Attend a Native American Pow Wow

“I was also moved during the Golden Age dance when everyone in the auditorium that was able stood to honor the elders. The costumed dancers lined the perimeter, staffs raised and smiles beaming. Watching the graceful, dignified promenade of four of the women made me smile wider than I have in a long time because it reminded of something I had forgotten. Not only do our elders remind us of how things were, they can often remind us of who we are in an often chaotic and turbulent world.”

“However, I've long been a fan of Pow Wow music and at the first drumbeats of the grand entrance, I quickly transformed from an objective observer to a spectator. The entry of the flags quickly reminded me of one of the principle reasons for holding a Pow Wow- to honor. For me, the most amazing sight was the Graduate's dance. In this dance, graduates past and present line up in double column and members of the community come forth to honor them.”