Powwows, the coming-together of Native Americans for dancing, celebration, prayer and fun, are a central part of Wyoming’s cultural calendar. The Wind River Indian Reservation, home to the Eastern Shoshone and the Northern Arapaho, hosts numerous powwows throughout the summer. But powwows can also be found in many other parts of the state.
Ceremonial dances, drumming and songs have been the heart of the powwow for centuries, but modern powwows often include Native American rodeos, colorful tribal dress and a chance for Native Americans of different tribes to share their traditions with each other. What once was exclusively a Native American cultural tradition has become an integral part of Wyoming’s culture.
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