A Horse, To Carry Our Dreams: Raffle Of Traditional Plains Horse To Support Powwow

A Horse, To Carry Our Dreams: Raffle Of Traditional Plains Horse To Support Powwow Harvest McCampbell* Not so long ago, at least not when measured by our dreams, the horse was central to many of our people’s gatherings and ceremonies. A rider was once sent out—to send word to neighboring tribes. And when the time came to join in feast or celebration, the horse was once again pressed into service; carrying trade items, regalia, ceremonial goods, and often pulling a travois with more...

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