Discover the history and meaning behind Jingle Dress Dancing, a healing tradition gifted to the world by the Ojibwe Tribe. In this episode of the Cozy Rainbow Podcast, host Tammy Haddad talks with Mahala Sutherland, a professional jingle dress dancer from the Navajo Nation. Mahala shares how she was introduced to powwows, the story of the first jingle dress, and what makes each dress unique—right down to its hidden leap-year cone. We also learn about her historic win as the first Indigenous homecoming royalty at Southern Utah University and her work bringing Native American dance education to schools across the country. Episode originally published on August 14, 2022.

Perfect for classrooms, cultural events, or anyone curious about Native American dance, powwows, and Indigenous traditions.

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