I am a powwow dancer and YES everyone is welcomed. Usually go Friday-Sunday. There are contest dances, social dances, gourd dance, specialty dances, intertribals, etc.. On intertribals, it is welcome for everyone to participate. Just be respectful, do not call our regalia a Costume or Decorations as every piece has a specific place and purpose. A lot is passed down the family and do not touch a dancer without asking permission. The arena announcer will tell you when you cannot film and what ia going on. Everyone is welcome, come and enjoy everything from the dancing to the food and different tribal customes, artists, etc.. The numbers are for contest and to be judged. The dance styles have a history and purpose. I even get my non-native friends out to dance/walk with me during intertribals.
@heliumhubcryptocollective933729 күн бұрын
thank you for keeping the traditions of our first nations ppls alive
@morgantwobulls2074 Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s open to everyone. Wanting to learn our culture would mean learning 100s of different cultures from different tribe because we have our own beliefs and traditions. Powwows is like a social gathering for all people.
@elenadehaan654910 ай бұрын
i wish it was in the netherlands, i really wanna go to one but america to way to far away.
@horror_fam0847 Жыл бұрын
Coming from New Mexico and the Navajo tribe we welcome anyone who wants to understand our culture
@Nizhonibearcreek11 ай бұрын
A’HO ❤
@poloclubb9 ай бұрын
Ya’at’eeh cuzin
@ericsam17616 ай бұрын
As a Navajo, we dont actually have pow wows. It is not our culture. But, we do go in these modern times because of friends, family, and food. All is really is, is an Inter-tribal dance contest. Everyone is welcome for the price of admission...lol.
@rolindaking66852 ай бұрын
Well said Ericsam1761. I'm Navajo, I agree with ya.
@chefteach53 Жыл бұрын
Pow wows are open to any one. That has been my experience throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. They have several categories including men's fancy, Chicken dance, women's jingle, and all ages
@mariearrington3591 Жыл бұрын
I especially love to see the children in their regalia, so darn cute. Some are such good dancers and are so tiny.
@caydenbegaye404510 ай бұрын
Yes I totally agree, everyone is welcome
@Reall367326 ай бұрын
I want to chicken dance but I went to saddle lake powwow
@ROYALCONJUREMUSIC3 ай бұрын
As a navajo, yes we allow everyone to join and enjoy 😊
@true_canadian10158 ай бұрын
I have been to a few powwows, they are very different in person. It’s like trying to tell someone what a concert is like who’s never been to one you just can’t really capture it. I cried the first time I heard the drums. ITS AMAZING, IF YOU EVER GET THE CHANCE TO GO DO IT!! YOU WILL NEVER FORGET IT!!!!
@random_native5 ай бұрын
im native and thank you for the nice things you said
@charki40 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both for wanting to learn the culture of the First Nations people of the USA. Im an Aboriginal Elder of the Gunditjmara Nation in Victoria, Australia. We also have cultural events in which we invite others to come, share, learn and enjoy. All cultures are unique and worthy of respect.
@jenniferharrison8915 Жыл бұрын
Except the Indians actually have a culture, creativity, skills and history, and are self funded and proud!
@cherjacko27873 ай бұрын
In Ontario, Ca here! There are 2 types of powwow- traditional & competition. Comp will have numbers. Theres different dance categories. Fancy, traditional, jingle, woodland to name the main ones. Also, anyone can attend powwows, we love being able to teach people who want to learn. ❤❤
@Carlos-kp1vz6 ай бұрын
We don’t dance to portray a “sprit” the drum acts as the heart beat to Mother Nature and he dance to the beat of our mother to give thanks for life
@princessjoy0076 ай бұрын
African American here. I feel such a deep and grounding connection to Indigenous Native music. My dad is from. South Carolina and he always said we had Black Foot in our lineage…. But he likes to make stuff up sometimes. But lest we not forget, native peoples helped the slaves and integrated them into their tribes when our ancestors escaped. Much love ❤️✊🏽 standing with y’all 🪶
@aaronbenson45012 ай бұрын
If it wasn't for the native people, we wouldn't have the blues or rock n roll! Listen to the drumbeat and you will hear our drum! It was the blues men in the early 1900s who acknowledged our contributions to the music people hear today!
@savage.4.2425 күн бұрын
Get a DNA test you may be pleased to find out he wasn't telling stories! The natives were often better to live with back in the old days the reservations were almost inaccessible. And a lot still are to most people.
@katiepeck8357 Жыл бұрын
As Tohono O’odham, our powwows or many others anyone is welcome. The regalia that a dancer wears are either bought or handmade, but everything bead, feather (eagle feathers aren’t meant for any person to touch, especially ones on the ground), & cloth hold meaning & blessings. As for the drums, it’s a way for beats to represent one’s heart beat & inner spirit. Powwows are contest ceremonies held for any tribe with jingle dancers, chicken dances, all ages, fancy dancers (men & women) & so on.
@nakuame Жыл бұрын
Hello Tohono O'Odham relative, I am San Xavier decendant.
@mmt.o.m36374 ай бұрын
Hello T.O. family. I'm originally from Sells & live in Scottsdale now
@Unknown13thorder3 ай бұрын
I love people coming into our culture! It’s for everyone to share NATIVE PRIDE BABY!!!!
@Shoruuu Жыл бұрын
we love more than anything to see others enjoying/respecting, and against popular belief, even taking part in our culture ❤
@vindictussuccubus83025 ай бұрын
We are very open to everyone coming and participating in our culture, it's meant to teach and experience others and let them know we're still here. I'd be more than happy to have y'all come to our Eastern Shoshone days powwows and even our little pageant of gift to the waters here in Wyoming.
@bennyboy5280 Жыл бұрын
Yes anyone can come and dance with us and experience our culture. We love all people🧡🧡🧡
@Yoli6163 ай бұрын
🦅🦬🪶❤️❤️❤️❤️
@toddelkshoulder7948 ай бұрын
I absolutely love that you guys covered this, powwow are open to all and everyone is welcome. As a native American it brings joy to my heart that u guys show interest in my culture. Thank you, even videos like this show light to me and my native brothers and sister. We are still here. Much love ❤❤❤❤
@mariearrington3591 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I am yt and I go all the time, as long as you are respectful. I love Pow Wow's, I learn so much. The drums are like a heart beat.
@childofthemosthighgod1995Ай бұрын
I think it was in 1991 I attended a huge pow wow in Southern California. May have been at the orange county fair grounds. I had never been and wanted to experience it. Took my 4yr old son. It was beautiful. Natives from all over the country were there. Tasted food I'd never heard of before like a 'Willy Boy' delicious and fry bread! Bought a beautiful tshirt that I wore of warriors past till it had so many holes and runs that I had to finally reluctantly throw it away😢. I loved watching the dances. Standing when others stood and loved the drums sounding so perfectly in unison. The beautiful regalia that the men women and children wore was stunning takes your breath away to see them dance. But the most spectacular scene was when an elderly women enteted the grounds to dance, her very long braided hair whirling around and she twirled holding a bright colored shawl as she danced so freely and the people respectfully laid money down for her. Its an experience I will never foget. I hope others like me who are not native can experience it too. ❤
@pitchfowl3906 ай бұрын
I went for the first time about 6 years ago to the local powwow I had just found out about my heritage (grandma adopted out of her culture), and wanted to learn. There were plenty of on non Indigenous people there. I was by myself and didn't know what to expect. There' were certain protocols, according to the local nation, like when it is okay to take pictures, and not okay, or to stand when an elder is speaking, etc. Just being respectful. There's people who specifically help guide the pow wow. Lots of families and kids - it's awesome.
@lawrenceschabell5740 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this video the Indigenous peoples are awesome and are too often forgotten by non first nation people. Please learn and support these amazing peoples. From a non Indigenous person from Kentucky .
@user-dc3pp4ue1u10 ай бұрын
Pow wow are open to everyone. The pow wow itself is not traditional. It's a mix of a bunch of different tribal practices. Some of the elements of the pow wow are the result of "wild west shows" that basically put Native people on display for non-Native audiences in the late 1800s/early 1900s. At the same time, there are traditional things that happen at the pow wow. There are prayers, practices, ceremonies that take place throughout the event that not just for show. For a non-Native person, it can be difficult to know how they are supposed to be interacting with what is going on at the pow wow. Like we welcome spectators, but we aren't performers. There is a lot of reverence and ceremony happening, but the MC is also cracking jokes and we're having silly contests (switch dances, wannabe dances, etc.). There are deep rooted traditional practices, but then we are also contest dancing for prize money. We are telling people that their "Indian princess" ancestor isn't a thing because we don't have princesses, but then we have pow wow royalty and pageants. So it can be difficult to navigate what is going on if you are not familiar with Native cultures. Know that everyone is welcomed to come to attend pow wows, just be respectful and humble, and expect to see apparent contradictions...but know that they aren't contradictions to us. 😅
@ashdeweva147811 ай бұрын
I'm full blood native...I love your inquiztive mind set. Keep asking question....and remember..WE ARE STILL HERE.
@sophieyazzie1585 Жыл бұрын
The dresses and the design are unique to the individual. Some people buy dress and some even make there own from scratch. Every piece of the clothing are made from piece from the land or clothing store lol, Many designs can be based on anything you like, you can be a crow, buffalo, road runner, bear, and so on. You can stand by the drums and feel the passion and the hearts that they being put thru songs. There are many different tribes but they all come together to dance and song, There are many ways to dance as well. Many tribe across America are losing there language to time. And there’s peyote sing where that stay up all thru out the night singing And water drum where they can sing for and prayer or a small child birthday or a lose love one The voice of the drum will lift you spirits and make you happy.
@jessJBIRD1981 Жыл бұрын
I am Menominee and Stockbridge-Munsee. I believe the Gathering of the Nations is a celebration of all tribes. All are welcome, just be respectful. I live in Albuquerque.
@christinaholliday98862 ай бұрын
They compete in different categories! Men's , Women 's Traditional, grass dance , shawl dance , jingle dress , Men & Women fancy dance ! Hoop dance , kids categories also ! The drummers also compete, drumming!
@morganrobinson24363 ай бұрын
Growing up in Washington, the Native peoples always allowed for non natives to attend a Pow Wow. What better way to experience someone’s culture and appreciate it.
@lojeydaniels9267Ай бұрын
Pow Wows are cultural events, they are free to attend for anyone, you are also free to dance in the intertribal dances, Like the MC's always encourage, "Dance your style" .
@alexleylandАй бұрын
She:kon, Haudenosaunee from Six Nations of the Grand River, just wanted to let you guys know that there are an incredible amount of Afro-Indigenous people on Turtle Island (North America). Our nations accepted you long before the United States did. Many Haudenosaunee were genocided out of New York State in 1779 by George Washington "the village destroyer", however our council fire still burns at Onondaga and the Confederacy is still strong.
@savage.4.2425 күн бұрын
Native oklahoman. Cherokee here. They were always open. Food dance and trading post in the old days OF COURSE everyone is welcome like PLEASE bring the dogs and kids!
@nunah5653 ай бұрын
Yess pls come n enjoy in person!!! It's so much better n different experience in person
@Plain007Ай бұрын
It's an everyone can come event usually smaller ceremonies that don't allow outsiders or pictures. There's also some reservations that shut down to everyone except their tribe because of their culture
@aaronbenson45015 ай бұрын
Powwow, the only event in North America that has no racism!
@lauriegunn963610 ай бұрын
That was a beautifully put together video, I wish they would have told you more. About the different dances and styles. It would take so much space here but since you now know you are very welcome at Powwows, you will learn so much there.
@LeoLonebear15 күн бұрын
All people are welcome. We have all ethnic groups integrated in our people's. We truly don't discriminate. My daughter is white, Mexican and Arapaho.
@petemcfeet28 Жыл бұрын
Everyone is welcome at a pow wow.
@random_native5 ай бұрын
im native im plains cree which is from canada and powwows are open for everyone you can even buy native made jewlery theres a kinda big powwow in alberta canada which im here its the samson cree nation powwow you shuold come im from samson
@oldmankell21 күн бұрын
Humans evolved in tribes. We need to always remember that.
@user-th9uv5vj7t Жыл бұрын
I just want to say thank you for asking about the traditional powwows and whether people are allowed to go or not I just want to say thank you and it's not about the culture you are it's about the spirit you have
@flatheadwarrior10 ай бұрын
Yes! Please come to a powwow, even a smaller one will bring lots of context about who we are as people.
@yetherapperreactsАй бұрын
The number is just so the judges can keep track of who had the best dance. It’s a competition it’s called the gathering nations in New Mexico Albuquerque.
@leahdoerr731 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Cody Wyoming! You're awesome keep it up... i know much about Native Americans and have been to many pow wow ceremonies...much respect😊
@datwokstaro_o1333 Жыл бұрын
powwows are open to anyone who wants to come, just be as respectful as you would anywhere else in the world
@paulkeahtigh25 ай бұрын
Everybody is welcomed at the pow-wows, thanks guys, we appreciate you all 😎🌷
@djxbudda10 ай бұрын
It was men's fancy. Woman's fancy, but mostly I see a grand entry. A grand entry is an introduction to all the dancers of the weekend. Both male and Female. And yeah, please show up and most of all talk to us. Ask us questions!?
@LaughingChaos3 ай бұрын
First off thank you for the video. Yes we love to have everyone come and enjoy themselves at the pow wow. There will be dancing as well for everyone don't matter if you're indigenous or not. There are rules even for us, don't touch anyone's regalia without asking, don't touch anyone's hair without asking, ask if it's ok to take pictures and videos, also ask before taken someones picture in there regalia, no drinking alcohol.(MOST IMPORTANT RULES 1 don't leave without trying Frybread 2 don't leave without trying the Indian Taco and 3 Enjoy yourself and don't be afraid too talk to use ask any questions you have) if you have any questions id be happy to try and answer them every tribe is a little different i'm Mi'kmaq from Canada the real name is Turtle Island.
@terririder55324 ай бұрын
Yes we welcome all we have them every year as well in Browning, Montana. In July every year in big as well.
@purple_amethyst10 ай бұрын
My husband is Navajo and seeing that live is intense, beautiful and majestic!!❤️🔥
@keithgraham858811 ай бұрын
Can't say for everywhere but where I live all the pow wows are open to everyone. I probably see more Asian people at our pow wows than First Nations people lol
@sosicofu86708 ай бұрын
Almost all indigenous events are open to everyone, even some scared ceremony’s not all but about 95% :))
@NanaAmySpectreSeeker111123 күн бұрын
I LOVE Powwows! Rainbow Tribe was foretold and is welcome! You'll love it! ❤
@Alex-pi4tn3 ай бұрын
Cultural sharing and seeing others so close together just different ways songs and dance equal in our heart
@shortyvago40436 ай бұрын
Yes I am a Native American and we allow all races to our events and are always happy to share our heritage and culture
@Bop1089911 ай бұрын
I’m Mvskoke, i loved having natives represented everywhere but sadly it’s all going away. I even love when lil white kids wear the feathers, any representation and involvement makes me so happy
@tkitchkeesic6 ай бұрын
I'm almost positive every pow wow would love to have any one come and enjoy. I strongly encourage going to one if you have the chance. They will love it
@yetherapperreactsАй бұрын
If you guys want to see a genuine Native American ceremony, then I definitely would be very happy to invite you to a sacred one
@user-bq8nb5nq6x6 ай бұрын
Yes, we do it's the largest pow wow in the nation and it's for to have people learn about our culture .It takes place in Alb. New Mexico in April this year the 25th thru the 27th hope you can join us
@TheDemouchetsREACT6 ай бұрын
Thanks !
@yua-vtuvking87286 ай бұрын
Pow wow is everyone brother and sister. Color plays no factor. We are a peaceful people and in today's world we need our ceremonies shared with the world. Don't be shy. Go to one you will be welcomed and loved trust me. 4 colors to our medicine wheel. White yellow red black. All colors of life guys.
@native_warrior1557Ай бұрын
Of course you guys are welcomed 😊
@boocheese1964 ай бұрын
Everyone is welcome to come to the powwow just don’t touch or take pictures without permission and when we dance we tell heal people tell our warriors stories to honor them
@zei22910 ай бұрын
For most tribes, its pretty much just a festival while they also practice ceremonies and such during it. For my tribe, Omaha/Umoho tribe, we gathered like this as a celebration for a completed harvest and goes on for 3 days and we call it Hede'wachi
@topherschneider4324 Жыл бұрын
Hello to you The Demouchets, I am new to your channel and became a subscriber. I am a white person who got the privilege to go to the Gathering Nations in Albuquerque, NM at the Pit (University of New Mexico). It was an experience of a lifetime and you should experience it for yourself. You might even meet some famous Native celebrities, I met Gary "Litefoot" Davis(actor/ 1st Native American Rapper) who is the actor that was in the movies Indian in the Cupboard/ Krull.... when I was there back in 1997. You will definitely enjoy learning about the culture of the different tribes.
@michaelleon76439 ай бұрын
Sault ste marie tribe of chippewa here! yes everyone is welcome to Jintamok! Aho!
@rez_skin3479 Жыл бұрын
We 100% allow outsiders to come learn about our culture 🪶🪶🪶
@AzSureno3 ай бұрын
As a First Nation anishinaabe everyone is welcome to see our dances and learn our cultural
@thehornetsnestforge1269 Жыл бұрын
Oh no for sure . Even spiritual events as long as your invited your good . I appreciate the good medicine you guys got
@Fungusamongus25Ай бұрын
Our bodies aren't the one dancing,it's our spirit that is dancing,the spirit of our ancestors....the spirit of the earth.....the spirit of the sky and the stars....the universes spirit and the Great Spirit,the earth provides so to honor the earth,we dance,to honor all of creation we dance,to honor our ancestors and thank them.....we dance,we sing and the earth provides,we look to the night sky and see our ancestors and how brightly they shine.....they are us and we are them and we continue our culture to honor them and of creation
@Fungusamongus25Ай бұрын
I am Apache and will die proudly and for our peoples and our ancestors,we will never deny our culture,we die with it in our spirits forever
@davidmanwill93903 ай бұрын
Yes we are all part of mother earth we are one people and you must have respect for our ways no alcohol or drugs come clean of mind and enjoy my culture
@marciewright96702 ай бұрын
Yes, non-natives are welcomed. Just be respectful and if you want a photo, ask before you take the photo.
@yetherapperreactsАй бұрын
Yes, you can come to the event and if you want to participate then that’s a whole Nother story. Native Americans don’t do anything without cause. so our dancers are not for fun. They are spiritually attached to something and in the old days we used to pray every time we dance these days they don’t they just do the dance.
@lucasmcdonald637010 ай бұрын
Yes! Yes! Yes! We love spreading our culture.
@claytonwhitebear492610 ай бұрын
Everyone is welcome to watch or participate. Just ask any native you see....aho! ❤
@jdcmb17Ай бұрын
Pow Wow are a great thing…….. tribes dating back for centuries with dance and songs……… “some ceremonies” are not allowed videos, pics and other “things”…… but Pow Wows are for everyone to enjoy an experience…….. there is actually a KZbin’r who went & lived with Natives and Dances… look it up
@treykoyawena44435 ай бұрын
All are welcome to powwows! If you have questions just ask someone in a respectful way. Like if you saw me at gathering of nations powwow in New Mexico I’d be happy to tell you all do I know. The dance I do is men’s traditional it’s a warrior dance as well as a story telling dance of hunting or going to battle.
@TheDemouchetsREACT5 ай бұрын
Is this the event happening in the Spring?
@Mahora19805 ай бұрын
They are open to everyone... for a long time it was forbitten for us to dance, play drums or doing anything traditionnal. Colonization has been very terrible over the last 100 years... in Canada the Indian Act aimed to kill the Indian in the child with, among other things, residential schools. Our history is erased from history lessons. But do you know that we also have a history with African Americans... books and documentaries have been made on this subject "black indians" google it you will not be disappointed. And again, you are always welcome in our PowWow. Thank you for taking time to expose our culture!
@randall73629 ай бұрын
Yes all cultures are allowed,it's for everyone
@DisGuyzNortenaTerrazzasMartine2 ай бұрын
All are welcome 🙏 🤗
@brianjack25037 ай бұрын
Yes! We welcome anyone who wants to learn
@soaras86186 ай бұрын
Yea they are open to anyone, much love from SC
@Crozztheman10 ай бұрын
You talk to indigenous tribe around the world we all share the core belief of living with nature.
@CattrezАй бұрын
I’m Iroquois confederacy and we have different singing and dancing it’s called IROQUOIS SMOKE DANCE LOOK IT UP
@BeeHave5956 ай бұрын
The women don't wear feathered headresses. They wear the gingle dress for dancing. The decorative big costumes are for the men. Only the male chief wears feathered headress. My great great grandfather was one of the stolen children forced from their homes and families into the Catholic church schools. They were forced to cut their hair and never speak their native language. He was given the name Hildago.
@MsBear3333 Жыл бұрын
Yes all are welcome, even adopted if they want to stay.. I got a 14 yr old german brother this way. He grew, and entered the service. He married a cousin and they had a daughter. He has since passed but remained until he did Aniishanaabe- Leech Lake Tribe- Minnesota
@sheilawells567210 ай бұрын
No we welcome everyone to come and enjoy..we have good food ,beautiful beaded work,and the nicest natives..I’m from prairie island Minnesota so your more then welcome ours is in the second weekend of July but also a small winter powwow at the treasure island casino in Welch mn
@artmarquez471410 ай бұрын
If you want to see the true scale of the pow wow you should look up Gathering of Nations Grand Entrance.
@patriciamejia7759 ай бұрын
Open to everyone that can respect the drum, dances and dancers. Each tribe has their own languages, their own individual songs. Each dance has their own regalia worn by dancers and certain songs go to each type of dance. Certain moves go to each type of dance. During dances all dancers dance together when they have open tribal for all dancers to dance together. But the numbers r for when they compete. All tribes r dancing to their own beats. So much ppl from the US dont understand the natives that live among them the US DOESNT NOT TEACH THE NATIVE AMERICAN GENOCIDE is not taught in school! The govt still puts our natives down.🤷♀️
@Kayimg8 ай бұрын
Most definitely everyone is welcome
@realtruth7166 ай бұрын
That's the basis for Pow-wows to bring everyone together .Buffalo N.Y by way of Shawanaga first nation reserve
@CR-qk7nl11 ай бұрын
Where are you located? Could send info on upcoming pow wow nearby.
@MrHaisla19693 ай бұрын
We share so much history that we, as Haisla nation have a story of custers last stand. The big chief sent messengers all over and we live northern British Columbia
@swirlgirl745 Жыл бұрын
If you want to spectate a really good powwow, GON is the WORST to go to. Visit Denver March for the comfort of indoors and the dance arena is bigger. The northern states powwows are the absolute best IMO.
@themilkman4727 Жыл бұрын
Powwow is for everyone and is a public display of a portion of our culture. Ceremony is what no one is invited to and is what is kept private, you’re more than welcome to come to a powwow and the people will welcome you with open arms, just don’t step on any granny’s toes, native granny’s are crazy if provoked or if drinking🤣🤣
@gordonlewis93773 ай бұрын
Native people are not prejudice but we know who we are we welcome all I can't speak for all other tribes but the ones I know are really cool Yavapai apache nation 100 percent
@beyondborders91593 ай бұрын
The numbers are for the competition. These dancers do this pow-wow to make money as well as to express the culture and for snagging lol
@jdcmb17Ай бұрын
Pow Wow Are open… open to different native tribes but also to connect, enjoy and love the heritage………
@leannerasmussen25332 ай бұрын
I see all types of people at Powwows. All are welcome.
@FernATang10 ай бұрын
they remembered my tribe in the list :) spelled wrong but thats ok lol mic mac its Mi'kmaq and everyone is welcome at pow wows
@casswerito39595 ай бұрын
Gathering of Nations everyone welcome
@russellbarlow17962 ай бұрын
There are black people on the tribal council of the Seminole nation in Florida
@Clint.P3 ай бұрын
Have a good time and try some fry bread haha. Get some awesome beadwork as souvenirs. Everyone is welcome. Hello from Yakama nation/Alaska native
@BeeHave5956 ай бұрын
Yes, please come. ❤❤❤
@TeddyB-tl9xx9 ай бұрын
Great video! I live in Lubbock, Texas, but I am originally from Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada.