This weekend a group of women came together to participate in the Fancy Shawl workshop led by Evangelina Macias and hosted by the Ohketeau Cultural Center.

Eva gave a detailed history of the Fancy Shawl Traditional dance style and shared about the mentors who have provided her with the knowledge and technique. The information she shared provided context and understanding for the dance and the connection between the dancer and the natural world. Some of the women who attended were familiar with this style of Traditional Dance and others including a few children were experiencing dancing Fancy Shawl for the first time.

The participants all supported each other with encouraging words and comforting lightheartedness. A wonderful time was had by all.