[KaliskaWolf]

hi guys,

I'm attending this year's Shakopee PowWow and working on my first regalia made alllll by myself! thought I'd share some pics of what i've done so far, i'm working on the shawl right now, gonna add also a collar that I'm beading, and open to advices if you have any, as it's the first time i do it by myself and might not be able to do it as perfectly as my mom used to

thanks!

[Joe's Dad]

Ok. I'll do it.

If you walk into Shakopee, or any other powwow the caliber of Shakopee, they're going to point at you and talk under their breath. You're going to a powwow with Indians with feathers, not a function of Indians with a dot on their foreheads.

That's just truth.

Now, do yourself a favor. Wear jeans and a tshirt. Take a sweater because it will probably be cool at night. When you get there, buy a tshirt with an Indian motif. They won't look at you and whisper under their breath.

I would tell my granddaughter the same thing I'm saying to you. Anger yourself with my words now or reflect on my words when you are there.

JD

[KaliskaWolf]

Originally Posted by Joe's Dad

Ok. I'll do it.

If you walk into Shakopee, or any other powwow the caliber of Shakopee, they're going to point at you and talk under their breath. You're going to a powwow with Indians with feathers, not a function of Indians with a dot on their foreheads.

That's just truth.

Now, do yourself a favor. Wear jeans and a tshirt. Take a sweater because it will probably be cool at night. When you get there, buy a tshirt with an Indian motif. They won't look at you and whisper under their breath.

I would tell my granddaughter the same thing I'm saying to you. Anger yourself with my words now or reflect on my words when you are there.

JD

Thank you Joe's Dad, my outfit was far from completed (I intended to bead a collar around my shoulders and and broderies to the shawl, add feathers and more jewels and ornaments I have from my nanny), but from what you said I'm just gonna keep the outfit for myself and not wear it at the PowWow. I'm perfectly aware this is not an event for indians with bindi and stuff, my father (lakota and jicarilla) used to lots of PowWow but I don't have him anymore to guide me. So thanks for your advice!

[Joe's Dad]

Originally Posted by KaliskaWolf

Thank you Joe's Dad, my outfit was far from completed (I intended to bead a collar around my shoulders and and broderies to the shawl, add feathers and more jewels and ornaments I have from my nanny), but from what you said I'm just gonna keep the outfit for myself and not wear it at the PowWow. I'm perfectly aware this is not an event for indians with bindi and stuff, my father (lakota and jicarilla) used to lots of PowWow but I don't have him anymore to guide me. So thanks for your advice!

Thanks for understanding my words weren't meant to be harsh.

Even today, when you walk into unfamiliar territory to dance, no matter your experience, there are many eyes on you. If you show you know the ways, or respect the ways, it's much easier to be be accepted. Go enjoy yourself. Dance when offered to dance. Look at the dancers. Even ask questions. But above all else, don't outdo the dancer if it's your first time.

Enjoy yourself.

[LISA IRONMAKER]

Northern Cree host drum this year at Shakopee, just saying, hehehehe

[Broken Arrow]

Originally Posted by LISA IRONMAKER

Northern Cree host drum this year

Sigh, would like to hear them live.

[Joe's Dad]

Originally Posted by LISA IRONMAKER

Northern Cree host drum this year at Shakopee, just saying, hehehehe

What's up, Lisa Ironmaker. Northern Cree, eh? Years ago, go to sit between Blacklodge and Blackstone, with Northern Cree and Souther Cree on the other side.

[LISA IRONMAKER]

Originally Posted by Joe's Dad

What's up, Lisa Ironmaker. Northern Cree, eh? Years ago, go to sit between Blacklodge and Blackstone, with Northern Cree and Souther Cree on the other side.

JD whatcha been doing this summer? up to no good? hehehehe, IKR heck yah jam between all them dope drums. I plan on hitting up Shakopee this yr though cant wait excited, hehehehehe