Got any colorful Native American pics...
photogrl57 wrote:
MissStephie wrote:
Very nice but looks too cold for me ;) the closest thing I have was when we drove thru Cherokee, NC but none of my pics suggest Native American! But Ima go check. ;)
That place is very close to my heart
Want to tell us about it? Please do.
Elle wrote:
gessman wrote:
Add your Native American pics please... whatever you have.
Don't mind if I do.. :D
Could you please tell us a little about your pictures, where and when taken, about... whatever you know and care to share. Thanks for sharing them.
Elle
Loc: Long Island, NY
TraceyG wrote:
Elle, those are superb!
How about a little explanation?
My partner and I attend almost every Native American Powwow in the area. They are attended by people representing different tribes from all over the nation,
The couple image were two dancers waiting for their events. I liked the way they interacted together which caught my eye.
The male dancer is competing in the Men's Traditional Dance. He is only one of many in the field. One of my favorites to watch because the dance is so animated. The move portrayed is a pantomime of tracking.
The older woman is an Elder saying a prayer opening the ceremonies. She is Princess Chi-Chi of the Shinnecock tribe, her father was the Chief of the tribe in days past and she is very involved in keeping traditions and histories alive.
tinosa
Loc: Grand Rapids Michigan
The Pow Wow at Riverside Park is something I look forward to each year. They celebrate their heritage and display their pride in service to the United States Military.
God bless them !
Elle,
Thanks! That is so much more interesting to me..as I already said, superb pics, and now a story to go along...thanks!
Tinosa, WOW, WOW, and WOW!
Elle
Loc: Long Island, NY
Yep. In light of several developments and discoveries in recent years, it's tough right at this point to define what is and isn't a Native American. I'll just put it like this - we're looking for what are presumed to be descendants of the Chukchi people who supposedly crossed over the Bering Strait allegedly becoming the first inhabitants of North America and who have up until just lately been considered to be the forefathers of the "Indian" people in North and South America. Examples would be Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo, Creek, Aztec, Inca, Anasazi, etc., et. al.[/quote]
The Native Americans we've spoken to consider all indigenous people of North America to be "brothers".
gessman wrote:
tainkc wrote:
TraceyG wrote:
Hey folks, Gessman and I are good friends, and didn't mean to kill this thread, please continue to post!
The two of ya' kind of stunk it up just a little Lol. Please define Native American. Ha, ha.
Yep. In light of several developments and discoveries in recent years, it's tough right at this point to define what is and isn't a Native American. I'll just put it like this - we're looking for what are presumed to be descendants of the Chukchi people who supposedly crossed over the Bering Strait allegedly becoming the first inhabitants of North America and who have up until just lately been considered to be the forefathers of the "Indian" people in North and South America. Examples would be Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo, Creek, Aztec, Inca, Anasazi, etc., et. al.
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What about those of us who are born in Chicago? My mom didn't even need a boat. (yeah, yeah. I know it was a land bridge. I am just joking). Come to think of it, she was off the boat. She was born Greece. They kind of look like Indians.
Everyone's pics are awesome! Been to many Pow Wows in my area.
Geesman, I can't drink beer when it's that cold out, lol. Great plan for the 6packs, though ;)
Elle
Loc: Long Island, NY
Could you please tell us a little about your pictures, where and when taken, about... whatever you know and care to share. Thanks for sharing them.[/quote]
The pictures were taken at the Shinnecock Annual PowWow on LI, held on the reservation usually on Labor Day weekend. It's probably the largest one held in New York and gets the biggest attendance. The Shinnecocks are part of the Mohawk tribe. There are several smaller ones held from Spring through Summer. There are several less known tribes associated with Long Island but assimilation has taken its toll. We've learned to appreciate the culture through our friend Chief Little Fox of the Paumanauke tribe.
This picture was from the Six Dreamcatchers PowWow, a smaller one held in 2009.
tinosa wrote:
The Pow Wow at Riverside Park is something I look forward to each year. They celebrate their heritage and display their pride in service to the United States Military.
God bless them !
I love the one of the child. That is what comes to my mind when someone says "Native American"
Elle wrote:
TraceyG wrote:
Elle, those are superb!
How about a little explanation?
My partner and I attend almost every Native American Powwow in the area. They are attended by people representing different tribes from all over the nation,
The couple image were two dancers waiting for their events. I liked the way they interacted together which caught my eye.
The male dancer is competing in the Men's Traditional Dance. He is only one of many in the field. One of my favorites to watch because the dance is so animated. The move portrayed is a pantomime of tracking.
The older woman is an Elder saying a prayer opening the ceremonies. She is Princess Chi-Chi of the Shinnecock tribe, her father was the Chief of the tribe in days past and she is very involved in keeping traditions and histories alive.
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Thank you folks. The narrative is appreciated as are the images. Very much.
tinosa wrote:
The Pow Wow at Riverside Park is something I look forward to each year. They celebrate their heritage and display their pride in service to the United States Military.
God bless them !
Great stuff Tinosa. Thanks for sharing these and highlighting the affiliated service with the military. As Tracey said below, WOW.
MissStephie wrote:
Everyone's pics are awesome! Been to many Pow Wows in my area.
Geesman, I can't drink beer when it's that cold out, lol. Great plan for the 6packs, though ;)
We can get some warmed up for you. :-) You don't have to drink it out, just store it out. Milk works too.
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