Spirit of Powwow
$83.65
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
26 September 2003
Summary
Spirit of Powwow has evolved as we have talked with dancers and drummers until we feel we now have a powwow book that goes beyond the usual mere description of regalia and dances. The photography and text cover every component of the powwow, not just the dance competition. The Nahanee family and their friends make this book a very personal experience for the reader as we have maintained the true voices of the dancers, drummers, officials and volunteers throughout as they speak of their experi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780888395207 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0888395205 |
| Author: | Kay Johnston, Gloria Nahanee |
| Publisher: | Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada |
| Imprint: | Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 26 September 2003 |
| Weight: | 590g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 215mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Opis |
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About The Author
Kay Johnston
uthor Kay Johnston has teamed up with Gloria Nahanee to share the energy and beauty of powwow celebrations. Kay Johnston draws from her experiences as an observer and participant of the powwow to help the reader better understand this unique festival of spirit. She has worked for ICBC and the Ministry of Education as a writer, educator and consultant for public education programming on issues such as health, safety and career and personal planning. She currently works as a high school counselor in British Columbia. Gloria Nahanee initiated the revival of the powwow for the Squamish Nation after a period of thirty years. She chairs the committee that organizes this huge three-day event. Gloria is a Traditional dancer and travels extensively throughout North America to dance. Gloria developed and teaches the Chan Es7a7awts program at Eslha7an, a very successful program designed for Squamish Nation elementary students experiencing difficulty at school. Susan Lansonius is an author and professional illustrator.
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