Powwow: A Celebration Through Song and Dance
Powwow: A Celebration Through Song and Dance
Powwow: A Celebration Through Song and Dance
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ā "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.
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"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."-- "School Library Journal, starred review"
"An enriching, information-rich resource that centers an Indigenous perspective."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Attractive, informative, and essential for diverse collections."-- "Booklist"
"Authentic, informative and celebratory. Highly Recommended."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"
"Full of beautiful, colourful photographs...This is an enriching introduction to the wide spectrum of powwows."-- "Niagra Enscarpment Views"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Orca Book Publishers
Pub date:
2020-04-21
Length:
88 pages
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