Indian Summer

On a bright and warm Saturday, the annual pow-wow returned to Dufferin Grove. Surrounded by an array of vendors, dancers from various tribes moved in a clockwise circle accompanied by the insistent pounding of drums and chants. There were inter-tribal dances as well as individual groups divided into categories such as Shawl Dancers or Teens. This year, a police horse made his leisure way around the camp to the delight of both young and "old" children.

After watching the dancing and going over the items for sale, I went to get some burgers and Indian taco. Unfortunately, both food disappointed. The burgers were generic and not the bison burgers of past years, and had grown cold in the food tray though they were grilled on site. The taco was fried dough topped with beef chili and beans. This would have alright if the dough was still hot, but the addition of store-bought sour cream, processed cheese, and salsa made the whole thing a gloppy mess. The logistics of a community event may have necessitated these measures, but I wonder if they would have been better off partnering with Keriwa, which is winning raves with its upscale take on traditional Indian fare and ingredients combined with classical French cooking.