Annual Saginaw Chippewa Powwow returns in an impressive fashion

The 38th Annual Saginaw Chippewa Powwow brought out the best authentic dancers and drummers for a public cultural demonstration.

Jennifer Veitengruber – Female dancers wore long skirts, many of which were adorned with rows of jingling metal cones.
Jennifer Veitengruber – Many children took part in the powwow.
Jennifer Veitengruber – The Grand Entry featured dancers of all ages entering for public display.
Jennifer Veitengruber – Powwow dancers were separated into age categories.
Jennifer Veitengruber – Even the youngest dancers at the powwow showed pride in their culture.
Jennifer Veitengruber – Participants of various ages took part in the Grand Entry on Saturday.

Author

Jennifer Veitengruber has spent the last 14 years as a high school teacher. She earned her bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University as a Secondary Education teacher with a major in English and minor in history. In 2019, she earned her master’s degree from SVSU as a K-12 Literacy Specialist. Currently, she is also a freelance writer for Route Bay City. She resides in Bangor Township with her husband, two daughters, and four Labradoodles; her son is currently stationed in Washington with the United States Army. Aside from writing, she enjoys traveling the beautiful state of Michigan, reading, hunting, and time with family and friends.

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