All The Powwow Pages - Warrior Nation2024-03-28T23:19:51Zhttps://warriornation.ning.com/page/page/list?groupUrl=the-powwow&groupId=6193495%3AGroup%3A363803&sort=mostRecent&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFANStag:warriornation.ning.com,2014-01-15:6193495:Page:3639412014-01-15T18:54:31.217ZChief Walkshttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/ChiefWalksInShadows
<p><strong>As told to us by our elders, these fans are quite significant to the Native Americans. They are used in the Native American Church to sing and to pray with. They are also used in Pow Wows to dance with.</strong></p>
<p><strong>This story is told according to the teachings of Navajo elders. There are many others told by other tribes, but this is the way my particular fans are put together.The legends told to us about these fans are as follows:</strong></p>
<p><strong>The fringe part…</strong></p>
<p><strong>As told to us by our elders, these fans are quite significant to the Native Americans. They are used in the Native American Church to sing and to pray with. They are also used in Pow Wows to dance with.</strong></p>
<p><strong>This story is told according to the teachings of Navajo elders. There are many others told by other tribes, but this is the way my particular fans are put together.The legends told to us about these fans are as follows:</strong></p>
<p><strong>The fringe part of the fan is said to represent our roots. We usually put 12 fringes on the handle of the gourd rattles and the fan handle. These 12 fringes represent our roots; it represents our 12 months; it represents the 12 tails of the eagle and hawks; it represents the hogan songs, the mountain song, and the early morning dawn songs. This is where our roots lie. The Navajos have strong ties to their roots: the roots being their origination, the clans being passed down through the mother, the elders, and all relations.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The fringes are made of buckskin to represent our necessities of life; as the deer was used for food, clothing and shelter. We as humans, we all have roots, some keep these roots strong and keep in daily contact with where they are coming from. We nourish these relations with our elders. We respect our elders, since they are the reason we are alive today. This is why we usually put 12 fringes on the fans and gourd rattles.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The beadwork and the floral decorations are each made differently to represent the morning dawn, the sunrise, the sunset, the dark and also the different seasons. This is where all walks of life are born, live, die - and this is where we live our daily lives.</strong></p>
<p><strong>MEANING OF AN EAGLE TAIL or HAWK TAIL FAN<br>
An eagle or a hawk has twelve tail feathers. Each of these tail feathers represent certain things according to the Dine (means the people, also known as Navajo) legends.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The right center tail is said to represent the Naghee'nezhghani, or Monster Slayer, the male side, and the sky.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The left side is said to represent the Tobaghishchini, or "One born for the water," the female side, and the water holding and giving life on earth.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The five feathers on the right side of the fan are your father's side. That represents the red colors, the harsh side of you, the fire side of a person, the hunter's side of you, the one that has harsh teaching.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The five feathers on the left side represent the mother's side. That is represented in blue colors. That is the calm side, the comforting side, the caring side of you. That is the side that gives life on this earth.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Putting both sides together, we are humans. This is how our people talk about these fans.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Being human has five dimensions, each tail feather represents these different dimensions. They are: social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the feathers on the right represents your father's side. Your father's side has these dimensions, that is what your right side represents.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The left side represent your mother's side, she has her dimensions, too. When we are raised with all these dimensions, we are raised very well. When we bless ourselves when we are boys/men, we bless our right side first. When we are girls/ladies, we bless our left side first. This is how our elders talk about these eagle and hawk tails.</strong></p>
<p><strong>With the Immature Golden Eagle, the black part of the feathers represent the darkness. The white part represents the early morning dawn. This is why in the Dine culture, these tails are usually put on the Ye'iis as bonnets. It represents the good things in life. This fan is usually associated with the east. To the west, the red tail hawk is represented that way, usually carried by ladies in the Dine Culture.</strong></p>
<p><strong>DIFFERENT TYPES OF FANS<br>
Flat Fan</strong></p>
<p><strong>This style is a loose flat fan. The fan is strung together, so it opens up and closes to fit into a gourd box. Sometimes there are no beads to hold these feathers together, and it drops like a drop fan. This would most likely be used by men. It can be used in dances, peyote ceremonies, and/or devotions.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Stiff Flat Fan, (Grouped Fan)</strong></p>
<p><strong>The feathers in this style fan are permanently set in place, so the feathers do not move around. The feather work is one whole piece of feather work around the feathers. This fan has a design on the front and the back of the fan. This fan would be use mostly by ladies. It would be use by jingle dress dancers, or used by ladies in the peyote ceremonies. The feather work is called grouped feather work.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Stiff Flat Fan, (Individual Fan)</strong></p>
<p><strong>The big difference on this fan is that each individual feather is feather worked. The feathers in this fan don't move, they are permanently set, it is a stiff fan. This type of fan would be used by dancers, or by ladies in the peyote ceremonies. Many traditional dancers (common among both men and ladies) and jingle dancers like this style fan. Usually a bigger fan box is needed for this type of fan. Some people prefer straight cut fringes on these types of fans. Most Native American Church people prefer twisted leather fringes on these types of fans.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Double Sided, Stiff Flat Fan</strong></p>
<p><strong>This fan has 24 tails in it. It is a double sided fan. You can hold the fan from any side, and the design is usually the same on both sides of the fan. This type of fan can be made into a side drop fan, by loosing the feathers. It will only open up to the side. For this particular fan, it is a stiff fan. This type of fan is most commonly used in peyote ceremonies and by straight dancers in pow wows.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Side Drop Fan (Alexandria Feathers Fan)</strong></p>
<p><strong>This fan only opens toward the side, it does not drop like a round drop fan. This style is common among gourd dancers, Native American Church people, and Straight Dancers.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Before a Fan is Assembled<br>
First, weeks or months are taken to gather just the right feathers and to match them in pairs. Every feather is then washed using traditional Navajo herbs. The herbs are used for cleansing of the feathers. These herbs are passed on to us by our elders. Each feather is then streamed, flattened out, and extended with bamboo sticks. This process is very time consuming and it usually take about 2 days.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The feather work comes in many different forms as described above, depending if the fan is going to be used in the Native American Church Ceremony, for Pow-wow Dances, or for some other use among different tribes.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Types of feathers used in fans<br>
Eagle feathers, hawk feathers, and feathers from other endangered or federally protected birds, are only allowed to be carried by Native Americans. You have to be 1/4th or more Native American Indian, and be federally recognized by the United States Government to be considered Native American for the purpose of posessing these sacred feathers. For all other nationalities, parrot feathers, macaw feathers, pheasant feather, Impeyan feathers, and turkey feathers are all legal to carry, or have made into fans.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The amount of tails that go into a fan depends on the person that wants the fan. Most of the fans are odd number, especially on flat fans, so there is a center tail. On occasion, a fan will have an even number of tails.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wing feathers are mostly used among the dancers. Most people in the Native American Church ceremonies prefer the tail feather fans.</strong></p>
<p><strong>These fans are very much respected by our people, and if you want, please do respect and carry on these teachings with pride!</strong></p> Blanket Dancetag:warriornation.ning.com,2014-01-15:6193495:Page:3638752014-01-15T18:53:14.528ZChief Walkshttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/ChiefWalksInShadows
<p><strong>Dancers drop money (usually $1 bills) on a blanket spread on the ground near the drum, in appreciation of their fine singing. Singers may travel many miles nearly every weekend to sing at various dances, and "drum" money helps to defray their gasoline and expenses. Everyone is welcome to enter the arena and dance.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Dancers drop money (usually $1 bills) on a blanket spread on the ground near the drum, in appreciation of their fine singing. Singers may travel many miles nearly every weekend to sing at various dances, and "drum" money helps to defray their gasoline and expenses. Everyone is welcome to enter the arena and dance.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>A give-away ceremony follows a "Special" dance. The honoree (and family and friends) give presents to various people attending the dance as a way to publicly honor them.</strong></p>
<p><strong>A give-away ceremony follows a "Special" dance. The honoree (and family and friends) give presents to various people attending the dance as a way to publicly honor them.</strong></p> "Specials"tag:warriornation.ning.com,2014-01-15:6193495:Page:3639402014-01-15T18:49:46.595ZChief Walkshttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/ChiefWalksInShadows
<p><strong>These dances honor a person or group, who lead a procession around the arena as others join in. There are many reasons to have a special, such as a birthday, or when someone is "enters the arena" for the first time.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Many powwows also have a variety of special children's dances. These vary from powwow to powwow. And ALL children are invited to join in.<br></strong></p>
<p><strong>These dances honor a person or group, who lead a procession around the arena as others join in. There are many reasons to have a special, such as a birthday, or when someone is "enters the arena" for the first time.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Many powwows also have a variety of special children's dances. These vary from powwow to powwow. And ALL children are invited to join in.<br></strong></p> Fluffy Dancetag:warriornation.ning.com,2014-01-15:6193495:Page:3636792014-01-15T18:48:27.697ZChief Walkshttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/ChiefWalksInShadows
<p><strong>Even contest powwows don't always have to be so serious. The Fluffy Dance was started by the late Eight-Ball Jim years ago and is a special dance category for fluffy people -- those individuals who might not be able to directly see their toes when standing. Comedy dances such as this are filled with all kinds of crazy antics and off-the-wall…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Even contest powwows don't always have to be so serious. The Fluffy Dance was started by the late Eight-Ball Jim years ago and is a special dance category for fluffy people -- those individuals who might not be able to directly see their toes when standing. Comedy dances such as this are filled with all kinds of crazy antics and off-the-wall outfits.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Smoke Dance, also called The Fast Floor Dance, is a contemporary pow-wow dance that has evolved from the Longhouse ceremonial and social dances used by the Haudenosaunee Men and Women, familiarly known as the Six Nations. The women’s dance evolved from the social dances, although currently both dances are very similar in fast footwork. The differences between the men and women are in the style and grace portrayed by each dancer. The Smoke Dance has been out of the longhouse for…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Smoke Dance, also called The Fast Floor Dance, is a contemporary pow-wow dance that has evolved from the Longhouse ceremonial and social dances used by the Haudenosaunee Men and Women, familiarly known as the Six Nations. The women’s dance evolved from the social dances, although currently both dances are very similar in fast footwork. The differences between the men and women are in the style and grace portrayed by each dancer. The Smoke Dance has been out of the longhouse for decades now and has enjoyed a renaissance that has taken it from the longhouse to exhibitions to the pow-wow circle. The critical elements that gave birth to the smoke dance have stayed within the longhouse and what is now enjoyed by the public, contest dancers and exhibitioners is an evolved style of dance that began in the longhouse and is unique to the Six Nations People.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Clothing worn by men and women in the contemporary powwow circle for this dance varies with each nation, i.e. Oneida, Mohawk, Seneca, Onondaga, Cayuga, or Tuscarora. Commonly, each male dancer will wear a Gustoweh, (a headdress worn by the Iroquois men) but each Gustoweh identifies them as belonging to a specific Six Nations tribe. Also, the men wear ribbon shirts with adornments that vary from simple to extravagant and leggings, breaches, cuffs and moccasins. Additional adornments may be worn for flare and individual style. The women clothing are similar as well. Women’s clothing consists of a tunic that ranges from simple to extravagant, skirt, leggings, cape, cuffs and a head piece that can vary from a simple collection of turkey feathers to an extravagantly adorned cap or crown.</strong></p> Crow Hop Dancetag:warriornation.ning.com,2014-01-15:6193495:Page:3638742014-01-15T18:41:12.559ZChief Walkshttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/ChiefWalksInShadows
<p><strong>This dance isn’t seen in the Oklahoma area very often, except at the very large inter-tribal pow-wows. This dance originated in the north (where the Crows live), and is also a fast, single step song. Although the trot song and the crow hops sound very similar, they are NOT…</strong></p>
<p><strong>This dance isn’t seen in the Oklahoma area very often, except at the very large inter-tribal pow-wows. This dance originated in the north (where the Crows live), and is also a fast, single step song. Although the trot song and the crow hops sound very similar, they are NOT interchangeable.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Is a fast-paced which danced with single steps.<br></br> Some tribes have songs like this that are called horse songs.…<br></br></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Is a fast-paced which danced with single steps.<br>
Some tribes have songs like this that are called horse songs.<br></strong></p>
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<strong>This dance isn't seen often yet it is gaining popularity. It uses the same steps as the Two Step Dance.<br></strong><br></strong></p>
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<strong>This dance isn't seen often yet it is gaining popularity. It uses the same steps as the Two Step Dance.<br></strong><br></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Couple dance this social dance together, in a lively version of "Follow-the-Leader". It’s ladies choice, and the men can’t refuse or it costs them $5 (or a piece of clothing/regalia, some say). Everyone may enter the arena and dance. This is the only pow-wow dance where the men and ladies hold hands while dancing as a…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Couple dance this social dance together, in a lively version of "Follow-the-Leader". It’s ladies choice, and the men can’t refuse or it costs them $5 (or a piece of clothing/regalia, some say). Everyone may enter the arena and dance. This is the only pow-wow dance where the men and ladies hold hands while dancing as a couple.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Elaborately beaded capes, moccasins and leggings are complemented by beautifully embroidered or decorated long fringed shawls. The colorful outfits match the spirited twirling and prancing of this exuberant dance. The dance itself is a combination of intricate footwork that is choreographed extemporaneously in response to the beat and tone of the music form the drum and singers. The appropriate style of this dance is one of a constant whirl of beauty and grace,…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Elaborately beaded capes, moccasins and leggings are complemented by beautifully embroidered or decorated long fringed shawls. The colorful outfits match the spirited twirling and prancing of this exuberant dance. The dance itself is a combination of intricate footwork that is choreographed extemporaneously in response to the beat and tone of the music form the drum and singers. The appropriate style of this dance is one of a constant whirl of beauty and grace, rather than wild movements. In addition to style and footwork, judges will look for endurance, agility, and a good measure of showmanship.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Inter-tribal Dance - Many inter-tribal songs exist today, as tribes come together to share their culture and songs at…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Inter-tribal Dance - Many inter-tribal songs exist today, as tribes come together to share their culture and songs at pow-wows.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>This dance may be preceded by a Snake Dance. Dancers move like a restless herd of buffalo, then begin to "stampede" as the drum beats get stronger like pounding…</strong></p>
<p><strong>This dance may be preceded by a Snake Dance. Dancers move like a restless herd of buffalo, then begin to "stampede" as the drum beats get stronger like pounding hooves.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Ladies’ Buckskin dancing is slow, and poised. Circling the drum, they bob to the beat of the drum, letting the long fringe on their sleeves sway in time. They carry a beaded purse, swinging it as well, and a shawl, folded on the arm, swaying likewise. These highly respected women dance in rhythm with the drum by swaying and slightly bending at their knees. These movements are very slight. This slight movement, however, creates a beautiful effect in moving their leather fringe in…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ladies’ Buckskin dancing is slow, and poised. Circling the drum, they bob to the beat of the drum, letting the long fringe on their sleeves sway in time. They carry a beaded purse, swinging it as well, and a shawl, folded on the arm, swaying likewise. These highly respected women dance in rhythm with the drum by swaying and slightly bending at their knees. These movements are very slight. This slight movement, however, creates a beautiful effect in moving their leather fringe in a breezy swaying motion. Northern dresses usually have fully beaded yokes, while Southern dresses have applique beadwork.</strong></p>
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Buckskin Dance Side-Step Dancetag:warriornation.ning.com,2014-01-15:6193495:Page:3639342014-01-15T18:28:41.424ZChief Walkshttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/ChiefWalksInShadows
<p><strong>This is a very fast dance where the ladies jingle-dress dancers use a variety of side-ways scooting steps around the arena to a special song. The steps are not the same type of side-ways movement as…</strong></p>
<p><strong>This is a very fast dance where the ladies jingle-dress dancers use a variety of side-ways scooting steps around the arena to a special song. The steps are not the same type of side-ways movement as round-dancing.</strong></p>
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<strong><br></strong></p> Jingle Dress Dancetag:warriornation.ning.com,2014-01-15:6193495:Page:3638722014-01-15T18:27:24.625ZChief Walkshttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/ChiefWalksInShadows
<p><strong>Tradition states that the small metal cones, or the "Jingles" attached to the dress represent several different things. The sounds of the jingles ward off bad spirits and welcome good spirit into the dance. The dance is a rigorous and strenuous dance. The dancer must be in excellent shape and show much stamina to perform.usually the jingle dress dancers are young women, although anyone at any age can perform the…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tradition states that the small metal cones, or the "Jingles" attached to the dress represent several different things. The sounds of the jingles ward off bad spirits and welcome good spirit into the dance. The dance is a rigorous and strenuous dance. The dancer must be in excellent shape and show much stamina to perform.usually the jingle dress dancers are young women, although anyone at any age can perform the dance.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>This is a danced by the men’s fancy dancers, which "ruffle" their double-bustles during the fast drum-rolling sections of the song, and then dance very fast during the fast sections. This dance originated with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe in Oklahoma in the early…</strong></p>
<p><strong>This is a danced by the men’s fancy dancers, which "ruffle" their double-bustles during the fast drum-rolling sections of the song, and then dance very fast during the fast sections. This dance originated with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe in Oklahoma in the early 1900’s.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>A war dance, where the men dancers crouch low to the ground as if searching for tracks, then rising to dance as if in pursuit or following the trail made by their prey. (This dance is my personal favorite to dance - Chief…</strong></p>
<p><strong>A war dance, where the men dancers crouch low to the ground as if searching for tracks, then rising to dance as if in pursuit or following the trail made by their prey. (This dance is my personal favorite to dance - Chief Walks)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>A dignified "victory" dance, social in nature today, once danced only by the warriors and best dancers, but today is danced by…</strong></p>
<p><strong>A dignified "victory" dance, social in nature today, once danced only by the warriors and best dancers, but today is danced by all.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Most tribes have a version of a "round dance", sometimes called a "soldier dance" or "friendship dance". This dance circles the drum in a side-step movement. Faster-moving lines are nearer the drum. Ladies in some areas may also use a front/back side-step. Everyone is welcome to enter the arena and join in the…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Most tribes have a version of a "round dance", sometimes called a "soldier dance" or "friendship dance". This dance circles the drum in a side-step movement. Faster-moving lines are nearer the drum. Ladies in some areas may also use a front/back side-step. Everyone is welcome to enter the arena and join in the dance.</strong></p>
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