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The apple idea is good also, many lil ones in my area cant have candy and ive seen many a tear due to nothing for the kiddos who cant have it due to diabetes. I also give out suagar free goodies to the drum. They have sugar free cough drops as well that I like to put in there.. Juss a thought
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That's a good idea. I'll be sure to put some sugar free stuff in there too and of course there are toys and such for all the kiddos. I think I'm gonnna go raid my oriental trading catalog for good bulk deals on stuff.Originally posted by Eagle Plumes View PostComment
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theres a diabetic store here with a candy section that is all sugar free...my next candy destination...thanks for bringing up the sugar issue gals.
Cherokeemom; this thread was ment to help you but I think it will serve to be helpful to us all.Comment
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LOL I know. Back on topic a little bit, I think I got my giveaway items figured out for the other headstaff. For everyone but the head vet, I am doing two gourd stitched feathers with the little swivels on them, beaded to match each of their regalias, plus a bandanna and a pouch of tobacco, sage, sweetgrass and cedar. For the head vet, I'm doing that plus a quilled wheel to match his regalia. He was the one who asked for me as head lady so I really want to thank him. For my other dancers, I'm doing the little pouches and probably a sweetgrass braid. How does that sound?Originally posted by SuzzeQ4 View PostComment
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we do small bags of sage, tabacco, cedar or sweet grass and a prayer tie...tied up with a feather, I normally bead the strings that we tie the packages up with just to make them more personal, the strings can then be added to someone's regalia or made into a necklace or used in whatever way they like.... We give these to everyone that dances with us. We also gift something to the drums and to the MC, head vet and AD.... everyone gets a bag and a prayer tie. Our way of saying thank you for joining us and that you are in our prayers....
Sometimes we do bags of Jim's special pipe blend to the staff and drums.... Your gifts don't have to be elaborate but from the heart and what you can afford to give....
Good idea about the sugar free goodies... I am going to have to stop and grab a few bags for the candy dance...
Been to a couple of powwows where we have the adult candy dance... Normally for Kids over 50 here and one drum even has a song worked up for it about the aches and pains of getting older and forgetting everything.... It normally follows the kids candy dance...Last edited by steelemagnolia63; 07-11-2009, 09:42 AM.Thankful for the blessing from the Creator in my life!!!!
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Sounds like a great giveaway. I do medicines, prayer ties, tobacco seed (when I got them), cornbread, strawberries, material, beads and dollar store toys for kids. Markers, crayons, bouncy balls and glowsticks arw the best pick from a dollar store. Second hand books, some bandanas and socks. I like givin out berries and cornbread it gives a little pickme up and is personal...and my husband makes great cornbread.Comment
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You might try a search online for the Oriental Trading Post.........they have bags of toys or goodies that can be thrown out rather than candy for the kiddo's.
For vets we fix up paper bags of snack items and some bottled water or fruit drink boxes and handkerchiefs......then call all the vets up and give them a bag of goodies.
For head staff I usually make beaded scalp feathers, my bud OL Chemist made some awesome beaded belt buckles for me to give to the men.
For women I made shawls and bags of snack items or hair barrettes or pony tail bands.......OL Chemist made beaded hair barrettes for the ladies and gave to me to give them. She was awesome in helping me make giveaway items and keeping me focused during the last time I was head lady........when ever she is called upon to be a head lady or wants to have a giveaway, I'll do the same for her for sure. (many thanks, girlfriend!)
I usually make up some bags with just misc. snack items and maybe a hand towel or kitchen towel, in case I need extra give away items. I just would buy a little bit at a time and get it all gathered up.......buy blankets that are on sale during the year. Then the weekend before the pow wow we get it all organized and sacked up.
You'll be amazed at how much you can get if you just buy and make it a little bit at a time. That's why it's so great that they are giving you several months notice to prepare.
It helps also to have someone around during the pow wow that can be your eyes and ears and keep you directed to where you need to be and what you need to be doing.
Make sure you get some good rest before the pow wow because once at the pow wow you'll be busy.......and eat some good food......keep healthful snacks and water available.
Just be the best head lady you can.........be there on time, be courteous and be willing to represent your family and nation to the best of your ability and have a great time!! Best Wishes!!Comment
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I was taught to dance the first 4 songs during the gourd dance and also the 4 songs before the dinner. Also the first 4 after dinner and the last 4 song to close the gourd dance. I am not sure about starting the dancing for another style, because I was told not to do so, but for all the inter-tribal, specials, blanket, etc, it was expected of me to dance.
Also to be there on time..not when the gourd dancing started, about an hour before, to talk to MC when it is a good time to have the giveaway, to let him know who will be talking for you, etc. Also to let the head singer know what song you want for your special. I also was taught to give a food basket to an Elder. ( find some one at the powwow that day this is a way that you thank him/her.)
I know there are alot of different ways to do this, depending on location, most important keep that face smiling when your feet is killing you..
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I have been to powwows where there are head dancers who aren't friendly, look mean or bored, publically gripe, show up late, don't get out to dance every dance and didn't show up at all for an entire session.
What are some expectations of good head man and head woman dancers?
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What is up with the begining of intertribals? Why does everyone just stand around for like the first minute of the song? I heard one time like they are waiting for the head dancer to dance first, but I see this all the time. Even at powwows without head dancers. So whats up??09-11-2007, 05:11 PM -
Just wanted to see how people feel about this. Would you rather dance at a powwow, or be a part of the arena staff? (such as head judge, AD, MC, head dancer, etc.)
And why?
I'll post my preference later.01-31-2006, 10:42 AM -
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This was my first time as Head Dancer at any Pow-wow and I have been traveling the Pow-wow circuit for about nine years. I have my favorites that I attend every year and know that being a Head Dancer is a tremendous responsibility. I was asked to be the...11-28-2006, 04:38 PM -
I'm a 24 y/o Chickahominy woman from Los Angeles. My mother has taken me to Pow Wows since I was very little, the only problem is that I dont know very much about my people or my heritage although I am actively learning.
I am mixed Chickahominy, Blackfoot, black and white...needless...03-31-2009, 06:51 AM
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