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Rolling Stone magazine recently interviewed soccer player Chris “Wondo” Wondolowski, a member of the Kiowa tribe who currently plays for the San Jose Earthquakes. He has the honor of playing for the U.S. Men’s National team when they head to the World Cup to compete in Brazil this month. Rolling….

Tâpwê Production Projects is proud to release a new concert music video of the song “Idle No More.” The hand drum song was composed by Pura Fé and co-written with Cary Morin about the powerful Idle No More grassroots movement that continues to sweep across both Canada, United States and….

In this video produced by Chickasaw TV we learn how the Chickasaw men earned their warrior identity. Through a series of rites of passage in their youth these men were gifted with community acknowledgements like a dance, public painting or other symbols that they wore to socially establish their status…..

Things have not been looking great for Major League Baseball team Tampa Bay Rays. In fact they’ve lost the last 12 out of 13 games, earning them one of the worst records. Team manager Joe Maddon thinks that this could all turn around with the help of a local Seminole….

Once again our photographer friend Paula Schultz has shared with us some beautiful photos from the 18th Annual Oroville Pow Wow in California. Here’s what she had to say about the event: The annual Oroville Pow Wow was held Memorial Day weekend in Oroville, California. Now in its 18th year,….

A new sign greets visitors to Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. According to a press release from the National Park Service, the sign was a result of consultation meetings dating back to 2006 held between the park and local tribes with cultural or historical ties to Wind Cave…..

In an Op-Ed piece published in Indian Country Today, President Obama revealed that he’ll be announcing new jobs and education initiatives designed to help communities all throughout Indian Country. Obama and the first lady will be visiting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in Cannonball, North Dakota. In his article he….

Etkie is a jewelry and accessories company committed to the financial and social empowerment of Native American women in New Mexico. Etkie recently partnered with Kiva, to help foster business opportunities with Native American women so they can continue to preserve their culture and traditions. Take a look at their….

Pharrell Williams has been all over the radio and television lately with his chart-topping song “Happy” being played worldwide. The UK version of Elle magazine recently featured the musician on their cover and his choice of headgear has left many Native Americans #nothappy. Thanks to social media, news of the….

A lot has happened since we last spoke with Frank Waln back in January. This rising hip hop artist has been busy teaching songwriting classes to Native Chicago youth, traveling to Alaska, Texas and Colorado for performances, and joining forces with Reject and Protect by performing his song “Oil 4….

Congratulations to Keith Harper, member of the Cherokee Nation, on his confirmation yesterday! Direct from the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs press release: U.S. SENATE – Cherokee Nation citizen Keith Harper made history today when the United States Senate confirmed him to serve as the U.S. Representative to….

Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw) is turning to Kickstarter to help fund a new short film entitled Ronnie Bodean, about an outlaw who has to step in and babysit his jailed neighbor’s precocious kids. Take a look at the video teaser below. It looks like they’ve already surpassed their goal of….