Wanihka Williams and his grandson, Clfford Williams, both of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Livingston, Texas, shake rattles as they participate in a gourd dance ceremony Saturday during the 28th annual Coushatta Tribe Powwow in Kinder. The ceremony holds cultural and spiritual significance for Native Americans, often honoring veterans. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Hundreds of dancers of all ages took part in the 28th annual Coushatta Tribe Powwow this weekend in Kinder. Tribal drum groups provided music and songs for the dancers who wore colorful regalia adorned with handcrafted jewelry, beads and features. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Dancers enter the arena Saturday for the grand entry during the 28th annual Coushatta Tribe Powwow in Kinder. The grand entry is the ceremonial opening of a powwow, where dancers enter the arena in groups before competing in individual competitions. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

William Hargo, a member of the Creek Nation, senrades the crowd his music on one of his handcrafted Native American flutes Saturday during the 28th annual Coushatta Tribe Powwow in Kinder. Harjo has traveled worldwide for more than 30 years presenting his music and selling his hand carved wooden flutes at powwows and other events. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Bobby James, a Navajo artist and beadworker from Oklahoma, demonstrates jewelry making Saturday during the 28th annual annual Coushatta Tribe Powwow in Kinder. Hundreds of Native Americans from throughout the United States and Canada celebrated their culture through food, music, crafts and dancing. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Marjorie Battise, of the Coushatta Tribe, makes Koasati Indian fry bread Saturday during the 28th annual Coushatta Tribe Powwow in Kinder. The annual powwow is one of the largest Native American gatherings in the southern United States with hundreds of tribal members showcasing their culture with crafts, food, music, song and dance. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Dakota Newton of the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians adds feathers to her daughter, Karlyn's hair Saturday before the start of the 28th annual Coushatta Tribe Powwow in Kinder. Hundreds of tribal members from across the United States and Canada celebrated their culture with food, music, dance and drum contests during the two-day event. (Doris Maricle / American Press)