The New Dawn of Tradition: A Wisconsin Powwow

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Have you ever been to a powwow? Have you ever danced at one? Meet some of the participants in the New Dawn of Tradition Powwow, which was held in Madison Wisconsin, in August 1998. Watch the powwow slide show or scroll down to see video clips from the powwow. You need the free RealPlayer plug-in to view these video clips
Fancy dancer Jordan Decorah. Photo by Gordon Hanson.		Jordan Decorah, of the St. Croix Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, is a fancy dancer. Eight-year- old Jordan explains why he chose to be a fancy dancer and what is special about this type of dance. Watch the RealVideo clip Jordan talks about the regalia he wears when he dances. Watch the RealVideo clip Watch Jordan dance at the New Dawn of Tradition Powwow. Watch the RealVideo clip Back to Top
Misty Matrious, of the St. Croix Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, is a jingle dress dancer. Misty describes her regalia. Watch the RealVideo clip See Misty dance at the New Dawn of Tradition Powwow. Watch the RealVideo clip		Detail of a jingle dress. Photo by Gordon Hanson
Hoop dancer Tiffany Price. Photo by Gordon Hanson		Tiffany Price, of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, is a hoop dancer. See Tiffany dance at the New Dawn of Tradition Powwow. Watch the RealVideo clip (modem connection)
Art Shegonee is a traditional dancer of Menominee and Potawatomie Indian Tribes of Wisconsin. He discusses the regalia that is worn by dancers.		Art Shegonee dances in regalia. Photo by Gordon Hanson
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