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The Powwow: keeping a legacy alive
The Powwow: keeping a legacy alive
By Shane Manson, Staff Writer
Published Apr 30, 2024
The powwow originally referred to a healing ceremony conducted by tribal spiritual leaders. Now the powwow is a large group gathering and is one of the only ways that indigenous people can pass on historically endangered traditions.

Slideshow: Westcliff hosts fall carnival fundraiser

Elementary students and parents enjoyed an evening of carnival activities, while raising money for United Way of America, last Friday night, at the Westcliff Fall Carnival.

 

Activities of the carnival, included bounce houses, games and food. Each activity required tickets that were purchased for a quarter each. Carnival goers could also purchase Westcliff t-shirts. All funds raised went to United Way of America. 

 

The carnival also included a karate demonstration, along with a group of Westcliff elementary students, who performed traditional Hispanic dances in colorful, decorative attire.

 

A raffle was held with items such as baskets full of items, movies, and books.

 

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