BAAITS Powwow 2018 – 7th Annual Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit Powwow

BAAITS Powwow 2018 – 7th Annual Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit Powwow

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2018 marked the 7th Annual Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit Powwow, now the largest Two-Spirit powwow in North America. The BAAITS powwow has been growing every year, and for the past two years has found it’s home at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco California. The theme….

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Pow Wow Coloring Book Volume 3 – Pow Wow Photos

Pow Wow Coloring Book Volume 3 – Pow Wow Photos

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PowWows.com has published a new volume of our Pow Wow Coloring Book! The Pow Wow Coloring Book is an adult coloring book featuring 20 pages inspired by Pow Wow photos. It includes pages with several Pow Wow dance styles.Relax while you bring these designs to life with color! Created by PowWows.com,….

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What is a Dream Catcher – History, Origin, Meaning & Symbolism

What is a Dream Catcher – History, Origin, Meaning & Symbolism

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In many Native American tribes, a dream catcher is a handmade willow hoop woven to a web or literally, a net. They can include feathers and beads, and they’re traditionally suspended on cradles as a form of armor and protection.

Dream catchers are widely viewed as a symbol of oneness among numerous indigenous cultures and tribes. They’re also generally looked at as an indication of Native American identity. However, some Native Americans believe dream catchers have been appropriated and offensively exploited by non-Native Americans.

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9 Best Native American Cookbooks Full of Traditional Food Recipes

9 Best Native American Cookbooks Full of Traditional Food Recipes

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Tired of cooking the same meal all the time? Well, apart from attending cooking classes, buying cookbooks can provide you an idea of what new dishes you can prepare for your loved ones. Below are 9 of the best Native American cookbooks out there! Try your hand at some Native dishes!….

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New Release – Young Spirit Mewasinsational – Cree Round Dance Songs

New Release – Young Spirit Mewasinsational – Cree Round Dance Songs

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Recognized throughout North America as one of today’s top First Nations/Native American singing groups, Young Spirit embodies the energy and essence of the Cree Round Dance. Through Round Dance songs that reflect the importance of family, community, and celebration, Young Spirit reaffirms its status as a powerful voice for Indigenous….

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Sweetheart Special – 2017 San Manuel Pow Wow

Sweetheart Special – 2017 San Manuel Pow Wow

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The annual Sweetheart Special is one of the highlights of the San Manuel Pow Wow!  Last year’s video is still being shared on social media Check out the videos from this year from our friend Amigo Kandu!  Be sure to visit his Youtube Channel for more great Pow Wow videos!….

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The Truth About Christopher Columbus

The Truth About Christopher Columbus

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  Many Americans celebrate the life of Christopher Columbus on the 2nd Monday of October each year; they falsely believe many now-debunked myths about Christopher Columbus and to this day continue to celebrate what many now believe to be a man who committed many atrocities against native or indigenous people…..

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Pow Wow Photography Guide – Tips for Taking Great Photos At Your Next Pow Wow

Pow Wow Photography Guide – Tips for Taking Great Photos At Your Next Pow Wow

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A powwow is a beautiful and inspiring event filled with color, movement and energy, so how can you best capture it on camera? If you plan on taking your camera to the powwow and snapping photos of the beauty of the event, it’s important to be prepared and have the….

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Columbus Posters – “Like any good tourist, Columbus brought home a few souvenirs.”

Columbus Posters – “Like any good tourist, Columbus brought home a few souvenirs.”

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During our recent Ag and Art Tour trip, we visited the Native American Studies Center in Lancaster, South Carolina.  The Center boasts an impressive collection of Catawba pottery.  While exploring the Center, we came across an interesting set of posters. Published by The Episcopal Council of Indian Ministries – Oklahoma….

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How to Save Money on Pow Wow Hotel Rooms

How to Save Money on Pow Wow Hotel Rooms

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One of the trickiest parts of planning for your next Pow Wow is finding a hotel room at an affordable price. Here are some things that you should know that will help you to save money on your next Pow Wow hotel room. VRBO.com VRBO stands for Vacation Rentals by….

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Catawba Pottery and Basket – Keith Brown and Faye Griener

Catawba Pottery and Basket – Keith Brown and Faye Griener

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My wife Kelli and I recently took part in a tour of local artisans and farms during June, called the Ag + Art Tour.  The tour took place over several weekends in different South Carolina counties. Kelli and I loaded up the car and took off June 17, 2017, and….

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Two Spirits Stood At The Front Lines Of Standing Rock

Two Spirits Stood At The Front Lines Of Standing Rock

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Candi Brings Plenty (Lakota) was honored by Sacred Stone Camp elders and given permission to lead the LGBTIQA2S+ Native American camp in a Grand Entry march into the greater camp on October 13.  Only now, 500 years after Invasion, Two Spirit people are finally returning to places of honor and….

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