powwows

Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes observed to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations like the potlatch as well as ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-day customs will engage readers of all levels. A concluding graphic organizer and critical-thinking questions encourage readers to consider the book's key ideas.

"Twins Jamie and Marie Longbow are excited about spending the summer with their grandparents, traveling from powwow to powwow selling goods they helped make. But when their grandmother's necklace goes missing, it's up to the twins to solve the mystery"--Provided by publisher.

Presents sixteen short stories and two poems that look at the hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native American pride.

Presents sixteen short stories and two poems that look at the hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native American pride.

"Paul Wahasaypa--Siha Tooskin--has invited his friend, Jeff, to a powwow. It's Jeff's very first powwow, and is he ever nervous! What if he says or does the wrong thing? Grass dancers, Fancy Shawl dancers, Chicken dancers--what does it all mean? Follow along as Jeff learns all about the dances and their beautiful traditions"--Back cover.

"Follow the twins, Jamie and Marie, as they follow the treasure map that was given to them by a old family friend"--OCLC.

Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration; but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again.

As she prepares for her first powwow, an Ojibwa girl practices her dance steps, gets help from her family, and is inspired by the soaring flight of Migizi, the eagle.

The best days of summer end at the powwow, but Windy Girl takes the revelry of the gathering one step farther, into a dreamworld where the dancers and singers are dogs.

Presents sixteen short stories and two poems that look at the hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native American pride.