Our class and Ms. Ramen’s class discussed the importance of dance in different cultures. We read a story about a young Indigenous girl who wants to compete in the jingle dress competition, but is still recovering from an illness. Through the story, she learns about the healing power of dance, culture, and family.
If you go to powwow, you will notice many different types of dance and lots of diverse regalia. Many students in our class have attended powwow before! Check out the video below to learn more about powwow:
Some questions to discuss at home:
-Are there any dances that are important in your family or culture?
-Have you ever been to powwow? Is there a cultural celebration you have gone to in the past?
-What differences and similarities do you notice in the many types of regalia?