Culture saves lives and creates a strong sense of identity, says the group behind Vancouver's fifth Annual Downtown Eastside powwow. On Sunday, hundreds witnessed stunning regalia, powerful dance performances and ceremony at Oppenheimer Park as children from the city's most troubled neighbourhoods were honoured with gifts . "Culture saves lives. The powwow culture identifies me as a Native woman, as a dancer and someone who walks with pride and knows my medicine," she said. Hundreds witnessed stunning regalia, powerful dance performances and ceremony at Vancouver's fifth annual Downtown Eastside powwow.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2016 21:32 UTC