What is a Pow Wow? (Pow wow Meaning to Indigenous People)
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- What is a Pow Wow? (Pow wow Meaning to Indigenous People) //
If you are wondering what a pow wow is, or the meaning of the pow wow, this is the perfect video for you. Learn about what exactly the pow wow meaning is and the pow wow dance styles. If you are looking to attend, participate in or get involved with a pow wow in 2020 - then definitely watch this video. By the end of this video you will know about the pow wow drum, the powwow meaning and to answer the question of what is a pow wow celebration? A pow wow has different meanings to different tribes but what is a pow wow to native americans? Understand what is a powwow dance, what is a powwow regalia - with an explanation of the different dance styles (mens traditional, womens traditional, mens grass, womens jingle dress, men fancy feather, and womens fancy shawl).
Pow wow celebrations take place across Canada, and the United States, what is a pow wow in Canada and how is it different?
This video talks about the 5 questions you might ask about the pow wow in understanding what the native American pow wow is about, why it is so important to indigenous people, what the dance styles mean, what the drummers songs mean and how you can get involved if you have or haven't been to one of these celebrations before.
This video was created by Mallory Graham of Tribal Trade (tribaltradeco.com) with special guest Nimkii Osawamik of DNA Stage.
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I am an older white woman, but for what it's worth I hope for the rising up of all Indigenous People. I probably won't live to see it, but the world will be better for it.
My Grandma took me when I was young to a pow wow on 6 nations. What I remember the most was the energy. The music was beautiful.
That sounds like an amazing experience on Six Nations Faith!
Always felt peace and serenity on pow wow grounds. Thank you for sharing your culture and talents
I have a cousin who lives not to far from the Cherokee Indian reservation in North Carolina & she has friends that are native American Indians that live on the reservation & in the summer of 1989 I had a chance to stay with my uncle & my cousins for the whole summer , she introduced me to her friends that summer & I had a blast fishing & just hanging out with her & her friends on the reservation & all over North Carolina . We were invited to go to one of their Pow Wows & it was a great time , I really got into it it was so bright & colorful & the art work was fantastic , it was like traveling back in time & hanging out with native American people you get a true sense of who these people are & what their like & I have to say they are a very proud people & they want the same things in life that the next person wants , very cool people & I have the utt most respect for them . That summer when I had to go back home to Ohio a couple of days before I left I told all of my cousins friends that I wanted to do some trading with them for some of my stuff that I had to bring stuff they were willing to trade with me , I set out my stuff out & most of the guys like my fishing gear & the girls like some of my jewelry like ear rings & bracelets & t- shirts I had . I made out like a bandit & so did they when it came down to trading stuff . & now in my 50s I still keep in contact with some of them & made friends for life . I visit every once in a wile & it’s nice to see how much we all have grown & how much are family’s have grown , very very cool people & don’t get me wrong their just like us very sweet , loving & caring people even their moms & dads are so inviting & include you in everything . In September of 2027 me & my daughter plan on going down to stay with my cousins again for a week . My daughters never been down their so it’s going to be cool to see her face when my 30 year old kid gets to meet my friends down their for the first time . Maybe she will come back with some memories of her own .
Listening to the heart beat of the earth through the center drum. The prayers offered through song and dance. Our ancestors who are present in the sacred circle, speaking to us, sharing there life experience with all who are gathered together with the spirit of the eagle.
Too beautiful. ❤🙏🏽
My grandpa passed away 4/14/2022. His mother’s mother was a registered Apache down in Arizona; I’ve been wanting to know more about my ancestry and he was a cowboy and he loved Native American culture and because of him, I grew up loving the old west and have a deep love for Native American culture. I want to dance for him to honor him but I am not full native. I’m Mexican. My grandpa would always teach me to have great love for nature and all animals. I miss him so much.
I'm not Full Blooded Tsalagi/Cherokee but as long as you have prof of you connection to the tribe by Blood, and those that are registered you can become part of the tribe and participate. I am still trying to prove myself a Cherokee by finding my Pure Blooded 3times Great Grandmothers family so I am able to see who is Registered so I can Finally be a true Member of the Tribe.
This looks so cool! It was pretty interesting to learn too!
Love pow wow time
Great introduction! THANKS.
I'm glad that the pow wows I've been to in Pennsylvania and the UP in Michigan, I didn't have to wear full regalia in order to be in the dance circle.
Thank you for this video! Very informative and helpful.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
I have not been to a Pow Wow, but I would absolutely attend one. This video has answered heaps of my questions... Big Thank you !!Great descriptions too - Chi Miigwech !!
If you ever get the chance to, that would be awesome! Always a pleasure to answer those questions, Izaac. Thanks for watching!
What does chi mean? And what language i ask because I've been seeing it a lot lately.
@@user-gz4lq2dq7f It means thank you in Ojibwe, Chippewa, Potawatomi…
Very informative and super intresting! I love hearing about different native cultures and especially the cultural dances. I have a question though, do people who are not native participate in the dance or can they? And is it insensitive for a non-native person to wear regalia? Thank you❤
I appreciate this video so much. I know that I have very little native American ancestry. But I think learning the history of all cultures and ethnicities is important. I'm trying to teach my children this as well. We are going to the Chippewa Pow Wow today, and I am glad I have the correct background information now to teach my children before going.
My favorite part of the pow wows were the dancers, art, food, and the dance circle when I was invited to join in. Fun times and a spiritual experience with my friends who invited me to go. Then went to many since.
Love to hear that!
Very helpful video. As a diversity professional, I need to deepen my knowledge of the Indigenous Community, and understanding the meaning of Pow Wows is a great place to start. Thank you!
So informative thank you 🙏
I'm so glad you think so, Marsha! You're welcome. 😊
Your channel and videos just came into my feed today. They are excellent. I'm sharing on Pinterest. Wopíla.
Awesome! Thank you White Crow! So glad you found us
I love everything about the Pow wow, especially that "Everyone is welcome!" Not as what is currently laid out by Kamloops for 2022!
Wow wow wow great video and I learned a lot about Pow Wow :)
We're so glad you learned something new Antonio!
H i , Mallory I love your page , very nice .
Chi Miigwetch!
@@MalloryRoseCo 😊
Have you ever been to a pow wow?
Yes, and they are terrific!! Everyone should attend and enjoy the fantastic sights and sounds!
We agree!! thanks for watching Bill 😁
well, i've never been to a pow wow yet (not so easy for me to travel so far from France nowadays), but i've seen some on videos and always found them great and powerful and curiously felt deeply moved by its songs, musics and dances... in general i've been for a long time, some curiosity, feeling like learning about different cultures and peoples histories... I've been three times in Canada (Quebec) a long time ago, but unfortunately never found a way to assist to some pow wows (still i've heard there could be some in the year overthere). And i'm glad to understand a little bit better your amazing beautiful culture, even knowing i've still so much to learn... i remember some years ago an exhibition in Paris about Navajo's coloured sand art painting and i feel (not sure how to explain) grateful for these rare contacts with Native people and culture (in Paris or Quebec). And i wish we could share much more each other :) Once again thanks a lot for this precious teaching :)
No not yet but would love to in the future :)
yes! I’m actually a Jingle Dress Dancer!!( ◠‿◠ )
I never really got to learn about pow-wows, because I am very young and no ones really told me much about the meaning, yes I am a Jingle Dress Dancer but again, I never got to learn much about the meaning. I really appreciate this! Lot’s of love from Rainy River First Nation ( ◠‿◠ )
We're very happy we were able to impart something new!
@@MalloryRoseCo :)
He forgot to mention Mens Chicken style which originated by my people the Blackfoots!!
Blackfoot are so awesome
I’ve never been but would absolutely love to go. Have wanted to since I was a kid. But I’m not indigent. Would it be ok if I went?
Yes 100%. All are welcome at Pow wow and you would love it!
Please go!!! I’m not Native American and I go all the time. It’s something so special and emotional to experience.
Do you have to be initiated to wear real feathers? Can any tribe dance in the powwow? How do you get initiated during this pandemic?
I was fortunate to take my children to a powwow in Alberta. (They are aboriginal, I am not) I’m trying to teach their culture but it’s difficult to find elders willing to teach as my knowledge is minuscule.
That is amazing that you are trying to teach them their culture, I hope our videos help you with that!
I can teach
I wonder why we Germans and Europeans don't have such culture.
Why don't we dance and sing to honor our ancestors?
We go to the cemetery to commemorate the dead, or the ancestors.
I thought about it for a long time, but I don't know of anything comparable in German culture (and that of the surrounding countries).
Except for church services, of course. But that doesn't quite fit.
All these different cultures in the world are so interesting and yes, inspiring.
Chi Miigwetch for your comment and for watching!!
@@MalloryRoseCo each society and her culture , about me I read lot of like this in Anthropology , and There is big institute in Paris about Anthropology and Psychology
What's the meaning of "I'm pow wowed out"? I'm not a native english speaker and I couldn't find its meaning anywhere. Is it like "I'm tired after attending a pow wow"?
Thanks for your question. It's like "I've been to so many pow wow's this summer I'm 'powwow'ed out'. " :) Hope this helps
@@MalloryRoseCo Thank you so much for answering! :D I hope I can attend to a Pow Wow someday :)
Doesn’t “pow wow” means GATHERING?
Please. Correct me if I’m wrong
I'm part Nanticoke. Can I prove it? No so most powwows won't let me dance. I just wanna dance. no money nothing like that.
The Nanticoke said if my grandfather had said to them,,...yes we're Nanticoke. I'd be good to go. He's dead. Why won't they take my work. Or the other 50 people in my family that say yes we are Nanticoke. I' find it odd, ask someone if they have native in the they will say.. .!!!Cherokee!!! And "I " have a Cherokee princess in my family. Who would say Nanticoke unless he really has!!! It's really unfair. i wanna dance. I'm making my own regalia. It's frustrating
Is anyone here a sacred fire keeper at powwows?
I had a special experience that not many have done, heard or seen before and it really freaked out the elder I was with at the powwow.
This was a powwow in Mohawk Nation Tyendinaga, the sacred fire was set up off to the side and only the fire dancers and tobacco girls were allowed over there during the weekend, my elder friend asked the fire keeper if I could walk the path of the sacred fire for healing, he didn't tell me at first and thought of this on his own and then came to get me and only said I want you to come with me and do what I do, just as we were close to the fire he stopped and explained when the fire keeper says so and gives you the sign to walk, you walk in the stone path and when you get to the fire pick right or left hand side and continue walking but don't stop. He went first and then the fire keeper raised his arm for me to go and just as I got to the fire he yelled Stop really loud and was looking at sky shocked, then he looked confident and almost with a smile said Walk Through The Fire, I thought inside this might be a joke and looked at my elder friend and he was in shock and looked flush with no blood in his face, so I knew the fire keeper was serious and so I walked into the fire and over the coals and came out the other side with no burns, marks or even a smear of black coal, the flames were over my waist too.
When we were done we kept walking away without looking back and he said keep walking and I asked how come me told me to go through the fire, and he looked confused and thought for a moment and said I don't know why I have never seen that before so don't tell anyone just yet.
That was years ago almost a decade and I have never been able to find out what it really means spiritually to walk through the fire, and I am healed in a way where all my conditions and diseases are severe cases in some but the symptoms are not there severe and confuses doctors and specialists often, and Im still being healed and have my medical file to prove it recently.
I also need to talk to someone who is an expert in werewolves, I know it sounds like BS but I almost hit one doing 118km on the highway around 2-4am on a straight stretch for miles so it could have easily seen my lights coming and waited, and I was only car on road in both directions, it jumped the barrier and landed in a crouched position 2 feet beside the car on drivers side and about 5 feet in front, it turned its head and looked right in my eyes and then snaps it's head straight and continues the jump right across my windshield inches from my face. This beast looked just like the movie style werewolf but way bigger head, arm and chest muscles and eyes, it had no fur on face except top of head sides and back of neck, no fur on upper chest or front of arms and shoulders, and it's skin was tanned like off deep yellow beige, and the fur was reddish brown and the back of it looked wet so the fur looked black where it was wet on its back, I hit the breaks as it jumped across the windshield and turned my head to the left and closed my right eye expecting glass to fly in my face first before its body lands on my lap, but it slowed down time or froze time like the matrix movie, and this is the hardest thing to swallow after these years of thinking about it over and over, it stopped time or slowed it down and cleared my car doing 118km on cruise control and it was only 5 feet ahead of me and 2 feet to the left of the car and still made it across to the right hand side of road. My break lights were super bright and I didn't see it anywhere, I was going to stop but a voice said keep driving and I kinda went in shock over thinking I just saw a freaking real life werewolf and I prayed and put it out of my mind to cope and be able to function and drive. I was in denial with it for awhile and pondered how can this thing be real, how can something like this roam the earth.
I've seen a lot of things in life from paranormal to spiritual to prepare me for this, but I'm still left with many questions and I think it was hunting and does this on purpose to make people wipe out so it seems like they swerved to miss an animal and lost control of car and must have wondered off in the forest with a concussion from a bumped head and never seen again.
1 of 3 things saved me that night, all maybe all 3,
1. God Protected me and the beast seen this in my eyes
2. The sacred fire left a mark on me that only the spiritual can see or smell
3. I knew the man that once was inside the beast as I grew up with native friends and went to the res a lot.
This was on Mohawk Nation Territory and not far from the res, but there is also a military base near by.
Can anyone please share this with someone they think might be able to add some insight to the sacred fire and seeing this beast?
Much Love, Peace and Blessings
Wow! That is a very interesting story. Thank you for sharing that with us. I'll definitely share this with my elders and find out its meaning.
Tribal Trade Co a Thank You Mallory, it would be greatly appreciated
Peace and Blessings
Why do California pow wows not include the California tribes of the area they're held in? I've also noticed Aztec dancers do not participate in intertribal dances as well. 🤔
That's interesting. Thanks for sharing!
İ do everyday powwow
awesome Broly!
@@MalloryRoseCo
Like İ saw Native Clans in my Dream. Hö Hö then i start with pow Wow.
6:56 this is actually fancy shawl, not "fancy show".
Glad you noticed it, Jorge! Thank you for letting us know. 🙏🏽
@@MalloryRoseCo THANK YOU, I AM NOT JORGE, THIS IS A MEME NAME
whats your rez, then nee
Curve Lake First Nation. 😊
Prayer to who or what?
Go to and elder to learn to smudge...do not buy our medicines either trade or pick it yourself with an indigenous person!!!!!
Sage is being sold everywhere now in witch kits for teenagers. Sad!!