tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post1743886190840845842..comments2024-02-10T18:19:36.406-08:00Comments on Newspaper Rock: Indians perform "rain dance" to end droughtRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478763837213733775noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-92155496873712105972014-01-28T19:31:04.515-08:002014-01-28T19:31:04.515-08:00Yes, Sam Bearpaw is an actor. But I think he also ...Yes, Sam Bearpaw is an actor. But I think he also dances in powwows and does other traditional things. Being an actor doesn't mean he can't be a traditionalist.<br /><br />I'm annoyed that the event conflated at least three things: 1) prayers for rain, 2) traditional rain dances performed by a few tribes, and 3) powwow-style dances performed by many tribes. These are separate things--and powwow-style dances, in particular, have nothing to do with rain.<br /><br />I don't know if the participants explained the differences clearly and Magee the reporter bungled it. Or if the participants confused the issue by labeling the entire event a "rain dance." If I had to guess, I'd say the latter.<br /><br />I don't blame Magee if she didn't realize there were things to question. I don't think the potential problems are obvious to the casual observer, or reporter. Indeed, it would take a fairly knowledgeable and brave person to question Indians about the authenticity of their activities.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478763837213733775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-31592580309746155332014-01-27T19:36:05.496-08:002014-01-27T19:36:05.496-08:00I live in San Diego area, been involved with the N...I live in San Diego area, been involved with the Native Community since the 1970's. I was furious at this "journalism" by the UT and other newspapers in the area. I am having a rant on my FB wall...I am seeing this Sam Bearpaw is a actor...??? What was he thinking???<br />REALLY???Diane Tells His Namenoreply@blogger.com