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    POW-WOW event in Michigan -part 1.

    By 1anthem  |  Posted September 30, 2012  |  Michigan
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     1anthem captured these photos of a pow-wow in the Village Jones area of Michigan, on September 29. She says her favorite moments of the event were seeing the costumes, the dancing and hearing people sing. ‘I think the most important thing we can do as individuals in our society is to ensure that American Indian themselves are welcome within our society-not subsumed, not incorporated, not amalgamated, but welcomed,' she said.
    - Jamescia, CNN iReport producer

    A Pow-wow is a gathering of North America's Native people ,where both Native American and non-Native American people meet to dance,sing ,socialize ,and honor American Indian culture.

    The head staff of a pow-wow are the people who run the event on the day.To be chosen as part of the head staff is an honor,showing respect for the person's skills or dedication.

    The master of ceremonies is the voice of the pow-wow .It is his job to keep the singers,dancers and general public informed as to what is happening.

    The head dancers consist of the Head Man Dancer and the Head Women Dancer,and often Head Teen Dancers.

    Music for pow-wow dance competition and other activities is provided by a "Drum",a group of performers who play a large,specially designed drum and sing traditional songs.

    Pow-wow event was held on September 29,2012 in Michigan.

    These images were captured on September 29,2012 by Di Etman.

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