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Powwow: Native American Celebration | by Tara Browner **TERRIFIC ARTICLE**

Powwow, a celebration of American Indian culture in which people from diverse indigenous nations gather for the purpose of dancing, singing, and honouring the traditions of their ancestors. The term powwow, which derives from a curing ritual, originated in one of the Algonquian nations of the Northeast Indians. During the early 1800s, traveling medicine shows selling cure-all tonics used “powwow” to describe their wares. These vendors often employed local Indians to dance for the entertainment of potential customers, who soon applied the term to the exhibition dancing as well as to the patent medicines. The name took hold, and Indians themselves added to it their nomenclature to describe dancing for an audience in an exhibition. Very good article about the history of the powwow. Note about author: Tara Browner is the Associate professor of ethnomusicology and American Indian studies, UCLA. Author of Heartbeat of the People: Music and Dance of the Northern Pow-wow and numerous journal articles.

Pow Wow Etiquette Information- Native American Pow Wows

Pow Wows are one of the best ways to experience Native American culture firsthand. Before you go, there are some things you should know first.

Pow Wow Etiquette: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

People of all cultures are welcome at most powwows, including those hosted by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Guests are simply asked to respect the American Indian culture by keeping in mind the following suggestions.

Pow Wow Etiquette: 10 Rules to Follow in and Out of the Arena

Whether you’re a novice or veteran attending a pow wow, certain behaviors are expected while you’re on the grounds or in the arena. Although customs may vary from tribe to tribe—and even from year to year—some basic rules remain the same. Some breaches of etiquette are simply considered disrespectful while others may result in the offender being removed from the arena. Here are some tips to make sure your behavior is appropriate and your visit is memorable.

Pow Wow Etiquette from the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center

The mission of the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center is to promote the socio-economic development of the Native American community and others who experience similar types of economic difficulties in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Canku Ota Newsletter – Dance Styles: Jingle Dress

Based upon a young Ojibwe woman’s dream, the Jingle Dress dance is revered as a healing dance. Legend says, “the Jingle Dress was given to Indian people in a vision.” Canku Ota’s Pow Wow Dance Styles, by Vicki Lockard, is last in a series. Photos by Paul Barry and Jamie Lockard.

Jingle Dancing – Native American Meaning and History | Powwows.com

Jingle dresses are decorated with rolled up snuff can lids that are hung with ribbon. The ribbon is then sewed to the dress, the jingles placed close enough so they can hit together, causing a beautiful sound. Articles on many dance styles.

Powwow Ettiquette by Powwow Power

Website devoted to powwow history, etiquette, drums, dancing, etc. Includes extensive powwow listing.

Powwow Etiquette: 9 Things To Know
There is a code of etiquette to powwows; it covers everything from when to stand to when photography is allowed. I recommend familiarizing yourself with these rules so that you can maximize your experience and enjoy your visit.

Wacipi Powwow – KTCA TV Documentary

Each summer, thousands of Native American peoples across the country celebrate their connections to tradition and spirituality, to the Earth and to one another, in a social, personal and spiritual meeting: the PowWow. This KTCA (Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN) documentary special first aired in early October 1995. View parts of the broadcast online with Real Player. Clips include: The Drum, Grass Dance, Jingle Dress Dance, Fancy Shawl Dance, and much more. Many web pages are also devoted to this as well: Men’s Traditional Dance, Men’s Grass Dance, etc. with photos & text.