Native American Stereotype (pow-wow) – R U Suprised.?

Question by RedPower Woman: Native American Stereotype (pow-wow) – R U Suprised.?
So, I’ve been thinking of a way to use this Q&A to break stereotypes because I read SO many of them on here.
I am thinking that everyday I will post a new stereotype and see how many people are suprised to read that it is not true.

Here’s the sixth one:
Oh before I write this, can someone please go to my questions and respond to the last one I wrote. I don’t want to choose a best answer from the two hater’s that responded.

Myth: a pow-wow is a gathering
Commonly used: “let’s have a pow-wow and discuss it”

Truth: A Pow-wow is a cultural event in which Native people carry on their tradition and share themselves with others. At a Pow-wow some people dress in traditional regelia and dance, some people sit on a drum and sing, and some people simply observe. Everyone eats and has fun! A Pow-wow is an alcohol and drug free event and is very respected within and outside of the Native community.
Contrary to popular belief a Pow-wow is not simply a social gathering. It is not appropriate slang to use the term Pow-wow in this way. In fact, it is culturally insensitive.

If you are interested in Pow-wow’s please attend one yourself. Most of them are free and all are welcoming!!!
To respond to a post:
Sit on a Drum and sing =
The entire drum group is referred to as a Drum. You can hire a Drum, have a host Drum. So sit on a Drum and sing doesn’t refer to a drum (musical instrument), it refers to a Drum group.

Best answer:

Answer by OffLiCute
So a pow-wow is a gathering LOL That’s basically what a gathering is. A group of people that “gather” at a cultural event. I’m not a hater, but I think you might be a little bit too sensitive.

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