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(Founder Aaron Silva left, Co-Founder Sam Rosebear right.) A little over a year ago I stumbled upon this small business just in time for my upcoming birthday and Christmas. I fell in love with their designs and was so happy to wear their shirts that I have since ordered more…..

Award-winning Cree/Salish singer Fawn Wood sings with a voice that is deep and true. Infused with a feminine perspective, her Round Dance, Hand Game and traditional songs convey the strength of indigenous women. Born into a respected multi-generational singing tradition, Fawn Wood’s vocal artistry reflects the confluence of her Cree and Salish….

In 1999 Marilyn and George Keepseagle from Fort Yates along with others, North Dakota files a suit against the Agriculture Department.  The Obama administration settle the case for $680 million.  The suit covers Native Americans with discrimination claims against USDA for the years 1981 to 1999. The U.S. District Court….

During the Stanford Powwow on May 9th 2015, Tom Phillips took precious time from his dinner break to sit with me and discuss what it means to him to be a Powwow MC, and how he came to this arena of his life. Me: I wanted to ask you what….

Indian Country mourns the loss of a Pow Wow Champion Spike Draper. Spike Draper passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the LDS Church in Kirtland, New Mexico at 10:00 am. Flowers can be sent to Cope Memorial Funeral Home….

May 8th-10th marked the 44th Annual Stanford University Powwow in Palo Alto, CA. For many families, attending the Stanford Powwow on Mother’s Day weekend has been a yearly tradition. Its a weekend that honors family, our culture, and on Sunday we honor our mothers. Northern Host Drummers were Northern Cree,….

May 3rd marked the 40th Anniversary for the San Francisco State University Powwow. The day was filled with Vendors showcasing their hard works, and families settled in their shade tents and lawn chairs to watch the dancers for the day. Tom Phillips was the Emcee for the day and Randy….

I’ve been fortunate to be at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow since 2004, and working with the committee since 2009. Over those years I’ve seen some incredible moments, below are my 10 favorites. Here are my favorites! 10. Harlem Shake – 2013 Gathering of Nation 9. Johnny Depp –….

On April 11th 2015 I was able to attend the 43rd annual UC Davis Powwow in Davis CA. I arrived at the powwow feeling more like I had arrived at a reunion. When you attend powwows regularly you get familiar with the other tents of people around the arena. I….

The Head Young Man dancer for the 2015 Gathering of Nations was George Gillette.  George sponsored a Grass Dance Special. The dancing of these young men competing in the special was amazing!  There are some future champions in this group! During the special the father’s of the finalist recieved jackets,….

Peyton White Buffalo amazed the crowd during the George Gillette’s Special.  After his spotlight dance, the crowd overwhelmingly voted for Peyton to win the special! Watch his winning dance:

The Gathering of Nations Powwow is a special event, it really does bring so many people together from all over! The theme of this blog is, “best moments” , as I’m sure all who attended got to experience something great and take away something positive from the weekend! Here are….