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Traditional Indian Dancers

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Glen Berger
Description
58 images (14 scanned here) of Inuit and First Nations singers and dancers performing in Saskatoon on August 18, 1980.
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Two Aboriginal Men at Pow-wow?

Images » Photographs
Description
A photograph of two Aboriginal (Cree?) men one wearing western clothing, the other in traditional dress at an outdoor event, possibly a pow-wow.
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Two Spirited

Alternate Title
First Stories
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Sharon A. Desjarlais
Description
Short film depicts story of prejudice encountered by a two spirited Aboriginal dancer. Duration: 6:49.
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Wanuskewin Welcomed Thousands for National Aboriginal Day

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Creeson Agecoutay
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 7, July 2012, p. 12
Description
Profile of a mother and daughter jingle bell dancing team who performed at National Aboriginal Day. Article located by scrolling to page 12.
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Wanuskewin Welcomes TRC National Gathering in Saskatoon From June 20-21

Alternate Title
Wanuskewin Welcomes Truth and Reconciliation Commission National Gathering
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 6, June 2012, pp. A-3
Description
Looks at the plans for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Wanuskewin Heritage Park in conjunction with National Aboriginal Day. Article located by scrolling to page A-3.
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War Club Construction

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joe Rosenthal
Whispering Wind, vol. 45, no. 3, May 2017, pp. 14-16
Description
Directions for constructing a horn-based war club.
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A Warrior Celebration: The Photographs of Tom Jones

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Applegate Krouse
Visual Anthropology, vol. 19, no. 3-4, 2006, pp. 295-314
Description
Highlights photographs taken at Ho-Chunk Memorial Day Powwow in Black River Falls in Wisconsin and examines the connection between contemporary military service and traditions.
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Wing Fans: A Short Record of Their Functions in the West

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Scott M. Thompson
Whispering Wind, vol. 40, no. 6, Issue 280, March-April 2012, pp. 13-15
Description
Used as costume accents or sun shades, to emphasize the rhythm of the drum or to point in a direction as dancers turn.
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Women’s Jingle Dress Dance

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 2, Special Powwow Issue, June 1997, p. 29
Description
Describes the regalia and the origin of the dance.
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Woodland Traditional

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Craig Jones
Whispering Wind, vol. 45, no. 1, 2016, pp. 28-31
Description
Comments on the designs and beadwork of powwow dancers in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada.
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Your Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Pow Wows

Alternate Title
Indian Education For All
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Education Division
Montana Office of Public Instruction
Description
General information about protocol, rules for judging, dancers and dances, songs, drumming, regalia, etc. Suitable for use in classroom.
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Youth Leisure in a Native North American Community: An Observational Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Greg S. Place
Jennifer S. Livengood
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, 2010, pp. 117-141
Description
Investigates youth recreational activities in the northern Ontario community of Wapakeka and notes the activities enjoyed are a mix of Euro-American and Native American games of skill.
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Yuzicappi Plans to go Where She is Needed

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shinoah Young
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 7
Description
Looks at the success in both education and dance achieved by Kristy Yuzicappi. Article located by scrolling to page 7.
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