The annual event gives incarcerated Native people a chance to practice culture and reconnect with loved ones
The annual Many Nations Powwow at the Oregon State Correctional Institution in Salem brought together incarcerated Native people, their families and honored guests for a day of cultural celebration, according to Underscore Native News. The event, organized by the prison’s Many Nations Culture Club, featured Grand Entry, drumming, dancing, storytelling and a shared meal while allowing participants to practice Native traditions with visitors…