Part 1 | Powwow 101 with Sissy Thiessen Kootenayoo

Описание: Join our guest facilitator & dancer Sissy Thiessen Kootenayoo for Powwow 101! In Part 1 Sissy shares her introduction to womens’ (Two Spirit, Non Binary & other identities included) Powwow dance while doing her hair and sharing her regalia.

Powwow 101 is an introduction to protocol, stories of origin of the three women’s styles, why we dance, regalia, ethics & some tips on getting started on your dance journey! Get comfortable, grounded & ready to get introduced to the immense teachings and background that goes into dancing.

For more information on Sissy & her offerings, please visit http://wasesabaexperiences.ca/

This video was created as part of Yellowhead Institute’s Call for Collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please visit https://yellowheadinstitute.org

A Note from Sissy:
I recognize that this knowledge is ideally shared in person, however due to the current health pandemic, I am using this virtual, single location format. This will allow many relations to have access to this knowledge and hopefully, be inspired to offer tobacco protocol in person to learn more from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, teachers or dancers in their communities.

The terms “Indigenous” and “First Nations” are also used somewhat interchangeably, as a means to acknowledge the existence of many Nations and identities across Turtle Island (North America). Also that our Métis, Inuit, mixed ancestry and other First Peoples relatives join us in the Powwow circle as well.

Beadwork made in Mni-Sni (Morley, AB, Canada)
Shirt by KiwetinClothing
https://kiwetinclothing.ca/
Fancy/Traditional Shawl made by Melissa Purcell & her sisters
Moccasins made by
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