American Couple Reacts "America’s Largest Powwow" | The Demouchets REACT

[@Kel_Larua]

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.

[@heliumhubcryptocollective9337]

thank you for keeping the traditions of our first nations ppls alive

[@chefteach53]

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]

I especially love to see the children in their regalia, so darn cute. Some are such good dancers and are so tiny.

[@caydenbegaye4045]

Yes I totally agree, everyone is welcome

[@Reall5476]

I want to chicken dance but I went to saddle lake powwow

[@ROYALCONJUREMUSIC]

As a navajo, yes we allow everyone to join and enjoy 😊

[@morgantwobulls2074]

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.

[@elenadehaan6549]

i wish it was in the netherlands, i really wanna go to one but america to way to far away.

[@horror_fam0847]

Coming from New Mexico and the Navajo tribe we welcome anyone who wants to understand our culture

[@Nizhonibearcreek]

A’HO ❤

[@ericsam1761]

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.

[@rolindaking6685]

Well said Ericsam1761. I'm Navajo, I agree with ya.

[@true_canadian1015]

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_native]

im native and thank you for the nice things you said

[@charki40]

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]

Except the Indians actually have a culture, creativity, skills and history, and are self funded and proud!

[@Lj8-u7e]

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

[@cherjacko2787]

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. ❤❤

[@Shoruuu]

we love more than anything to see others enjoying/respecting, and against popular belief, even taking part in our culture ❤

[@Unknown13thorder]

I love people coming into our culture! It’s for everyone to share NATIVE PRIDE BABY!!!!

[@mariearrington3591]

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.

[@katiepeck8357]

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]

Hello Tohono O'Odham relative, I am San Xavier decendant.

[@mmt.o.m3637]

Hello T.O. family. I'm originally from Sells & live in Scottsdale now

[@toddelkshoulder794]

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 ❤❤❤❤

[@lawrenceschabell5740]

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 .

[@childofthemosthighgod1995]

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. ❤

[@pitchfowl390]

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.

[@sophieyazzie1585]

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.

[@random_native]

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

[@bennyboy5280]

Yes anyone can come and dance with us and experience our culture. We love all people🧡🧡🧡

[@Yoli616]

🦅🦬🪶❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@princessjoy007]

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 🪶

[@aaronbenson4501]

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.4.24]

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.

[@MariaGasca-Reyes]

If I'm not mistaken black foot are from Canada

[@bryanjames7528]

Blackfoot are from Wyoming and are called Blackfoot because their warriors used to wear black moccasins into battle

[@leontypaul2427]

Native indigenous people are a loving people, that's what our ancestors and our parents teached us from generations to generations, no matter who we meet we are part of each other

[@ashdeweva1478]

I'm full blood native...I love your inquiztive mind set. Keep asking question....and remember..WE ARE STILL HERE.

[@randy.rezzzi_166]

I’m Native American/indigenous and all people are welcome to powwows, to learn!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@christinaholliday9886]

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!

[@victorbegay2518]

I always tell everyone that when the MC says intertribal time that's when ur allowed to go do ur dances but stay on beat.. Love and respect

[@morganrobinson2436]

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.

[@lauriegunn9636]

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.

[@keithgraham8588]

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

[@nunah565]

Yess pls come n enjoy in person!!! It's so much better n different experience in person

[@mikeywestside8509]

I had the pleasure of attending the Gathering of Nations pow wow last year for the first time. It was such an amazing event, and very moving. I plan to return every year now.

[@Stevesonlygirl]

I absolutely love going to Pow-wow and Rendezvous! I am fortunate enough to be able to go to an annual Pow-wow in my area. There comes a point in the opening and closing ceremony, guests are invited to participate. I love the music and the costumes. I love that my kids ( when they were young) were absolutely safe and welcomed to run around with the other kids. Once I found them being fed at someone's campsite! They still love fry bread!

[@leahdoerr731]

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😊

[@tabaldak5184]

“When it comes to culture will always have a drum;” I friggin love that!

[@G0dsgirl9653]

Think you both are really great! Love to watch your videos and how hou are open and keen yo learn about different nations and cultures.

[@flatheadwarrior]

Yes! Please come to a powwow, even a smaller one will bring lots of context about who we are as people.

[@jessJBIRD1981]

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.

[@tkitchkeesic]

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

[@brianjack2503]

Yes! We welcome anyone who wants to learn

[@Plain007]

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

[@terririder5532]

Yes we welcome all we have them every year as well in Browning, Montana. In July every year in big as well.

[@aaronbenson4501]

Powwow, the only event in North America that has no racism!

[@soaras8618]

Yea they are open to anyone, much love from SC

[@datwokstaro_o1333]

powwows are open to anyone who wants to come, just be as respectful as you would anywhere else in the world

[@Crozztheman]

You talk to indigenous tribe around the world we all share the core belief of living with nature.

[@purple_amethyst]

My husband is Navajo and seeing that live is intense, beautiful and majestic!!❤️‍🔥

[@shortyvago4043]

Yes I am a Native American and we allow all races to our events and are always happy to share our heritage and culture

[@petemcfeet28]

Everyone is welcome at a pow wow.

[@oldmankell]

Humans evolved in tribes. We need to always remember that.

[@NoraPulskamp]

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. 😅

[@lucasmcdonald6370]

Yes! Yes! Yes! We love spreading our culture.

[@carrieclemons8115]

Yes.. we do .. all is invited

[@thehornetsnestforge1269]

Oh no for sure . Even spiritual events as long as your invited your good . I appreciate the good medicine you guys got

[@leontypaul2427]

I'm from alaska and have studied how natives came from, all the southern natives have ancestors from alaska and alaskans from asia near baltic sea in russia

[@AmberEagle-y3c]

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

[@TeddyB-tl9xx]

Great video! I live in Lubbock, Texas, but I am originally from Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada.

[@zei229]

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

[@savage.4.24]

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!

[@JayPetet]

The long walk your referring too is commonly called the trail of tears bevause many native men women and children died on it,it was a forced march where many died of cold and disease that ended with the massacre at Wounded Knee

[@sheilawells5672]

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

[@tabaldak5184]

For the most part yes, it’s open to the public, but there are certain ceremonies that are held within the tribe.

[@bryanjames7528]

Pow wows are welcome to anybody. Its the specific dances and ceremonies to each tribes that are usually closed to public and would need special permission from tribes to attend.

[@MsBear3333]

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

[@alexleyland]

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.

[@lisakokoyachuk478]

look them up online. some are open and some not, but the website will indicate which is which.

[@lojeydaniels9267]

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" .

[@CR-qk7nl]

Where are you located? Could send info on upcoming pow wow nearby.

[@yetherapperreacts]

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.

[@BeeHave595]

Yes, please come. ❤❤❤

[@garysmith9629]

I know this is way late, but one thing you can do. No matter what state your in, there will be a powwow somewhere. Depending on where you reside, you may close to a location of an annual powwow. Just about every single state has a few powwow through out the year. Like I mentioned earlier, Depending on where you reside, you might be close to where powwow celebrations, take place.

[@native_warrior1557]

Of course you guys are welcomed 😊

[@randylayhe1827]

Pow wows are open to everyone, some songs they welcome people to come in and join the dance

[@ejemerson]

Yes. We like to share our culture. You're most welcome and dance/sing with us.

[@Alex-pi4tn]

Cultural sharing and seeing others so close together just different ways songs and dance equal in our heart

[@trentonkakakeway6754]

I've been dancing since I was child, everyone is welcomed fr. Please come by an enjoy the celebration 🍾 ❤

[@cadakai0528]

🎉to learn is to participate and interact . Always good to enjoy the atmosphere. It's Intertribal - all is welcome besides the contest.

[@coryphauskolbadar1016]

Pow wows are put on for ourselves and outsiders. Sundance's and other sacred gatherings like that are a lot more strict depending on the tribe.

[@matthewmcghee8578]

Of course everyone is welcome 🙏

[@TeknoMediumsParanormal1111]

I LOVE Powwows! Rainbow Tribe was foretold and is welcome! You'll love it! ❤

[@Bop10899]

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

[@chimakalu41]

3:55 I'm wondering if this is the video where they showed about 673 first nation groups? if so I think I had seen it maybe two years ago.7:43 Yup I think it's the same video

[@gatesdubois9373]

I remember a school from Japan came to Canada Alberta just for the pow wow

[@tabaldak5184]

No matter what we’ve been through our messages is always love and acceptance to what we call,”all our relations!” Our values and way of life often differ from some in the fact that we take only what we need and try to sustain what we have left from mother earth!

[@michaelleon7643]

Sault ste marie tribe of chippewa here! yes everyone is welcome to Jintamok! Aho!

[@petemcfeet28]

I think it's important for you to know as well that many Native Americans identify with Hip Hop, Rap and the blues. There is a kinship there as a people that can relate to those genres of music rooted in being disenfranchised and on the outside looking in of all that glitters in both Canada and the US. Cheers.

[@TheDemouchetsREACT]

❤️❤️ We’d love to hear more about our similarities, but we don’t know any Native Americans to help us learn the culture better.

[@petemcfeet28]

I would google for a pow wow in your state. You may be closer to an indigenous community than you think.

[@sosicofu8670]

Almost all indigenous events are open to everyone, even some scared ceremony’s not all but about 95% :))

[@Kayimg]

Most definitely everyone is welcome

[@angelinaJade33]

i believe for contest it’s judged for whoever dances the best, and there’s different stories for every dance like jingle and chicken

[@deneenspaude4296]

I am native and yes you can attend pow wow and. Learn about the tribe and learn how to make jewelry,lead work, dreamcatchers ect

[@profitmakr5114]

NAs were an integral part of the underground railroad. Even where we didnt mix, we still helped African enslaved people survive. Theres a town in Alberta in which they dont like to serve European descended people,but they love and respect Native Canadians. When Euro descended ppl were burning Black people's houses down, Indigenous Canadians were allerting the Black families of the fires and helping to rescue the children. We have a good allieship with each other to this day!

[@garysmith9629]

A good powwow video to watch is, Rock Boy MT celebration, wild horse 4th of July celebration Umatilla reservation, Mojave celebration, Crow nation celebration

[@themilkman4727]

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🤣🤣

[@melissacharlo3380]

Yes, people of every culture can come and watch. Just be respectful and ask permission to take pictures if you want 😊

[@antoniomartinez2979]

You should react to stomp dance too

[@paulkeahtigh2]

Everybody is welcomed at the pow-wows, thanks guys, we appreciate you all 😎🌷

[@colly3333]

Yes, you can come, but there are some tribes who don’t allow it, like the Zuni Nation. They have ceremonies in the year and they don’t allow outsiders to come in unless they are invited by tribal members. They certainly don’t allow photos and videos during the ceremonies. So, just ask or befriend someone who will gain you access.

[@artmarquez4714]

If you want to see the true scale of the pow wow you should look up Gathering of Nations Grand Entrance.

[@AdanazJulian]

Everyone is welcome to our event and ceremonies just gotta ask most ceremonies people keep secret

[@LaLa-j6y6z]

Hi new to ur channel 😊 I am an indigenous female nd yes everyone is welcome nd u can also come out nd dance on the inner Tribal song .. 😊

[@coraleburnette590]

Powwows welcome anyone to enjoy and experience our culture. Intertribal songs welcome anyone who wants to dance also.

[@JamesLechon]

Oh! Try some the food!!

[@Clint.P]

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