(Potawatomi Prayer) Randy Bazhaw and Matthew Clift Bodewadmi Madmowen (Potawatomi Prayer) Randy Bazhaw and Matthew Clift
The Beginnings Bodewadmi Madmowen is a ceremonial song with Potawatomi lyrics. Why? Squirrel Creek Drum Group Musical background Lasting legacy
Traditions The Grandfather Teaching Structure
Executing Translating Drum circles
Bodewadmi Madmowen: Ndowabdamen ode Mbwakawen We search for wisdom Nmawjeshnomen Bodéwadmik We gather as Potawatomi Nbyamen ode ode shkode We come to the fire Mine bsedoyak o mamogosnan And we listen to the Creator Repeat 4x
Final Takeaway Cultural enrichment Lasting legacy
Special Thanks Justin Neely Daniel LeClaire Coby Lehman Squirrel Creek Drummers Tesia Zientek Isaac Morris
Questions?