Dancing to give thanks / a cultural affairs production of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Television for the Nebraska ETV Network.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Farrell, Michael.

Mathews, J. R.

University of Nebraska--Lincoln, producer.

Nebraska Educational Television Network, producer.

Native American Public Telecommunications, Inc., distributor.

Vision Maker Video (Firm), distributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Omaha Indians--Social life and customs.

Omaha Indians.

Omaha Indians--Rites and ceremonies.

Indian dance--North America.

Indian dance.

Omaha Indians--Music.

Powwows.

North America.

Indian dance--Nebraska.

Powwows--Nebraska.

Omaha Indians--Dances.

Nebraska.

Genre:

Television programs.

Documentary television programs.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (30 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.

1/2 in.

polychrome

Place of Publication:

Lincoln, Neb. : Native American Public Telecommunications : Vision Maker Video, 1988.

System Details:

VHS.

analog

magnetic

VHS

Summary:

The traditions and family customs of the Omaha Indian Tribe are celebrated in this program that takes a look at the tribe's 184th annual powwow, or he'dewachi. The program examines the origins of this ceremonial celebration held during the first full moon of August, and includes numerous interviews and examples of traditional and fancy dancing performed in traditional regalia.

Participant:

Host, J. R. Mathews.

Credits:

Producer/director/writer, Michael Farrell ; editor, Ginger Theisen ; tribal consultant, Dennis Hastings.

OCLC:

38982403