Pow-wows are nothing without the songs. They carry the stories, which in turn carry the culture. The words themselves are secondary, for it is the sound that is heard by the spirits of all living creatures.

Each dance tells a story with its own historical significance, perhaps even the nation's creation mythology. Within the dances and songs, vital elements of Indian culture are expressed and preserved: it was meant to be showy and exhibitionist. The spirit of Native people.

Explores the meaning of the drums, songs, and dances of the pow-wow.