POWWOWS

The American Indian traditional PowWow is an opportunity for the entire family to share in the rich culture of America’s Original People. 

PowWow was and is a time for people to get together and share in dancing, singing, renewing old acquaintenances and making new ones.

The pictures taken by Ivy Vaino are from the AISO PowWow held at Wessman Arena on the campus of the University of Wisconsin, Superior, Wisconsin on April 8th.  Pictured left is the Chief of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe Nation).

American Indians are a very hospitable people.  There are no admission fees; the entire event is free!   All are welcomed and invited to join in the dancing and to enjoy their banquet which usually is composed of native foods such as venison, bear meat, fry bread, and wild rice.  Also, you can purchase native dress, jewelry, and woodworking items such as birch bark baskets and model canoes, pottery, blankets and quilts, and supplies for beading.

PowWows.com is an excellent source of information not only providing history, types of dances, songs, and other background information, but a full calendar of places and dates of powwow plus travel instructions.  Also has information to make the first time attendee comfortable by providing powwow etiquette information. 

 In a time of travel constraints due to the high cost of gas, engage and view the culture of a sovereign nation by attending a PowWow.  It is a memorable educational experience for the entire family!

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