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Photo gallery: Hundreds attend powwow

KETR | By KETR staff
Published November 14, 2014 at 8:48 AM CST
A Northern Traditional dancer dances at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce on Nov. 8
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A Northern Traditional dancer dances at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce on Nov. 8.
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Men Drumming at the Benefit Powwow in Commer Nov. 8.
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Men Drumming at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Grand Entry at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Grand Entry at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Woman dancer at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Woman dancer at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Two dancers shaking hands at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Two dancers shaking hands at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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ROTC cadets perform during a veterans ceremony at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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ROTC cadets perform during a veterans ceremony at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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William Harjo, a Creek Indian, examines a wooden flute he made at the Benifit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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William Harjo, a Creek Indian, examines a wooden flute he made at the Benifit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Woman enters during veterans ceremony at Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Woman enters during veterans ceremony at Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Woman paying respect during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Woman paying respect during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Grass Dancers greeting others during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Grass Dancers greeting others during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Guord dancers during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Guord dancers during the benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Woman holds American flag during veterans ceremony at Benefit Powwow in Commerce nov. 8.
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Woman holds American flag during veterans ceremony at Benefit Powwow in Commerce nov. 8.
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Shoppers at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Shoppers at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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William Harjo speaks to people as they pass his stand at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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William Harjo speaks to people as they pass his stand at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Fancy Shawl Dancer during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Fancy Shawl Dancer during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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ROTC cadets perform during a veterans ceremony at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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ROTC cadets perform during a veterans ceremony at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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People shopping among the vendors at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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People shopping among the vendors at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Grass Dancer dancing at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8,
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Grass Dancer dancing at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8,
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ROTC enters during grand entry at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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ROTC enters during grand entry at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Men and women saluting the shrine during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Men and women saluting the shrine during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Fancy Shawl Dancer at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Fancy Shawl Dancer dancing at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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University President Dan Jones speaks during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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University President Dan Jones speaks during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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The Grand Entry during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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The Grand Entry during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Grass Dancer at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Grass Dancer at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Veterans standing during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Veterans standing during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Veteran holidng Oklahoma flag during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Veteran holidng Oklahoma flag during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Men playing drums during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Men playing drums during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Man and Woman saluting during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Man and Woman saluting during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Veteran holding Oklahoma Flag during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Veteran holding Oklahoma Flag during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Men and women walking with the national and state flags at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Men and women walking with the national and state flags at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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ROTC at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov 8.
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ROTC at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov 8.
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Grass Dancers at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Grass Dancers at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Drummers at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Drummers at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Dancers at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Dancers at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Man and a woman shake hands during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Man and a woman shake hands during the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Girl in Jingle Dress dancing at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Girl in Jingle Dress dancing at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Young Girl dancing at the Benefit Powwow in commerce Nov. 8.
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Young Girl dancing at the Benefit Powwow in commerce Nov. 8.
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Young Boy dancing at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Young Boy dancing at the Benefit Powwow in Commerce Nov. 8.
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Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted a Benefit Powwow on Nov. 8 at the Sam Rayburn Student Center.

Vendors, dancers and drummers highlighted the activities. Event organizer Terryl Bratek said that between 300-400 people attended the day-long powwow, which lasted from midday until Saturday night.

The Greenville Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and the music group Renegade Nation honored veterans with a special ceremony. 

"Almost every powwow has a veterans' ceremony, and it’s not just because they are around Veterans Day,” Bratek said.
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