Charlie Ballard

On September 9, our water protectors gathered at the State Capitol Building in Bismark, North Dakota., to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline.   As our communities gathered, so did their North Dakota law enforcement. Watch the videos above to hear directly from our community members on the front line! This….

There are many voices in the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline, heres one familiar voice widely known in Indian Country, Dallas Goldtooth! (Dakota & Dine) Dallas is active for the Indigenous Environmental Network, which is an grassroots Indigenous movement used to address environmental and economic injustices, Dallas has also fought….

This past weekend the current reigning Miss Indian World 2016 – Danielle Ta’Sheena Finn went to Cannonball, North Dakota to protect her water!  This cause is personal to Danielle because shes an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux! Check out the video above to listen to Danielle’s thoughts on….

For the past 3 years I’ve been fortunate enough to host Stage 49 at the Gathering of Nations Powwow as a Dragqueen performer.  I can’t think of any other Powwow in the United States or Canada that would a welcome a Two Spirit performer into their at-large Powwow community. So….

Of the couple thousand dancers who are traveling the Powwow trail this Summer, here are a few Jingle Dress dancers who have gained National prominence in Indian Country. Each of these ladies below share a common background being a Jingle Dress Dancer, whether its been by winning major Powwow dance….

This past weekend was the 46th Annual San Francisco Gay Pride Parade and the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (baaits.org) took part! The theme for this years parade was, “For Racial & Economic Equality” , to address the disparity of the negative encounters our communities have had with law….

This weeks Feature Native Artist is Steven Daniel Hayes. (Yuki/Blackfeet/Pomo) I found Steven giving a mini concert at a friends birthday party on the Coyote Valley Indian Reservation in Redwood Valley, California.  Steven’s voice is very polished and is no stranger to show business. Check out his live interview below!….

Positive role models are a rare commodity in our Native communities, these folks embody all of our civic virtues that we hold sacred such as honor, compassion and wisdom.  They are the guiding light for when times get tough and help pull us through. This week we take a look….

The 2016 powwow season is officially under way and Jeanine Lomaintewa (Paiute & Hopi) of Bishop, California., is on the powwow trail. Jeanine is currently running for the Sr. Miss Pabanamanina Powwow Princess and came to the 45th Annual Stanford Powwow to sell raffle tickets and raise awareness about their….

On April 28th, Tribal Ambassadors attending the Gathering of Nations Powwow 2016 gathered for a group photo at Stage 49.  This event was organized by Emergence Productions. This photo event was a spectacular site for all involved, from the visiting attendants standing on the bleachers, to the anticipation of friends….

This evening concluded the talent portion for the 32nd annual Miss Indian World competition. All of the MIW contestants did a great job sharing the traditional knowledge of their tribal culture. Here are a few photos that helped capture the evening! Every year this event draws a capacity crowd and….

Comedian Charlie Ballard’s mother, Beulah, is back on the powwow trail getting ready for the Gathering of Nations Powwow 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Beulah is returning to GON for the 3rd straight year with her massage booth, look for her in the traders tent, stop by say hello and….