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It was a large gathering of hundreds of dancers and dozens of vendors. We were more comfortable with the experience, having attended the smaller powwow in Porcupine, SD. The costumes were stunning, the Indian tacos tasty, and the selection of craft supplies overwhelming. We bought some tiny beads and spent the rainy Sunday in the LV making Indian crafts. The kids were dressed in their Native American costumes that Mom made for Halloween, and we listened to Native American music CDs. Harrison made a bead bracelet on the loom Grandma Oakes gave him for his birthday, and Amanda made a dream catcher. Both kids tried their hand at weaving and made tiny baskets. We didn't see much of the powow, but we had our own private American Indian experience. |
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"I'm making a dreamcatcher, from a kit that Grandma and Grandpa gave me. I stayed inside all day because it was raining and cold. It was kind of hard to make the frame, but the rest was pretty easy. Mom looped some sticky stuff (fake sinew), but I looped most of them." -Amanda |
From the Dover Coloring Book North American Indian Dances and Rituals by Peter F. Copeland |
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"I got a bead loom for my birthday from Grandma and Grandpa before we left. Here I'm making a bracelet. Mom helped me get started, but then it was very easy to follow the pattern. When I finished it, I couldn't find anything to fasten it, so we just tied it together." - Harrison |
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These three tipis were almost all that remained on the last day. Everyone had left because of the rain the day before. |
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Even if you aren't Native American, don't be shy about attending a powwow. It's a great chance to see the roots of our nation and gain a new appreciation for the culture that used to dominate this land. Study up on your Powwow Etiquette and arrive early to get a good seat. Be prepared to run on "Indian Time", which doesn't fret about punctuality. Sample some Indian Frybread, shop the craft booths, and join the dancing if you want. |
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If
the weather would have cooperated, this would have been a great event.
Unfortunately, we missed the first day of the powwow, attended less
than 2 hours of the second evening, and the last day was completely
rained out.
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