'Every Step You Take is Prayer': As coronavirus spreads, women lead virtual dance for healing

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

3-17-2020

Capture Date

6-11-2020

URL

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/03/17/every-step-you-take-is-prayer-as-coronavirus-spreads-women-lead-virtual-dance-for-healing

Abstract

This article discusses the virtual healing dance or jingle dress performed by three Ojibwe women and their families on Facebook. The article discusses the impact the virtual healing dance has had on Native communities all over the United States. The article features Umpaowastowin, Manidooniibikwe, and Migizigabowekwe, the three women who performed the jingle dress dance. Michele Hakala-Beeksma of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe is also featured in the article. An audio file of the interview is available in the article.

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