Native American Regalia at Dokis First Nations Pow-wow, 2012
There is not much I really want to write along these photographs because I would like them to speak for themselves.
I took these photos at Dokis First Nations Pow-wow, which takes place every year on July 1st. This year was my third year in a row attending and I must say the Pow-wow there is getting better and better by the year. Or at least this is my impression.
I spent roughly a week there but the festivities only happen for two days. That is when all the beautiful regalia is brought-out and the dancing, drumming and all take place. Personally, I love the colours, the bead work, all the details ... phenomenal, in my opinion.
I am always grateful to be invited to the Dokis Pow-wow and happy that I can get away with all the photos that I shoot. Everyone there is incredibly cheerful and kind!
I do wish people will enjoy the photographs and I will write a more in depth piece on the actual Pow-wow itself. I have countless more photographs as well. All in good time.
Thank You for the visit.
Cheers!
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Amazing photographs capturing a wonderful energy. My wife and I are looking forward to our first pow pow.
Hi! Mr. Happy, A great moment of colour, dance and festivities. Being a yearly affair it must be a long wait and many may be yearning to attend to it. It is really wonderful. I have mentioned about 'feather bonnets' in one of my Hubs but it is much more than that. Your photographs are really gorgeous and I enjoyed the Regalia thoroughly. Thanks for posting this great Hub. Voted up and shared.
Lovely photos. I'm glad the native American culture is alive and well. I hope we never, ever, lose it entirely.
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What beautiful photos and culture!
What beautiful pictures and the captures of their Regalia. I use to go to the End of the World park in PA and attended their Pow Wows.
Thanks for sharing:)
Mr. Happy, you've made me joyous with these photos. Absolutely breathtaking.
Absolutely beautiful. This brings much peace and joy to my heart looking at the regalia at this pow wow and I'm struck at the similarity in some of the regalia of the Meherrin Tribe that I attended this fall. There is a large Meherrin population right where I live-northeastern NC, and I attended the Pow wow on an annual basis.
I actually had plans to write a hub about my experiences at Pow Wow's, in the near future. If you don't mind, I'd like to link yours to that when it is complete.
Your photography is so clear and precise. It captures the lovely art that goes into the Regalia. So, I'm curious, as I read your comments to others, how you know the Native American language, which tribe it is that you are speaking from and how this relates to you?
I attended my first Pow wow when I was only 9 with my dad and was absolutely mesmerized. I remember it was evening and the fire, the drumming, the beautiful colors and dancing were like a coming home for me. I felt I belonged right there in the middle of it all. I still have the little doll that dad bought me as a souvenir, now almost 5 decades old.
Rated up and across minus funny. The photography is magnificent. Sharing. Here is a link to the Meherrin event each fall:http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2008/10/17...
Colorful! Nice pictures Mr Happy :)
Salutations!
Your display of regalia has inspired me to write about my wondrous experiences with powwows in Montana, where I danced, and was on the drum. It was a sacred time for me when I felt that I had connected with my ancestors in a way that I had not done so in this lifetime. By the way, my Indian name is Dancing Water.
Thank you for posting these photos. In spite of the European settlers' determination to wipe out the indigenous tribes in America, powwows, lodges, ceremonies still exist, and I pray, are on the increase. May truth and thus, beauty prevail!
Dancing Water
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Amazing images.Really makes me want to travel and explore
mr happy, could you email the 1st photograph to workingwonders@aol.com ? thank you, susan
DOKIS FIRST NATION is in DOKIS FIRST NATION, ONTARIO P0M 2N1 - on the scenic upper french river, which feeds The Great Lake System - approx 1/2 hr from Noelville, Ontario, 1 hr from Sturgeon Falls, and, 1 1/2 hrs from North Bay or Sudbury - from Toronto, approx 4 hrs, and, from Parry Sound, approx 1 hr - next POW WOW is the 13th annual one, it occurs on Sat June 29, and, Sun June 30th - 2013, there is free rough camping - and, some people come a little before, and, stay a little bit after the pow wow - great swimming & fishing etc.,
Beautiful photography and regalia! The event is well-captured in these images!
Great Pics!
Pretty great stuff!!!!!!! Photographer sure did a great job!
Absolutely marvelous pics -- and looking forward to more info on the PowWow -- where is it held? Best/Sis
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