Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians 30th Annual Powwow
Respect and recognition: Reasons to celebrate.
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The wise sister of Indigenous Wire, who attended the joyous event and took the above pics, said she was glad to see the non-Indian Cherry Festival organizers finally recognize and celebrate the Wiigwaasmin Royalty in attendance, instead of just the non-Indian Cherry Festival Royalty, as event organizers have normally done in past years.
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