Because they can now hold these Powwows, Native Americans today are developing deep pride in their culture and traditions. They travel to share native foods, beadwork, pottery, and other crafts. There are often rodeos and horse races. Many come to participate in competitive dancing and singing. Sometimes these dancers compete for thousands of dollars in prizes, but because they must travel long distances they usually do not get rich.
Songs are an important part of the Powwow.
They are usually traditional songs that have been passed down in the native tongue for generations. They are created and performed for different events or ceremonies. The Powwow singers are very important because without them, there would be no dancing. All songs hold special meaning, they remind the people of their old ways. Dancers have always been an important part of Native American culture.