Pow Wow the Dance

Series produced by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio

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Pow Wow the Dance, provides insight into the dances and regalia worn by dancers participating in today's pow wow gatherings.

Pow Wow the Dance, is an educational/informational series of interviews with dancers and elders that will cover topics related to traditional and contemporary Native American dance and the methods used to continue this rich cultural tradition.


25 Pieces

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Donald shares some of the responsibilities of the 'Head Dancers'. During ceremonies a Head Dancer might help an individual or sometimes dance in t...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:36
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Donald talks about the staff that help put on a pow wow. The MC or master of ceremonies is a big part of the pow wow. The Spiritual Adviser takes...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:43
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Les is a Mens Traditonal Dancer from the Koochiching Reserve located near Fort Frances, Canada. Les describes some parts of his regalia and how it...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
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Linda is a Jingle Dress style dancer and her regalia was given to her by her sister. Linda's sister was told how to put this dress together as a r...

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  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 1
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George Strong introduces Donald Chosa and this series of interviews, Pow Wow the Dance. Donald shares his recollections of pow wows of his youth i...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 04:39