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yes you can compete........some places. There are good quality imitation feathers that are legal to own.You would then be an imitation ndn wearing imitation feathers ! -
Non-registered native question:
I am autistic so I apologise for any miscommunication as I struggle with communication.
I am Lakota Native by heart and Spirit, but unfortunately not by blood/ancestral. I am learning the language with a native Lakota elder who’s helping me become fluent. I believe in the same beliefs and live exactly how our people do with the same beliefs and practices by guidance of elders, the community and of course the creator and ancestors.
My question pertains more to dancing.
I have a native dance coach teaching me Fancy and Grass and I want to compete. It’s not the prize money I care about but the dancing for the ancestors and creator in full regalia. Supporting the ones who can not be with us here today. Supporting the MMIWG. telling stories through song and dance and so much more.The regalia I want has a lot of eagle feathers. The government has their laws on who can own them and I am unfortunately not on that list (tribal card required). Sadly, it has been broken by people who do not understand our ways and has no respect for their meaning. I do not fall under that category but I also don’t want to disrespect the ancestors, elders, and our people.
My question is:
can I compete without having a tribal card? If so, given the fact that I practise the ways of the Lakota with tribal members, the community and living on a reservation, would I still be able to include these in my regalia? If yes to the first but no to the second, how can I wear regalia without the feathers and still compete?
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I was never raised in my culture due to being placed in foster care at a young age. I am of Tsalagi, I've been spending time trying to learn more about my culture, and other native cultures as well. And I've had a growing interest in Pow Wows,and would like to preform. I know Tsalagi people did not...05-17-2020, 04:43 AM -
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Angry..Because, I was looking for Handmade Custom Head Dresses/Head Bands for my Neices Wedding In June, as she is getting married in Greece, high up in a beautiful mountain,and I am Chief Bridesmaid and Lead Dancer ..Yep...I...04-03-2014, 10:05 AM -
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A Question For Non-Native People...
...who dance in Regalia or want to.
There are many threads here at powwows.com about non-Native people who are wanting to dance or have regalia, or who do this already. There are 2 currant threads on this issue.
The common theme...10-10-2008, 08:12 AM -
greetings! before i present my question, let me begin by saying i have browsed through some of the questions other people had regarding tribal law, and was utterly disappointed at the responses that other people gave; particularly by people who already had an indian card and wanted to float their own...09-23-2011, 11:01 PM
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