Hey Lyle glad you enjoyed this! I'm Lakota and Northern Cheyenne from Standing Rock and when I was a kid, I went on the powwow trail. Words can't describe the feelings and emotions you get when you go to a powwow. Hopefully you can check some more videos out!
At a pow-wow on the Rosebud Reservation in western SD, I ran into an Australian woman whose husband had been invited to come with the veterans when they entered because he had served in a unit that ended up serving with a Lakota unit and had become close friends with a guy from Rosebud. His friend had invited him to the Rosebud powwow while the Australian couple was visiting the US. If you ever have a chance to go to a pow-wow in person, it's much more powerful than watching videos, though there are a number of short pow wow films that are quite good. As others have suggested the food is good and plentiful as well.
I've been to a few PowWows, and they are fascinating to watch! The regalia are so beautiful and full of color. The beat of the drum stirs your inner senses. There's great food and crafts to buy (i bought several kachinas with my favorite being a 12" hoop dancer), but more importantly, they are keeping their way of life alive so that we non-Native Americans can get a glimpse of their heritage.
In April every year there's a huge Powwow held in Albuquerque, NM. This is where I live. As a retired RN, I've had the privilege of caring for Native American people. They are kind, generous and their food has been a great influence on culinary experience. ❤😊❤
Yes, it's a competition. There are many types of dances and dancers and each has it's own costume. The drumming is so powerful and goes right to your soul.
I say this with respect please do not call it a costume. It is called regalia. I know people do not mean to say costume as a negative. But costume are what kids wear for Halloween. Or for dress up parties. These outfits can take years to build. Pieces are passed down from generation to generation. And are VERY expensive since beadwork can take years. Many people make this same mistake and I nor any other native I know get mad. We just politely explain what I just did. We want to share our culture with all. So ask us. We're pretty cool guys. LOL
Yes, the drumming, singing and dance competitions are spectacular, the outfits are for specific dances, or tribes. The foods are delicious, and beautiful beaded and silver work jewelry people have made and sell there are incredible to see. I’m not Native American, but grew up next to the Rez, went to school, did lots of activities and even went to church there. I would highly recommend a UA-cam channel that shows a dance called “Hoop Dance Creative”, by Patrick Willy, a young Navajo man (A Southwestern Tribe) who is not just a great dancer, but a really sweet, friendly and funny guy. Hope that helps!
My heart goes out to all the Indigenous people of the Americas. The white man tried to eradicate you but you survived and thrived! Just know, there are many of us who are sorrowful for how you were treated and try to help with the healing between people. May the Universe always guide you my friends.
Love the different competition classes for points to win titles. The Grand Entry is to introduce all competitors. Honor for Veterans and a Prayer. Favorite is Grass Dancers. The young men were sent out to find a camping place and they danced the grass down flat for the following families. Great food and beautiful crafts at the Pow Wows.
Pow Wows are so impressive. The colors, the spiritual nature and the drums. It’s all so moving. I’m Caucasian but when those drums start I can feel that rhythm through my body. I live in the southwest and the Navajo are the most prevalent tribe. I love the arts, traditions and the connection to the earth all of these tribes bring. Hoop dancers are breathtaking. 0:15
I feel the same way, I am caucasian and have lived in Oklahoma most of my life, and I feel the power of the drums and songs whenever I hear them. They are impressive on screen but experiencing them in person is beyond description!
The color is what grabbed me first. Their attire is absolutely incredible, and I do believe they do compete. It always thrills me and brings tears to my eyes that even after all that my country did to eliminate their precious identities they’re still here, and by God they’re still dancing! I think that our leaders from the past will have a lot to answer for when they have to stand before the Lord. Of course, I will, too but hopefully I won’t have to answer for that level of hatred.😒🥺
Thank you for watching and sharing this!! Thank God "the people" we're not wiped out. Maybe, as long as you are on this journey you can show some of the Aboriginal People there in Australia...????
I went to a powwow in Alabama one year. At one point they invited all the Veterans down to dance with them. It was pretty cool. I'm a vet now, but then I wasn't, so I didn't go down there. The experience was very good.
While living in my home city of Chicago, my son and I drove up to Wisconsin to see The PowWow and it was spectacular! Then I saw two more in Chicago and at each one they asked if anyone who had served in the military would like to join in and being a Vietnam vet I joined in! At first I felt a little strange but as it commenced I felt the electricity and excitement!! I'm Norwegian, French and Spanish but after I had my DNA research, I found out that I was 17 to 18 percent Native American! You could have knocked me over with a feather!! Shock is not even adequate! My grandmother always revered the Native American people and it had rubbed off on me and my brothers. But finding out the reality of it really hit me and hit me hard! At any rate I"m proud of it and of being an American!
I have a drop of Cherokee blood, barely enough to qualify, but I still get chills and big smiles when I watch these. Theyre so beautiful and so powerful.
I think I went to one of those one year. I know I went to one in Alabama, so that might have been it. If my memory isn't failing me, I think at one point they invited all veterans down to dance with them. It was pretty cool.
@@buddystewart2020 Yes, and they also solemnly honor the “Gold Star Parents” (those that have lost a son or daughter in a war). It will bring you to tears!
My uncle introduced us to our first Powwow when I was a teen. Not being a native American, I was amazed by the colorful costumes (uniforms), dancing, and drumming. It was a true spectacle! I hope the Native Americans can keep things authentic, especially if Hollywood or Disney begins to exploit it. I would hate to see the Powwow turn into some Disney crap interpretation in their parks or the movies.
Hey, this is in my city, Albuquerque, New Mexico at the University Arena, also known as "The Pit" because it's built from ground level down with a some balconies above.
I have lived and worked by the Choctaws in Mississippi. (Philadelphia, MS) And my home school has played them yearly. I have loved their culture, drums and dances. (not to mention their casinos) You will like to watch Stickball too.
Fancy Dancing: ua-cam.com/video/-pkyuDkBhK4/v-deo.html Jingle: ua-cam.com/video/7J61RmsjFJs/v-deo.html Mens Northern Traditional: ua-cam.com/video/awfqXfVQy8k/v-deo.html More dances found here: www.youtube.com/@Powwows
My mother refused to admit being from The People because of how she was treated. We are Odawa even though I was born in the South. Many of the People will tell you we are not native American, we were here centuries before America.
@FollowingGhost I've been hearing more and more "Native Americans" preferring to be called Indigenous People of America, Indigenous People, and more proudly, they only identify by their tribe's name, which I think is cool. It's so true that this country wasn't called America by the natives, and I've wondered what the tribes called their portion of land in their language. I'm multi-racial, but being born in 1968, I went from colored, black, afro American and now African American. I'm also part Cherokee, Choctaw, and of Eastern European/Jewish ancestry, but it's hard to fit in when none of your people really want you. When I was a little girl, I had hair to my waist and it was thick and not tightly coiled, and people would ask if I was "mixed" or "part indian". I've even been asked if I was descented from people of Hawaii or "the Pacific Islands". I have ancestors who kidnapped and enslaved some of my other ancestors, and stole the land and murdered some of my other ancestors. Someone from a country in Africa told me I was basically a lost child with no family ties because I'm not fully 100% of African, Indigenous or European descent. 🫤 She was a mean, woman who thought Americans were beneath her, and only came here for her daughter's wedding that my cousin and I were putting together. Anyway, I do know that I really don't have full ties because I need a certain amount of proof to possibly be accepted by any tribes, I don't know anything about my African heritage, only African American/black (I grew up knowing a little about my ancestors of Indigenous heritage) and only a tiny bit about my Jewish great-great grandfather, a doctor, who was basically run out of town when people found out he loved a biracial woman and secretly had three daughters with her. His sister kept him updated on his southern family after he went north and married a white lady. His sister made sure his daughters got the gifts and money he sent to them and their mother. I'm sorry to ramble, but your comment reminded me of how people were forced to change their lives due to others bringing misery, and how some of us are just not accepted by our own, or outsiders that we have to interact with. I love being multi-racial/ethnic, I love the variety of people and culture of this country and the world, but I wish it were a kinder place.
@@LMmccallL57 Thanks for sharing your story. So many of us don’t fit into a place or people, so we have to hold our heads up and be who we are, whether people accept us or not. I really stuck out where I grew up, but I was accepted by kind and loving people, because I was kind and loving, that goes straight to the heart and soul. I have a DIL that is African American, Black Foot Tribe, and Puerto Rican. I love her with my whole heart, she also struggles with being “mixed”. God knows she is the sweetest person, and we laugh, share life and have fun. Life is so short, and to look down at others because they’re “different” is shameful and cruel. We must get to know others, accept, encourage and lift each other up from our struggles. That is how we stay strong.
@@19bishop56 You're welcome, and thank you for taking time to read it. It sounds like we have something else in common. I grew up not meeting strangers, as I could (still can) have a conversation with anyone, or at least anyone who was kind. My mom was the same way. During my school years, I could get along with people of different races backgrounds, share interests in various types of music, and other art, etc., but sometimes I was made fun of by a few black people because I "wasn't being black" enough. 🤔 What a thing to say. 🙄 My family made sure that we knew about things outside of just watching TV. I used to be threatened by bullies saying they'd cut my hair off, (one girl did get about two inches) I was often asked why my brother has hazel/green eyes and wavy hair, why I sometimes wore beaded jewelry that "looked old", 🙄 and more. The jewelry belonged to my great-grandmother and on down. I know that a lot of people are just ignorant about certain things, including myself, so I would try to explain to anyone who was truly interested in learning. I miss the days of my great-grandmother, her siblings, my grandmother and mother teaching us about different natural medicines, how to identify what grows from the ground, walking barefoot outside because it was good for us, gathering red clay/mud, and taking time to lie on the ground and just feel and hear nature. 🙂 I was made fun of for that, too, but I didn't care. I loved that connection with my family and it just felt so peaceful.🙂 I'm happy that you and your daughter-in-law have such a loving relationship. It sounds like you're both truly blessed. 🙂
My mother was a member of the Cherokee Nation located in the east. Her paternal side. While my grandfather refused to live on the reservation, I did have great aunts that did. A couple my mom's sisters also moved onto reservations.
Historically pow wows were a mostly a trade/political event where different bands of native groups would meet together in the summertime and trade goods and share their culture with each other, and it also gave the band elders an opportunity to have political meetings so that they could discuss important events in their region. In modern times it's less of a political event. It's really a way for the communities to come together and share their cultures and have dance competitions and share in each other's food and music. And of course the preservation of their cultures is really the main part of it nowadays.
We have been called The Indian, We have been called Native American, We have been calling Hostile, We have been called Pagan, We have been called Militant We are not a conquered people !
Native American Indian Christian Band - Broken Walls songs(just some Examples) 1]Beautiful Great One, 2]We Dance Before You, 3]Ride The Wind, 4]Khenoronhkhwa(Jesus Is Good Medicine), 5]Fly.
@@Tackleboxandfishingpoles Love Broken Walls! Got to sing with them around the drum twice when they came to Sioux Falls a few years back. They even asked if I could open with the Flag Song. So awesome!
The beautiful garments that they are wearing are referred to as “regalia” (NOT costumes). The dresses the women wear are all different; Jingle dresses, Fancy, Ribbon, etc. The men’s regalia can be extremely complicated and can vary depending on the dance they are doing. I don’t make men’s regalia so I don’t know enough about it to speak on it, but if you have specific questions I can definitely find answers for you. This IS a judged competition, with prize money and placement. There are a few links on YT if you search GON 2024 that are about 20 minutes long. A few that are just 3-4 minutes as well. Love your reactions. GO MAN UNITED!!❤
The rock group "Redbone" from the 70's had several hits. "Come & get your love" was the best. They were American Indian and performed in full Indian dress.
I’ve been to the Wacipi here in Minnesota a few times. It’s not quite as big as this one, but there are tribes from all over that come to dance, even from Canada. It’s a gathering of Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux held on sacred land. It is mostly a competition, even little kids as young as three or four participate. Hearing the drums and the singing is an amazing experience, and the regalia is beautiful.
Powwows are awesome the music is amazing you can definitely feel the energy of everything when go too one I’ve been to one in a reservation called maskwascis ( I think that’s how it’s pronounced) and it was awesome great food, funny people to chat with and amazing dancers overall it’s definitely something people should go to if they ever have the chance
While I myself have never been to a powwow, I love the music, the dance everything/ I've watched many videos as I know many who do go to powows regularily. We have quite a few large ones here in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada as we have a very large First Nations people that live in the province. It's stunning.
I went to college in northern Wisconsin. Ashland to be exact. The local Native American Tribes from the Bad River and Red Cliff Reservations would have powwow’s in our gym.
yeah....not a good video on showing what a powwow is. didn't even record so you can hear what the songs sound like. different styles (not including different style songs that go with each):: Men's & women's Northern Traditional; Men's and women's Southern Traditional; Fancy Dancing (mens and women's); women's Jingle dress; Men's Chicken Dancing; Men's Grass Dancing; .... etc. etc.. there's others that depending on where you're at. geographically they'll include... smoke dance, shawl dance... social dances: owl dance, round dance... ... then there's fun dances for spectators of a certain persuasion.... "wannabe" dance. Should also check out "Tribal Canoe Journeys"....this is more based on the Pacific Northwest tribes canoe cultures. .
Yes this was my issue with it, it was an intro to a summary at most. I mean if he literally did search out for more info it did it's job but there is so much more to it. The "fancy dancers" have great regalia but I prefer the more traditional. The drumming was mentioned but it wasn't even a focus in the music. Overall though I'm glad to get some attention to the native pow wow culture. I grew up in SW Michigan watching them and later to central Michigan University that is right next to Saginaw Chippewa reservation and I would attend that pow wow. The drums and the singing still give me goose bumps.
This video is from one of the powwow we had in manitoba canada this year, they had indigenous guests from australia performing ua-cam.com/video/yxJiPv4xa1Q/v-deo.html
My son and I watched this documentary for homeschool recently and really enjoyed it. His dads’s family is indigenous, but somewhere along the line they were no longer apart of any tribe. We’re on a journey to figure it out. ua-cam.com/video/SMWAXekOxtI/v-deo.htmlsi=zY6opl3zLjP7BHKu
Unfortunately too much of the Native American cultures has been lost. Here in south Florida we have the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes that live on the reservations in the Everglades. Still, in recent years the Miccosukee Tribe has open casinos. They bought the "Hard Rock" franchise name and that came with Las Vegas Hotels, and restaurants & casinos around the world and is an almost $2 billion a year revenue - I don't know the details of how the profits are distributed. Still, I have heard the average distribution per tribe member is around $200,000 a year and as long as they live on the reservation they have income tax free status. I was the class of 1978 at Miami Coral Park High School, and I was in the marching/concert band, and our 1st chair saxophonist was none other than the now regional Chief of the Seminoe Tribe, Mike Osceola the 3rd. For the last few years he has given our reunion committee over $200, 000 for our reunion parties....we have our reunions at the swankiest places here in Miami
I have had the privilege of visiting a few Native American reservations. Imo, the treatment of the Native Americans is the biggest blot and disgrace in American history along with slavery. The Native Americans were also slaves to the european settlers as they robbed them of their land, culture, identity, and even their lives. One of the saddest and most well-known stories is The Trail of Tears of the Cherokee Nation. As Americans, we have failed them.
Not all are competitions. Some dance for the pure joy for it. The meaning.
Hey Lyle glad you enjoyed this! I'm Lakota and Northern Cheyenne from Standing Rock and when I was a kid, I went on the powwow trail. Words can't describe the feelings and emotions you get when you go to a powwow. Hopefully you can check some more videos out!
Isn’t this the”First Nations “pow wow?
@@allycatspreparedlife5313 yes it is
At a pow-wow on the Rosebud Reservation in western SD, I ran into an Australian woman whose husband had been invited to come with the veterans when they entered because he had served in a unit that ended up serving with a Lakota unit and had become close friends with a guy from Rosebud. His friend had invited him to the Rosebud powwow while the Australian couple was visiting the US. If you ever have a chance to go to a pow-wow in person, it's much more powerful than watching videos, though there are a number of short pow wow films that are quite good. As others have suggested the food is good and plentiful as well.
I've been to a few PowWows, and they are fascinating to watch! The regalia are so beautiful and full of color. The beat of the drum stirs your inner senses. There's great food and crafts to buy (i bought several kachinas with my favorite being a 12" hoop dancer), but more importantly, they are keeping their way of life alive so that we non-Native Americans can get a glimpse of their heritage.
In April every year there's a huge Powwow held in Albuquerque, NM. This is where I live. As a retired RN, I've had the privilege of caring for Native American people. They are kind, generous and their food has been a great influence on culinary experience. ❤😊❤
Yes, it's a competition. There are many types of dances and dancers and each has it's own costume. The drumming is so powerful and goes right to your soul.
I say this with respect please do not call it a costume. It is called regalia. I know people do not mean to say costume as a negative. But costume are what kids wear for Halloween. Or for dress up parties. These outfits can take years to build. Pieces are passed down from generation to generation. And are VERY expensive since beadwork can take years.
Many people make this same mistake and I nor any other native I know get mad. We just politely explain what I just did. We want to share our culture with all. So ask us. We're pretty cool guys. LOL
Yes, the drumming, singing and dance competitions are spectacular, the outfits are for specific dances, or tribes. The foods are delicious, and beautiful beaded and silver work jewelry people have made and sell there are incredible to see. I’m not Native American, but grew up next to the Rez, went to school, did lots of activities and even went to church there. I would highly recommend a UA-cam channel that shows a dance called “Hoop Dance Creative”, by Patrick Willy, a young Navajo man (A Southwestern Tribe) who is not just a great dancer, but a really sweet, friendly and funny guy. Hope that helps!
The clothing they are wearing is actually called regalia. Some of them have been created over decades.
My heart goes out to all the Indigenous people of the Americas. The white man tried to eradicate you but you survived and thrived! Just know, there are many of us who are sorrowful for how you were treated and try to help with the healing between people. May the Universe always guide you my friends.
I must admit, I’m a sucker for the hoop dancers!! Can’t get enough!!
Love the different competition classes for points to win titles. The Grand Entry is to introduce all competitors.
Honor for Veterans and a Prayer.
Favorite is Grass Dancers. The young men were sent out to find a camping place and they danced the grass down flat for the following families.
Great food and beautiful crafts at the Pow Wows.
These are indeed powerful images and powerful events. Definitely worth seeing more.
Pow Wows are so impressive. The colors, the spiritual nature and the drums. It’s all so moving. I’m Caucasian but when those drums start I can feel that rhythm through my body. I live in the southwest and the Navajo are the most prevalent tribe. I love the arts, traditions and the connection to the earth all of these tribes bring. Hoop dancers are breathtaking. 0:15
I feel the same way, I am caucasian and have lived in Oklahoma most of my life, and I feel the power of the drums and songs whenever I hear them. They are impressive on screen but experiencing them in person is beyond description!
They are powerful and moving. The people are always welcoming and eager to share their culture.
The color is what grabbed me first. Their attire is absolutely incredible, and I do believe they do compete. It always thrills me and brings tears to my eyes that even after all that my country did to eliminate their precious identities they’re still here, and by God they’re still dancing!
I think that our leaders from the past will have a lot to answer for when they have to stand before the Lord. Of course, I will, too but hopefully I won’t have to answer for that level of hatred.😒🥺
Thank you for watching and sharing this!! Thank God "the people" we're not wiped out. Maybe, as long as you are on this journey you can show some of the Aboriginal People there in Australia...????
I went to a powwow in Alabama one year. At one point they invited all the Veterans down to dance with them. It was pretty cool. I'm a vet now, but then I wasn't, so I didn't go down there. The experience was very good.
While living in my home city of Chicago, my son and I drove up to Wisconsin to see The PowWow and it was spectacular! Then I saw two more in Chicago and at each one they asked if anyone who had served in the military would like to join in and being a Vietnam vet I joined in! At first I felt a little strange but as it commenced I felt the electricity and excitement!! I'm Norwegian, French and Spanish but after I had my DNA research, I found out that I was 17 to 18 percent Native American! You could have knocked me over with a feather!! Shock is not even adequate! My grandmother always revered the Native American people and it had rubbed off on me and my brothers. But finding out the reality of it really hit me and hit me hard! At any rate I"m proud of it and of being an American!
I have a drop of Cherokee blood, barely enough to qualify, but I still get chills and big smiles when I watch these. Theyre so beautiful and so powerful.
The Poarch Creek Indians has a Big Powwow on Thanksgiving every year in Atmore Alabama . I go and I absolutely Love it 😉👍❤️🇺🇸
I think I went to one of those one year. I know I went to one in Alabama, so that might have been it. If my memory isn't failing me, I think at one point they invited all veterans down to dance with them. It was pretty cool.
@@buddystewart2020 If you were in Alabama it was the Poarch Creek Indians in Atmore. I'm pretty sure you enjoyed it because I did. 😉👍❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸
@@buddystewart2020 Yes, and they also solemnly honor the “Gold Star Parents” (those that have lost a son or daughter in a war). It will bring you to tears!
Poarch Creek Indians actually have videos on UA-cam you can watch their Powwow ❤❤❤.
My uncle introduced us to our first Powwow when I was a teen. Not being a native American, I was amazed by the colorful costumes (uniforms), dancing, and drumming. It was a true spectacle! I hope the Native Americans can keep things authentic, especially if Hollywood or Disney begins to exploit it. I would hate to see the Powwow turn into some Disney crap interpretation in their parks or the movies.
I'm Navajo and live in NM I've been to the gathering of nations a few times and it's definitely a sight to be seen
I think We had a 1st Nations Pow Wow..in Australia already... ✌️❤️😎👍👍🇺🇸
Hey, this is in my city, Albuquerque, New Mexico at the University Arena, also known as "The Pit" because it's built from ground level down with a some balconies above.
I have lived and worked by the Choctaws in Mississippi. (Philadelphia, MS) And my home school has played them yearly. I have loved their culture, drums and dances. (not to mention their casinos) You will like to watch Stickball too.
Fancy Dancing: ua-cam.com/video/-pkyuDkBhK4/v-deo.html
Jingle: ua-cam.com/video/7J61RmsjFJs/v-deo.html
Mens Northern Traditional: ua-cam.com/video/awfqXfVQy8k/v-deo.html
More dances found here: www.youtube.com/@Powwows
If you go to a pow wow in person it's LOUD. You feel the drums.
My mother refused to admit being from The People because of how she was treated. We are Odawa even though I was born in the South. Many of the People will tell you we are not native American, we were here centuries before America.
@FollowingGhost
I've been hearing more and more "Native Americans" preferring to be called Indigenous People of America, Indigenous People, and more proudly, they only identify by their tribe's name, which I think is cool.
It's so true that this country wasn't called America by the natives, and I've wondered what the tribes called their portion of land in their language.
I'm multi-racial, but being born in 1968, I went from colored, black, afro American and now African American.
I'm also part Cherokee, Choctaw, and of Eastern European/Jewish ancestry, but it's hard to fit in when none of your people really want you. When I was a little girl, I had hair to my waist and it was thick and not tightly coiled, and people would ask if I was "mixed" or "part indian". I've even been asked if I was descented from people of Hawaii or "the Pacific Islands".
I have ancestors who kidnapped and enslaved some of my other ancestors, and stole the land and murdered some of my other ancestors. Someone from a country in Africa told me I was basically a lost child with no family ties because I'm not fully 100% of African, Indigenous or European descent. 🫤
She was a mean, woman who thought Americans were beneath her, and only came here for her daughter's wedding that my cousin and I were putting together.
Anyway, I do know that I really don't have full ties because I need a certain amount of proof to possibly be accepted by any tribes, I don't know anything about my African heritage, only African American/black (I grew up knowing a little about my ancestors of Indigenous heritage) and only a tiny bit about my Jewish great-great grandfather, a doctor, who was basically run out of town when people found out he loved a biracial woman and secretly had three daughters with her. His sister kept him updated on his southern family after he went north and married a white lady. His sister made sure his daughters got the gifts and money he sent to them and their mother.
I'm sorry to ramble, but your comment reminded me of how people were forced to change their lives due to others bringing misery, and how some of us are just not accepted by our own, or outsiders that we have to interact with.
I love being multi-racial/ethnic, I love the variety of people and culture of this country and the world, but I wish it were a kinder place.
@@LMmccallL57 Thanks for sharing your story. So many of us don’t fit into a place or people, so we have to hold our heads up and be who we are, whether people accept us or not. I really stuck out where I grew up, but I was accepted by kind and loving people, because I was kind and loving, that goes straight to the heart and soul. I have a DIL that is African American, Black Foot Tribe, and Puerto Rican. I love her with my whole heart, she also struggles with being “mixed”. God knows she is the sweetest person, and we laugh, share life and have fun. Life is so short, and to look down at others because they’re “different” is shameful and cruel. We must get to know others, accept, encourage and lift each other up from our struggles. That is how we stay strong.
@@19bishop56
You're welcome, and thank you for taking time to read it.
It sounds like we have something else in common. I grew up not meeting strangers, as I could (still can) have a conversation with anyone, or at least anyone who was kind. My mom was the same way. During my school years, I could get along with people of different races backgrounds, share interests in various types of music, and other art, etc., but sometimes I was made fun of by a few black people because I "wasn't being black" enough. 🤔 What a thing to say. 🙄 My family made sure that we knew about things outside of just watching TV.
I used to be threatened by bullies saying they'd cut my hair off, (one girl did get about two inches) I was often asked why my brother has hazel/green eyes and wavy hair, why I sometimes wore beaded jewelry that "looked old", 🙄 and more. The jewelry belonged to my great-grandmother and on down. I know that a lot of people are just ignorant about certain things, including myself, so I would try to explain to anyone who was truly interested in learning.
I miss the days of my great-grandmother, her siblings, my grandmother and mother teaching us about different natural medicines, how to identify what grows from the ground, walking barefoot outside because it was good for us, gathering red clay/mud, and taking time to lie on the ground and just feel and hear nature. 🙂 I was made fun of for that, too, but I didn't care. I loved that connection with my family and it just felt so peaceful.🙂
I'm happy that you and your daughter-in-law have such a loving relationship. It sounds like you're both truly blessed. 🙂
Absolutely awe inspiring!! What was done to them is still being done in a sense.
My mother was a member of the Cherokee Nation located in the east. Her paternal side. While my grandfather refused to live on the reservation, I did have great aunts that did. A couple my mom's sisters also moved onto reservations.
Their great singers and dancers
Historically pow wows were a mostly a trade/political event where different bands of native groups would meet together in the summertime and trade goods and share their culture with each other, and it also gave the band elders an opportunity to have political meetings so that they could discuss important events in their region. In modern times it's less of a political event. It's really a way for the communities to come together and share their cultures and have dance competitions and share in each other's food and music. And of course the preservation of their cultures is really the main part of it nowadays.
My dad is Chippewa I'm from Georgia and been to POW Wows all my life thank you for sharing this
Love it! I love pow wows. There is so much to learn there. Keep diving in.
Traditionally a Pow Wow is a meeting of tribes. Dance and ceremony is a big part of it. But agreements were made and disputes settled too.
We have been called The Indian,
We have been called Native American,
We have been calling Hostile,
We have been called Pagan,
We have been called Militant
We are not a conquered people !
Native American Indian Christian Band - Broken Walls songs(just some Examples) 1]Beautiful Great One, 2]We Dance Before You, 3]Ride The Wind, 4]Khenoronhkhwa(Jesus Is Good Medicine), 5]Fly.
@@Tackleboxandfishingpoles Love Broken Walls! Got to sing with them around the drum twice when they came to Sioux Falls a few years back. They even asked if I could open with the Flag Song. So awesome!
You are watching The Gathering of Nations in Oklahoma.
thats considered a grand entrance
The beautiful garments that they are wearing are referred to as “regalia” (NOT costumes). The dresses the women wear are all different; Jingle dresses, Fancy, Ribbon, etc. The men’s regalia can be extremely complicated and can vary depending on the dance they are doing. I don’t make men’s regalia so I don’t know enough about it to speak on it, but if you have specific questions I can definitely find answers for you. This IS a judged competition, with prize money and placement. There are a few links on YT if you search GON 2024 that are about 20 minutes long. A few that are just 3-4 minutes as well. Love your reactions. GO MAN UNITED!!❤
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I've been to a Cherokee powwow before, and they're super interesting to watch! And the costumes are so colorful!
The rock group "Redbone" from the 70's had several hits. "Come & get your love" was the best. They were American Indian and performed in full Indian dress.
I’ve been to the Wacipi here in Minnesota a few times. It’s not quite as big as this one, but there are tribes from all over that come to dance, even from Canada. It’s a gathering of Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux held on sacred land. It is mostly a competition, even little kids as young as three or four participate. Hearing the drums and the singing is an amazing experience, and the regalia is beautiful.
And that nation has returned bison to their tribal lands, in the SW Twin Cities Metro.
New to the channel and binging on your videos. :) Love this one.
Im so glad that the tribes are gaining their culture back they went through terrible times and prejudice.
I used to live in Albuquerque and was lucky that I got to go to the Gathering of Nations in person. Was an amazing thing to witness live
Great! Thank you😊
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Powwows are awesome the music is amazing you can definitely feel the energy of everything when go too one I’ve been to one in a reservation called maskwascis ( I think that’s how it’s pronounced) and it was awesome great food, funny people to chat with and amazing dancers overall it’s definitely something people should go to if they ever have the chance
While I myself have never been to a powwow, I love the music, the dance everything/ I've watched many videos as I know many who do go to powows regularily. We have quite a few large ones here in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada as we have a very large First Nations people that live in the province. It's stunning.
I went to college in northern Wisconsin. Ashland to be exact. The local Native American Tribes from the Bad River and Red Cliff Reservations would have powwow’s in our gym.
My mom went to the gathering of nations with the other elders from the local senior citizen site some years back.
Que Viva Las Tribus De America! Que Viva Mexico.
You have to see the Hoop Dance!
Love powwow's. Thanks Lyle
You should react to Native Hoop dancing. It's amazing.
u doing a reaction vid of more powwow? love this vid!
I am very soon
Chicken - 2017 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow--- Here is another to check out Lyle!
yeah....not a good video on showing what a powwow is. didn't even record so you can hear what the songs sound like. different styles (not including different style songs that go with each):: Men's & women's Northern Traditional; Men's and women's Southern Traditional; Fancy Dancing (mens and women's); women's Jingle dress; Men's Chicken Dancing; Men's Grass Dancing; .... etc. etc.. there's others that depending on where you're at. geographically they'll include... smoke dance, shawl dance... social dances: owl dance, round dance... ... then there's fun dances for spectators of a certain persuasion.... "wannabe" dance. Should also check out "Tribal Canoe Journeys"....this is more based on the Pacific Northwest tribes canoe cultures. .
Yes this was my issue with it, it was an intro to a summary at most. I mean if he literally did search out for more info it did it's job but there is so much more to it. The "fancy dancers" have great regalia but I prefer the more traditional. The drumming was mentioned but it wasn't even a focus in the music.
Overall though I'm glad to get some attention to the native pow wow culture. I grew up in SW Michigan watching them and later to central Michigan University that is right next to Saginaw Chippewa reservation and I would attend that pow wow. The drums and the singing still give me goose bumps.
fancy dance competition
You should watch some of them dancing like jingle dress and fancyshawl and grass dancers and etc. Im trying to dance fancy shawl.
I know keely well! I am Cherokee and Kiowa tribes! I love going to powwow and I love the chicken dance!
I am Cherokee Native American.
This video is from one of the powwow we had in manitoba canada this year, they had indigenous guests from australia performing ua-cam.com/video/yxJiPv4xa1Q/v-deo.html
i was there
Oh you need to look up hoop dances thats amazing
Secret Path by Gord Downie, then check out anything by young spirit 💖
I live in Oklahoma and there is a large first people population try checking out this video
Experience A Native American Pow Wow | Full Documentary
My son and I watched this documentary for homeschool recently and really enjoyed it. His dads’s family is indigenous, but somewhere along the line they were no longer apart of any tribe. We’re on a journey to figure it out.
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Pow wows are not just American, Canadians have them too.b
Unfortunately too much of the Native American cultures has been lost. Here in south Florida we have the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes that live on the reservations in the Everglades. Still, in recent years the Miccosukee Tribe has open casinos. They bought the "Hard Rock" franchise name and that came with Las Vegas Hotels, and restaurants & casinos around the world and is an almost $2 billion a year revenue - I don't know the details of how the profits are distributed. Still, I have heard the average distribution per tribe member is around $200,000 a year and as long as they live on the reservation they have income tax free status. I was the class of 1978 at Miami Coral Park High School, and I was in the marching/concert band, and our 1st chair saxophonist was none other than the now regional Chief of the Seminoe Tribe, Mike Osceola the 3rd. For the last few years he has given our reunion committee over $200, 000 for our reunion parties....we have our reunions at the swankiest places here in Miami
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Aborigines aren't that different, unless their bypassed thru confusion.
The same conflicts are afflicting them as the indigenous way of life.
I know this comment is late but there are videos of Native American hoop dancing and more extensive pow wow videos.
Check out "Fancy fan action" by Young Spirit
Thanks for dropping by the live stream. It was fantastic.
I have had the privilege of visiting a few Native American reservations. Imo, the treatment of the Native Americans is the biggest blot and disgrace in American history along with slavery. The Native Americans were also slaves to the european settlers as they robbed them of their land, culture, identity, and even their lives. One of the saddest and most well-known stories is The Trail of Tears of the Cherokee Nation. As Americans, we have failed them.
This takes places in my State of NM! Beautifull event!
What they are wearing is called regalia. To call it a costume is an insult.
I guess if you don't know you don't know.
You have to be there to experience the magic. videos are nothing.
Your farmers burned down Australian’s Indigenous lands
this is ai generated not accurate 2024
Bunch of BS about the Boarding School-the only thing negative about the video.
Go to one live. Video doesn't do it justice. 🪶🪶🪶