Annual American Indian Festival celebrates heritage
Chesapeake City Park hosted the 12th Annual American Indian Festival. Many Native American tribe members performed traditional dances and sold handmade crafts and artwork. The Nansemond Indian Tribe co-hosted this year's festival and is one of the remaining tribes of the Powahatan Confederacy, which has received recognition from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Rex Begaye from the Navajo nation displayed his paintings.
Jason Solis with his children, Ella and Ethan, tried to stay cool in the tent.
Nick Solis, Shari and son, Brayden Pezzko.
Veronica Hayden and son David, braved the heat to see the Indians.
Chris Bowman of Raleigh, a member of the Osage tribe.
Justin Claud, Akica and Rebecca Neary of Chesapeake enjoyed the hand-crafted bow and arrows.
Cindy Bowman of Raleigh displayed her crafts.
Rebecca Neary stood in front of T-Pee with her rain stick.
Akin Bilge and friend Marie Skasko.
Wearing their feathers, Delsen and sister Aleah of Chesapeake.
Viviana Perez of Chesapeake made beads to display.
The Deep Creek Middle School Cheerleaders helped with crafts for the children.
Danny Garneaux in traditional Sioux dress.
