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Powwow

A Celebration through Song and Dance

April 21, 2020 | Children's hardcover
ISBN: 9781459812345
$24.95
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Description

? "Clearly organized and educational--an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries." --School Library Journal, starred review

Powwow is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today. As a lifelong competitive powwow dancer, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is a guide to the protocols, regalia, songs, dances and even food you can find at powwows from coast to coast, as well as the important role they play in Indigenous culture and reconciliation.

About this Author

ISBN: 9781459812345
Format: Children's hardcover
Series: Orca Origins
Pages: 88
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 2020-04-21

Reviews

? "Clearly organized and educational--an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries...This comprehensive primer of the history and importance of the powwow in North American Indigenous culture is a necessary purchase."

"An enriching, information-rich resource that centers an Indigenous perspective."

"Attractive, informative, and essential for diverse collections."

"Authentic, informative and celebratory. Highly Recommended."

"Full of beautiful, colourful photographs...This is an enriching introduction to the wide spectrum of powwows."

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