Charlie Ballard

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 introduce yourself! Good morning, Afternoon, Evening. My name is Spirit Wildcat, I’m….

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 Two Spirit Powwow Experience, many people have ask what the Two Spirit Powwow is like, hear….

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….

This evening, the USA Today reported that in St. George, Utah., Gary Sanden’s 7 year old son of Seneca & Paiute decent, “was removed from his classroom this week after school officials decided his Mohawk haircut was too distracting”  . The 2nd graders parents choose his haircut because its popular with….

As we begin the healing process in our communities, its time to bring the single fathers back into the circle. Many generations of our Indian children were raised by single mothers with few mentions of the single fathers raising kids on their own. Today we take a look a single….