Native Americans Cancel Sun Dances and Other Cultural Ceremonies to Halt Spread of Coronavirus

Authors

Andrew Buncombe, The Independent

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-28-2020

Capture Date

6-28-2020

URL

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/native-americans-coronavirus-navajo-nation-ceremonies-north-dakota-lakota-sun-dance-culture-a9538041.html

Abstract

This article discusses the decision of many Native American tribes to postpone, cancel, or move to a virtual platform Powwows, Sun Dances, and other traditional gatherings. The article focuses on North and South Dakota, and issues such as community support, mental health, and infection rates. The Navajo Nation of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah is featured in the article.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Buncombe, Andrew, "Native Americans Cancel Sun Dances and Other Cultural Ceremonies to Halt Spread of Coronavirus" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender. 24.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-race/24