Powwow regalia

Native American dancer in regalia at the Barona Indian Reservation Powwow 2022. Originally a Powwow or "celebration" (as it was called in older days), was held in the spring to welcome the new beginnings of life. It was a time for people to get together, sing, dance, renew old friendships and make new ones and a time for young people to meet and court. Some trace the word "Powwow" to the Algonquin language. The Europeans may have adopted that word to mean a council or meeting. Favorite…

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Today’s competitive pow wow dance styles are a blend of many nations, traditions and styles. Here is some background information on the styles you will see competing this weekend at the Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow. In general each style gets two songs to showcase their dancing ability; first a basic straight song, and a special second song.

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Ladies traditional Pow Wow dancer dressed in white brain tanned leather regalia with beautiful beaded strips and headdress crown at the Chippewa-Cree pow wow on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, Montana

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Women's fully beaded regalia

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