Native culture on display at Naper Settlement pow wow
Cultural demonstrations, native drum groups, archery displays and more highlighted the 24th annual Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow hosted Sunday by the Naper Settlement in Naperville.
Traditional pow wows are held to celebrate life, renew friendships and share Native American culture through dance, drumming, art and story telling.
Other features of the event included native flute players, a birds of prey exhibit and flintknapping (arrowhead making). Vendors also were on hand selling arts and crafts, as well as food and refreshments.
Drummers perform Sunday during the 24th annual Native American Harvest Pow Wow at Naper Settlement in Naperville.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Thorpe Sine of the Ho-Chunk tribe dances in the grand entry Sunday during the 24th annual Native American Harvest Pow Wow at Naper Settlement in Naperville.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Al Jewer plays a native flute Sunday during the 24th annual Native American Harvest Pow Wow at Naper Settlement in Naperville.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.