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The Rock County Genealogical Society offers a Free In-Person and Zoom simulcast program entitled, "Using the Website of the New England Historical Genealogical Society," to be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CST at the Milton House Museum, 19 S. Janesville Road, Milton, WI. For the Zoom link and to download the program handout, see the RCGS home page at: www.RCGSWI.org and click on Upcoming Speakers and Events.
Presenter, Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist, is an international lecturer who teaches on a variety of topics. She currently assists library visitors, both on-site and online, with their family history research.
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Powwow Prep -
Introduction to Powwows
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Learn more HERE
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. REGISTER HERE
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.
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