International Peace Powwow returns to Lethbridge after COVID-19 hiatus
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The 22nd International Peace Powwow made a grand return to Lethbridge after COVID-19 forced its cancellation last year.
Bright-coloured regalia, dances, crafts, dynamic drums and songs filled Lethbridge’s Enmax Centre on the weekend.
The 22nd International Peace Powwow and Festival made a grand return to Lethbridge after COVID-19 forced its cancellation last year.
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Don Bottle, a cultural events participant, has been going to the annual event for 22 years.
He said he loves going to the event with his family. With him was five-year-old Everleigh Mistaken Chief, his granddaughter, who says she loves dancing and all the colours she wears.
Bottle recently lost his daughter Camilla “Daisy” Shouting to the opioid crisis.
“This was one of her favourite powwows. We always came together here as a family,” said Bottle. “It’s been a real honour and a privilege to be here. I’m happy for those that are in attendance.
Matthew Whitecloud, a men’s traditional dancer, has been dancing since he was five years old. He travelled seven hours from his home in Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation in Saskatchewan to attend.
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