Saturday Oct 20 2012
Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow
By: Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Jesse Holder helps his son Hoksila Maza Zospha 2, in the Introduction Dance Saturday. After the Introduction Dance Holder and his family scattered candy and treats in the dance arena for the children in the candy toss.
Jesse Holder helps his son Hoksila Maza Zospha 2, in the Introduction Dance Saturday. After the Introduction Dance Holder and his family scattered candy and treats in the dance arena for the children in the candy toss.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Percy Edwards of Sacramento was one of the many dancers that participated in the Auburn Big Time Pow-Wow Saturday. The annual event is hosted by the Sierra Native Alliance celebrating Native American Art and Culture. Edwards is a member of the Colville Conferderated Tribes of Washington State.
Percy Edwards of Sacramento was one of the many dancers that participated in the Auburn Big Time Pow-Wow Saturday. The annual event is hosted by the Sierra Native Alliance celebrating Native American Art and Culture. Edwards is a member of the Colville Conferderated Tribes of Washington State.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Marilyn Crough of Colfax participated in an Intertribal dance and is part of the Northern Traditional Dancers.
Marilyn Crough of Colfax participated in an Intertribal dance and is part of the Northern Traditional Dancers.
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Jamie Ward, a Fancy War Dancer of Redding Ca. is part of the Winnemen Wintu Tribe.
Jamie Ward, a Fancy War Dancer of Redding Ca. is part of the Winnemen Wintu Tribe.
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Doug Ward is part of the Winnemen Wintu Tribe and is a Fancy War Dancer participating in the dancing competition Saturday.
Doug Ward is part of the Winnemen Wintu Tribe and is a Fancy War Dancer participating in the dancing competition Saturday.
Michael Kirby/Auburn Journal
Percy Edwards of Sacramento dances in the Intertribal dance Saturday at the Auburn Big Time Pow-Wow. Edwards makes numerous ceremonial dress changes during the day.
Percy Edwards of Sacramento dances in the Intertribal dance Saturday at the Auburn Big Time Pow-Wow. Edwards makes numerous ceremonial dress changes during the day.
Hundreds of spectators attended the annual Native American Big Time Pow-Wow at the Gold Country Fairgrounds to celebrate Native American Art and Culture including dance, song, drumming and crafts. A full agenda of activities were staged Saturday from the opening ceremony at 9am through the closing ceremony at 10pm. The event was hosted by the Sierra Native Alliance.