Category Archives: Pow wow

My current obsession: beading

Posted on June 25, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

The Métis are often called ‘The Flower Beadwork People’ for their stunning floral designs worked out in beads or embroidery.  Intricate decorations on clothing or tools had been long practiced by native peoples using a variety of materials such as … Continue reading →

Posted in Metis beadwork, Pow wow | 2 Comments

Dealing with racism.

Posted on June 3, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

The Odawa pow-wow was awesome…a little soggy, but nothing we couldn’t handle.  It was a very laid back pow-wow and all of the kids felt very comfortable dancing during the inter-tribal songs and round dances.  My sewing skills are frankly … Continue reading →

Posted in Alienation, Culture, Injustice, Métis, Pow wow, Representation of natives, Urban Aboriginal | 3 Comments

Pow-wow season and variations in vocabulary

Posted on May 27, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

We haven’t done much pow-wowing since we moved East, other than the McGill pow-wow put on by First People’s House.  That pow-wow is great, but it’s really more of a small gathering which reclaims a bit of space on University … Continue reading →

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