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Pow-wow and Sundance

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North American Indians dance up a storm all over Canada doing traditional dancing for prize money on the pow-wow circuit. But you have to look harder to find the sacred Sundance which has deep spiritual meaning. Although all are welcome at the pow-wow. few white people have ever attended the Sundance.
Margaret Horsfleld went to both with Wes Fineday of the Cree tribe.
Producer SUSAN SNAILUM
(Re-broadcast next Sunday)

Contributors

Unknown:
Margaret Horsfleld
Unknown:
Wes Fineday
Producer:
Susan Snailum
Source: Radio Times

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