Chi-Asin Powwow to take place June 17-19

Observer Staff

7/5/2005 12:00:00 AM

The At-Large Department's annual Chi-asin powwow is viewed as a culturally-balanced event that promotes the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe's historical significance in southern Saginaw County.

"The Place of our Ancestors" traditional powwow will take place June 17-19 at Showboat Park in Chesaning.

The powwow kicks off June 17 with a golf scramble at Twin Brooks in the morning and a family-friendly musical show featuring several country acts in the evening.

Grand Entry is slated for 1 and 7 p.m. on June 18 and at 1 p.m. the following day. A complete list of events and times can be found on page 6.

"The powwow is intended to build awareness of who we are and were our people traveled," stated Director Amy F. Alberts.

"Between song and dance, the pow-wow is a very balanced event. Our activities promote healthy life-styles with an underlying philosophy of prevention."

Music and dance are representatives of the full range of life for American Indians. They are the integral fuels that have always fed the fires of honor and traditions. American Indian dance is a form of praise, worship and a way to experience interconnectedness through motion. Powwows are celebrations, but as with the thread that runs through all of life, there are sacred traditions to be found in this coming together of people.

For more information about the Chi-asin Powwow, call (800) 884-6271.