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Should non-Indians participate?
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JULY 24, 2000 Should non-Indians participate in ceremonies? Wear Indian regalia? Dance in powwows? Play Indian music? These are some of the questions facing many in Indian Country. Some Indians welcome outside participation, many of whom feel drawn, for whatever reason, to Native cermonies and other traditions. Others feel non-Indians are stealing culture and tradition. They worry that sacred ceremonies will become commercialized and commodified. Non-Indian participation at various Sundances and Indian-related events are the subject of recent articles. "Playing Indian" is a long tradition for powwow and Indian hobbyists, Western enthusiasts, and children The American Indian Movement of New England has been involved in efforts to close down a Boy Scout Camp in Vermont which mimicks Native ceremonies, including a sweat lodge. Get the Story:
Mixed feelings toward non-Indians parading tribal clothing (AP 7/24)
Sun dance attendance raises concern about protecting culture (The Argus Leader 7/23)
Ceremony deeply rooted in Lakota way of life (The Argus Leader 7/23)
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