The Pow wow is one of my favorites events to attend, especially to photograph. All the people I’ve met have been incredibly kind in sharing their story and culture with me. Along with the great people, you can’t beat the bright colors and interesting moments you can catch at this incredible event. Here are a few I captured this year:
Tess Knight prepares for the dancing competition at the 26th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow in McGuirk Arena on the Campus of Central Michigan University, Saturday, March 21, 2015.Ayascay Schuyler (left) braids the hair of her niece Maya Schuyler (right) before competing at the 26th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow in McGuirk Arena on the Campus of Central Michigan University, Saturday, March 21, 2015.Cid Bearhart prepares her father’s Eagle Feathers before competition begins at the 26th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow in McGuirk Arena on the Campus of Central Michigan University, Saturday, March 21, 2015.A dancer enters McGuirk Arena before the competition starts at the 26th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow in McGuirk Arena on the Campus of Central Michigan University, Saturday, March 21, 2015.Lisa Hill judges a youth female dance at the 26th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow in McGuirk Arena on the Campus of Central Michigan University, Saturday, March 21, 2015. She also competed in the fancy shall dance prior to judging.Vanessa Schocko competes at the 26th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow in McGuirk Arena on the Campus of Central Michigan University, Saturday, March 21, 2015.Michelle works on beading a purse at the 26th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow in McGuirk Arena on the Campus of Central Michigan University, Saturday, March 21, 2015. In addition to dance and drum competitions, there is also an opportunity to buy goods at the Pow wow.Dawn Sheroskey peers out the window of McGuirk Arena at the 26th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow between dances on the Campus of Central Michigan University, Saturday, March 21, 2015.
Kaiti Grant 