Hundreds turned out at Magic Island for the 50th Honolulu Intertribal Powwow, a milestone celebration for Native American families in Hawaii.

• The powwow brought together drummers, dancers in full regalia, and families from tribes across the mainland and the islands.
• Dancers described the gathering as a way to reclaim traditions that were banned for generations, when Native people could not dance or speak their own languages.
• Organizers say the main message is simple: Native Americans are still here, in Hawaii and across the country.
• Local Hawaiians drew a parallel to their own warrior lineage and culture, giving the event a shared island-and-mainland feel.

Outlook: The powwow is expected to return next year, with organizers pushing to keep the language and dance revival growing.