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Photo by Mar* Pynes Carrying flags and waarlng taathars, Native Americans gathered to socialize and dance at McArthur Court this weekend. Native Americans chant, dance at 14th pow-wow By Kevan Houser Q> H>» EmwmU Eerie, dreamlike chanting fills McArthur Court. Forty couples' feet step to the beat of the drums. The men's bells clank in rhythm, as the colorfully garbed dancers proceed in a circle A crowd of 100 watch the owl dance, one of many attractions presented at the 14th annual Native American pow-wow Others mill about the gymna sium Some buy fried bread and Coke, some examine hand icrafts But the food and merchandise are just a sidelight to the dancing and socializing Oklahoma gourd dancing, Eskimo dancing, and competi tive dancing brought par ticipants and spectators to the pow-wow sponsored by the University Native American Student Union "The pow-wow is for people to meet, to be together, to wish each other well It’s a time for all the tribes to be in one heart," says Frances Martinez of Port land She and two of her chil dren participated in some of the dancing During the intertribal dances, anyone is welcome to join Some dancers wear jeans and tennis shoes Even those in full regalia make concessions to the times Metal bells replace deerhooves or shells Plastic has usurped bone in some breastplates, because it's lighter for the dancers Competitive dancing, a popular event, features men and women of different age groups performing traditional and fancy, or feather, dancing. Fancy dancing is fairly new. Its origins are in Oklahaoma about 1960, says White Eagle Horse Hite of Drewsey One of the fancy dancers is Deek Heykamp, 17, of Cottage Grove. Although he is not an Indian, he has been dancing for six years, becoming involved through the Boy Scouts. His green and yellow dress seemes appropriate for a pow wow at the University, but he says it’s only a coincidence Fancy dancers have greater choice of colors than the tradi tional dancers who must avoid certain colors because of tribal meanings One can buy the necessary materials to put together regalia from Indian hobby shops, says Heykamp After getting the materials, he spent about six months putting them together. Elaborate regalia worn by men may include moccasins, Angora, bells, a breechcloth, a ribbon shirt, a breastplate, and beaded belt or suspenders. There are many types of head dresses, ranging from war bon nets to coyote headpieces, to buffalo horns. Most common at the pow-wow were roaches. “Roaches" are made with por cupine quills, deer tails, or horse hair. The men may also wear feathers — one feather signifies a single man, two a married man. The fancy dancers, like Hey kamp, wore two circles of feathers on their backs, called bustles A beaded choker and a dance wand may complete the outfit. Some regalia represent $500 to $2,000 worth of work, Martin ez says. While the 13 to 18-year-old boys compete. Hite explains that they are being judged on their timing and the smoothness and grace of their movements. The dancers should listen to the drum, become part of it, he says. Should part of a dancer's regalia, even a single feather, come loose and fall, he would be disqualified. Much to his surprise, Hey kamp, a blue-eyed blond, places first place in his division. This is his fourth pow-wow here, but the first time he has even placed among the top three fin ishers. “I thought I might have had a chance to place, but I didn't expect to win,” Heykamp says. He says that now, he feels ac cepted by the Indians. imported Coffee &Teas 764 E. 13th Ave. -Kinkos- 344-7894 THE ORIGINAL STAND-UP SHORTS FOR WOMEN Available in Faded Blue and Wheat. 8 oz, 100% Cotton. Weight 227 grams. A fit that fits. $24.95 OPEN SUNDAY 12-5 57 W. BROADWAY 686-2332 EUGENE DOWNTOWN <<> A* Abortion: A woman's choice Abortion is safe and legal in a clinic setting. The Portland Women’s Health Center offers abortion services up to 18 weeks from the last menstrual period. The abortion procedure used up to 12 weeks is vacuum aspiration with minimal dilation. Dilation and Evacuation (an adaptation of the k suction method) is used for abortions 13 % to 18 weeks. Abortions are performed ■ with optional local anesthetic. E Fees: W up to 12 weeks LNMP $180.00 13-14 weeks LNMP $235.00 15-18 weeks $300.00 PORTLAND WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER 6510 SE FOSTER ROAD PORTLAND. OREGON 97206 503/777-7044 All you Ducks.... Your Phone Needs A Home During The Summer Vacation Call us now—484-7770—and tell us when you want your phone disconnected for the summer vacation. And we will credit $5 to your final bill when your return your phone(s) to any Grocery Cart Store, or one of the Bell Phone Centers in the Eugene-Springfield area: * 112 E. 10th Ave., Eugene (9 am - 5 pm, M-F) * The Springfield Mall, Springfield (9 am - 5:30 pm, M-F) * The Valley River Center, Eugene (10 am - 7 pm, M-F, 10 am - 6 pm, Sat.) Call Us Now and avoid the rush. Pacific Northwest Bell
