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Highschool Powwow Experience

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Onalaska Highschool’s Powwow was my second time experiencing the Native American traditions, as my first was in elementary school. Sadly my sister and I could not stay to see the performers, but we did get to walk around and watch a game being played. The game consisted of a stone, furs, a big stick, and many little sticks. As we were watching the game being played I thought to myself how simple the natives game and way of life was. My sister really liked the drummers, who played during the playing of the game. Also, as most three year olds do, she liked what was bought for her. Since most of our time was spent looking around at the items being sold, I thought she deserved a necklace (pictured below). We usually do not get to do much outside

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