First Light’s Mawio’mi Celebrate Indigenous and First Nations Cultures – VOCM

Music, dance and prayer marked the climax of Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday.

The grand entrance of the Mawio’mi began with grass dancers in flowing fringe regalia, preparing the circle to receive the others.

The grass dancers were followed by jingle dancers, elders, colourful fancy-shawl dancers, and babies in arms to represent those that would continue the dance in the future, all moving to the drums of Eastern Eagle.

The celebrations included displays of handicrafts, food, and traditional athletic games.

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