Powwows across US adapt to pandemic for a second year
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The coronavirus pandemic brought powwow season largely to a screeching halt last year.
Some powwows cancelled their annual events; others went online only. Some held virtual competitions and cultural events from afar, but left most of the food and art vendors and daily workers sitting on the sidelines.
And powwow season this year will not return to normal either, even with vaccines rolling out and restrictions being lifted in some states.
The Gathering of Nations ““ one of the largest powwows in North America set for April 23-24 ““ and a number of other events in Indian Country will be virtual once again this year, some free and some for a fee. Other events opted for in-person but socially distanced gatherings.