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From: "Roger" <>
Subject: [Melungeon] Thanks
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 10:02:13 -0500
References: <20010201050523.7431.qmail@web4701.mail.yahoo.com>


Can't leave you any tobacco through the net, so you will just have to except
my thanks for now. I have 100 other questions but will ask them little by
little if I may. Thanks again

Roger


----- Original Message -----
From: "Tabitha Holmes" <>
To: <>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 12:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Melungeon] Inquiry about Pow Wow Manners :)


> Ok about Pow wow's: its generally open to anyone I'd say 99% of the
> time.Dancing(competitive dancing) in them however is USUALLY reserved
> for card carrying natives. But not always. Check with the MC. He will
> usually announce what dance is open to the piblic. So listen to the guy
> with the Mic!!!! You should NEVER take pictures EVER. ESPECIALLY ON
> CERIMONIAL DANCES. If they say you are allowed to them leave a gift of
> some sort...usually Tobacco. Tobacco gofys go a LONG way :) When
> youask questions and such always leave Tobacco :) Its appropriate NOT
> to hand it to the person. But leave it next to them somewhere, like on
> a table er somethin. Oh, DO NOT sit on any seats behind the drum(s)
> really any period, they are reserved for the ederly or handicapped. Or
> near the entrance of the scared circle. Elders get ultimate respect-
> but thats a given anywhere :) Thats about it for Pow wow's. Just be
> respectful AND Patient.
>
> Sweat lodges- Any REAL sweats are NOT open to public. EXEPT BY
> INVITIATION. DO NOT invite yourself, as in any place it is rude :) This
> applies to ANY ceremonies. And if you are invited to one pay VERY close
> attension to protocol :)
>
> Naming- Generally accepted are 3 types of namimg : 1) through visions ,
> through the interperitation of a priest.These name are generally held
> in secret and generally NOT shared EXEPT with Extremely close friends.
> 2) by family names-ancestry naming 3) Nick names, these names are after
> a unique event , assciation, or characteristic realated to that person.
> These names are what most people go by . And generally done with lots
> of affection even if it's a name of teasing.
>
> 2 quick notes: DO NOT tease women. Especially when they are teasing you
> ( a good sign of acceptance ) Not accepted to tease women back, ONLY
> women are alowed to tease- unless its yer wife :) LOL
>
> Be EXTREMELY respectful to Elderly. By this we mean if they have
> ANYTHING to share with you ALWAYS take the time to listen. This will
> make you OR break you. FORGET about schedualling or doing ANYTHING
> else until they are done talkin. Even if they talk all day. If you can
> leave a gift if they talk to you, especially if you initiate it. Dont
> have to be Tobacco :)
>
> Hope this helps yah. These are general things. There is ALOT more to it
> ;) But this will help yah till you get accquainted with someone. Just
> be honest and dont be pushy. We all warm up :) LOL Just jokin :)
>
> -Tabitha and Clint
>
> --- Roger <> wrote:
> > For you knowledgeable American Indian types on the list. Could you
> > please tell me in today's world what are: Pow Wow's, Sweat Lodges,
> > how are you named an Indian name, and how, by who? Can outsiders
> > attend any of their functions without being shunned? Do you have to
> > have a sponsor?
> >
> > Roger
> >
> >
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> =====
> Until...
> Tabitha Holmes
>
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