Powwow: A Celebration Through Song and Dance

by Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane

Book Overview

★ "Clearly organized and educational--an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries." --School Library Journal, starred review

Powwow is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today. As a lifelong competitive powwow dancer, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is a guide to the protocols, regalia, songs, dances and even food you can find at powwows from coast to coast, as well as the important role they play in Indigenous culture and reconciliation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1459843444
• ISBN13: 9781459843448
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7