Cass Lake-Bena Round Dance

Wednesday May 10, 2017 Cass Lake-Bena

2:00PM - 3:15PM
CLBHS Gym Round Dance &
Middle School, High Schools, and
ALC students
School Powwow

Cass Lake-Bena Powwow 1

Friday May 12, 2017
9:00AM - 10:45AM
ALC Gymnasium
PreK, 1st, and 2nd Grades
The powwow season can begin
as early as March; from June
through September several
Cass Lake-Bena Powwow 2
Friday May 12, 2017
powwows take place somewhere Powwow Emcee:
1:00PM - 2:45PM
every weekend. Many families Branden Bowstring
ALC Gymnasium
pack up and go on the circuit, Spiritual Advisor:
Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grades
camping out, and enjoy the sing- Verna Lucio
ing, dancing, and seeing friends Host Drum:
CLB Singers
they may not have seen since the
Invited Schools:
previous season. Families also
Northland Eagles
travel out of state, or country to Deer River
sing and dance at a powwow. Red Lake Schools
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig
Lifes a powwow. Make a
Grand Entry! A Powwow or Celebration, is a
time for people to get together,
sing, dance, renew old friendships,
and make new ones.

Powwow Etiquette
Here are a few courtesies to
follow during the powwow:
Listen to the Master of Ceremo-
nies (MC). He will announce the
agenda, who is to dance, and
when.
When not dancing, please re-
spect the Arena and walk
around clock-wise, not through.
Show respect to the flag and
honor songs by standing during
Special songs (Grand Entry,
Flag Songs, Invocation,
Memorial, Veterans Songs, and
the Closing Song), The MC will
announce which songs to stand
for, stand quietly and remove
hat if wearing one, until the
song is completed.
Some songs require that you dance Giveaways; attributes of Native
only if you are familiar with the American generosity, are held at
routine or are eligible to participate. many dances. They are acknowledg-
Some dances require particular ments of appreciation to recipients
steps or routines. If you are not for an honor given. When receiving
familiar with these dances, observe a gift, the recipient must accept
and learn. that gift and thank everyone in-
volved in the giving.
If you are not wearing traditional
Regalia/Outfits, you may dance only If at any time you are uncertain of
on social songs (like Intertribals, procedure or etiquette, please
Two-Step, Blanket Dance, Honoring check with the MC, Arena Director,
Songs, Circle, etc. The MC will let or Dancers. They will be glad to help
you know if spectators can dance.) you with your questions.
Children should make their own
If taking pictures, ask the dancer
way around the dance ring, so they
first. Remember common courtesy
frown on carrying your child as you
and ask permission. Group photo-
dance.
graphs are usually alright to take.
Do not touch anyones dance The MC will let you know if it is in-
Regalia/outfits without their per- appropriate to take pictures during
mission. These clothes are not certain songs.
"costumes", they have a very
special meaning to each dancer who
wears it.
If you are asked to dance by an
elder, it is respectful to do so.
Royalty have special obligations and
duties to help where needed. Some
will be bringing meals during the
feast to our elderly and disabled.