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Welcome to the 2025 Explore Native Challenge for Native American Heritage Month. The Explore Native Challenge is all about helping you dive deeper into Native American culture. Each day during the giveaway, I’ll send out fun and inspiring emails with new things for you to watch, read, and experience. 📚🎥✨….

Females of all ages in Indigenous communities are more prone to becoming victims of sex trafficking. In 2015, research found that an estimated 40 percent of women who are victims of sex trafficking identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, or First Nations. And these numbers are lower than reality if….

In the latest episode, host Paul Gowder interviewed two Native American authors, Kim Rogers and Laurel Goodluck, who have been making waves in the literary world with their beautifully crafted children’s books. Both authors have dedicated themselves to sharing their tribe’s history and stories through their writing, offering a unique….

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….

California Native American Cultural Guide As one of the largest states in the country, California has a profound Native American heritage that spans the entire length of this 760 mile-long state. Home to over 100 tribes, California’s tribal heritage runs deep and although tourism often overlooks indigenous experiences and activities,….

Quillwork, an ancient and intricate craft deeply rooted in Native American culture, has fascinated artisans and enthusiasts for generations. The timeless beauty of this art form lies in its delicate stitches and meticulously placed quills, creating intricate patterns on various surfaces. In a recent tutorial video by The Wandering Bull,….

Killers of the Flower Moon, an Apple Original Film set to be released in October 2024 stars Native American actress and breakout star, Lily Gladstone. If her name sounds familiar that’s because she has appeared in other great films such as Reservation Dogs, and Certain Women which both focus on….

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….

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….

Imagine a misty morning in the Bay, the famous Golden Gate Bridge just a silhouette against the dimly lit dawn. Your eyes are drawn to a tiny island in the distance, a stark reminder of a significant chapter in America’s past: Alcatraz. While most people know Alcatraz as a former….

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….

The Walt Disney Company has played a major role in advancing the lives of young Native Americans, mainly through funding a generous scholarship that was designed to ensure they have the means to attend a tribal college of their choosing. The American Indian College Fund (AICF), founded in 1989, has….