I went to my first pow wow a couple of weeks ago and it was seriously killer times. It was really awesome to be with so many people and share in such a rich and distinct cultural party. I was a little leery about going to it initially (spiritual reasons) but when a friend of mine, who was dancing, explained that a pow wow just means 'a gathering' I was more game for good times.
I've experienced a lot of really cool things over the last while, from going to sweat lodges to and listening to mournful words and songs at first Nations funeral to laughing my face off with people I hardly know in an Ojibwa class, I've had such a rich time with so many people I have only recently begun to know.
I really love so much of this culture, how honest and vulnarable so many strangers have been with me has been such a good culture shock. I love how quick to laugh (even at ones self) so many people are. There's seriouly a lot to love, so many of the kids are so talented and so proud of who they are and the hope they carry for their people.
You can pray for me as I learn, teach, love and share with this culture, but if you could please keep the Northern Nishnawbe people in your prayers, in hope and thankfulness, it would be great. They're really great.
2 comments:
hey scotty! pow wow sounds awesome dude, keep up the real deal!
I learn so much from your insights here and in conversation; I'll be praying for discernment for you and love love love for God's people where you are: I believe in your purpose there!
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