Young Native American boy, about 6 y/o, wearing full powwow dancer regalia. Powwow regalia is a powerful expression of identity, representing a dancer's personal life, family heritage, spiritual quest, and community traditions. Each outfit is a unique, evolving collection of items that can include family heirlooms, gifts from elders, and modern elements, and often incorporates symbolic meaning through materials like beadwork, feathers, and specific designs.
For many Indigenous People, Thanksgiving is a national day of mourning because it commemorates the arrival of European settlers and the resulting loss of land, culture, & lives.
Indigenous peoples are still here.
#MeetThem
Powwow regalia represents a dancer's personal life, heritage, & community.
