Description
Jennifer Meness Waabishkaa Migizi White Eagle is Eagle Clan Migizi Dodem from the Algonquins of Pikwàkànàgan First Nation. Grounded in Anishinaabe World View, her re-search explores Manito (Spirit) relationships, embodiment, and transformative experiences as shared through stories from powwow participants. Stories contributed by the Indigenous community continue to exemplify the experience of powwow as a site of spiritual connection, cultural resurgence, and identity reclamation. Jennifer applies Ancestral Knowledge and ceremony to western theoretical perspectives in the fields of performance and dance studies, communication, anthropology, linguistics, and material culture. As an academic and Knowledge Keeper, Jennifer walks in both western and Anishinaabe worlds.
Powwows are an Indigenous celebration with dancing and music usually held outdoors. Discover more about this celebration from Jennifer!
Powwows are part of the Celebrations True North collection. We have many reasons to celebrate in North America, and there are so many gatherings throughout the year to observe. Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which North Americans gather to celebrate them.
Features include: Colour Photographs, Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Inquiry Questions, Case Study, Glossary, To Learn More, Index, About the Author, Web Sites.