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The Snake Song

Participants of the Odanak Pow wow
October 27, 2018
Odanak

Odanak. Today is the traditional fall Pow Wow. The community is gathered in memory of those who were and who are now walking on the path of the spirits. There are drum groups and the Aw8sissak Akik troop, always welcomed with honour at official events. The troop sings in the language of the ancestors, which few people in the room know, but which makes the whole assembly vibrate. It’s time to sing the Snake Song, a call to gather, participate and celebrate the bonds. Adults, youth and seniors know and appreciate it. As they dance, they join their voices with the troop. Ya yeaah- hay we guy wanna hay....

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Inside the community hall, people of all ages are dancing while holding hands. Some have traditional clothes; others do not. Spectators, sitting on chairs by the edge of the room, are watching the scene. Six people are singing and playing traditional instruments, including two hand drums. The camera is in the center of the room.

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