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We Dance Because We Can: People of the Powwow

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For anyone interested in Powwow and the American Indians, this book is a treat! It is loaded with beautiful photos of the dancers and their regalia as well as a wonderfully readable text. Each dancer profiled shares his or her own thoughts on being Indian in America today as well as what Powwow means to them. I found it hard to put down and I learned so much from these wonderful people who were willing to share their experiences.

I have had the pleasure of meeting over half of the people featured in this book. For those wishing to know more about Native American culture and pow wows, one would be hard pressed to find a better book. A beautiful illustration of a magnificent culture.

Never have I found a more informative book on "the People" as this one. Being Native American myself, and wanting to learn more about my heritage, this book answered questions I've had for years. The pictures are amazingly vibrant. This book makes me proud to be a part of the Native American family.

The photography in this collection is some of the best, most colorful that I've seen. The interviews with the people in the book are very well done.
This is a must for anyone that has an interest in the native American culture.

I found this book to be entertaining and infomative. It moves the reader to a better understanding of the Native American Indian, their customs and their celebration of life.

This book was the beginning of a new life and lifestyle for me.
After learning that I am of Blackfoot decent I began learning as much as I can about my heritage. After reading this book, I learned what the regalia means and the blood, sweat and tears and heart and soul that goes into them. They are full of history and wonder. My daughter will one day dance for our ancestors and I am learning beadwork for just such an occasion."Within my heart there are two peoples, some red some black...to love, respect and honor them is all I have to give back".