THE DRUM
The Drum consists of a group of singers surrounding the pow wow drum with a lead singer. Most pow wows have a Northern Drum and Southern Drum who perform different songs and styles depending on what is happening in the arena. Other drums are invited to join around the arena.
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The Man Who Walks with Bears
Jimi Castillo was a man who dedicated his life to helping so many people, helping them heal from traumas, helping them overcome addictions, and counseling them during the hard times. This man was a Sun Dancer, Pipe Carrier, and a Sweat Lodge Leader. He was known throughout the prison system
More About the Pow Wow
Some of the various components and Pow Wow Etiquette The Arena The arena is the area in which the pow wow activities take place, It is normally blessed by the Spiritual Leader at the beginning of the pow wow and is considered sacred ground until the end of the pow
The Pow Wow
Pow Wows are a critical part of American Indiansociety. Often the glue that holds a communitytogether helping to maintain continuity in times whenincreased outside pressures try to force changesthat threaten Indian identity. Pow Wows help fulfillsocial and spiritual functions acting as an arenawhere people can visit friends and relatives, honormembers
President Barack Obama Awards
On June 20, 2016. Jimi Castillo, Jeanette Castillo, and Kem Persaud were recognized by President Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States with the President’s Call to Service Lifetime Achievement Award for dedicated service to the Native American Community. It is the highest level of the President’s Volunteer Award