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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….

Watch over 130 clips from the 2014 Gathering of Nations! And view even more videos on Pow Wow TV.

Arrive Early, Stay Late Over 150,000 visitors each year!  You have to plan ahead to get around this crowd! Gathering packs in a lot into two days.  It’s really a 4 day Pow Wow jammed into two days! Lines form early to get in the door.  But you can skip….

After many requests, I’m finally getting around to a tutorial on threadwork….flat style (not stacked). Materials: Something to wrap…feather quill, dowel rod, etc. Thread…I love Sulky brand rayon sewing/embroidery machine thread Scissors…small and SHARP!!! Glue…whatever you like…I like Aleens Tacky Glue…dries clear and flexible…washes off fingers easily! Ruler or measuring….

My name is Alexa Winona Mary Gabbard from Moorhead, MN.  My Dakota name is Unki Maka Akan Waci Win which translates as ‘She Walks On Mother Earth.  I am Dakota oyate from Sioux Valley, Manitoba, Canada and Ojibway from North West Angle, Ontario, Canada.  I was born in British Columbia,….