American Indian Magnate Pow Wow

Last night I was a guest of the American Indian Magnate School (Mounds Park Elementary) and its End of School Year Pow Wow - evening session. The highlight of the evening is that the school principal, Brenda Peltier, was honored and celebrated for her service to the school community. Unforeseen was that two blue heron would fly over the opening prayer and ceremony at the zenith of the sky. Brenda's Indian name is Blue Heron Woman. The regalia of Indian dancers was absolutely stunning and the Indian drummers into their art form as well. I took pictures and clapped and shared in the community spirit. Two teachers walked over to me at one point and offered me a tee shirt for having come out to celebrate with them. I wore it with pride the rest of the evening. I was bus driver this year to this school and its companion World Cultures Magnate. The children are well cared for in this village. The Lakota language specialist Thomas Draskovic worked especially hard coordinating the event. The evening was charmed and charming. It was a blessing to me to be included as a spectator.