PHOTOS - The Pow wow in full-colour
Several dance competitions were held over the weekend. (Photo : Le Soleil - Paula Dayan-Perez)
Thousands of people got to experience the music, colours and flavours of Kahnawake during the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow wow over the weekend.
The Mohawk community celebrated the 30th anniversary of its traditional Pow wow after a two-year hiatus imposed by the pandemic. Dance and drumming competitions, as well as dozens of food and craft stands were open to the public. The weather didn’t disappoint.
A family enjoys some potato spirals while waiting in line to buy more food. (Photo : Le Soleil - Paula Dayan-Perez)
Tom Deerhouse participated in the traditional men's dance competition. (Photo : Le Soleil - Paula Dayan-Perez)
According to Tom Deerhouse, dance, like the Pow wow, uplifts the mind and the spirit. “Everything speaks to life. Energy and being physically fit as much as you can be. Good food, interaction with people, talking and telling stories. Old friends and meeting new friends,” he said.
Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer joined the festivities. (Photo : Le Soleil - Paula Dayan-Perez)
“It’s so awesome. It’s such a good feeling. Great weather!", Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer said. "It’s nice to see so many people that I haven’t seen in a long time.”
People could buy authentic products made by Kahnawake artisans. (Photo : Le Soleil - Paula Dayan-Perez)
Preston Jacobs displayed some of his work, including handmade potato baskets, lacrosse sticks and a traditional headdress. (Photo : Le Soleil - Paula Dayan-Perez)