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Nanticoke Indian Powwow shares native culture
Larry Jackson, Ragghi Rain and Herbert Jackson walk the circle while an offering of burning sage and tobaaco is fanned in the dance circle. BY DENY HOWETH
September 22, 2015
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe held its 38th Annual Powwow Sept.12-13 in Millsboro. Dancers and drummers from the area and across the country joined each other in the circle and shared the culture and dances with the visitors.
The theme this year was Branching From Our Past and offered an open circle to all veterans and first responders, as patriotism and valor are highly respected in Native American culture.
Powwows are a time to preserve traditions, to sing to the Creator, and to dance to the heartbeat of the drum.
The fancy shawl dance is an athletic dance performed by the ladies. BY DENY HOWETH
Tribal leaders present colors for the opening at the powwow. BY DENY HOWETH
Chief William Daisey of the Oak Orchard Nanticoke Tribe takes part in the opening ceremonies. BY DENY HOWETH
Curtis Wright brought his newborn son Colton to the powwow. BY DENY HOWETH
Cody Coe, Dakota Sioux of South Dakota, brings his style of dance to the circle. BY DENY HOWETH
Stacey Bliss Ricketts, from the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Tribe of N.J., left, and Lesley Gould Combs from the Lenape Tribe, participate in the grand entry. BY DENY HOWETH
North Carolina Stoney Creek dancer participates in the grand entry. BY DENY HOWETH
Boe Harris, (l-r) Ragghi Rain and Megan Oates join in a ladies dance. BY DENY HOWETH
Men stand at the entry while the ladies dance in the circle. BY DENY HOWETH
Men's head dancer Keith Anderson participates in the grand entry. BY DENY HOWETH
Patriotism and valor are highly respected and veterans and first responders were welcomed into the dance circle. BY DENY HOWETH
Fancy Shawl Dancers spin while men stand at the entry with respect. BY DENY HOWETH
Brett and Kayley Jackson introduce Delilah Rose in her first dance. BY DENY HOWETH
Bruce Morris of the Lenni Lenape Tribe dances in honor of his brother Al Sammons, who recently died. BY DENY HOWETH
Curtis Wright performs in a fancy dance. BY DENY HOWETH
Michael Morgan participates in the grand entry. BY DENY HOWETH
The head dress of an Apache Nation indian tribal member. BY DENY HOWETH
Nanticoke Lenni Lenape tribe Red Blanket dancer performing in a men's dance. BY DENY HOWETH
Larry Jackson, I(l-r) Ragghi Rain and Herbert Jackson walk the circle while an offering of burning sage and tobaaco is fanned in the dance circle. BY DENY HOWETH
A tribal members enter the dance circle for grand entry at the Nanticoke Indian Powwow. BY DENY HOWETH
Grey Owl Thunderheart of the Apache Nation participates in a fancy dance. BY DENY HOWETH
Nanticoke Indian Chief William Daisey presents during the flag song. BY DENY HOWETH
North Carolina Stoney Creek dancer participates in the grand entry. BY DENY HOWETH
New Jersey Red Blanket Drum group get the beat flowing. BY DENY HOWETH
Julia prepares for her participation in the grand entry. BY DENY HOWETH
Head dancer Adrienne Harmon prepares for her dance. BY DENY
Matthew Harmon and Brett Jackson perform in the grass dance. BY DENY HOWETH
