Thanks to a warm and gracious invitation by my dear friend Evans out to his beautiful home and land in Siksika over the weekend I was blessed to see my first powwow. . Witnessing and hearing the unshakable clock of the drummers (Northern Cree featured in 1st video) keeping rhythm for dozens of dancers dancing to different times, WITHOUT A SINGLE JINGLE ON A JINGLE DRESS out of time was a very magnanimous and emotional experience for me. . . The dependable beat of the drummers has survived. The people, their language, art and their culture are here, and I am so thankful to have been a guest at Siksika, home of the Blackfoot, Treaty 7, and home of Beautiful Evans, his beautiful family and his amazing mother, Sena. Thank you, Evans. Mahal kita. ♥️ . . N.B. . Those who have settled onto the stolen lands on Turtle Island, whether you are a settler, or immigrant after treaties were signed and borders crossed the First People of this land you MUST see a powwow. . . Observe etiquette when attending. This is a cultural & family event that involves a great deal of time, practice and dedication that goes into learning traditional cultural dance & designing, hand sewing the intricate regalia for each dancer. http://www.powwows.com/pow-wow-etiquette/ . . Support local, indigenous artisans. . . #theRevitalizationisReal (at Siksika Nation)