Originally posted by Holden McGroin
http://www.powwowcountry.com/powwow_history.htm
Took me about three minutes on Google, so I didn't waste much time.
The Iroquis Confederacy (depending on which historian you believe) dates back to either 1142 or shortly after the encroachment of europeans. Either way, gatherings of political and spiritual leadership happened among the confederation before 1776.
Since County Fairs include a carnival, monster truck races and tractor pulls, county fairs did not exist before the internal combustion engine and electricity.
Sorry but not buying it. Like I said maybe they get their roots from it, but it's not a pow-wow.
I will agree the line is gray but I disagree that Pow-wows were a "tradition".
This is earlier than I actually believe but from your link... And thanks for using one. I much more respect and am willing to actually be open-minded when one does not just hide behind quotes and is willing to post the website.
"Oklahoma tribes were at the center of the powwow emergence. The Ponca Fair and Powwow originated in 1877"
Like I said its not a "tradition". 1877, yet earlier than I personally agree with, but it is still not what it is portrayed as.
Please by no means get any of this wrong, I like pow-wow's and have respect for Indians. Just thought it was an interesting tidbit to throw in.
now go catch a green-corn ceremony and we are talking tradition.
