Crystal Feather

Big Chief Alfred Womble, Jr.

Cheyenne Hunters


Queens' Choice

Big Queen Patrice Gordon

Golden Blade


Peace Queen Award

Big Wild Queen Patrina Peters

Red Hawk Hunters



Community Supporter Award

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation



Cultural Preservationist Award

Freddi Williams Evans



Capturing the Spirit

Bishop Ezelda Booker Coleman



Outstanding Volunteer

Wild Man Quintrell Johnson



Music Heritage Award

Big Chief Donald Claude, Sr.



Capturing the Flash Photographers' Award

George LeBeaud AKA Sekou Fela



Scribe Award

Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes 

Daniel Wolff



It's a Family Affair Award

Harris (Fi-Yi-Yi ~ Victor ~ Mandingo Warriors), Montana (Allison and Edward – Yellow Pocahontas), and Watson (Kentrell and Zenda ~ Wild Mohicans) Families 



Congratulations to our honorees!


Please plan to join us for the 15th Annual Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Memorial, Awards and Induction Ceremony
 
Sunday, August 11, 2013
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

There is no charge for admission and the public is welcome. For additional information, please call 504-214-6630.


The 15th Annual Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame celebration runs through a variety of events happening August 1-11, 2013. Access the full schedule here.

The social media tag for the week's events is #mgihof2013

Young Guardians of the Flame Spy Boy Dondrell Cage, Jr Has Become an Ancestor

Dondrell Cage, Junior (1996-2013)

Photo copyright Jeffrey Ehrenreich

Young Guardians of the Flame Spy Boy Dondrell Cage, Jr. became an ancestor on July 3, 2013. He was sixteen years old.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Thursday, July 11th

8:30 am Visitation
10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial
Traditional Mardi Gras Indian Funeral

St. Paul Catholic Church
6828 Chef Menteur Highway
New Orleans, LA 70126

Dondrell Cage, Jr.

Photo copyright Jeffrey Ehrenreich

Dondrell was a good child who took a misstep, got lost, and it cost him his young life. Please lift his family and the Bruer family up in prayers during this difficult time.

He was our Spy Boy!

Rest in peace, Drell.

Cherice Harrison-Nelson
Maroon Queen, Guardians of the Flame

15th Annual Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Week Schedule of Events

15th Annual Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Week

Please join us as we gather in recognition and celebration of the artistry and leadership of the individuals and groups who make and hold the culture. All events listed below are free and open to the public.

The social media tag for the week of events is #mgihof2013

Sunday, August 4
Curator’s Kickoff in Historic Congo Square
3:00 – 4:00 pm

Monday, August 5
Blue Linen Monday @ New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Foundation Gallery
Co-Hosted by the African-American Museum and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation
Jazz and Heritage Festival Foundation Gallery
1205 N. Rampart St.
6 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Spy Boy Year Book Signing
Community Book Center
2523 Bayou Road
6:00 – 7:30 pm

Thursday, August 8
2013 Honorees’ City Council Recognition
City Council Chambers
1300 Perdido St.
9:00 am – 10:00 am

Thursday, August 8, 2013
Queens Rule! Panel Discussion and Reception
Joan Mitchell Center ~ Indigo Building
 2285 Bayou Road
6:00 – 7:30 pm

Sunday, August11
15th Annual Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Memorial, Awards, and Induction Ceremony
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
3:00 – 4:30 pm

Questions? Please contact Cherice Harrison-Nelson at (504) 214-6630.