Washington, The Photos

The Saganaw Chippewa have been huge supporters.

Joe looks on as the drum plays.

We had at least three drums at various times.

Joe, our master of ceremonies.

Horace opens with a prayer.



The space reserved for us.

Marlin addresses the crowd.

Even in our end-of-Journey celebration, we steered clear of "light-hearted." There's just too much hurt out there.

Patrick helped run the cameras, often getting a sky-view.

One of the drummers reflects.

Dr. Duran.

Ozzie and Horace, again, along with Horace's wife.

The second drum group.

The third drum group.

Hunter talks about cultural impact.

I can't remember her name right this instant...

This is actually the first time he's ever been asked to speak at the Smithsonian.

Look at those balconies start to fill!

Everyone's prayers are needed, and the room filled when the time was right.

A mother and child dance around the cedar-ring.

The singers from Mt. Pleasant return.

It takes everyone.

Horace ends with a sacred song. Also pictured: Ozzie and Hunter.

Sometimes, interesting shots come from being forced to hang back from the action.

One of the ending songs, with innumerable hand-drums.

People begin to disperse.

Kateri and Ozzie, in that order (left-to-right).