July's Truth & Reconciliation Learning Circle- Powwow

47,000 beads

Adeyoha, Koja.


Alternate title: Forty-seven thousand beads. Peyton loves to dance, and especially at Pow Wow, but her Auntie notices that she's been dancing less and less. When Peyton shares that she isn't comfortable wearing a dress anymore, Auntie Eyota asks some friends for help to get Peyton what she needs.--Publisher.
Date Published:2017

Âhâsiw's forest powwow

MacMillan, Sita,


Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it's the pits! She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She's had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, Âhấsiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow . . . Accompanied by a life-sized Âhấsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is. Her Kôhkom's going to love this story! Âhấsiw Forest Powwow, the first book from debut children's author Sita MacMillan, features Cree words throughout the story and a note to the reader.
Date Published:2024

Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it's the pits! She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She's had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, Âhấsiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow . . . Accompanied by a life-sized Âhấsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is. Her Kôhkom's going to love this story! Âhấsiw Forest Powwow, the first book from debut children's author Sita MacMillan, features Cree words throughout the story and a note to the reader.

Date Published:2024

Asha : my first pow wow dance /

Mackenzie, Jocelyn L.,


How do children follow a dream? With enthusiasm, determination, and family. Asha loves to dance, but the dance she dreams of performing requires a lot of persevereance, strength, and stamina. To dance the Fancy Shawl she will need help from her family and backyard friends!--Publisher.
Date Published:2023

Benjamin's thunderstorm

Florence, Melaine.


Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing in puddles and kicking the droplets. And most of all, he loves the sound of thunder because it reminds him of the drum his grandfather plays at powwow. There's nothing better than being outside in the rain, enjoying all the colors and sounds of the storm -- until the lightning comes. Benjamin doesn't like the lightning at all! But when he closes his eyes and listens to the sound of the thunder, he imagines himself as a powwow dancer, dancing in time to the beat of the drum, not scared of anything.--Publisher. .
Date Published:2023

Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing in puddles and kicking the droplets. And most of all, he loves the sound of thunder because it reminds him of the drum his grandfather plays at powwow. There's nothing better than being outside in the rain, enjoying all the colors and sounds of the storm -- until the lightning comes. Benjamin doesn't like the lightning at all! But when he closes his eyes and listens to the sound of the thunder, he imagines himself as a powwow dancer, dancing in time to the beat of the drum, not scared of anything.--Publisher. .

Date Published:2023

Bowwow powwow : = bagosenjige-niimi'idim /

Child, Brenda J., 1959-,


When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow.--Publisher.
Date Published:2018

When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow.--Publisher.

Date Published:2018

E nishtam niimiwin : = my first powwow


Text in Ojibwe and English. BKO-02. Follow a young brother and sister as their parents get them ready for their First Powwow! A great way to introduce children to the Powwow! Children will read and learn about 8 different types of Powwow dancers, drum groups and the Grand Entry.--Publisher.
Date Published:2011

Electric pow wow. A tribe call red [DVD]


CTV706. DVD. Closed-captioned. Grades: 7 - Post Secondary. Originally aired February 17, 2017.
Date Published:2017

Encyclopedia of Native music, The : more than a century of recordings from Wax Cylinder to the internet.

Wright-McLeod, Brian.


Arts education grade 9 (2009 - music). Arts education 10, 20, 30. Instrumental Jazz 10 (2012). Instrumental Jazz 20 (2012). Instrumental Jazz 30 (2012). This comprehensive encyclopedia is a bibliography of traditional and contemporary First Nations and Native American recording artists and their record titles. It is divided into the sections Arctic and Circumpolar region, chicken scratch, contemporary music, flute music, Peyote ritual music, powwow music and traditional and archival music. Some of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit jazz musicians included are Mildred Bailey, Philip Bread, Oscar Pettiford, Keely Smith and the Polar Jungle Orchestra.--Ministry of Education website.
Date Published:2005

Arts education grade 9 (2009 - music). Arts education 10, 20, 30. Instrumental Jazz 10 (2012). Instrumental Jazz 20 (2012). Instrumental Jazz 30 (2012). This comprehensive encyclopedia is a bibliography of traditional and contemporary First Nations and Native American recording artists and their record titles. It is divided into the sections Arctic and Circumpolar region, chicken scratch, contemporary music, flute music, Peyote ritual music, powwow music and traditional and archival music. Some of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit jazz musicians included are Mildred Bailey, Philip Bread, Oscar Pettiford, Keely Smith and the Polar Jungle Orchestra.--Ministry of Education website.

Date Published:2005

Fancy dance [DVD]


DVD. Produced by Scott Swearingen and Sandy Rhoades. Dancer: Michael Loman (Choctaw). Recorded on location at powwows throughout Oklahoma the video provides a close look at the fancy war dance and costumes. Danced by championship dancers.--Publisher.
Date Published:2007

Fancy shawl dance



Date Published:2009

Future history, episode 5. Powwow and exhibition [DVD]


DVD. #RS0005. Participants: Jordan White Eye Williams, Monique Mojica & Crystal “Beany” John. Kris and Sarain break down the concepts of Pow Wow, ceremony and exhibition. They drive to Sarnia to meet Knowledge Keeper and Traditional Dancer Jordan White Eye Williams who shares the history of the Pow Wow. In Toronto, they are invited into a theatre space with Activist Actor/Playwright Monique Mojica to talk about her show Side Show Freaks and Circus Injuns. Then, Sarain and Kris put on their moccasins and take a Hoop Dance workshop with Storyteller/Dancer Crystal “Beany” John.--Producer's website.
Date Published:2018

DVD. #RS0005. Participants: Jordan White Eye Williams, Monique Mojica & Crystal “Beany” John. Kris and Sarain break down the concepts of Pow Wow, ceremony and exhibition. They drive to Sarnia to meet Knowledge Keeper and Traditional Dancer Jordan White Eye Williams who shares the history of the Pow Wow. In Toronto, they are invited into a theatre space with Activist Actor/Playwright Monique Mojica to talk about her show Side Show Freaks and Circus Injuns. Then, Sarain and Kris put on their moccasins and take a Hoop Dance workshop with Storyteller/Dancer Crystal “Beany” John.--Producer's website.

Date Published:2018

He who dreams

Florence, Melanie.


When John discovers dancing, he finds himself facing ridicule from his soccer teammates and hostility from the dancers at the cultural center. To dance at the Pow Wow, he must learn to balance his responsibilities, confront his fears and embrace both the Irish and the Cree sides of his heritage.--Publisher.
Date Published:2017

Heartbeat, warble, and the electric powwow : American Indian music.

Harris, Craig.


Despite centuries of suppression and oppression, American Indian music survives today as a profound cultural force. Heartbeat, Warble, and the Electric Powwow celebrates in depth the vibrant soundscape of Native North America, from the “heartbeat” of intertribal drums and “warble” of Native flutes to contemporary rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. Drawing on more than one hundred interviews with musicians, producers, ethnographers, and record-label owners, author and musician Craig Harris conjures an aural tapestry in which powwow drums and end-blown woodwinds resound alongside operatic and symphonic strains, jazz and reggae, country music, and blues.--Publisher.
Date Published:2016

Despite centuries of suppression and oppression, American Indian music survives today as a profound cultural force. Heartbeat, Warble, and the Electric Powwow celebrates in depth the vibrant soundscape of Native North America, from the “heartbeat” of intertribal drums and “warble” of Native flutes to contemporary rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. Drawing on more than one hundred interviews with musicians, producers, ethnographers, and record-label owners, author and musician Craig Harris conjures an aural tapestry in which powwow drums and end-blown woodwinds resound alongside operatic and symphonic strains, jazz and reggae, country music, and blues.--Publisher.

Date Published:2016

Hoka hey!. Pow wow handbook


Documents the general protocols, etiquette, dance styles, Pow Wow songs and history of the Pow Wow.
Date Published:2011

Hoop dance



Date Published:2009

Into the circle [DVD] : an introduction to the powwow


DVD. No publisher's number. No credits provided. An introduction to Oklahoma powwows including an explanation of the meaning of powwow in Indian culture, how it has evolved, the role of the drum, the head singer and the songs in powwows and related celebrations.
Date Published:2004

It's powwow time

Troian, Martha,


Bineshii learns to dance at his first powwow.
Date Published:2024

Jay and Gizmo learn about pow wows

Brown, James S.



Date Published:2020

Jingle dancer

Smith, Cynthia Leitich.


Arts education grade 1 (2011 - Dance). Arts education grade 2 (2011 - Dance). Arts education grade 3 (2011 - Dance). Treaty Education grade 1. Treaty Education grade 2. Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
Date Published:2000

Arts education grade 1 (2011 - Dance). Arts education grade 2 (2011 - Dance). Arts education grade 3 (2011 - Dance). Treaty Education grade 1. Treaty Education grade 2. Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.

Date Published:2000

Josie dances

Lajimodiere, Denise.


The Emma Stewart Resource Centre recognizes that the term “Indians,” used in subject headings such as “Indians of North America,” is offensive to many people. Although we currently maintain these headings to adhere to descriptive standards used by libraries worldwide, we and other Saskatchewan libraries are working to replace them with headings that are acceptable to Indigenous Peoples in Canada. As she prepares for her first powwow, an Ojibwa girl practices her dance steps, gets help from her family, and is inspired by the soaring flight of Migizi, the eagle.--Publisher.
Date Published:2021

The Emma Stewart Resource Centre recognizes that the term “Indians,” used in subject headings such as “Indians of North America,” is offensive to many people. Although we currently maintain these headings to adhere to descriptive standards used by libraries worldwide, we and other Saskatchewan libraries are working to replace them with headings that are acceptable to Indigenous Peoples in Canada. As she prepares for her first powwow, an Ojibwa girl practices her dance steps, gets help from her family, and is inspired by the soaring flight of Migizi, the eagle.--Publisher.

Date Published:2021

Liam at the powwow

Stark, Andrew, (Editor),


Shy, eight-year-old Liam is anxious about attending a local powwow with his best friend, Zach, but he soon discovers that the venue is full of exciting things to eat and do--from delicious Indian tacos to lively drum circles and dancing.--Publisher.
Date Published:2024

Long powwow nights! : Iskewsis--dear mother = Mawio'mi amasiwula'kwl : Iskewsis--nkij.

Bouchard, David.


Parallel text in English and Micmac. Arts education grade 4 (2011 - dance). Arts education grade 5 (2011 - dance). Arts education grade 6 (2009 - dance). Arts education grade 7 (2009 - dance). Arts education grade 4 (2011 - music). Arts education grade 5 (2011 - music). Arts education grade 6 (2009 - music). Arts education grade 7 (2009 - music). This book honours those mystical dancers who keep their traditions alive through dance and song. In its poetic verses, David Bouchard narrates the story of a mother's dedication to her roots and her efforts to impress upon her child the importance of culture and identity.
Date Published:2009

Parallel text in English and Micmac. Arts education grade 4 (2011 - dance). Arts education grade 5 (2011 - dance). Arts education grade 6 (2009 - dance). Arts education grade 7 (2009 - dance). Arts education grade 4 (2011 - music). Arts education grade 5 (2011 - music). Arts education grade 6 (2009 - music). Arts education grade 7 (2009 - music). This book honours those mystical dancers who keep their traditions alive through dance and song. In its poetic verses, David Bouchard narrates the story of a mother's dedication to her roots and her efforts to impress upon her child the importance of culture and identity.

Date Published:2009

Men's fancy dance



Date Published:2009

Men's traditional dance



Date Published:2009

Nehiyawetan. Season 3, episode 13, Pow-wow [DVD] : let's speak Cree.


nēhiyawēwin 10, 20, 30. Closed-caption. Cast:Josephine Small, Kai Todd-Darrell, and Kayla Dakis. DVD. Creator - Loretta Todd; Executive producers - Loretta Todd & Giuliana Bertuzzi; Directors of photography - Glenn Taylor & James Fortier; Editor - Shirley Anne Claydon; Original music - Ostwelve; Writer - Kamala Todd; Producers - Loretta Todd, Giuliana Bertuzzi & Edi Osghian; and Directors - Jason Krowe & Loretta Todd. Join Kayla and Kai at the Deer Lake Tansi Pow-wow, where they learn words related to pow-wow and hear drumming by Smokey Valley and Travelling Spirit Drummers. Finally, Curtis Clearsky performs his hip-hop tribute to the power of the pow-pow.--Ministry of Education website.
Date Published:2011

nēhiyawēwin 10, 20, 30. Closed-caption. Cast:Josephine Small, Kai Todd-Darrell, and Kayla Dakis. DVD. Creator - Loretta Todd; Executive producers - Loretta Todd & Giuliana Bertuzzi; Directors of photography - Glenn Taylor & James Fortier; Editor - Shirley Anne Claydon; Original music - Ostwelve; Writer - Kamala Todd; Producers - Loretta Todd, Giuliana Bertuzzi & Edi Osghian; and Directors - Jason Krowe & Loretta Todd. Join Kayla and Kai at the Deer Lake Tansi Pow-wow, where they learn words related to pow-wow and hear drumming by Smokey Valley and Travelling Spirit Drummers. Finally, Curtis Clearsky performs his hip-hop tribute to the power of the pow-pow.--Ministry of Education website.

Date Published:2011

Nuits de pow-wow : Iskewsis--chère maman = Mawio'mi amasiwula'kwl : Iskewsis--nkij.

Bouchard, David,


Text in French and Micmac. CD in front cover of book. Traduction de: Long powwow nights. Sciences humaines 6 - F. Étude sur les traités 3 - IF. Étude sur les traités 5 - IF. Étude sur les traités 6 - IF. Étude sur les traités 7 - IF. Cet album est illustré d'images de danseurs en habits traditionnels de pow-wow. Dans ses versets poétiques, David Bouchard raconte l'histoire du dévouement d'une mère à ses racines et ses efforts pour impressionner sur son enfant l'importance de la culture et de l'identité. Le livre est accompagné d'un CD audio du texte lu en français et en mi'kmaq et comprend de la musique par la chanteuse, Buffy Sainte-Marie. Le niveau de vocabulaire est élevé pour les élèves du primaire mais serait plus accessible aux élèves à partir de la 5e ou 6e année.--Ministry of Education website.
Date Published:2009

Text in French and Micmac. CD in front cover of book. Traduction de: Long powwow nights. Sciences humaines 6 - F. Étude sur les traités 3 - IF. Étude sur les traités 5 - IF. Étude sur les traités 6 - IF. Étude sur les traités 7 - IF. Cet album est illustré d'images de danseurs en habits traditionnels de pow-wow. Dans ses versets poétiques, David Bouchard raconte l'histoire du dévouement d'une mère à ses racines et ses efforts pour impressionner sur son enfant l'importance de la culture et de l'identité. Le livre est accompagné d'un CD audio du texte lu en français et en mi'kmaq et comprend de la musique par la chanteuse, Buffy Sainte-Marie. Le niveau de vocabulaire est élevé pour les élèves du primaire mais serait plus accessible aux élèves à partir de la 5e ou 6e année.--Ministry of Education website.

Date Published:2009

Phoenix gets greater

Wilson-Trudeau, Marty.


Phoenix loves to play with dolls and marvel at pretty fabrics. Most of all, he loves to dance-- ballet, Pow Wow dancing, or just swirling and twirling around his house. Sometimes Phoenix gets picked on and he struggles with feeling different, but his mom and brother are proud of him. With their help, Phoenix learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people in Anishinaabe culture and just how special he is.--Publisher.
Date Published:2022

Phoenix loves to play with dolls and marvel at pretty fabrics. Most of all, he loves to dance-- ballet, Pow Wow dancing, or just swirling and twirling around his house. Sometimes Phoenix gets picked on and he struggles with feeling different, but his mom and brother are proud of him. With their help, Phoenix learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people in Anishinaabe culture and just how special he is.--Publisher.

Date Published:2022

Phoenix le merveilleux

Wilson-Trudeau, Marty,


Traduction de : Phoenix gets greater. Canadiana. Phoenix adore jouer à la poupée et admirer toutes sortes de tissus. Mais ce qu'il aime par-dessus tout, c'est danser. Il adore le ballet, il danse lors des pow-wow, et il tournoie et tourbillonne à la maison. Ses camarades s'en prennent parfois à lui parce qu'il est différent, mais sa mère et son frère sont fiers de lui. Avec leur aide, Phoenix découvre les personnes bispirituelles, ou Niizh Manidoowag, de la culture Anishinaabe. Il réalise ainsi à quel point il est exceptionnel. En s'appuyant sur l'expérience de son propre fils Phoenix, Marty Wilson-Trudeau nous montre qu'une famille aimante et compréhensive peut tout changer. -- back cover.
Date Published:2023

Traduction de : Phoenix gets greater. Canadiana. Phoenix adore jouer à la poupée et admirer toutes sortes de tissus. Mais ce qu'il aime par-dessus tout, c'est danser. Il adore le ballet, il danse lors des pow-wow, et il tournoie et tourbillonne à la maison. Ses camarades s'en prennent parfois à lui parce qu'il est différent, mais sa mère et son frère sont fiers de lui. Avec leur aide, Phoenix découvre les personnes bispirituelles, ou Niizh Manidoowag, de la culture Anishinaabe. Il réalise ainsi à quel point il est exceptionnel. En s'appuyant sur l'expérience de son propre fils Phoenix, Marty Wilson-Trudeau nous montre qu'une famille aimante et compréhensive peut tout changer. -- back cover.

Date Published:2023

Pimatisiwin : the celebration of life : powwow dance.

King, Anna-Leah.


CD in back of book. Grades K-8. Text in English and Cree. Cree translation by Delvin Kanewiyukiho (Kennedy).
Date Published:2006

Pow wow [DVD] : a Howie Summers film.


DVD. This intimate look at the Big River Cree powwow in northern Saskatchewan features behind the scenes visits with performers and Elders, as well as mesmerizing footage of many different types of dances, drumming and singing. Alvin Manitopyes explains the powwow's evolution from the age of the buffalo hunt and warrior societies to the more social event it is today. Thomas Christian discusses the discipline dancers must bring to the art form and the storytelling that goes along with it. Sheldon "Laughing Horse" Sutherland points out the subtle and countless ways performers express their personal style. Linda Standing, Cecile Nepoose and Charles Rabbitskin explain the spiritual significance of the exquisite handcrafted regalia. Intercut with the powwow's hypnotic whir of movement, colour and sound, these individuals and others share their personal reasons for taking part in this ancient tradition and its enormous impact on their identity.--Container. .
Date Published:2005

DVD. This intimate look at the Big River Cree powwow in northern Saskatchewan features behind the scenes visits with performers and Elders, as well as mesmerizing footage of many different types of dances, drumming and singing. Alvin Manitopyes explains the powwow's evolution from the age of the buffalo hunt and warrior societies to the more social event it is today. Thomas Christian discusses the discipline dancers must bring to the art form and the storytelling that goes along with it. Sheldon "Laughing Horse" Sutherland points out the subtle and countless ways performers express their personal style. Linda Standing, Cecile Nepoose and Charles Rabbitskin explain the spiritual significance of the exquisite handcrafted regalia. Intercut with the powwow's hypnotic whir of movement, colour and sound, these individuals and others share their personal reasons for taking part in this ancient tradition and its enormous impact on their identity.--Container. .

Date Published:2005

Pow-wow : je compte en cri /

Thomas, Penny, 1979-,


Traduction de : Powwow counting in Cree. Apprenez à compter jusqu’à dix en cri grâce aux images et aux sons d’un pow-wow. Ce livre de comptage unique initie les enfants aux chiffres d’un à dix en cri des plaines. À chaque page, vous découvrirez des illustrations vibrantes qui reflètent la richesse de la culture et des traditions du peuple cri. Grâce aux rimes, au rythme et aux illustrations représentatives des pow-wow, ce livre fait de l’apprentissage des langues une expérience joyeuse pour les jeunes lecteurices.
Date Published:2025

Traduction de : Powwow counting in Cree. Apprenez à compter jusqu’à dix en cri grâce aux images et aux sons d’un pow-wow. Ce livre de comptage unique initie les enfants aux chiffres d’un à dix en cri des plaines. À chaque page, vous découvrirez des illustrations vibrantes qui reflètent la richesse de la culture et des traditions du peuple cri. Grâce aux rimes, au rythme et aux illustrations représentatives des pow-wow, ce livre fait de l’apprentissage des langues une expérience joyeuse pour les jeunes lecteurices.

Date Published:2025

Pow wow trail. Episode 1, The drum [DVD]


Arts education grade 8 (2009 - dance). Arts education grade 9 (2009 - dance). Arts education grade 8 (2009 - music). Arts education grade 9 (2009 - music). Hundreds of drum groups exist today and each hold their own drums, each with their own purpose. This program explores how drum songs are distinguishable from one another, each with different beats, and different meanings.
Date Published:2004

Pow wow trail : teacher's bundle, grades 3-5 /

Schalla, Marika


Introduction to pow wows -- The protocol -- Pow wow trail comic strip -- Women's dances infographic -- The stories within the men's dances -- The heartbeat of the drum -- Appendices. "In the Pow Wow Trail Teacher’s Bundle, Students will learn about the celebration of life that is Pow Wow. Students will build a deeper understanding about the significance of the dances, the stories in the Regalia and importance of the Drum. Students will have opportunities to build connections to one another, to their community, and to the Land. Pow Wow is pedagogy. It provides connections to protocol and Creator. It is filled with oral tradition, storytelling, and traditional knowledge. It is premised on a community and strength-based approach on relationships and kinship. Pow Wow is good medicine." - publisher's website.
Date Published:2023

Introduction to pow wows -- The protocol -- Pow wow trail comic strip -- Women's dances infographic -- The stories within the men's dances -- The heartbeat of the drum -- Appendices. "In the Pow Wow Trail Teacher’s Bundle, Students will learn about the celebration of life that is Pow Wow. Students will build a deeper understanding about the significance of the dances, the stories in the Regalia and importance of the Drum. Students will have opportunities to build connections to one another, to their community, and to the Land. Pow Wow is pedagogy. It provides connections to protocol and Creator. It is filled with oral tradition, storytelling, and traditional knowledge. It is premised on a community and strength-based approach on relationships and kinship. Pow Wow is good medicine." - publisher's website.

Date Published:2023

Powwow. A celebration through song and dance

Pheasant-Neganigwane, Karen.


"Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with photographs, Powwow is a guide to the dance, music and culture of this Indigenous celebration."--Publisher. .
Date Published:2020

Powwow counting in Cree

Thomas, Penny.


Mathematics grade 1 (2007). Treaty Education grade 1. This resource uses some of the sights and sounds of a powwow to introduce students to the numbers from 1 to 10 in Cree and in English. The last page of the book includes a pronunciation guide for the Cree words.--Ministry of Education website.
Date Published:2013

Powwow dancing with family

Smith, Perry.


Powwow gatherings include dancing, family visits, celebrations and ceremonies. It has become a way of life for two young boys who are learning their culture through this ancient gathering.--Publisher.
Date Published:2018

Powwow day

Sorell, Traci.


Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powowow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration - but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again.--Publisher.
Date Published:2022

Powwow summer

Shingoose, Nahanni.


At head of title: Niibing Jiingtamok. River is teased about her Indigenous heritage as a young girl, and she struggles with her identity. When she travels to spend the summer with her Indigenous father and grandmother, she finds out what it means to be an "urban Indian." On her family's nearby reserve, she learns about the lives of Indigenous people. River discovers a deep respect for and connection with the land and her cultural traditions. The highlight of her summer is attending the annual powwow with her new friends. After the powwow, River drinks too much and posts photos online that anger people, and she has her right to identify as an Indigenous person called into question.--Publisher.
Date Published:2019

At head of title: Niibing Jiingtamok. River is teased about her Indigenous heritage as a young girl, and she struggles with her identity. When she travels to spend the summer with her Indigenous father and grandmother, she finds out what it means to be an "urban Indian." On her family's nearby reserve, she learns about the lives of Indigenous people. River discovers a deep respect for and connection with the land and her cultural traditions. The highlight of her summer is attending the annual powwow with her new friends. After the powwow, River drinks too much and posts photos online that anger people, and she has her right to identify as an Indigenous person called into question.--Publisher.

Date Published:2019

Powwow time

Samatte, Sandra.


"Great rhyming story about all the fun and excitement to be had at a Powwow." -- back cover.
Date Published:2018

Prairie chicken dance tour, The

Dumont, Dawn.


The hilarious story of an unlikely group of Indigenous dancers who find themselves thrown together on a performance tour of Europe in 1972. The Tour is all prepared. The Prairie Chicken dance troupe is all set for a fifteen-day trek through Europe, performing at festivals and cultural events. But then the performers all come down with the flu. And John Greyeyes, a retired cowboy who hasn't danced in fifteen years, finds himself abruptly thrust into the position of leading a hastily-assembled group of replacement dancers. A group of expert dancers they are not. There's a middle-aged woman with advanced arthritis, her nineteen-year-old niece who is far more interested in flirtations than pow-wow, and an enigmatic man from the U.S. all being chased by Nadine, the organizer of the original tour who is determined to be a part of the action, and the handsome man she picked up in a gas-station bathroom. They're all looking to John, who has never left the continent, to guide them through a world that he knows nothing about. As the gang makes its way from one stop to another, absolutely nothing goes as planned and the tour becomes a string of madcap adventures. The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is loosely based -- like, hospital-gown loose -- on the true story of a group of Indigenous dancers who left Saskatchewan and toured through Europe in the 1970s.--Publisher.
Date Published:2021

The hilarious story of an unlikely group of Indigenous dancers who find themselves thrown together on a performance tour of Europe in 1972. The Tour is all prepared. The Prairie Chicken dance troupe is all set for a fifteen-day trek through Europe, performing at festivals and cultural events. But then the performers all come down with the flu. And John Greyeyes, a retired cowboy who hasn't danced in fifteen years, finds himself abruptly thrust into the position of leading a hastily-assembled group of replacement dancers. A group of expert dancers they are not. There's a middle-aged woman with advanced arthritis, her nineteen-year-old niece who is far more interested in flirtations than pow-wow, and an enigmatic man from the U.S. all being chased by Nadine, the organizer of the original tour who is determined to be a part of the action, and the handsome man she picked up in a gas-station bathroom. They're all looking to John, who has never left the continent, to guide them through a world that he knows nothing about. As the gang makes its way from one stop to another, absolutely nothing goes as planned and the tour becomes a string of madcap adventures. The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is loosely based -- like, hospital-gown loose -- on the true story of a group of Indigenous dancers who left Saskatchewan and toured through Europe in the 1970s.--Publisher.

Date Published:2021

pwātisimōwin = The Sturgeon Lake pow wow

Turner-Halkett, Lacey,



Date Published:2015

Reason I dance, The [DVD]


LM0023. Distributed by McIntyre Media. Presented by Josée Bourgeois. Josée Bourgeois is an Algonquin life-giving woman who is a part of a very important generation dedicated to the preservation and sustainability of her people. She is a Fancy Shawl dancer and a Jingle Dress dancer, who is very passionate about representeing her people and her culture. Josée discusses her father's existence as part of the 60's Scoop when 20,000 Canadian Indigenous children were placed in foster homes or put up for adoption. This and an early introduction to powwows helped shape Josée's mission to connect with her culture. And this ultimately became a reason why she dances. Her message is a statement of a growing strength of a people who once were banned from ceremonies and dancing. In this program, Josee gives us insight into the jingle and fancy shawl dances, as well as explaining the significance of regalia, too often confused with “costumes.” She provides insight into many historical truths such as the Buffalo Bill travelling shows that portrayed “Indians” as savages and cowboys as the ‘good guys.’ Dancing provides healing and she encourages us to all to think about how we as individuals can play a part in the action of reconciliation. She asks that people attend powwows and begin to understand and open their hearts to her culture.--Publisher website.
Date Published:2018

LM0023. Distributed by McIntyre Media. Presented by Josée Bourgeois. Josée Bourgeois is an Algonquin life-giving woman who is a part of a very important generation dedicated to the preservation and sustainability of her people. She is a Fancy Shawl dancer and a Jingle Dress dancer, who is very passionate about representeing her people and her culture. Josée discusses her father's existence as part of the 60's Scoop when 20,000 Canadian Indigenous children were placed in foster homes or put up for adoption. This and an early introduction to powwows helped shape Josée's mission to connect with her culture. And this ultimately became a reason why she dances. Her message is a statement of a growing strength of a people who once were banned from ceremonies and dancing. In this program, Josee gives us insight into the jingle and fancy shawl dances, as well as explaining the significance of regalia, too often confused with “costumes.” She provides insight into many historical truths such as the Buffalo Bill travelling shows that portrayed “Indians” as savages and cowboys as the ‘good guys.’ Dancing provides healing and she encourages us to all to think about how we as individuals can play a part in the action of reconciliation. She asks that people attend powwows and begin to understand and open their hearts to her culture.--Publisher website.

Date Published:2018

The ribbon skirt : a graphic novel /

Mukwa, Cameron,


Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by women in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -- their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself -- for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way.--Publisher.
Date Published:2024

Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by women in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -- their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself -- for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way.--Publisher.

Date Published:2024

Siha Tooskin knows the love of the dance

Bearhead, Charlene.


Alternate title: Love of the dance. Siha Tooskin (Paul) and his Uncle Lenard help a school friend, Jeff learn about Nakota forms of traditional and non-traditional dance at a pow wow.--Publisher.
Date Published:2020

Skye Bird and the eagle feather

Bishop, Mary Harelkin.


When her old school was torn down, Skye Bird and her siblings have to go to a new school. Skye tries to be brave but finds the new school doesn't have the same books as the old school, the teacher doesn't understand, and she is having a hard time making friends. Her favourite thing to do is to dance powwow. She wants to start a culture club but doesn't know how, until one night she has a vision and learns what she must do.--Publisher.
Date Published:2017

When her old school was torn down, Skye Bird and her siblings have to go to a new school. Skye tries to be brave but finds the new school doesn't have the same books as the old school, the teacher doesn't understand, and she is having a hard time making friends. Her favourite thing to do is to dance powwow. She wants to start a culture club but doesn't know how, until one night she has a vision and learns what she must do.--Publisher.

Date Published:2017

Teacher's guide for Powwow counting in Cree

Vermette, Katherena.


Mathematics grade 1 (2007). Treaty Education grade 1. This short guide contains enrichment ideas to support the use of this children's book with students in the classroom.--Ministry of Education website.
Date Published:2014

Viens au pow-wow! [kit]

Lewis, Wendy A.


Translated from: "Come to the pow-wow!" Title from the small book. Programme d'études interdisciplinaire 1 (2015) - I. Programme d'études interdisciplinaire 2 (2015) - I. Étude sur les traités 1 - IF. Étude sur les traités 2 - IF. Cette trousse consiste de six copies d'un album, une copie en grand format, un plan d'enseignement pour la lecture partagée et un CD audio. L'album présente un récit réaliste d'une petite fille qui, à l'invitation de son amie, découvre ce qui se passe dans la célébration d'un pow-wow. Le livre est bien illustré et le format du grand livre est idéal pour l'exploitation de la lecture en grand groupe. Les activités décrites dans le plan d'enseignement permettent de travailler des stratégies de compréhension telles que faire des liens et évaluer. Le CD audio de ce livre comprend une version complète de l'histoire et une version trouée, ainsi qu'une musique composée de battements de tambour.--Ministry of Education website.
Date Published:2006

Translated from: "Come to the pow-wow!" Title from the small book. Programme d'études interdisciplinaire 1 (2015) - I. Programme d'études interdisciplinaire 2 (2015) - I. Étude sur les traités 1 - IF. Étude sur les traités 2 - IF. Cette trousse consiste de six copies d'un album, une copie en grand format, un plan d'enseignement pour la lecture partagée et un CD audio. L'album présente un récit réaliste d'une petite fille qui, à l'invitation de son amie, découvre ce qui se passe dans la célébration d'un pow-wow. Le livre est bien illustré et le format du grand livre est idéal pour l'exploitation de la lecture en grand groupe. Les activités décrites dans le plan d'enseignement permettent de travailler des stratégies de compréhension telles que faire des liens et évaluer. Le CD audio de ce livre comprend une version complète de l'histoire et une version trouée, ainsi qu'une musique composée de battements de tambour.--Ministry of Education website.

Date Published:2006

Waci! Dance

Speidel, Sage.


A mother shares Lakota cultural experiences with her daughter, introducing her to waci (dance) as a way to celebrate life. Wacipi (powwow), where dancing occurs, is a setting for Indigenous song, dance, regalia, food and crafts. A warm, family story for all ages, Waci! Dance! visually embraces the joy of being together and caring for each other.--Publisher. .
Date Published:2023

We belong to the drum : = mistikwaskihk kitipêyimikonaw.

Lamouche, Sandra.


Parallel texts in English and Plains Cree. In this dual-language illustrated picture book, a child who's away from his family for the first time at daycare finds belonging through the music of the powwow drum.--Publisher.
Date Published:2023

We still belong

Day, Christine, 1993-,


"Today is a big day for Wesley Wilder. Her poem about Indigenous Peoples' Day will be printed in the school newspaper--and she also has a plan to ask her crush, fellow gamer Ryan, to go with her to the school dance. But from the moment she boards the morning bus, Wesley's day starts to unravel. Between jittery emotions, unexpected encounters, and awkward conversations with her teachers, almost nothing goes according to plan. Still, the day has even more surprises in store for Wesley when she attends an intertribal powwow, where she learns some truths that aren't surprising at all. Including the truth that she is just as brave--and as loved--as she could dream. In this warm hug of a novel, award-winning author Christine Day assures readers that even with all the very real problems they may face, they are worthy, their voices matter--and they belong."--Back cover.
Date Published:2023

"Today is a big day for Wesley Wilder. Her poem about Indigenous Peoples' Day will be printed in the school newspaper--and she also has a plan to ask her crush, fellow gamer Ryan, to go with her to the school dance. But from the moment she boards the morning bus, Wesley's day starts to unravel. Between jittery emotions, unexpected encounters, and awkward conversations with her teachers, almost nothing goes according to plan. Still, the day has even more surprises in store for Wesley when she attends an intertribal powwow, where she learns some truths that aren't surprising at all. Including the truth that she is just as brave--and as loved--as she could dream. In this warm hug of a novel, award-winning author Christine Day assures readers that even with all the very real problems they may face, they are worthy, their voices matter--and they belong."--Back cover.

Date Published:2023

Why we dance : a story of hope and healing.

Havrelock, Deidre.


A young Indigenous girl's family helps calm her nervous butterflies before her first Jingle Dress Dance and reminds her why she dances.--Publisher. .
Date Published:2024

Women's traditional dance



Date Published:2009