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Powwow brings Native American culture to DLHS

Detroit Lakes Schools Early Education Powwow was held Thursday at Lakeshirts Fieldhouse.

There were six drum teams playing at the powwow that was held at the Detroit Lakes High School on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

By Barbie Porter

March 30, 2023 at 3:43 PM

DETROIT LAKES — The Lakeshirts Fieldhouse at Detroit Lakes High School welcomed dancers in full regalia for the Detroit Lakes Schools Early Childhood Education Powwow on Thursday, March 30.

Spiritual Advisor Mike Swan kicked off the festivities with a speech and a prayer. The Honor Guard and veterans were recognized, as were the six drum teams providing the song and beat for the event. When the Grand Entry arrived just before noon, dancers entered the floor.

At powwows dancers wear regalia, which is often hand-made.

After a few traditional dances, audience members were invited to join in the powwow.

Many dancers took the floor for the opening ceremony of the Detroit Lakes Schools Early Education powwow at the Lakeshirts Fieldhouse in Detroit Lakes High School on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Dancers entered the grand entry at the Detroit Lakes Schools Early Education Powwow on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The event was held at the Lakeshirts Fieldhouse inside Detroit Lakes High School.

Dancers in full regalia danced at the Detroit Lakes Schools Early Education Powwow on March 30, 2023.

honor guard.jpg — Honor Guard members were honored to start the powwow held at the Detroit Lakes High School on March 30, 2023.

Mike Swan was the spiritual advisor at the Detroit Lakes Schools Early Education Powwow on March 30, 2023.

WE flag.jpg — A White Earth flag hangs in the Lakeshirts Fieldhouse in Detroit Lakes High School on March 30, 2023.

By Barbie Porter