Wampanoag Boxer Makes Grand Entry into the Boxing Ring
| Leave a CommentOver the weekend, Seaconke Wampanoag Boxer Kali Reis, a.k.a “K.O”, was a part of an exciting boxing lineup at the Mohegan Sun. “Slugfest at the Sun” hosted a 6 round female Middleweight fight between Kali Reis and Tiffany Woodard. But even more amazing than the fight was how she entered….
Read moreGift Guide for Travelers on the Pow Wow Trail and Beyond
/ | 1 Comment on Gift Guide for Travelers on the Pow Wow Trail and BeyondFor the seasoned travelers among you, whether venturing to a tribal conference or tracing the footsteps of the pow wow trail, we have the right accessories for you! In my quest for distinctive items, I scoured the vast landscape of Amazon.com to curate a collection of reliable travel gear. And….
Read moreNew Pendleton Blankets for the Disney Fan in Your Life
/ | Leave a CommentLike Pendleton recently pointed out on their blog, their friendship goes back a looooong way. Walt Disney was a fan of Pendleton goods and wanted them to set up shop in the ‘Dry Goods Emporium’ in Frontierland when the park opened up back in 1955. Pendleton remained a staple in….
Read moreFour Films Honoring Our Native Veterans
| Leave a CommentIn honor of Veterans Day this November 11th, Vision Maker Media is showing several films for free on their YouTube channel. You can watch these four films for free starting November 9th – 12th! Aleut Story – In the turbulence of war, in a place where survival was just short….
Read moreNavajo Math Circles – Special Bond Between Navajo Culture and Mathematics
| Leave a CommentOriginally airing in 2016, “Navajo Math Circles” follows Navajo students in a lively collaboration with mathematicians. Using a model called math circles, the students stay late after school and assemble over the summer at Diné College in Tsaile, Ariz., to study mathematics. The math circles approach emphasizes student-centered learning by….
Read moreSculpture Celebrates Life of Young Hoop Dancer Gone Too Soon
| Leave a CommentThe Museum of Indian Arts & Culture recently received a sculpture in their permanent collection that honors and celebrates the life of Valentino Tzigiwhaeno Rivera (Pojoaque Pueblo), 2008 – 2016. The unveiling and celebration took place over the weekend and featured speakers George Rivera (Pojoaque Pueblo), Olympian Gold Medalist Billy….
Read moreDakota Language Being Offered to High School Students in Southern Minnesota
| 2 Comments on Dakota Language Being Offered to High School Students in Southern MinnesotaSeveral news outlets are reporting on the exciting addition of Dakota language classes to high school curriculum in a Minnesota community. The Lower Sioux has partnered with the Redwood and Cedar Mountain public school districts to offer the yearlong class for high school credit. Here’s a quick clip from KEYC….
Read more20 Oklahoma Tribes Join in Holiday Spirit at Red Earth Treefest
/ | Leave a CommentOKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Red Earth Art Center will celebrate the Christmas season with a decidedly Native twist this year when Treefest opens free to the public for an eight-week run November 13 through January 5, 2018 in downtown Oklahoma City. Red Earth Treefest features 20 Native Tribes from….
Read moreNew Pendleton Blanket Supports Native Women’s Health
| Leave a CommentPendleton recently announced there is now a special “cherry pink” version of their Chief Joseph blanket available on their website and some of the proceeds from the blanket will go to help women’s health. A purchase of this beautiful cherry-pink blanket benefits the women’s health program of NARA, the Native….
Read moreContemporary Native Media Art Exhibition Opens November in New York City
| Leave a CommentThe Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center in New York will debut “Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound” Friday, November 10, 2017. The exhibition runs through January 6, 2019. Through video projection, innovative sound technology, interactive digital media, performance, and installation, “Transformer” presents the….
Read moreOsage Nations Adds Bison to their New Ranch Venture
| 1 Comment on Osage Nations Adds Bison to their New Ranch VentureThe Osage News recently reported on the tribe acquiring 20 bison which will be living on its 43,000-acre Bluestem Ranch. The Osage first acquired the land last year after purchasing it from media magnate Ted Turner, for $74 million. Osage and non-Osage community members, Osage elected officials and ranch workers….
Read more25 Candid Moments from Gathering of Nations
/ | Leave a CommentWe all love watching the dancers zoom by with their colorful regalia and fancy footwork, but sometimes it’s the quieter moments that hold the most beauty. Quiet reflection right before grand entry. Last minute prep work to get your outfit and hair just right… Photographer Victor Vichev from Bulgaria was….
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