Meskwaki Nation children celebrate Neno Day
Fluttering shawls zip through the Meskwaki high school gym. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
The kids and the staff enjoyed a break from schoolwork to dance in the mini powwow. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
Kids line up for the Buffalo Dance, weaving across the gym floor. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
Kids fly on by during the Swan Dance. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
Even the boys danced to the beat to celebrate Neno Day. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
Meskwaki Settlement School faculty had a dance competition during the powwow. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
On Friday, Nov. 4, students and faculty of the Meskwaki Settlement School celebrated Neno Day with a morning presentation, activities, and ending with a mini powwow in their high school gym.
Red Earth and Coon Hunters drum circles performed at the powwow with kids in regalia or street clothes and enjoyed performing their favorite dances, such as the Meskwaki Dance and the ever-favorite Buffalo Dance.
November is Native American Heritage Month. A celebration of the richly diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and acknowledge the notable contributions of Native peoples here in the United States.
- Amanda Kriegel
- Chairman Curt Hilmer.
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- Bruce Hanna
- Damian McLeod
- Barry Prusha
- Rlou Snyder has been a Wieting Theater Volunteer for 50 years. Contributed photo.
- After voting, community members enjoyed savory hot soups, delicious dessert bars with a refreshing coffee, and sweet fruit punch accompanied by a pleasant conversation. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Toledo Public Library Assistant Library Director Brandi Harma (L) and Library Director Sheri McFate (R) served soups and sweets to local library patrons. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
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- Girls Letterwinners: Alex Castanon, Maribel Castanon, Kayla Heck, Autumn Elsbury, Maeley Elsbury, Abigail Chyma. Not pictured: Andrea Padilla. Photo provided by Robert Tyynismaa.
- Fluttering shawls zip through the Meskwaki high school gym. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- The kids and the staff enjoyed a break from schoolwork to dance in the mini powwow. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Kids line up for the Buffalo Dance, weaving across the gym floor. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Kids fly on by during the Swan Dance. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Even the boys danced to the beat to celebrate Neno Day. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
- Meskwaki Settlement School faculty had a dance competition during the powwow. Photo by Vanessa Roudabush.
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