Pow Wow
Can anyone attend a Pow Wow/Wacipi?
Yes, Pow Wow's/Wacipi's are open to the public.
How many designated Native American communities are in MN?
11. 7 Ojibwe reservations and 4 Dakota communities.
Anoka Taƞhan
Anoka
At a gathering of Native American people who eats first?
Elders
Miigwech
Mee-gway-ch
Will accept mee-gwitch
Thank you
Can Non Native People Dance at a Pow Wow/Wacipi?
During an Intertribal, all are invited into the circle to dance. Please do so in a respectful, mindful way as the circle is a sacred space. Look to those around you for what to do.
In what year were Native Americans granted the ability to practice their religions without fear of prosecution?
1978-American Indian Religious Freedom Act
Mni Sotá Makoce
Minnesota
Name 3 berries native to MN
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, chokecherries, and service berries
Boozhoo
Boo-zhoo
Hello
Can I buy/wear items purchased at a Pow Wow/Wacipi?
Yes, please! These are small business owners and they appreciate your patronage. You should always buy from inspired natives instead of items that are native inspired.
What percentage of Native Americans serve in the US Military?
Nearly 20%
Śakpe
Shakopee
What is Manoomin/Psiƞ and where does it grow?
Wild Rice. It grows in lakes and streams
Baaga'adowewin
bah-guh-ah-doe-way-win
Lacrosse (oldest game on Turtle Island)
What is Regalia?
It is the name for what the dancers wear at Pow Wow's/Wacipi's. They are NOT costumes. They hold significant spiritual and cultural significance.
What tribe did the Dreamcatcher originate from?
The Ojibwe
Maka to
Mankato
What famous breakfast condiment was first created by Indigenous people?
Zhiiwaagamizigan- Maple Syrup
Gichi-ziibi
gitch-ee-zee-bi
Great River or Mississippi in Ojibwe
There are 3 items that you should never bring to a Pow Wow/Wacipi. What are they?
Drugs, Alcohol, Firearms
What percentage of Native Americans live in communities OTHER than on reservations or in designated tribal communities?
78%
Bdóte
Mendota, more specifically, where 2 rivers meet. The place where the Mississippi and MN rivers meet.
Who are the 3 sisters and why are they important?
Corn, Beans, and Squash. Corn provides a stalk for beans to climb, beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and squash leaves shade the soil to retain moisture and deter weeds
Giga-waabamin
gi-guh waah-buh-min
I shall see you again/goodbye