I DANCED In a Native American Powwow

You aren't treating the regalia like a Halloween costume. You are 100% respectful of what you are doing. This is the opposite of cultural appropriation....its cultural appreciation. It is an honor to see you sharing in and learning our culture. Miigwetch bizindawiieg (thank you for listening!)

This isn’t cultural appropriation! This is cultural education!

"We're still here... and we're not going anywhere" That is powerful!

I'm Ojibwe and my first thought when you put on the outfit, I thought "that's cool but I don't think I could ever let anyone wear my families outfits" and it's still true, but watching you dance had me very emotional, I actually got chills. When you were asked what dancing felt like to you and you said it felt like it wasn't about you, it was about everyone else and feeling honored; i was filled with absolute joy because that's exactly what it means to dance. We dance for our children, our families, our loved ones and our ancestors. It's completely amazing that you felt the true meaning.h

As an indigenous person I deeply appreciate the way you approached and embraced our culture and traditions. You had a right spirit. I didn’t get any vibe that you were appropriating from us. Aho! ❤

I am not a native person. I stumbled on this by accident. This video is so touching and powerful. I literally have the feels. I showed my kid and reminded him these are the first people of this land, respect them and their culture.

I'm native and this made me cry when you were dancing 😭 you're own spirit was expressing itself you were so relieved I bet!

Love this. As a Native American, my favorite part was watching you dance. Seeing how you trusted the circle, the dancers, and the drum, enough to let yourself go. You had a spiritual moment out there and I enjoyed hearing your experience after you were done dancing. Also, hearing how you felt out of place and intimidated.... now imagine being native American in a white dominated country.. we feel that same intimidation more often than not any time we leave the rez... people look at us sideways and think we're dumb just because we have different views and values of life. ❤

actually started crying when the guy starting telling the story of the prairie chicken. everything in the native american culture has so much meaning behind it.

I feel like I must write a comment to commemorate the end of my favorite series ever. I’ve had the most incredible experiences being immersed in 10 different families and have learned about their cultures in the most authentic, personal way - you won’t find more real information than talking to the locals. Ending the series with a Native American family felt perfect and it truly was a grand finale. Thank you to all of you for watching the videos with a genuine curiosity for other communities. This is how we bring the world together and you are contributing to it ❤

The US Government made us stop dancing in the past because the same reason of simply being scared and intimidated by our voices and drums. I'm Ponca Oklahoma, I really appreciated seeing this dude be so respectful. He looked so good in our regalia then he took it off and I was like Meh lol Nah Good stuff dude!

Wow, I am a non-indigenous mother of 2 indigenous children, one of them being a jingle powwow dancer. Through my children I've learned about this beautiful culture and have created a indigenous village of supportive people who've welcomed me. I resonate with the indigenous teachings and continue to learn, which is such a gift. I give respect to you Devan & Markian! 👏👏

I’m from the Blackfeet tribe “pikuni” Blackfeet and ima be honest I’m glad you decided to do a Native American family, and share that tribes tradition across and it shows how some and almost most Native family’s are. We are peaceful people just don’t get us mad, or snag our woman 😂

Dancing is healing, and when you dance you dance for those who can't. You went out there with little to no knowledge and still danced how you felt, that was amazing. I was never taught to dance so I go to powwows and watch others and have this intense jealousy and admiration. I really like that you respected the oral teachings, I learned a lot through "story time sit down" as you said in the video lol overall this video was made respectfully and with a healthy curiousness and I hope anyone wanting to learn more about Indigenous people will follow your example.

When he gave you permission to wear his feathers i cried because that is an honor to be able to have that opportunity. AMAZING!

I normally don't comment, however, being an Anishinaabe I was touched by the respectful way you sought to understand our culture and you shared what you learned in such an amazing way. Miigwech!

Cultural Appropriation only comes into effect when someone tries to steal someone else's tradition and either profit from it, or make fun of it. But what Devon did was right: wait until someone from that culture allows you to immerse in it, and be grateful that you did! And always, ALWAYS, treat their tradition with SO MUCH REVERENCE and RESPECT. Congratulations, Markian! This is by far, THE BEST CONTENT among the ten families! Sending love and light from the Philippines!

As native people we hold on to so many things that they can't take from us. We fight to hold on to our culture . I appreciate you embracing our culture and bringing it to the mainstream world. I see that you embrace it with grace.

When you said the kids were adopted out to assimilate them, my heart just dropped. My paternal grandmother was adopted out and we don’t even have her parents names. It just stops with her. I have some pictures but no background story. Just small tidbits. Anyone, who knows exactly where they come from and exactly who they are as a person. Wow, what a blessing!

You almost made this grown man cry when you said “If this is the last video I make…” I just got to know you thru this series