How to Create Outfit Design Templates

How to Create Outfit Design Templates

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Juaquin Lonelodge shows you how to create templates for your designs.  These templates are then used to create your Pow Wow regalia.  Watch the videos below for the his Pow Wow outfit tips and tricks.

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How to Make a Native American Hand Drum

How to Make a Native American Hand Drum

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Watch the video below to learn how to make a Native American Hand Drum. Video produced by Noc Bay. Learn to make more Native American Crafts in our Craft Tutorials. Copyright: 2005 by Loren Woerpel, Noc Bay Publishing, Inc.

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Prayer Song Loop by Supaman

Prayer Song Loop by Supaman

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Have you seen people on youtube created musical tracks by recording loops of themselves singing, rapping, and beat boxing? Check out this video of Pow Wow dancer Supaman creating his own!      

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A Chat with Miss Indian World, Kansas Begaye

A Chat with Miss Indian World, Kansas Begaye

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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, Contributing Editor Q) So nice to meet you! Will you introduce yourself to us, please? A) Ya’ah’teeh’! Greetings! My name is Kansas K. Begaye and I am of the Dine’ Nation (Navajo Nation) and I am from Waterflow, NM. My clans are the Red Bottom….

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Walking in TWO WORLDS: Nataanii Means, son of Russell Means, releases a debut CD

Walking in TWO WORLDS: Nataanii Means, son of Russell Means, releases a debut CD

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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, Music Editor Many people all over the world remember and respect Russell Means for his tireless work for Native American rights and visibility. Now, his son Nataanii Means is forging a path that raises awareness of Native American issues and interests through his music. He….

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A Visit with Miss Native American USA, Sarah Ortegon

A Visit with Miss Native American USA, Sarah Ortegon

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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, Contributing Editor Q) You are a wonderful role model! I’m so happy for you! Congratulations! A) Thank you very much Dr. Dawn Karima, this has truly been an adventure and would love to share some of my thoughts with you. I was born in Denver,….

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Miyo One Arrow Reflects on His Path as a Powwow Singer

Miyo One Arrow Reflects on His Path as a Powwow Singer

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While some folks see powwows as a place to go during the summers, others consider powwows to be a life-long pursuit.  Miyo One Arrow devotes his life to singing, and lives it in a manner worthy of his dedication to the Drum.  Recently, this popular Powwow Singer offered his opinions….

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Native Inspired Cakes

Native Inspired Cakes

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Joleen General has created several Native inspired cakes.  Her company Heavenly Sweets takes orders for these custom designed pieces of art.  She is from the Deer Clan of the Onondaga Nation and lives on the Six Nations Indian Reservation in Ontario, Canada. Joleen has been making cakes since 2010. Can’t….

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Thinking Twice About Native American Imagery

Thinking Twice About Native American Imagery

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The responses to our story last week “I am Not a Costume“, we received dozens of comments on both sides of the issue. Many of the people in favor of Native American costumes claimed this practice was a way to honor the culture. If you share that opinion, or know….

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I am Not a Costume – Native American Halloween Costumes

I am Not a Costume – Native American Halloween Costumes

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Halloween is here again! Time for everyone to start picking out their costumes. Many children and adults across the country wear culturally based costumes such as Pocahontas, terrorist, and more. This controversial topic has been discussed many times in the past. But each year the costumes still remain. In 2011….

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Rock Your Mocs Day

Rock Your Mocs Day

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November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of that, on November 15 stand together as Native people across the world by wearing your moccasins. Wear them all day – to work, school, and out for dinner! And remember to take a photo of you and your friends, co-workers, and….

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Mike Bone Interview – Native American Rap Group From America’s Got Talent

Mike Bone Interview – Native American Rap Group From America’s Got Talent

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Lil Mike and Funny Bone have recently appeared on America’s Got Talent. The brother rappers from Oklahoma City surprised the panel and earned a trip to Las Vegas. From the Pawnee and Choctaw tribes, the two have been rapping for several years. View our previous coverage of Mike Bone. Mike….

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