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Jared Yazzi is a Navajo business owner and designer at OXDX Clothing and is based out of Chandler, AZ. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the 2014 Standford Powwow in Palo Alto California and was excited to feature him as my first article in an ongoing series I….

We serve frybread in place of dinner rolls at Thanksgiving Dinner. We also enjoy it as a dessert, topped with powdered sugar. It’s not pre-contact food, but it’s delicious at powwows as an NDN Taco, topped with cheese, meat, beans, lettuce and tomatoes. We usually make healthy choices, so we….

  Interview by Dr Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor Q) Thank you for your service! You are truly a mighty Warrior Woman! Tell us about your Native heritage? A) I am from the Kiowa and Southern Cheyenne tribes of Oklahoma. Q) How does such a proud legacy shape your….

Rez Dreams, a Native American non-profit dedicated to making the dream of visiting Walt Disney World a reality for underprivileged Native American children, recently hosted their inaugural families in Orlando, Fl. Rez Dreams provides 4 round-trip airline tickets to and from Orlando, Fl., a 4 nights stay at Disney’s All-Stars….

The 2014 Folk Fabulous kicked off a year long celebration of Native American music, artisans, and food.  The festival was held on the historic Horseshoe on the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.  If you weren’t able to make it out this weekend, you missed an incredible day…..

Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima Q) It’s great to visit with you!!! There’s a lot to congratulate you for these days! What are some of the honors and accomplishments you have received recently? A) As of today I’m hosting as Master of Ceremonies for the World Flute Society’s Inaugural Convention….

What you will need:patternspare fabric (non-stretchy)interfacing (only needed if fabric is thin)embroidery hoopsequinsseedbeads1 needlebeading threadfabric gluescissorsA note about your pattern: I like to draw a to-scale pattern in color. This will give your finished product a more complete appearance because round sequins will let some of the backing material show….

Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor Q) You are a remarkable dancer! What would you like to tell us right away? A) I am from the home of Northern Cree! Q) What is your Native heritage? A) I am born of Cree Descent. Q) What are some….

Kay Oxendine is from the Haliwa-Saponi tribe. She has been writing since she was a child, writing her first book in first grade. She enjoys being able to bring her subjects to life on paper, and particularly loves writing about her rich Native American culture. She has been published over 300….

There were quite a few folks asking about how to put patterns together in gourd stitch so I thought I would see what I could do to help folks get started. This thread will discuss making design for 3 bead drop gourd stitch. I am going to ‘attempt’ to explain….

Happy Birthday, Gary Farmer! This Native film icon is noted for his standout roles in Powwow Highway, Dead Man, Smoke Signals and many other classics of Native American film. He’s even starring in the new Sundance series, The Red Road, which features him as a tribal Chief.  With all this success…why is….

Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, PhD, Native American Culture Editor Q) It’s great to visit with you!!! What are some of the traits you like best about YOU? A) I’m a twin, an auntie, a daughter and purebred gardener. I’m proud to say I will be completing my Master’s in….