15-year-old Rupert ready for traditional dance at powwow in Carson City

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15-year-old Rupert ready for traditional dance at powwow in Carson City




























As soon as John Rupert, 15, could walk, he started learning the traditional dances of his Native American forefathers. “We have all my regalia in all different sizes,” said John, the son of a Washoe father and Paiute mother. “I think it’s cool. Not many people can say they go to powwows on the weekends.”While he learned his first steps from his father, Ben — who also fancy dances — John has since found his own groove. “When you go around to different powwows you see different styles,” he said. “You kind of take what they do and come up  …
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