A little on Pow Wow History
The word Pow Wow itself is from the Native American word that has been Anglicized for many year's. Derived from the term Pau-Wau or Pauau, which referred to a gathering of Medicine Men and Spiritual Leaders. Pau-Wauing referred to a (17 comments)
When you are thinking of Visiting a Pow Wow you may have some questions.
I have heard some very wild ideas from folks on Pow Wow's and what they are. So here are some answers to some of the questions that you may be thinking (2 comments)
When Visiting a Pow Wow!
Put aside all those Hollywood images of what Indians look like. Native Americas like every one come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
There are these that have green-eyes and are redhead's, milky skinned with blue-eye's and blond hair to (6 comments)
Takeing Photo's at Pow Wow's!
This is something I can not say enough about taking Pictures at a Pow Wow. Do not take photo's at random. Either still photo's or video. At some larger Pow Wow's it's required that you register your camera, and they will (8 comments)
Some more about Pow Wow Etiquette when visiting a Pow Wow!
The Dane Circle, This are is always blessed before the dance and must remain pure throughout the Ceremony. There is one entrance to the dance circle, this entrance will be facing East. (6 comments)
Lets talk a little about Pow Wow Etiquette when visiting a Pow Wow.
You will see benches in or just outside the dance arena. These benches are reserved for the dancers. When a dancer has reserve a space on the bench they place a blanket (22 comments)