Saturday - April 4, 2009

North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC

The Native American Studies center at NCSU sponsored a powwow yesterday.  And I have to say, they did a great job of putting it all together.  (My only wish ... was that they had held it outside.  Indoors just doesn't feel right)

I would strongly suggest to the administration of NCSU ... Please get the advertising/marketing materials approved and out to the public at least a month in advance of the event.  Had it not been for my friend Jamie Oxendine sending me an email about the event, I would never have known it was happening.

Now that I have that out of the way ...

The gathering of people in the gymnasium spanned all generations, and the air of mutual respect was rife with culture.  Each and every time I attend one of these events I learn something new and take away an even greater respect for the native Americans.  We owe them an awful lot, as they were the true pioneers of our country.

As I watched the dancers prepare for the exhibition I could hear the drums and chants behind me.  It made for a strange feeling ... seeing the faces of todays young preparing to honor the legends of their ancestry ... actually quite sobering. 

But to watch the ceremonial dancing ... if you've never seen it there is no way on earth for you to understand.

Here are a few photos just to share the feeling, the energy, the colors ... Hope you enjoy!

 

 

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**If you recognize any of the dancers, please email with their names.  I would be happy to edit the slideshow to give them credit for their participation.  Thanks!

 

Carol Smith

Casmi Photography

Mebane, NC 27302

919-418-6549

casmiphotography@triad.rr.com

 

 

 
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4 Comments on Celebrating the American Indian

APR
07
2009
1,157,473 Points 38 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Carol, I meant to get here yesterday, I just loved the pictures and wish I could have seen it live!  We have one Pow Wow a year here and it's not easy getting in but I love when I'm able to go.  I'm so glad I got to share yours!
10:35am • #1
APR
08
2009
304,064 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Hi Carol,
Amazing costumes and dances.  You must have had a ball! 

BTW, thank you so much for your concern for my Grannie--she seems to be improving slowly.
5:57am • #2
APR
12
2009
211,971 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Carole - I am always so impressed with the costumes and the colors.  But more than that it's interesting to learn the meaning behind the choice of colors, the placement of the beads, the use of different symbols, etc.  It's like learning a new language.

Cynthia - So glad you got to stop by.  I'm continuing to pray for your Grannie.  I do hope she is feeling stronger by the day.  Please keep me posted.
10:08am • #3
APR
13
2009
397,895 Points 45 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Carole,  What a great post.  I wish I could have been there.  I'm proud to be 1/8 Cherokee and always happy when I can support my ancestors.  We refuse to celebrate Columbus day here.  I maintain that he did not "discover" America.  The Native Americans did.
7:45am • #4


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