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"I say tomatos. You say tamahtoes."-unknown author.
Many times people use terms that apply to their own lifes experiences but sound "odd" when describing powwow terms, especially to people who have been powwowing all their lives.
Recently during lunch, I have been trying to teach a guy to sing powwow songs. Today he said, "he forgot his beater but still wanted to play." I laughed and told him the beaters are called "drumsticks" and playing a drum is called "singing."
With this said, "We can all use an education on learning different ways to communicate powwow language."
Let's see how some same subjects are said by different powwow people.
1. Modern Powwows - Wacipis, Contest Powwows, Fair Powwows, College powwows, Homecomings, Expositions, Festivals, Tribal Celebrations, Memorials, and Benefits.
2. Traditional Powwows - Pau-waus, Wacipis, Hot dance, Kettle dance, Helushkas, Doings, Dances, Good tymes, Tribal celebrations, Non-contest powwows, Gatherings and Ceremonial powwows.
3. Indian dance outfits: Riggings, Regalia, Outfits, Gear, Indian Cloths, Powwow stuff, Dresses (Jingle, Buckskin, Cloth) and yes, even "Costumes" by the old tymers.
Is there other ways to describe these? If so please post.
Many times people use terms that apply to their own lifes experiences but sound "odd" when describing powwow terms, especially to people who have been powwowing all their lives.
Recently during lunch, I have been trying to teach a guy to sing powwow songs. Today he said, "he forgot his beater but still wanted to play." I laughed and told him the beaters are called "drumsticks" and playing a drum is called "singing."
With this said, "We can all use an education on learning different ways to communicate powwow language."
Let's see how some same subjects are said by different powwow people.
1. Modern Powwows - Wacipis, Contest Powwows, Fair Powwows, College powwows, Homecomings, Expositions, Festivals, Tribal Celebrations, Memorials, and Benefits.
2. Traditional Powwows - Pau-waus, Wacipis, Hot dance, Kettle dance, Helushkas, Doings, Dances, Good tymes, Tribal celebrations, Non-contest powwows, Gatherings and Ceremonial powwows.
3. Indian dance outfits: Riggings, Regalia, Outfits, Gear, Indian Cloths, Powwow stuff, Dresses (Jingle, Buckskin, Cloth) and yes, even "Costumes" by the old tymers.
Is there other ways to describe these? If so please post.
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