Charlie Ballard

The Importance of the Miss Indian World Title !!Watch this video on YouTube 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….

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….

Miss International Two Spirit 2016 – Spirit WildcatWatch this video on YouTube Last weekend, the current reigning Miss International Two Spirit – Spirit Wildcat (Shoshone/Bannock), made an appearance at the 5th Annual BAAITS Two Spirit Powwow in San Francisco, California.  I caught up with her for a quick interview: Please….

This past weekend, the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit (BAAITS) group held their 5th Annual Two Spirit Powwow at the Fort Mason Pavillion in San Francisco, California. Official Welcome BAAITS Two Spirit Powwow Watch this video on YouTube Two Spirit Powwow Experience, many people have ask what the Two….

Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner can be pretty brutal if you’re making everything from scratch, here are a couple short cuts on getting the job done without all the hassle. Lets take a quick look into the preparation that my mom put into making an, “easy” , great tasting Thanksgiving dinner!….

Some our most famous Native people in history have had their life stories immortalized on the big screen, here are a few people you might know and who played them, enjoy! #nativeheritagemonth In 1994, Adam Beach (Saulteaux First Nations) played Squanto in, “Squanto: A Warriors Tale”  .  Squanto comes from….

Here at Powwows.com we love to showcase Native artwork!  If you’re a professional Native artist or if you know a Native artist, please send us their website links & info, all artwork must be done by Native artists. (i.e. painter, ceramics, beader and other art disciplines featuring Native themes) There….

When I think of Native Heritage Month, I think of our matriarchs, grand-mothers, mothers, sisters, community leaders, business owners, actresses, who continually find ways to guide us, keep us honest, lend an ear when no one else will listen & who are the glue to our communities & families that keep….

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and its time to get your best recipes ready to impress your families and friends!! Here are some great ideas to bring some Native theme dishes to your Thanksgiving table. Go to their website to access their, “easy to prepare”, Native themed dishes! www.firstnations.org/recipes….

This past week, First Nations Electric Music Trio, “A Tribe Called Red” , made a pit stop in San Francisco, California., to watch a tribute video made about them at the 40th Annual American Indian Film Awards.  A Tribe Called Red have niched themselves a piece of the music market by….

For the Holiday 2015 season, Nike N7 presents the Power of Perseverance Collection, Nike collaborated with Bunky Echo-Hawk, a Native American artist and member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, in shaping the graphics presented. Nike N7: The Power of Perseverance Launching November 7, the Power of Perseverance Collection recognizes….

In September the Morongo Band of Mission Indians hosted their 25th Annual Powwow in Cabazon, California.  Big prize money drew in many of our National dancers from all over Indian Country.  This is one of the last big dances on the West Coast before powwow season ends. The Desert Mountain weather in this….