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Yellow Bird: Respect pow-wow traditions
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TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2002 "There is a controversy smoldering in Indian country about whether or not women should be allowed to sit at the drum and sing at a powwow. It is a complex issue, and throughout my years in Indian country, I have been on both sides. Yet after talking with elders and some traditional friends, I believe the cultural traditions should rule. That said, I also must add that in Indian country, where many nations and traditions mix in the same pot, nothing is simple or clear-cut. . ." Get the Story:
Dorreen Yellow Bird: The right to keep women from a drum (The Grand Forks Herald 5/14) What Do You Think?
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