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Fifth Annual Mihsihkinaahkwa Powwow
Photo by Pam Thompson of the Post and Mail
Fifth Annual Mihsihkinaahkwa Powwow
Mihsihkinaahkwa Powwow is a traditional woodland powwow. The Miami people host this event annually on the first weekend following the first full week in August. A traditional powwow is a social gathering of Native Americans from many nations. We celebrate in dance and song, socialize with relatives and friends as well as commemorate our Native American heritage. A powwow gives us a venue in which we can honor our elders and warriors, give gifts and recognition to those deserving, sing honor songs, ask questions of the elders, teach by example, dance the sacred circle and be healed. No violence, drugs or alcohol are allowed on the powwow grounds.
Morsches Park
Columbia City, Indiana
Saturday 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Photo by Pam Thompson of the Post and Mail
Free Camping (primitive and some electric) available to traders and dancers. Admission to registered dancers and registered traders free, other adults $3.00, children under 12 admitted free. Public welcome.
Many Native Americans will take part in the dancing and sharing of traditions. Other interesting happenings in the powwow area include a Woodland lndian Village, Story telling, Children's area, Native American arts and crafts ... etc.
Tim Sameniago, Apache
Photo by Pam Thompson of the Post and Mail
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