The power and spirituality of American Indian culture
reverberated through Fort Lewis College and the
Whalen Gymnasium last weekend during the 41st annual
Hozhoni Days Pow-Wow. The largest event produced
by Fort Lewis College draws approximately 5,000 participants
and spectators from across the country. Grand
Entrances took place near mid-day on both Saturday
and Sunday, as full processions of dancers kicked off the
day's pow wow events. With a dizzying array of sights,
sounds and rhythms, the Hozhoni Days pow wow was a
feast for the senses.
A young girl holds on tight during a group dance Saturday as the procession makes its way
around the gymnasium floor.
A dancer in
brightly colored,
native dress participates
in the
social dance
Saturday.
The traditional American Indian
dress on display appealed to all
of the senses.
A young pow-wow dancer circles the exhibition area Saturday afternoon before the celebration got under way.
A dancer makes his way to his seat from the dance floor for aquick breather.
Renita Lee helps tie ahead dress on her son, 9-year-old Justino Lee.
The stars and stripes are held high as dancers circle the floor during the Grand Entrance.
Ronnie Preston of "Tha Tribe" keeps the beat as the drum com-petition begins.
Felix Atene gets himself ready prior to leaving the bleachers for the Grand Entrance on Saturday after-noon.
A multitude of drum circles were on hand for the celebration with many members traveling from across the country to participate.
