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Acknowledgements The video clips on this page were developed as part of the video entitled, "July-amsh Powwow." Written and directed by Christina Crawford, the videography and editing was done by Jim Swoboda. David Matheson was the July-amsh Powwow Director. Special thanks go to the Coeur d'Alene Casino and Ward Stout - Stoud Flute. "July-amsh Powwow" was produced by I.L.F. Media Productions. The project was funded by the Idaho Travel Council and completed in 2000. Thanks to Christina Crawford for allowing us to use this video.
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Listen and observe some of the sights and sounds that take place during the preparations and the opening of July-amsh 2000. Included is discussion on some of the meaning of the markings placed on horses and images from the opening horse parade. *(512K Viewing Option) Part 1 |
July-amsh is the largest outdoor powwow held in the northwest each year, attracting thousands of dancers and scores of drum groups. While no longer part of the Coeur d'Alene Reservation, the powwow grounds at Post Falls, Idaho have been a traditional gathering place for the Schitsu’umsh and many other tribes since time immemorial. The word, July-amsh comes from the word, sjulyam, meaning, "gathering together and spending a day in July."
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Listen as Dave Matheson, Powwow Director and CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's Gaming Enterprise, welcomes all to July-amsh 2000. *
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Led by the Flag Bearers, witness the "dignity" of the dancers as they enter the dance area during the Grand Entry. Notice the "Indian Flag," with its Eagle Feathers attached to it. The voice of Dale Old Horn is heard throughout, as he is the emcee for the powwow. *(512K Viewing Option) Part 3 |
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Listen first as Cliff SiJohn explains some of the significance of the songs, and what the members of drum groups need to know. Then listen to the Northern Cree drum. *(512K Viewing Option) Part 4 |
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Continue listening as Cliff SiJohn relates the meaning of the songs and what one needs to know. Then listen to the Southern Cree drum. *(512K Viewing Option) Part 5 |
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Listen as Cliff SiJohn continues discussing what the singers need to know, and then listen to the Redtail Singers, a Nez Perce drum. *(512K Viewing Option) Part 6 |
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In addition to the song and dance, July-amsh hosts one of the largest Indian art exhibits and auctions in the region. In this clip you can also listen as Ward Stout explains the significance and demonstrates the use of the Indian Flute. Cliff SiJohn is the auctioneer. *(512K Viewing Option) Part 7 |
In some powwows you will notice that dancers are wearing numbers. The numbers identify dancers as they compete for prize money in their particular dance category, such as Men's Traditional, Prairie Chicken, Women's Jingle Dress or Shawl Dance. Competitive dancing became popular only within the last 40 years, and is an important part of many powwows today.
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Cliff SiJohn explains what a dancer must know to keep time with the singers and the emergence of "competitive" dancing. "They must float when they dance." In this video clip you will also see Women's Traditional and Women's Jingle Dances. *(512K Viewing Option) Part 8 |
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Cliff SiJohn continues discussing what dancers must know. In this video clip you will also see Men's Fancy and Men's Grass Dances.
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*To view and appreciate the fast motion of powwow dancing, a 512K option has been added for these powwow sequences. Because of some visual distortion, 28K access is not available on this page and 56K is in a slide show presentation.
© Coeur d'Alene Tribe 2002
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