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By Marium Mohiuddin
Staff writer
edirt;. young American-Indian boy was going to
seek his vision to become a man. After
roor JLspending many days away, and not having
10 %■ ion, he decided to go back to the village to re
lish himself. On 11is way hack he heard singing.
nc h m he; went to see what it was, he saw a wolf
oren ingland dancing with a rattle. After three days
/atching the wolf sing and dance, the wolf
ican Student Association and communication
coordinator for Development of Multicultural
Services, said a PowWow is a celebration of the
American-Indian culture.
“It is a gathering of the community," Medi
na said. “PowWows are held all over the coun
try at different times. There is one almost every
weekend in different places.”
)met(
s
masked Ito the boy and said these are for you to
g back and share with your people.
c °-c 'he nance is now an old tradition per-
icf ledpyAmericcm-Indian men. It is enti-
it the [Gourd dance, and it is danced around
hsu; jml It is a simple dance with a rat-
nd Binging. This will be the open-
andt jf the PowWow being held on Febru-
supr 14, froi n 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., by the Native
led srican Student Association at
Louis Pearce Pavilion,
tmy Taulman, member of the
er tribal counsel of the Native
ericfan Student Association and a
^ ior poology major, said the Gourd
; v, ce performed in the beginning of
fror Pow Wow is an old dance per-
s , ned only by men.
84' There are several sets and can take a long
e,”Taulman said. “It is one of the most beauti-
iances and songs to hear and see. People can
4ee; whatever they want when the dance is taking
H C[ y: :e. Some go and see what the traders are sell-
but others stay and watch the dance because
songs are so captivating.”
i e t faulman said a PowWow is a chance for Amer-
33 k i-Indians to come together, but it holds a high-
•ersonal value for her.
Lj ail Tt is like a family reunion,” Taulman said. “I can
j the people I love and care for from all over
Iq2 as and Oklahoma. But it is more than that; it is
opportunity for me to share a little bit about
self to others. I can bring this to other back-
xe[ unds and to anybody who is interested. It lets
I T bring them closer to us.”
; Sandra Medina, advisor for the Native Amer-
^ It’s not a normal American Saturday
night, but it is the best way to expert
ence something different and to see
different culture.”
— Jeffrey Wellman
Junior rangeland ecology major and officer
f' of the Native American Student Association
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Jeffrey Wellman, an officer of the Native
American Student Association and a junior
range land ecology major, said he is not Amer
ican-Indian, but has been involved in the or
ganization for a couple of years.
“I find it extrgmely interesting because the
culture is interesting,” Wellman said. “It is not a
normal American Saturday night, but it is the the
best way to experience something different and
to see a different culture. There are many stereo
types from TV and movies, and I recommend
people to just watch so they can learn. It is in
sight into modern times of Native Americans.”
Wellman said people who come to PowWows
really enjoy the dances and the social setting.
“The people who do the dances really love it,”
Wellman said. “It is a way to express happiness. I
have participated and I have even danced. Once
you learn and relax, it is a lot of fun.”
Taulman said there are many activities set for
the PowWow after the Gourd dance.
“From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. we will be having din
ner,” Taulman said. “After dinner is when the fun
starts. At 7 p.m. will be the grand entry and the
beginning of the PowWow. The grand entry is a
procession to show off dances. It is done by in
ner tribes and is also opened to anyone.
There are many dances that are involved and
can be a lot of fun.”
Medina said the association has
brought in many people from out of
town to die lead the dances.
“There are many different styles depend
ing upon who the person dancing is
and what they are wearing,” Medina
said. “They enter the arena and
dance around. They have inner-tribe
dancing, members also dance and the audi
ence can dance if diey are willing to learn.”
Wellman said that the Pow Wow is
one of the activities sponsored by
the organization.
“We are geared to educating the
public,” Wellman said. “It does not matter if peo
ple are not full Native American, or can not re
member the customs; we are here to inform them.
On Friday the 13th, before the PowWow, we will be
having a Native American art exhibition. There will
be five artists at the flag room of the MSG demon
strating their talent.”
Wellman said people should come and
watch the activities. This is a way to fully im
merse oneself in the culture and to try to un
derstand the emotions.
“I don’t feel like an outsider,” Wellman said.
“Fm included into the culture. It first is very dif
ferent, but anyone can join if they just ask. They
are very open to anyone who wants to learn. You
are respected, because you want to learn. You
must have an open mind.”
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