The Bowl was built in 1952 and from then through the mid 90's two to three powwows a week were held. Before the casinos entered the scene in the 80's it was the primary source of outside income for the tribe. But times and tastes have changed, for about 10 years there was one performance a week and then none at all for the past three years. Poor attendance.
Sad to see it go, it was a nice link to the past. There was a final powwow on Saturday as part of the Wild Rice Festival.
This makes me sad, I don't know why - but it does! Sure hope the new museum will attract more interest!
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I don't remember ever going to the Indian Bowl. The tribe needs smart marketing, to drive people to the casino and to drive casino-goers to other destinations. How about fishing and wild rice harvesting from a tribe-guided canoe? Archery? A reenactment of the Strawberry Island battle?
ReplyDeletemaybe berry-picking? Bear viewing. Moose viewing. Helicopter rides?
ReplyDeletePontoon-boat cruises with emphasis on the history of spots along the lakes? Homes of the superrich? They do this at Okoboji, telling you how the owner made his/her money, what the place cost., square footage etc.v How about a high-end homes tour of the Northwoods?
They actually did pontoon boat rides from the casino for a while, but I would guess they were not too stimulating.
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