Since 1953; the American Indian Center of Chicago has hosted an annual powwow. The powwow is the centerpiece of contemporary Indian culture. It is how Native Americans celebrate traditional values and share their culture with a wider audience. The powwow is a place to make and rekindle friendships. It offers an opportunity to reaffirm traditional values and a chance to reconnect with family; friends; and the greater community. It is a celebration of artistic and cultural traditions; and a way of transmitting those traditions to a younger generation. Through an extensive collection of representative images; Chicagos 50 Years of Powwows chronicles the exciting history and traditions of the powwow.This book was co-authored by Nora Moore Lloyd; Warren Perlstein; Joe Podlasek; Dave Spencer and Jane Stevens.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A book of what once was. and is no more.By Robert L. FolknerIt wasnt that long ago that I thought that Gary might not be in very bad shape. and I was right-- if Id said that 50-60 years ago! Once one of Americas prosperous. premier cities. the collapse of the steel industry on which it was built sounded the death knell. "White flight" played a part in it. but it was the loss of 90% of the mill jobs that really wiped the city out financially (I read today that the company is closing its coke production facilities soon. which will mean 300 more jobs.)The book traces the city from its origins to the demise of much of it. including practically all of the businesses on Broadway and the way in which important. monumental structures have been left empty and left to crumble (Emerson and Horace Mann High among them.) Beyond the architecture shown in its prime in the book. I like to contemplate the people we see in the photos. Normal. average. everyday folks going about their business-- and with no knowledge of the disaster to come.The book is excellent in all respects. and I highly recommend it for anyone interested.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Gary. IN: Extremely sad and unbelievable pics but trueBy danmanI was born in Gary in 1948 and lived there until I moved away in 1970. I grew up on the East side. near Buffington Park. living there from about 1950 until 1961. After going through the pictures of this book and then looking at some current pictures of Gary online. I am shocked. sad and disappointed at the condition of the city. How can so much destruction happen in such a short amount of time... short relative to the ruins I see. Pictures of the Memorial Auditorium and the once gorgeous Methodist church look more like ancient Roman or Greek ruins that took eons to get that way. My house is gone. replaced by nothing. So much has been destroyed. replaced by nothing but violence and danger. Im glad I bought the book but what a heartbreak it brought with it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A treat for manyBy CustomerI purchased 4 books about Gary. IN for an elderly male who lives in an Assisted Living facility. Many of the residents are from this area and the books were a treat for all.
