Squamish Nation Pow Wow 2011 (VIDEO #2) Full Regalia First Nations Drumming & Dancing at Capilano Indian Reserve in Vancouver
Squamish Nation Pow Wow 2011 at the Capilano Indian Reserve in North Vancouver was the place to be for native bands from across BC and elsewhere to congregate from July 08-10, 2011. They gathered to greet each other and celebrate their culture together at this annual event in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish land.
Aboriginal men and women in full regalia danced in the Grand Entry and participated in the Invocation. They also competed as individuals in different categories like in a sports event. The modern day Pow Wow is very much a family affair – in recognition of the work and contribution by the native women in the community and the role that the younger ones could play is also very much part of the agenda.
Nowadays, many native youths live in urban areas away from the reserve and are increasingly alienated from the Land that the native Canadians of the past have such an affinity with. The Pow Wow therefore becomes an ideal venue for the youngsters to reconnect with their culture and way of life, thus preserving the aboriginal tradition that goes back thousands of years.
The Squamish Nation of BC is also part of the Four Host First Nations, a very important partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
[VIDEO produced by Ray Van Eng. www.vancouver21.com ]
Capilano Indian Reserve, Vancouver BC
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