Powwow Prep -

Introduction to Powwows

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

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If you've ever wanted to learn more about powwows and what to do when you attend one, this is the webinar for you. Becky Taylor and Thomas Cain, Lac Courte Oreilles tribal members, provide this introduction to powwows.

During this webinar, you will learn:

·        Powwow etiquette, so you know what to do and what not to do.

·        You’ll learn how powwows are organized and some fun things to do while attending.

·        Becky and friends will demonstrate dances while Thomas provides live singing and drumming. You can join in the fun from home by getting up and trying the dance moves yourself!

·        Becky will also share some of her favorite stories from the powwow trail.

 

The event is free, but registration is required.
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About the Presenters:
Becky Taylor is an enrolled member in the Lac Courte Oreilles band of Ojibwe, has been involved in powwows for over 60 years. She is a champion fancy shawl dancer throughout the Midwest and Canada, meaning she has won first place in contest powwows, receiving medals, trophies, plaques, and cash. She makes her own regalia and travels around North America, participating in powwows in almost every conceivable venue. She has danced under chandeliers in ballrooms, next to the green river on St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, on Lambeau Field during halftime, at Historyland in Hayward, at Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, at the First People's Festival in Montreal, in gymnasiums and parking lots, on grassy grounds and under arbors.

Thomas Cain is an enrolled member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe and grew up on the powwow trail. He is the son of Becky Taylor. Thomas has been singing and dancing all over the North American powwow trail for over 30 years.  In 2011, he won a Grammy for his part on the Gathering of Nations Powwow album.  He is the father of two boys, whom he's already teaching how to sing. Thomas loves singing and dancing at powwows and sharing that passion with the younger generation.