Mashantucket Pow Wow - Page Y
09/02/07, 08/27/20

On August 25, 2007, we went to North Stonington, Connecticut to enjoy this Pow Wow.  There was dance,
music, vendors, food, etc.  The competitions were coordinated by the Native Americans who own Foxwoods
Casino.  The announcer stated that 46 of the 48 continuous states were represented.  Not represented were
Delaware & W. Virginia.  It was a fun day even though the photos below may not be that good.  For more
information click here.  On August 31st, I found out that Biss Tours will close down operations until
further notice!  Bad news!!
Yvonne and one of her Native American friends.  Too bad his eyes are closed.  At right is part of the competition.
At left - Getting ready for competition.  At right - After each group participated, they were judged.  
At left - The dance competition.  At right - The dancers being judged.  Some of the outfits were elaborate
and very colorful.
At left - The admission ticket.  At right - The canvas display that hung on stage behind the announcer.  
It reads, "Schemitzun - Feast of Green Corn and Dance".
At left - The ladies performing a blanket dance in the replica of a village.  At right - A sunflower in the village.  
The center of the sunflower had many, many bees.  Unfortunately, they are not visible in the photo.