Birch Bark Coffee: A Journey from Indigenous Roots to Costco Success

Birch Bark Coffee: A Journey from Indigenous Roots to Costco Success

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Join Paul G with an interview with Mark Marsolais from Birch Bark Coffee! Mark is Ojibwe and a Band member of Whitefish River First Nation located on Birch Island, Ontario in the District of Manitoulin Island. As the proud founder of two First Nations-owned companies, IndiGenius and Associates Inc. and….

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Indigenous Stories on Stage: Natives of the Apocalypse and the Theater Renaissance

Indigenous Stories on Stage: Natives of the Apocalypse and the Theater Renaissance

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In an interview with Paul G the Natives of the Apocalypse (NOTA) group shared their inspiring journey of creating indigenous theater. Comprising four talented Native American performing arts students, Enoch Chapman, Isaiah St. Cyr, Montana Miller, and Sean Seymour, the group aims to bring forth a new wave of Native….

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How to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

How to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

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November is a special month in America– Native American Heritage Month! This is a time to honor and recognize the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans to our society. It’s a chance to learn, celebrate, and show our respect. And you don’t have to be Native….

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Embracing Two Spirit Identity: A Conversation with Yue Begay

Embracing Two Spirit Identity: A Conversation with Yue Begay

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In the latest episode of Pow Wow Life podcast, host Paul Gowder engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Yue Begay, a Navajo transgender woman, and co-chair of Indigenous Pride of Los Angeles. During the interview, Yue passionately discusses the significance of the Two Spirit identity within Native American tribes, the….

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Exploring Native American History and Grooving to Taylor Swift: Our Trip to San Francisco

Exploring Native American History and Grooving to Taylor Swift: Our Trip to San Francisco

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I’m excited to share my recent adventure with you, as we embarked on a journey to the enchanting city of San Francisco. Our mission? To catch the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert.  But while we were there we went exploring Native American culture and history. When you travel, what types….

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Rez Ball and the Power of Native American Representation in Storytelling

Rez Ball and the Power of Native American Representation in Storytelling

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In a recent episode of the Pow Wow Life podcast, host Paul Gowder interviewed Byron Graves, an Ojibwe and Lakota author from the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Graves discussed his debut novel, “Rez Ball,” which delves into the world of Native American high school basketball and the universal themes of….

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Leah Tsinajinnie – Navajo Professional Disc Golfer – Pow Wow Life Podcast Episode 32

Leah Tsinajinnie – Navajo Professional Disc Golfer – Pow Wow Life Podcast Episode 32

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Leah Tsinajinnie recently changed sports from Ultimate to Disc Golf.  She was a collegiate National Champion and professional Ultimate player.  Leah is now on the professional disc golf tour.   In July Leah was elected to the Professional Disc Golf Association Board of Directors.  She has been working with the PDGA….

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Interview – Jana Schmieding Lakota Actress From Peacock’s Rutherford Falls

Interview – Jana Schmieding Lakota Actress From Peacock’s Rutherford Falls

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Rutherford Falls,” Peacock TV‘s binge-worthy new show, manages to do something few ever have: bring multi-dimensional indigenous characters into an American sitcom. While Native Americans have historically been portrayed as monolithic in American film and TV, “Rutherford Falls” breaks the mold, taking Native Americans out of the box they’re so often forced into…..

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Interview with TK Richardson – Featured Merchandise Artist Sante Fe Indian Market – Pow Wow Life 29

Interview with TK Richardson – Featured Merchandise Artist Sante Fe Indian Market – Pow Wow Life 29

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Listen to my interview with TK Richardson. TK Richardson is known for his ledger art. He recently found his calling with his art and this year was the featured on the merchandise for the Sante Fe Indian Market. Show Notes TK’s Instagram TK’s ArtAbout TK Tokeya Waci U (Comes Dancing….

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Interview with Brent Cahwee – NDNSports.com – Natives Athletes To Watch This Fall – Pow Wow Life

Interview with Brent Cahwee – NDNSports.com – Natives Athletes To Watch This Fall – Pow Wow Life

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Listen to my interview with Brent Cahwee from NDNSports.com.  We talk about the Native American athletes to watch this fall! Show Notes NDNSports.com NDNSports Instagram NDNSports Facebook About NDNSports.com NDNSPORTS.COM began in the fall of 2000.  We were two NDN college students finishing up our last years of college. We….

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“Thunder Bay”True Crime Podcast set to become TV Show

“Thunder Bay”True Crime Podcast set to become TV Show

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The true-crime podcast has captured the attention of millions of listeners worldwide. It brings attention to the community of Thunder Bay Ontario in Canada and the high rates of crime and homicide.  “The fact that a podcast like ‘Thunder Bay’ has received more than a million downloads globally makes it….

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Interview With Rebecca Nagle – This Land Podcast – Supreme Court Case About Validity of Reservations in Oklahoma – Pow Wow Life

Interview With Rebecca Nagle – This Land Podcast – Supreme Court Case About Validity of Reservations in Oklahoma – Pow Wow Life

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Listen to my interview with Rebecca Nagle from This Land Podcast. The Supreme Court will rule in the Carpenter v Murphy case soon. This case has ramifications for the tribes in Oklahoma and potentially across the United States. Rebecca Nagle’s new podcast, This Land, tells the story of this case….

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