Leech Lake Pow Wow

History of a Pow Wow Formed from dancing traditions. Indoor or Outdoor year round. Anishinabe nimiwin is what the Ojibwe

call Pow Wows. Two Types of Pow Wows:

Traditional Contest (chance to win money.

People and Outfits Men

Belts Bustles made of crow feathers with braided grass tucked

into the belt Later, crow feathers replaced with eagle feathers

Grass is yarn Women

Fancy Shawl Beaded outfits, flared skirts, tank top or blouse, leggings and

moccasins. Jingle dress

Several rows of rolled snuff cans (rolled metal) sewn across the dress on blouse and skirt

Grand Entry Dance Starts the Pow Wow Anyone watching is asked to stand for

respect. Drums start off the dance.

Order of Procession1. Chief or tribal Chair2. Elder Men

1. Traditional 2. Grass 3. Fancy

3. Elder women1. Traditional 2. Jingle3. Fancy Shawl

4. Teenage Boys5. Teenage Girls6. Younger Boys7. Younger Girls8. Youngest Children

Example of Leech Lake Grand Entry Dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xFS

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