The nonprofit Florida Indian Heritage Association hosted the 17th annual Thunder on the Beach PowWow and Native American Experience at the Indian River County Fairgrounds recently – its first since the pandemic began a year ago – to raise awareness and preserve cultural heritage.
The annual gathering is a social meeting of Native American tribes from the United States and Canada that features intertribal dancing, music, singing and crafts that honor their rich culture. The three-day event began with a grand parade and continued with demonstrations and displays, an encampment with tipi, drum and story circles, food and traditional wares offered by artisans and crafters that included a wide range of beading, leather goods, pottery, herbs, woven baskets and jewelry.
Photos by Kaila Jones
