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To his family, he’s known as Kisar Jones-Fryberg, but in the hip-hop scene, he goes by Komplex Kai. This Native rapper reps the Tulalip Tribes to the fullest, all while throwing down deep lyrics over a dope beat. Some have even referred to him as the Native American “Tupac”, but….

So happy to see this young man getting a national stage to show off his talents! You might already know of RJ Lopez if you ever watch the Heard Museum’s World Championship Hoop Dancing competitions. This past year he took third place in the youth category. Way to go RJ!….

An exciting announcement out of Canada this week! IKEA Canada and Setsuné Indigenous Fashion Incubator, a Toronto-based social enterprise, have announced a partnership to co-create a handmade limited edition collection called ÅTERSTÄLLA. The collection is made entirely from salvaged IKEA textiles that have been upcycled into beautiful, unique pieces that….

Just read this neat story by Karen Lindell with Native News Online about Pamela J. Peters, native filmmaker, photographer and all-around media maven. In the article, Peters talks with Lindell about how she got to audition for U2’s concert video. Peters helps cast for Native actors in the Los Angeles….

The Ladies of Native Comedy are comprised of four funny Indigenous women: Teresa Choyguha (Tohono O’odham), Tonia Jo Hall (Lakota/Dakota/Hidatsa), Adrianne Chalepah (Kiowa/Apache) and Deanna M.A.D.(Tonawanda Seneca). And if you’re not following them on Facebook, you’re missing out on some funny videos! The joys of being a big girl: Auntie….

Quebec Liberal MP Marc Miller stunned everyone while delivering a statement in Mohawk in the House of Commons last week. According to CBC News, “it’s the first time the Mohawk language has been spoken in either of Canada’s houses of Parliament since Confederation, according to research provided by the Library….

Over the weekend the Lake Erie Native American Council held a pow wow at the Christ Luthern Church in Cleveland, Ohio. It was not only a celebration of traditions and culture, but also for the younger folks in the community. Please join our community as we celebrate the results of….

Families enjoyed a brief reunion over the weekend as 400 people attended a pow wow held at the Mike Durfee State Prison located in Springfield, South Dakota. As reported by The Daily Republic, the cost to throw the pow wow is about $3,500 and is paid for by the Lakota….

As reported by several news outlets in California, a statue honoring the sacrifices made by Native American veterans is currently touring the state, stopping off in several Native communities. A 12-foot bronze sculpture, “The Gift” by A. Thomas Schomberg has been selected by the official American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN)….

PORTLAND, ORE. – May 2, 2017 Pendleton Woolen Mills, the acclaimed- lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland, Oregon, introduces a new, exclusive blanket for 2017, Gift of the Earth, to benefit the American Indian College Fund. For more than 25 years the College Fund has supported access to higher education for….

The 2017 Indigenous Music Awards, presented by Casinos of Winnipeg, will welcome to the stage a list of high-calibre Indigenous talent to entertain the crowd between the presentation of awards in 15 different categories on May 19, 2017, at the Club Regent Event Centre. Line-up includes: Crystal Shawanda With an….

If you’re a fan of Chicken Dancers, you’re going to have to keep your eye out for this young man from Saskatchewan. Jamon Paskemin (Sweetgrass First Nation) has been chosen as Head Man Dancer at Gathering of Nations, the world’s largest pow wow taking place this weekend! What a great….