From June 14-16, the Lower Sioux Indian Community held their 36th annual wacipi, and Oglala Lakota photographer Francesca Wiyaka Luta was there.
She says, "This was my first year to the Lower Sioux Wacipi. This three-day pow wow is located in Morton, Minnesota. There was 793 registered dancers and 33 drum groups.
People came from Wisconsin, South Dakota and all over Minnesota. Very friendly atmosphere and comfortable camping areas. I will be sure to go again next year!"
Enjoy a few of Francesca's beatuiful photos from the wacipi here. For more, go to Facebook.com/TawamiciyaPhotography.(Source)
Tawamiciya Photography Facebook
Tawamiciya (Tah-wah-mee-chee-yah) means "to belong to one's self, free of other men."
I am Francesca (free or free one) Wiyaka Luta (Red Feather)
I share spirituality and beauty through photographs.
I learn daily about all my fellow brothers and sisters.
I respect nature and all people in everything I do.
I will give encouragement to others and share peace.
She says, "This was my first year to the Lower Sioux Wacipi. This three-day pow wow is located in Morton, Minnesota. There was 793 registered dancers and 33 drum groups.
People came from Wisconsin, South Dakota and all over Minnesota. Very friendly atmosphere and comfortable camping areas. I will be sure to go again next year!"
Enjoy a few of Francesca's beatuiful photos from the wacipi here. For more, go to Facebook.com/TawamiciyaPhotography.(Source)
Tawamiciya Photography Facebook
Tawamiciya (Tah-wah-mee-chee-yah) means "to belong to one's self, free of other men."
I am Francesca (free or free one) Wiyaka Luta (Red Feather)
I share spirituality and beauty through photographs.
I learn daily about all my fellow brothers and sisters.
I respect nature and all people in everything I do.
I will give encouragement to others and share peace.
Loved all the pictures, so beautiful and nice work on all the costumes.
SO BEAUTIFUL AND CAN FEEL THE ENERGY AT THE OTHER END OF THE CAMERA!!! GORGEOUS!!!! LOVE TO SEE ALL OUR BROTHERS AND SISTER,S AMAZING FEELING TO HAVE ENJOYING EACH OTHER!!! PRAISING OUR MOTHER EARTH AND GREAT GRANDFATHER,AND GRANDMOTHER & GRANDFARTHER!!! AHO!! MANY BLESSINGS TO ALL!!
MUCH LOVE MORNINGSTAR. XOXO TO ALL!!
You caught the vibrant colors of the costumes and the enthusiasm of the dancers.
Regalia...not costumes...beautiful pic's!!!