Post by Okwes on Dec 21, 2006 12:38:42 GMT -5
Keeping tradition alive
by Dean Knuth
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.27.2006
Native Americans came together Sunday for a powwow at Rillito Raceway Park.
The event, open to everyone, was put on by the Native American Cooperative and the Reservation Creation Women's Circle Charitable Trust.
The Native American Powwow and Craft Market is in its 15th year, said Carole J. Garcia, who helped organize the event that had vendors, food booths and song and dance.
"This is a social powwow. People come out and just enjoy dancing for the sake of dancing," Garcia said.
A drumming group, Ghost Horse, provided music throughout the day for people to dance to. That's what makes this powwow a little different she said — anyone is welcome to participate.
"This powwow is something where we encourage people to come and join in the ceremony," she said.
One of the dancers was Mariyah Anhill, who is of Greek descent and is married to a Tohono O'odham man.
Anhill has been attending the annual powwow for more than 10 years, she said. People come to the event "to learn about the culture and to participate," she said.
She plans to attend the next powwow, scheduled for several days leading up to and including New Year's.
The Indian America Competition Powwow and Craft Market also will be held at Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave., and will last from Dec. 29 through Jan. 1, 2007.
The purpose of the powwows is to keep traditions alive, Garcia said.
"It provides incentives for Native Americans to continue with crafts and traditions," she said.
An entry fee of $7 along with toy donations will go to various Indian organizations, Garcia said.
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by Dean Knuth
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.27.2006
Native Americans came together Sunday for a powwow at Rillito Raceway Park.
The event, open to everyone, was put on by the Native American Cooperative and the Reservation Creation Women's Circle Charitable Trust.
The Native American Powwow and Craft Market is in its 15th year, said Carole J. Garcia, who helped organize the event that had vendors, food booths and song and dance.
"This is a social powwow. People come out and just enjoy dancing for the sake of dancing," Garcia said.
A drumming group, Ghost Horse, provided music throughout the day for people to dance to. That's what makes this powwow a little different she said — anyone is welcome to participate.
"This powwow is something where we encourage people to come and join in the ceremony," she said.
One of the dancers was Mariyah Anhill, who is of Greek descent and is married to a Tohono O'odham man.
Anhill has been attending the annual powwow for more than 10 years, she said. People come to the event "to learn about the culture and to participate," she said.
She plans to attend the next powwow, scheduled for several days leading up to and including New Year's.
The Indian America Competition Powwow and Craft Market also will be held at Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave., and will last from Dec. 29 through Jan. 1, 2007.
The purpose of the powwows is to keep traditions alive, Garcia said.
"It provides incentives for Native Americans to continue with crafts and traditions," she said.
An entry fee of $7 along with toy donations will go to various Indian organizations, Garcia said.
To view some award-winning Tucson photography, please log on to dailystarphotos.com