LAKE GENEVA POWWOW

Father's Day Weekend
LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN

About the Lake Geneva Powwow

Powwows are continuation of the seasonal intertribal gatherings that have been held in this land for many thousands of years. In the past, these gatherings were a time to honor elders and other worthy members of the community, reunite with farflung family and friends, exchange gifts, and be thankful for many blessings. Trading, visiting, courtship, and celebration are all part of a powwow.

The main features of these celebrations are the drums, music, and dancing, as well as the colorful regalia of the dancers and all the crafts and foods available for sale. Many different Native cultures are represented, and the heritage of the dancers and singers is reflected in their clothing, their dance steps, and their songs. Powwows are a celebration of life and its interconnectedness. They provide an opportunity to get together and have a good time and learn about other cultures and traditions as we share about our own.

Lake Geneva Powwow is a traditional powwow; its focus is to bring together people of all nations to learn, have fun, and rekindle old friendships and form new ones. It's similar to a family reunion, open to the public. You are invited to join in the festivities --everyone is a participant, even if only as an observer.

Those of us involved in this powwow do it for various reasons, but at the core is the desire to pay respect to the ancestors who have walked before us and to keep the traditions alive by sharing them with others. We have come together to do this from different walks of life and cultures, not all of them indigenous. We do this on our own and are not sponsored or supported by any branch of the Potowatami Nation or any casino operation.

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Etiquette
Powwow Staff
The Arena
The Four Circles
The Spirit Fire
The Songs
Men's Dances
Women's Dances
Social Dances
Powwow Calendar