Summer is the time for families and friends, new and old, to come together.  There’s no better place to do so than at a traditional wacipi. This year, on July 2 during the Veterans Honoring at the Wakpamni Lake Area wacipi,  we introduced a new group of young dancers, ages 7-12. This gathering is one of the oldest continuous events around held annually for over 100 years.   With some help and guidance the dancers our granddaughter included,  prepared their regalia and dance. For many it was their first time in the arena, but you would never know it because they danced as if they had all their  life. What a blessing and joy to see a new generation dancing for the people! They will continue our tradition well into the 21st century.