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Blue skies, bright smiles at historic Nanticoke Indian Powwow
The 42nd Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow returned to Millsboro Sept. 7-8. Leading the intertribal dance are (l-r) Adrienne Harmon, Kalen Anderson and Keith Anderson.
September 13, 2019
The 42nd annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow was blessed with clear skies Sept. 7-8. Keith Colston called the dances and provided a spoken history of the dances and culture. Drum groups Red Blanket and Stoney Creek kept the beat as more than 40 Native American tribes joined the local tribe to celebrate and share their heritage. Lead dancers Adrienne Harmon and Keith Anderson led the dances.
The dance when all are welcome to enter the circle.
Sadé Heart of the Hawk holds the circle for the male dancers.
Weapon or tool knives are worn on the belts of Native-American women.
Bruce Morris is all smiles.
Grace Chiasson Miller and Mi’Kmaq Sadé
Chief Natosha Carmine makes her way through the crowd before entering the circle.
Jan Durham and Chief Natosha Carmine enjoy a moment.
A medicine bag hangs from the belt
Kayleigh Vickers and Raaghi Rain pose for photos.
Charlotte Hockings’ hair adornment.
Larry Jackson has a smile on his face.
Dancing with shawls.
Taking a family photo in 3,2,1- snap.
Lead Dancer Keith Anderson is followed by his son Kalen wearing colonial jackets. They discovered they are descendants of soldiers in the American Revolution and were recently recognized by the Sons of the American Revolution.
Reflective mirrors ward off evil.
A very energetic dance.
Full regalia in the circle.
Keith Anderson performs a dance.
Intricate beadwork is a mainstay.
Feathers and knives are part of regalia.
Charlotte Hockings holds the circle.
Ladies dance and catch up on life in the circle.
Tribes from all over are represented.
Bruce Morris of the Lenni Lenape Tribe and Matthew Harmon share a laugh.
Emma Ellingsworth is smitten with a Nanticoke Indian.
Feathers and a heart adorn a crown.
Keith Anderson shields his back with feathers and an eagle head.
Keith and Kalen Anderson sit on the side of the circle.
Larry Jackson holds the circle.
All tribes dance in the circle is a fun time for all ages.
Kalen and Keith Anderson dance in the circle.
Sadé Heart of the hawk and Mi’Kmaq dance the circle.
Keith Anderson regalia.
The tribe gathers for a dance.
Beadwork is a beautiful addition.
Dancing the blanket dance.
Young girls blanket dancing.
Jingle dancers in the circle.
Jingle dancer.
Lead dancer Adrienne Harmon during a jingle dance.
Children are brought in the circle and continue the traditions.
