24-05-2025
Local tribal nations share traditions at annual Odenong Powwow
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – Nearly 20 tribal nations living in western Massachusetts are coming together this weekend, hoping to share their traditions.
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The fifth annual Odenong Powwow is taking place in Amherst. Native Americans, First Nations, and Indigenous Americans will perform intertribal dances at the event. From food to art, the tribal nations look forward to sharing their culture with the community.
'If you're curious about Indigenous people, they are your neighbors most likely,' said Logistics Coordinator Kara Kahgeebear. 'We live so many more places than people think, and it's nice to create a visual in Amherst, Massachusetts. These are not people from long ago, who we study in books.'
The powwow continues on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School. The event is free and anyone is welcome to attend.
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