MHA Nation Powwow Dancers

Celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of North Dakota’s Native American Culture. Featuring a variety of dancers, dances, drumming and education. You may even be asked to join in!

The Algonquin word “pau wau” was the Native American word some of the first Europeans associated with dancing. Although pau wau meant “medicine man” to the Algonquins, the term was eventually accepted by Europeans to refer to dancing and gatherings, later being spelled “powwow.”

Powwow celebrations often have religious significance, but are also a time for people to gather, sing, dance, feast, pray, renew old friendships and make new ones. These events offer both participants and spectators a chance to experience the rich tapestry of Native American traditions and connect with the spiritual and cultural significance of the powwow.