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Indigenous Arts & Stories - The Grass Dancer

The Grass Dancer

2015 - Art Winner

Xavier York

Thompson, MB
Swampy Cree
Age 13

Author's Statement

I started to grass dance when I was young. I remember that I taught myself by watching other people dance at powwows. My family and I would go to powwows and other ceremonies that mean a lot to our traditional beliefs. Grass dancing is an important part of my life. In this piece of art I have drawn myself to show how I love to dance. When I grass dance I feel proud and happy that I am here on Earth, dancing for everyone.

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