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A Celebration Through Song and Dance (Orca Origins #7)
By Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane, an Anishinaabe dancer, educator, writer, artist and orator from Wiikwemkoong on Manitoulin Island, Ontario
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. 84 pages
"Readers will enjoy learning about current powwows as well as their rich history within Indigenous culture." -School Library Journal, Starred Review (Grade 5+)
"Throughout, Pheasant-Neganigwane stresses the importance of these celebrations as a means of passing on cultural traditions, healing family dysfunction resulting from Indian residential schools and discriminatory laws, and instilling a sense of pride in the heritage of these nations. Attractive, informative, and essential for diverse collections." -Booklist (Grades 4-7)
April 21, 2020
AR Level=7.9; Lexile Level=1170
