Powwow

Powwow Synopsis

Key Selling Points

• ?Beginning with a historical look at the origins of powwow and then moving on to what they look like today, this book is a practical guide to the songs, dances, regalia, culture and food associated with different powwows across North America.
• Indigenous reconciliation is a key narrative right now. This book explores how powwow culture, and an understanding of its importance in Indigenous culture, can be a part of that narrative of reconciliation.
• The author is a longtime competitive powwow dancer who has traveled to powwows across North America.
• This book is part of the Orca Origins series that explores cultural celebrations throughout the world.
• Winner of the CCBC Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction.