Pendleton Blanket Giveaway – We Count – Shape Our Future- Census 2020 Giveaway

Pendleton Blanket Giveaway – We Count – Shape Our Future- Census 2020 Giveaway

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Now is the time to Shape Our Future! Census 2020 will determine how millions of federal $ is divided over the next 10 years.  More importantly, the Census numbers will be used to determine representation on local, state, and federal levels.   Indian Country Counts In 2010 Amerian Indians were undercounted….

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Learning American Indian Languages At Home – Learn Common Words From Cherokee, Navajo, and Choctaw

Learning American Indian Languages At Home – Learn Common Words From Cherokee, Navajo, and Choctaw

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Not sure how to spend your time in quarantine? People all around the country are practicing social distancing to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. While being forced to stay home may sound like a chore, positive can come out of a negative situation. Have you ever wanted….

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Native American Lesson Plans and Learning Activities | Studying Native American Culture At Home Or Classroom

Native American Lesson Plans and Learning Activities | Studying Native American Culture At Home Or Classroom

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Native American education should be essential learning for anyone growing up in the United States. One of the best ways to facilitate this learning is through Native American lesson plans. Whether you are a teacher interested in expanding curriculum options, a parent who wants to share more accurate or in-depth….

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Jingle Dancing Going Viral During COVID-19

Jingle Dancing Going Viral During COVID-19

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Jingle dress dancers are going viral on social media in order to promote healing during the COVID-19 pandemic and to offer up prayers for those in need. Girls and women from across North America are uploading videos online. Related – Click to read History of the Jingle Dress Dance. In….

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Shop Native – Directory of Native American Products

Shop Native – Directory of Native American Products

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Shop Native is our latest feature on PowWows.com! Shop Native is an online directory of Native American products and products made for Natives.  The products include clothing, beauty, beadwork, herbal, art, blankets and more. With over 40 companies and products already listed, the directory is attracting visitors from around the….

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Get In Shape At Home Native American Style – Native Fit with Freida

Get In Shape At Home Native American Style – Native Fit with Freida

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Now is a great time to start a new workout program!  And with the gyms closed, why not do it at home with household items! Elfreida Barton is a fitness instructor within the Navajo community and has recently starred in 16 half-hour episodes featuring ways to incorporate fitness and movement….

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Pow Wow Nation Spotlight – March 28, 2020

Pow Wow Nation Spotlight – March 28, 2020

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PowWows.com is hosting an online live stream of Native American performers! Pow Wow Nations Spotlight March 28 1:0o pm Eastern Join us live – Pow Wow Nation Spotlight The world is feeling disconnected right now – no Pow Wows and stuck in our home.  PowWows.com is partnering with Native American….

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Tribal Directory On Your Phone – TeePee App

Tribal Directory On Your Phone – TeePee App

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Finally, a Native-specific app is created and available to the general population. Miguel Douglas, of the Puyallup tribe, created the new mobile app, which “acts as a digital directory, providing users with the resources to contact each of the 573+ federally recognized Tribes, their enterprises as well as Alaska Native….

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MTV True Life Crime: The Hanna Harris Story

MTV True Life Crime: The Hanna Harris Story

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One of MTV’s shows, True Life Crime, aired Hanna Harris’ story in February to highlight the ongoing and devastating crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Hanna, a 21-year-old woman living in Lame Deer, Montana, went out to meet friends to celebrate the Fourth of July, but never returned home….

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The Urban Native Era Experience

The Urban Native Era Experience

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On March 14th in Los Angeles CA, Urban Native Era will be holding an event from 11am-6pm Pacific time. The event will be located at Exhibit A Gallery in Los Angeles, with special performances from Mato Wayuhi, and Kinsale Hueston.  The Urban Native Era Experience  Urban Native Era will also….

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Pow Wow Travel With Coronavirus – What You Need To Know Before Traveling

Pow Wow Travel With Coronavirus – What You Need To Know Before Traveling

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PowWows.com is carefully monitoring the news of the virus especially in regards to Pow Wows.   Related – Pow Wow Cancellations and Updates Information about Pow Wow travel is changing daily.  Check back often for the latest updates. Traveling during this virus outbreak is a personal decision for your family.  One….

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What Is a Native American Round Dance? History, Music, & Meaning

What Is a Native American Round Dance? History, Music, & Meaning

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All across North America, Native American nations have come together to perform various round dances throughout the ages. Usually held during the colder autumn and winter months indoors, they have been used as a central focus of various gatherings designed for socialization and community building. Understanding the meaning of round….

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