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By Luke Eric Lassiter

This anthology examines the origins, meanings, and enduring strength of the powwow. hung on and rancid reservations, in rural and concrete settings, powwows are a massive motor vehicle for local peoples to assemble usually. even though occasionally a paradoxical mix of either tribal and intertribal identities, they seem to be a medium wherein many teams preserve vital practices.
 
Powwow starts with an exploration of the background and value of powwows, starting from the Hochunk dances of the early 20th century to present-day Southern Cheyenne gatherings to the modern powwow circuit of the northern plains. individuals talk about the powwow’s performative and cultural dimensions, together with emcees, track and dance, the expression of conventional values, and the Powwow Princess. the ultimate part examines how powwow practices were appropriated and remodeled via Natives and non-Natives prior to now few a long time. Of certain word is using powwows by way of local groups within the jap usa, via Germans, through homosexual and lesbian Natives, and through New Agers.

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