Powwow wows spectators – Timmins Press

April 7, 2013

TIMMINS – The gymnasium at Northern College Porcupine Campus shook to the pounding beats of drumming circles and jingle dancers that gathered from across the North to take part in the 12th-annual traditional powwow.

This showcase of Aboriginal culture was complete with traditional dancing, drumming, throat singing, and crafts providing a unique perspective into a people whose roots run as deep as the Canadian Shield.

“Today we acknowledge our mothers and fathers, our roots and our Creator,” said Elder and powwow Grandmother Roberta Oshkawbewisens. “We are here again today, gracing our Mother Earth, asking visions of her and reminding ourselves of who we are, what we do and that we do it in constant grace and gentleness.”

Those in the crowded gymnasium stood in respect, taking in Oshkawbewisens’ words, holding hats in hand.

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