Hello everyone. I have a question about attending a powwow as a trans person. This summer I would like to attend the Seneca Veterans powwow which I think is open to the public. I have never been to a powwow before and have no idea what to expect. From what I hear the people there are usually very accepting but everyone in every nation is different and I would be going by myself as my friends don’t really have interest in learning about Indigenous cultures. Since I have come out recently I am not really used to experiencing transphobia in person and wouldn’t know what to do in some situations as I am not the best at confrontation. Also I hear a lot of stories about transphobes being dangerous which makes me overthink and question safety even though I know nothing too bad would likely happen. Ultimately I just don’t know what to expect or if I am allowed to or should attend at all.

TLDR: I’m a trans person who would like to go to the Seneca Veterans powwow to learn more about the culture, have fun, meet people, and maybe even make some friends but I am worried about what I should expect as a trans person relative to transphobia.

Sorry if this post is inappropriate and or comes off as rude and disrespectful. Please let me know and I will take it down so the mods don’t have to stress about more crazy people on this sub.