Monday, April 3, 2017

EMS & Semiahmoo Pow-Wow

A great opportunity to experience culture.

If you didn't have a chance to go to the Pow Wow at Earl Marriott this year, visit this link to watch the archived video of the morning activities from last Friday. Many good teachings and explanations from the MC, Francis James.
https://youtu.be/-CqSgvuHLrQ

Looking for a book on Pow-Wow? Many school libraries have these two titles:

  • The song within my heart -  David Bouchard
  • The drum calls softly -  David Bouchard

Some additional online resources:

  1. My summer on the Pow Wow Trail (PDF) https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER-HQ/STAGING/texte-text/ach_lr_ks_rrds_pw_1302786718875_eng.pdf
  2. Canadian Encyclopedia http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/powwow/
  3. Welcome to Pow-Wow Country http://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/exhibit_powwow
  4. Native Drums site http://www.native-drums.ca/index.php/Music/Powwow?tp=a&bg=1&ln=e
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