How Powwows Are Organized

How Powwows Are Organized

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Unraveling Misconceptions: The Organization of Powwows If you’re new to powwows or have been to a few, you may wonder about the ins and outs of the world of powwows. And even experienced powwow spectators sometimes have misconceptions about how powwows are run. Let’s embark on a journey to demystify….

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Are Pow Wows Open to the Public?

Are Pow Wows Open to the Public?

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Are Pow Wows Open to the Public? The short answer is absolutely yes! Pow Wows are vibrant celebrations of Native American culture that showcase traditional dances, music, art, and food. If you’ve never been to one, whether you are Native American or not, you may have wondered whether these cultural….

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Charles Curtis – Native American Vice President

Charles Curtis – Native American Vice President

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After being sworn in as U.S. Vice President, Sen. Kamala Harris made history as the first woman, first African-American, and first person of South Asian descent to ascend to the position. But did you know Harris isn’t actually the first person of color to become “veep?” That distinction belongs to….

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Native Depression-A Result of Colanization?

Native Depression-A Result of Colanization?

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In case you weren’t aware September is National Suicide Prevention month so we’re going to take some time to talk about a very serious topic-depression. Depression is a serious illness. One that affects thousands of Native Americans every day. In the past few years, an epidemic of suicide has spread….

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These 3 Organizations Are Helping Native Youth Change Indian Country

These 3 Organizations Are Helping Native Youth Change Indian Country

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We, as Indigenous people, have endured a lot throughout history. From Colonization, to the introduction of alcohol, all the way to the Indian removal act forcing us from our homes. So there’s no doubt that due to that underlying trauma, our people suffer in many different ways. Many of our….

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The Black Hills Are Not For Sale | The Black Hills Unity Concert 2015

The Black Hills Are Not For Sale | The Black Hills Unity Concert 2015

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“The Black Hills Are Not For Sale.” A statement that many have heard, seen on fliers, buttons and bumper stickers, promoting action that protects the mountain range in western South Dakota that many Plains tribes consider sacred. This is also the theme for the Black Hills Unity Concert, a gathering….

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Darren Thompson: Ojibwe Flute player selected as Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Artist in Residence

Darren Thompson: Ojibwe Flute player selected as Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Artist in Residence

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Hailing from the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe reservation in Northern Wisconsin, Darren Thompson has been a well-known artist since his debut album in 2009, “The Song of Flower: Native American Songs from Ojibwe Country”, as well as being a sought-after public speaker, educator and facilitator. He started playing the flute….

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10 Powwow People You Need to Follow on Instagram

10 Powwow People You Need to Follow on Instagram

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Let me just be the first to say it – I am addicted to Instagram. It’s a unique social media platform where you can share a single photo at once, (sometimes continuously), connect with others and track some very unique hashtags… #ifyouwannajudgethengosmudge, anyone? Here’s a list of people I’ve followed….

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Why the Reservation Will Always Call You Home

Why the Reservation Will Always Call You Home

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All Indigenous people have made an unspoken promise to the land that we inhabit, as well as any lands we may visit, to always honor and respect it. We also have a deep attachment to where we come from, Turtle Island, or further reaches, as it is the land where….

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What It’s Like To Grow Up in the Powwow Circle and Not Come From a Powwow Family

What It’s Like To Grow Up in the Powwow Circle and Not Come From a Powwow Family

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Without a doubt, at every powwow, they will be noticed; the kid with a mismatched outfit and either Tandy Leather Factory moccasins or simply socks and shoes. Like all little kids, they don’t care what they look like, how they come off to people or what they do – they….

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