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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Chaz is a Men's Traditional dancer and shares how he came to choose the colors of his regalia. He likes to make his own pieces of his regalia and ...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
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BillieJo has been Jingle Dress dancing since she was a young teenager and was taught about the healing nature and power of the Jingle Dress. Billi...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:35
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Bernice has different dresses in the style of 'Jingle Dress' and wears different dresses for different purposes. Dancing to her is a strong, healt...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:44
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Bean Spears is a dancer in the style of 'Men's Traditional'. He made his own outfit and was told that the outfits or regalia that dancers wear are...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:46
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Aki is Ashley's son and his regalia came from a vision that Ashley's aunt had told her about. Ashley, after 3 sewing machines broke, ended up sewi...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:06