Native American Pow-wows - Photography by Deb Swingholm


	*"Dance for Mother Earth"* There are many Native American pow-wows held in the Ohio and Indiana area that I have the opportunity to visit. I love to spend the day taking photos, dancing, and enjoying the music and ceremonies. It is an honor to be welcomed with such incredible generosity and to experience the unique traditions of each tribal group.











	Great Mohican Pow-wow, Ohio - July, 2006



	A Grass dancer, a traditional dancer and a young shawl dancer

			An incredible amount of work, detail and symbolism goes into each dancer's regalia. The Medicine Wheel, totem animals, clouds, stars, woodland flowers and other traditional patterns are beautifully incorporated. Native Americans believe that dancing is a spiritual expression. And each dance can have special significance, such as honoring an important event or individual, healing or giving thanks.





	Cherokee, North Carolina - 2006









	Ann Arbor, Michigan "Dance for Mother Earth Pow-wow" - 2007



	I often seek out the Elders and the children to photograph. Each have their own special magic.







	Great Mohican Pow-wow, Ohio - July, 2008










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