Powwow dancing is empowering girls in Rapid City, South Dakota. Photo by Richie Richards
Pow wow dancing empowering girls in Rapid City
By Richie Richards
Native Sun News Staff Writer
www.nsweekly.com RAPID CITY –– As part of the efforts to protect young Native American women and girls, many nonprofit, city-funded, state-supported, and federally-sanctioned groups in the Rapid City area are doing their part to house, educate, and empower their most-traumatized citizens. Powwow is one of them cultural avenues which gives women and girls a voice and strength. The learning and sharing of culture is a positive attribute in one’s life, as it requires alcohol and drug-free participation. For nearly 8 years now, Wambli Ska Drum & Dance Society provides opportunity, support, and culture to improve self-esteem and independence of young women and girls in Rapid City and surrounding reservations. The dance group is one of the largest in the nation and provides a safe environment for over 200 dancers and singers once a week during their practice powwow held in Rapid City.
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