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At first glance, this just looks like a regular image of a lady in regalia, beaded onto a keychain. But when I read the viral story of how this beadwork came to be, I almost fell over. Turns out the image came from a photo of Briana Kingbird (Ojibwe), the….

So beautiful, I had to share this video with y’all! This little girl is dancing beneath the new Dignity statue in South Dakota. The dance was to honor her great grandmother who had just passed away. Just watch! And wow, to see the scale of that statue is amazing. I….

Laura Grizzlypaws and the Grizzly Bear Dance was recently featured in NY Times video series about dancing around the world. Always cool to see Indigenous culture featured in mainstream media! Related Info – Listen to our interview with Laura Grizzlypaws More Videos of Laura Grizzlypaws    

I just learned that the AARP website has a Native Origins page, celebrating the lives and culture of 50-plus American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Something to look forward to as I get closer to that age bracket! On the page they have a food segment that features Emmy-winning….

You might remember a post a few months back about a New York based photographer who was working with the Shinnecock Nation. He was taking beautiful pictures for their community and wanted to visit some others around the nation. We’re happy to report back that Bryan Downey did indeed make….

Coinciding with the Winter Solstice, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe released a new documentary yesterday titled “Water Protectors of Wakpa Wasté.” The movie is available exclusively on their website https://www.wakpawaste.com/. Here’s a little bit about the film from their press release: Produced by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and directed….

Over the weekend, Seaconke Wampanoag Boxer Kali Reis, a.k.a “K.O”, was a part of an exciting boxing lineup at the Mohegan Sun. “Slugfest at the Sun” hosted a 6 round female Middleweight fight between Kali Reis and Tiffany Woodard. But even more amazing than the fight was how she entered….

For the seasoned travelers among you, whether venturing to a tribal conference or tracing the footsteps of the pow wow trail, we have the right accessories for you! In my quest for distinctive items, I scoured the vast landscape of Amazon.com to curate a collection of reliable travel gear.  And….

Like Pendleton recently pointed out on their blog, their friendship goes back a looooong way. Walt Disney was a fan of Pendleton goods and wanted them to set up shop in the ‘Dry Goods Emporium’ in Frontierland when the park opened up back in 1955. Pendleton remained a staple in….

In honor of Veterans Day this November 11th, Vision Maker Media is showing several films for free on their YouTube channel. You can watch these four films for free starting November 9th – 12th! Aleut Story – In the turbulence of war, in a place where survival was just short….

Originally airing in 2016, “Navajo Math Circles” follows Navajo students in a lively collaboration with mathematicians. Using a model called math circles, the students stay late after school and assemble over the summer at Diné College in Tsaile, Ariz., to study mathematics. The math circles approach emphasizes student-centered learning by….

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture recently received a sculpture in their permanent collection that honors and celebrates the life of Valentino Tzigiwhaeno Rivera (Pojoaque Pueblo), 2008 – 2016. The unveiling and celebration took place over the weekend and featured speakers George Rivera (Pojoaque Pueblo), Olympian Gold Medalist Billy….