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**billyjoejimbob** · 02-24-2007, 01:07 PM

I have noticed that alot of the lesser know tribes and NEW tribes in the northeast tend to have a mix of both n ans s culturers. its like they pick up something they like in each and make it their own. Unfortunately they pick up TOO much ceremonial stuff.

The larger tribes like Pequot, Mohegan and Shinnecock have the big competition powwows that mirror all the other big comp powwows, I know they both have their own smaller dances throughout the year but dont know what traditionas they follow. Anyone? Are they N, S, both or unique?

I went to one in MD a few years back and they did a give away for a new baby that entered the circle. They called up each and every family member they could think of and gave them something. I do remember the MOM was pretty clueless on how to hold a baby. The kid was too young to hold her head up and mom is out there dancing and the kids head was flopping around like a jack in the box. Maybe that is how they all get the way they end up.

I also go to some 'non-NDN' powwows and they are mostly run southern style. My northern friends still dance counter clockwise tho. Is it right for them to do that? Do northern dancers in OKLA do that? (probably not)

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billyjoejimbob Fat Singer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: white guy land Posts: 1,526	I have noticed that alot of the lesser know tribes and NEW tribes in the northeast tend to have a mix of both n ans s culturers. its like they pick up something they like in each and make it their own. Unfortunately they pick up TOO much ceremonial stuff. The larger tribes like Pequot, Mohegan and Shinnecock have the big competition powwows that mirror all the other big comp powwows, I know they both have their own smaller dances throughout the year but dont know what traditionas they follow. Anyone? Are they N, S, both or unique? I went to one in MD a few years back and they did a give away for a new baby that entered the circle. They called up each and every family member they could think of and gave them something. I do remember the MOM was pretty clueless on how to hold a baby. The kid was too young to hold her head up and mom is out there dancing and the kids head was flopping around like a jack in the box. Maybe that is how they all get the way they end up. I also go to some 'non-NDN' powwows and they are mostly run southern style. My northern friends still dance counter clockwise tho. Is it right for them to do that? Do northern dancers in OKLA do that? (probably not) __________________ There are 2 types of people in the world... Really stupid people who think they are smart and Really smart people who think they are smart.