This weekend, Native American culture and tradition were honored in Hopkinsville during the 38th annual Powwow at the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park. The event drew tribal members and visitors from across the continent for two days of dance, music, and storytelling.
For Susie Gingras, a member of the Waccamaw Tribe of South Carolina, the powwow is more than just a celebration — it’s a homecoming.
click to download audioThe Trail of Tears Commemorative Park holds deep meaning for participants.
click to download audioFor observers like Keya Cante Winyan of the Lakota tribe, the powwow is also about walking in spiritual tradition.
click to download audioShe says the circle at the powwow carries a special energy that gives her a feeling that words cannot describe.
click to download audioFrom honoring ancestors to passing down traditions, the powwow continues to serve as both a cultural gathering and a spiritual reminder.
