Fun in New Hampshire and Vermont-Pow Wow Visiting! a Little History ! P-1( Baker Home Inspection and Consulting)

A little on Pow Wow History

The word Pow Wow itself is from the Native American word that has been Anglicized for many year's. Derived from the term Pau-Wau or Pauau, which referred to a gathering of Medicine Men and Spiritual Leaders. Pau-Wauing referred to a religious ceremony.

It has been stated that the original Pow Wow dances were held by elite Warrior Societies.

Some of these Warrior Societies are the Dog Soldiers Societies, Red Feather Societies, Hethuska Societies these

Dog Soldier

societies evolve around Warriors and what they have done in battle.

Eagle feathers worn by these Warriors of these Societies where counted by brave deeds battle. The dance's they performed was a celebration of their good fortune as members of a family, a Society, a Clan and Tribe. It was a dance based in pride. When you visit a Pow Wow, you will still see that pride today.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs back in the 1890's made the Traditional Indian dances illegal.

Bear Shield

Cheyenne Dog Soldier Sach

Reflections of Victory

Broken-Promises

I hope you and your family always have a fun and safe day!

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