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– Jingle Dance, Rama Powwow, 2014: Dancers are called upon to
dance for the ill or injured, or to help those who are grieving.
As the dancer moves, the metal cones hit one another and
create special sounds that are said to sing to the spirits.
– Powwow Sweat: Jingle Dress Step-by-Step
– Powwow Sweat: Jingle Dress
– Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance, Siksika Powwow, 2015: Regalia
for this dance has beautiful bead and ribbon work. Each
dancer has her own style. The fluttering motions of their
shawls mimic the fluttering of a butterfly; in general, the dance
is fast paced with twirls and spins.
– Powwow Sweat: Women’s Old Style Dance Step-by-Step
– Powwow Sweat: Old Style Fancy Shawl

– Men’s Fancy Bustle Dance, Rama Powwow, 2014: Dancers start
at a young age, as this dance requires energy, stamina, and
fitness. It is the fastest and flashiest men’s dance, and it takes a
lifetime to master.
– Powwow Sweat: Men’s Fancy Dance Step-by-Step
– Powwow Sweat: Men’s Fancy Dance
– Men’s Grass Dance, Rama Powwow, 2016: Dancers were called
to the location where events were to take place. They blessed
the ground while they danced in time with the beat of the
drum. Their dancing flattened the grass in preparation for the
event. Dancers imitate nature by swaying like grass on a windy
day. All movements are done both on the left and right sides.
– Powwow Sweat: Men’s Grass Dance Step-by-Step
– Powwow Sweat: Men’s Grass Dance
7. Create a classroom big book illustrating the information learned
about powwows. Have students work in small groups on individual
pages based on the powwow vocabulary. Each page should
include the English word, the Anishinaabemowin word, and a
coloured illustration that they have created. This big book can be
shared with other classes.
8. Visit the website the Ways and view the video Powwow Trail
(link on weblinks list). This video tells the story of one young man
on the powwow trail. After viewing, have students brainstorm
ways in which he keeps his Indigenous traditions and culture alive
through powwow. (Powwows promote pride and belonging;
they’re a chance to gather different nations together to share;
they promote health and fitness; they offer an opportunity to
sell art and crafts; they’re a place to meet old friends and make

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