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Ready for a powwow: meet some young Native Americans who celebrate tradition through song.(quick takes)
The Quabbin Lake Singers are in tune with their culture. The group sings at powwows, or gatherings, to celebrate their Native American traditions. Weekly Reader was invited to a powwow in Connecticut where the singers recently performed.
In the past, powwows were religious ceremonies for Native Americans. Today, they are joyful, festive events that honor Native American life.
The Quabbin Lake Singers are all members of the Mann family. They are part of the Historical Nipmuc tribe in Massachusetts. Nipmuc means "freshwater people." The family includes three brothers: Sahyeed, 9; Nantai, 8; and Anoki, 7. Along with their parents, the boys sing at powwows in …
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