By Danielle Pitman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, OrilliaMatters.com Standing near the fire, listening to the resonant sounds of drums and voices singing on Sunday’s rainy afternoon on the second day of Rama’s popular powwow, James Simcoe felt grateful. The John Snake Memorial Multi-Purpose Community Grounds, he said, were full on Saturday. He estimates there were nearly 5,000 people gathered to enjoy the festivities at Rama First Nation on the first day of the two-day event. Even as rains continued Sunday, the crowds poured into Rama. As one of the powwow’s lead organizers, Simcoe has been part of the event for over four decades. This is one of the first times rain has plagued the event. “This is actually one of the first times this has ever happened to us,” said…
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