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"Mesquakie Powwow Keeps Tradition Alive" Essay from The Goldfinch, 1998

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Courtesy of University of Iowa Library and Archives, "Mesquakie Powwow Keeps Tradition Alive," Iowa Festivals - The Goldfinch, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 10-11, 1998

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The Goldfinch article highlights the importance of the Meskwaki Powwow through historical, economic and cultural lenses.The images are from the 2018 Meskwaki Powwow.

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Source-Dependent Questions

  • Why is the drum music sacred to the Meskwaki?
  • How does the powwow emphasize generosity?

Citation Information 

Document: "Mesquakie Powwow Keeps Tradition Alive," Iowa Festivals - The Goldfinch, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 10-11, 1998. Courtesy of University of Iowa Library and Archives

Images: 2018. Courtesy of Meskwaki Nation