安大略省奧里利亞Rama First Nation Pow Wow的花栗鼠

“The term “pow wow” comes from an Algonquin word for “medicine man” or “he who dreams.” A pow wow gathers people together to celebrate life. It does this through song and dance, ceremonies, rituals, and displays of hospitality and unity. Its songs and dances evolve with each generation. Pow wows are not a re-enactment of a cultural past. They are the artistic and spiritual expression of an evolving people.” – source Collections Canada

我的冒險始於我的朋友沙龍的一個簡單的電話。

“Hey Mary, do you want to go up to Orillia for the weekend?”

“Sure! What are you thinking, hang out at Rama and play some slots?”

“Yes, Rama, but not Casino Rama…”

Rama First Nation社區的Chippewas位於安大略省多倫多以北90分鐘路程，位於庫奇契奇湖東岸，約有1500名成員，其中大約一半成員生活在保護區中。

根據奇佩瓦斯的 Rama First Nation網站:
” Throughout our history, the Chippewas of Rama First Nation has been known as a caring, sharing people, and our Chippewa territory, “ the gathering place”, where travellers rested before continuing on their journey, where great meetings were held and important agreements signed.”

I have to admit; I’m a bad Canadian. I know nothing about First Nations people in Canada. I’m sure we studied their culture when I was in high school, but any knowledge that I had is long forgotten.

Super excited to discover (or re-discover) something new and always up for a trip with a friend; I wholeheartedly said, “Yes, count me in!”

拉瑪第一民族戰俘奇珀瓦斯盛大入場

我們趕在盛大入場的時候趕到了活動，在草地上找到我們的毯子的地方，然後等待慶祝活動的開始。

傳統的Regalia飾有精美的珠飾和精美的細節。

鼓圈的節奏聲和歌聲令人著迷。

跳舞很美。

Here’s a short video

整個會場都有攤販出售手工藝品，藝術品，雕刻品和珠飾，以及出售傳統土著食品的飲食店。

在極大地觀看和享受了這一經歷之後，我想了解更多有關加拿大原住民的傳統和文化的信息。

我確實希望在盛大入會期間對舞蹈中的動作含義和傳統服裝中的圖案進行象徵性的敘述或評論。入口處提供的節目沒有任何說明，只列出了活動時間表。

參加《戰俘哇》的提示

• 確保攜帶相機
• 帶上毯子或草地椅
• 戴防曬霜和戴帽子
• 攜帶現金進行購買
• 禁止攜帶寵物

注意：本文中的照片和視頻摘自2015年8月22日舉行的活動。

旅行援助是由Orillia Lake Country提供的。所有意見完全是我自己的。

有關奧里利亞的更多冒險活動，請查看：
馬里波薩市場–奧里利亞安大略省的傳統
星光之夜與Shine Juice Bar和Alive Orillia街頭