Famous Native American Celebrities You Wouldn’t Have Guessed – PowWows.com
/ | 39 Comments on Famous Native American Celebrities You Wouldn’t Have Guessed – PowWows.comNative American culture and heritage lines spectrums from valleys to dense cities, and is prevalent in all walks of life—many musicians, CEO’s, and actors all have ties to the nation’s first people, and it’s not uncommon for some to find out their extraordinary lineage later in life. Over 5 million….
Read moreIndian Horse Film Means More
| 2 Comments on Indian Horse Film Means MoreIndian Horse is more than just a film. The movie is based from the novel by Richard Wagamese. Indian Horse Film is the collaboration between talented indigenous people and great filmmakers. According to Edna Manitowabi, she was sent to a Catholic residential school at the age of six. The actress….
Read moreMarvel Becoming Video: Taboo of Black Eyed Peas Becomes Red Wolf
/ | Leave a CommentOne of the most interesting episodes shared on the Facebook page of Marvel Becoming is a video where Taboo of Black Eyed Peas wears Red Wolf costume. Red Wolf is Marvel’s first Native American superhero. The William Talltrees version of Red Wolf first appeared in the story “The Coming of….
Read moreMiss Indian World Reflects on Her 2014-2015 Reign!
/ | 1 Comment on Miss Indian World Reflects on Her 2014-2015 Reign!by Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor Ne nanahniha Onsoquah, ne Miss Indian World 2014-2015, ne Sosoni Bannite, Kickapoo, and Prairie Band Potawatomi, ne Fort Hall, Idaho naite, tsaan dia neesungahk. Greetings in my Shoshone language! My name is Taylor Christianna Thomas, I am the reining Miss Indian World 2014-2015,….
Read moreFrybread Power: A Yummy Way To Celebrate Native Heritage! Frybread Recipe
/ | 103 Comments on Frybread Power: A Yummy Way To Celebrate Native Heritage! Frybread RecipeWe serve frybread in place of dinner rolls at Thanksgiving Dinner. We also enjoy it as a dessert, topped with powdered sugar. It’s not pre-contact food, but it’s delicious at powwows as an NDN Taco, topped with cheese, meat, beans, lettuce and tomatoes. We usually make healthy choices, so we….
Read moreWARRIOR WOMAN: Michelle FlyingMan’s Heroic Life
| Leave a CommentInterview by Dr Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor Q) Thank you for your service! You are truly a mighty Warrior Woman! Tell us about your Native heritage? A) I am from the Kiowa and Southern Cheyenne tribes of Oklahoma. Q) How does such a proud legacy shape your….
Read moreFormidable Flute: Darren Thompson Moves Forward
/ | 2 Comments on Formidable Flute: Darren Thompson Moves ForwardInterview 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….
Read moreCree-ative Native: Malcom Moses Cree-ates through Dance
| 1 Comment on Cree-ative Native: Malcom Moses Cree-ates through DanceInterview 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….
Read moreOn the Mic: MC, Dancer and Native Leader Kay Oxendine
/ | Leave a CommentKay 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….
Read moreIt’s Gary Farmer’s Birthday…So, why is this great actor singing the blues?
| 2 Comments on It’s Gary Farmer’s Birthday…So, why is this great actor singing the blues?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….
Read moreMohawk, Former Miss Indian World, Gardener and Graduate: A Visit with Teyotsihstokwathe Dakota Brant
/ | Leave a CommentInterview 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….
Read moreA Chat with Miss Indian World, Kansas Begaye
| 1 Comment on A Chat with Miss Indian World, Kansas BegayeInterview 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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