Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming

In Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming, players take on the role of DJ, a teenage girl reconnecting with her Menominee roots during her family’s return to the reservation in northeastern Wisconsin for the annual contest powwow. During their time at the powwow DJ learns about her mom’s history with the powwow dance circle. Through authentic representation, players learn about the culture and traditions of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin as they exist today.

The game’s educator guide offers background information, state standards, guiding questions, and a Menominee glossary.

 

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Tips for Getting Started

1. Click the “New Game” button to begin playing.
2. Play on your computer. The game is playable on both Mac and Windows computers, but is not available on tablets or mobile devices.
3. Use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari. The game is not optimized for other browsers, such as Firefox.
4. Check your audio. Playing with audio enabled is recommended, especially for the dance-related sections of the game.
5. Use full-screen mode for a better experience. Click the ‘Full Screen’ button beneath the game to enable full-screen mode. Press the ‘Escape’ key to exit full-screen mode.