Native American Heritage Festival

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Eagle bussel dancers, grass dancers and jingle dress dancers performed traditional powwow dances while a storyteller recited stories about the performance. Danny Necklace, a traditional cedar flutist, performed along with Parnell Necklace, who hand-crafted the powwow drums he played. The performance was in Native American language, and all dancers were dressed in Native American regalia.

The event was sponsored in part by the Wayne County Foundation, Inc.

1. Sammy Necklace, grass dancer

2. Martina Necklace, jingle dress dancer

3. Danny Necklace is the lead singer, flute player and composer of all flute music for the group. He has played at Carnegie Hall in New York City and is currently a student at the Shawnee College of Music in Portsmouth, Ohio.

In an effort to strengthen cultural education on campus and in the community, IU East has sponsored two heritage festivals this year. Check out the Latino Heritage Celebration