A History of Native American Dance

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, spend an evening learning about Native American powwow culture, including the history of native dance and songs, from Bill Branson, Plains Cree. View dance clothes and articles, and watch a men's traditional-style dance performance. Presented in partnership with Columbia College. Adults and teens. You may also attend via Zoom; see full event info for a link.

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, spend an evening learning about Native American powwow culture, including the history of native dance and songs. View dance clothes and articles, and watch a men's traditional-style dance performance.

Presenter and dancer Bill Branson (Plains Cree) has over 55 years of experience dancing and creating native powwow dance clothing. He produces outstanding articles of dance clothing that are worn by various native dancers across this country, in both men's and women's styles.

Branson is an accomplished powwow dancer, having danced in all men's dance styles. Along with being a respected powwow singer, in both northern and southern protocols, Bill has also been honored to be the master of ceremonies at dances across the native midwest dance circuit. He has presented educational programs to schools, colleges and libraries.

He travels to dances year round, from Oklahoma to Oregon, Nebraska to Texas, either dancing for the people or singing with various drum groups. He's always willing to share his knowledge of Native American dance culture.

Adults and teens. If you would like to attend online via Zoom, use this link to log in for the performance.

This talk is presented in partnership with Columbia College's Stafford Library and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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