Listening and dancing to the music at a pow-wow is a wonderful experience. The drum brings out the spirit of the dancers, especially when the song is good. When the singers sing hard, you feel the music in your heart and soul. There were many amazing drums and singers...
There are five large events that are organized annually throughout Turtle Island that attract hundreds of participants and spectators. Each event is uniquely organized that highlights the beauty of Native American Culture from music, the arts, athleticism, and friendly competition. Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in...
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs had their Annual General Assembly in northern Manitoba at Nelson House, Manitoba on July 18-20, 2017. A growing number of female leadership has been steadily on the rise. The leaders were given recognition in front of the assembly. The women were presented with a...
The Indigenous Music Awards which is part of Manitoahbee Festival in Winnipeg, MB were held at the Club Regent Event Centre on May 20, 2017, after a one-year hiatus.Fourteen awards were presented to the winners in their respected categories. Fourteen awards were presented to the winners in their respected categories.The...
The University of Manitoba 28th Annual Traditional Powwow held on May 6, 2017, at the Investors Group Athletic Centre in Winnipeg, MB celebrated its highest number of Indigenous graduates. 430 Indigenous Graduates! All of the graduates were recognized in the program and honored during the celebration for their achievements. More...
The pow-wow trail is full of superstars, Olympians, and true Champions, women’s traditional dancer Linda Standing is one of them, she comes from White Bear First Nation in Saskatchewan, she’s Dakota, Nakota, Anishinabek and Cree descent. Linda started dancing at the young age of 12 years old. “White Bear Saskatchewan...
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network in Canada celebrated National Aboriginal Day Live at the historical site The Forks downtown Winnipeg on June 25, 2016. Events were planned all through out the day from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm. There was rows of vendors that sold Indigenous Craft and Food Vendors, a...
I caught up with Larry Yazzie the founder of the successful dance troupe – Native Pride Dancers. Yazzie was in Albuquerque, New Mexico as part of the head staff at the Gathering of Nations pow-wow held in April every year. Yazzie started dancing at the tender young age of 7...
From champion dancer, Politician and pow-wow MC, Tommy Christian from Poplar MT shared some of his experiences in Indian country. Well respected in all three areas Tommy has remained grounded, humble and gained vast amounts of knowledge from teachings of the elders in his area. “There is a story that...