TITLE: Keepers of Tradition

The Native Americans photographed for this series participate in pow-wows and other traditional celebrations as dancers or musicians. Some are talented craftspeople that make beautiful traditional clothing, jewelry or regalia. Some are teachers, storytellers, IT professionals, horse trainers, cowboys, rodeo competitors, community leaders, activists or students. Although they come from different tribes and pueblos and have different jobs and careers, they all share a strongly held commitment to celebrate, maintain and pass along to future generations the fundamental elements of their tribal culture, language, religion and practice. They are keepers of tradition.

AUTHOR: Ron Cooper (United States)

I am a travel, portrait and documentary photographer from Denver, Colorado USA.