A Truly Grand Entry (30 images)

At the beginning of a powwow, there is a "Grand Entry." During that Grand Entry, everyone rises to their feet as an elder leads a parade of dancers into a round arena. Participants hold flags that represent the tribes in attendance. Drums beat out the grand entry song and the dancers join together in an opening dance.
These are a few of my grab shots from that impressive, colorful ceremony. I'm finding the Blackfeet who I have met to be very warm, very friendly, quietly very proud. Good people.