POWWOW VII

Here is the next generation of The Odawa Tribe. Seems like a fitting way to end this series. There are more photos of this PowWow which will be displayed from time to time. From what I saw, The Odawa will survive and flourish into the future.

POWWOW VI

This gentleman was dancing with a sword. I don't know why. Maybe it was taken from a "Blue Coat" by one of his ancestors. He seemed to be the only person sporting one and he was very proud of it.

POWWOW V

While the drums are beating, there is constant, what only can be described as, screaming. It is a sound most of us cannot make. This gentleman was very into his dance. I really like his taste in footwear.

POWWOW IV

It's not just the men who are colorful. The women are dressed beautifully but don't have a lot of feathers. Their dancing tends to mimic birds while the men are more like land animals.

POWWOW III

These gentlemen were part of a ceremonial dance. The drums were so intense, more than any Rock concert. You could feel the the sound on your body. Unlike anything I have ever seen.

POWWOW II

One of the tribal elders. I love the feathers. The embroidery is magnificent, as well. Such detail! I'm sure it all has significance, I just don't know what.

POWWOW

The Odawa Tribe PowWow 2010. For the next few days I'll be showing some of the sights and colors of this interesting event. I find their ceremonial dress to be extraordinary. Tribes came from Canada and the U.S. for this annual event.

KNOCK, KNOCK-PART II

Just another of those strange things that people put in front of their homes. Really no story to accompany the photo, just a lot of questions. Enjoy your weekend!

KNOCK, KNOCK

I came across this statue on someone's door step. I thought it was rather interesting. I don't believe it once belonged to a tobacconist;too large for that. This area has a large population of Native Americans' belonging to the Odawa Tribe. I have no idea what he is holding in his hand. Any politically correct suggestions would be welcome.

POW WOW NOT CAF POW

We were driving down the road yesterday and saw a small sign that said POW WOW. Being the curious sort, we decided to check it out. We drove into what was the 16th annual Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow or "Jiingtomok." The Odawa Tribe of Native Indigenous people has about 15,000 members living in Michigan, Ontario, and Oklahoma. The Pow Wow featured men and women's traditional dance and other activities.  There was a drum competition (I can still hear them resonating in my ear), Native bead work and authentic cuisine. The colors of the costumes were incredible. The use of beads, feathers and fabric blended to form an amazing sight. Another slice of America that is preserved and, from what I witnessed, flourishing.