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Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming

Experience the story of a Menominee family reconnecting with their tribal culture and language through the lens of the Menominee Annual Contest Powwow.

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Nebraska Public Media, PBS Wisconsin
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Nebraska Public Media
Release
November 18, 2025
257 days ago
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Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming is a 3D narrative-driven adventure game. Experience the story of a Menominee family returning to the reservation for the annual contest powwow. Play as Deborah Jo (DJ) as she works to uncover her mom’s history with the powwow dance circle through narrative set pieces and Powwow-inspired minigames. Learn about traditional dance styles through a rhythm game and take photos of recreated locations set on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin.

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