Powwow
| Author | : Clyde Ellis |
| Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
| Total Pages | : 326 |
| Release | : 2005-12-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780803252516 |
| ISBN-13 | : 080325251X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (51X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Powwow by : Clyde Ellis
Download or read book Powwow written by Clyde Ellis and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology examines the origins, meanings, and enduring power of the powwow. Held on and off reservations, in rural and urban settings, powwows are an important vehicle for Native peoples to gather regularly. Although sometimes a paradoxical combination of both tribal and intertribal identities, they are a medium by which many groups maintain important practices.