Powwow highlighted in awareness days

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An open house, a "mini-powwow" and a fiddling and jigging contest were highlights of Native Awareness Days in Rocky Mountain House Aug. 25-28.

The event was hosted by the Rocky Mountain House Friendship Centre. During the event, the centre held an open house, where crafts were displayed.

Presentations were made on the Alkali Lake and O'Chiese drug and alcohol control programs, and George Calihoo spoke on Native culture.

Wednesday afternoon, a lunch including bannock and cold cuts was held at the centre.

The "mini-powwow" featuring a dance presentation by the White Braid Society of Edmonton and round dancing was held Thursday evening.

The event wrapped up with the fiddling and jigging contest on Friday evening.