Native American Articles

Seeing Baby Opie and the family featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show was such a big moment. I love seeing pow wow culture get this kind of mainstream spotlight, especially in a way that feels joyful, respectful, and r... Read more »

I just got to interview Kali Reis for a quick interview in conjunction with the release of the new movie Mercy. If you don’t know Kali yet, she’s the real deal, a Wampanoag champion boxer who’s also building a name f... Read more »

No major spoilers here, I promise, so you’re safe to keep reading. I got to see an early screening of Mercy before it’s released, in preparation for  my interview with Kali Reis. What grabbed me right away was ... Read more »

We’re kicking off 2026 a little later than planned. A little travel, a little being sick, life happened. But we’re still kicking it off the right way with a giveaway 🎉 This month we’re celebrating something I’m real... Read more »

PowWows.com turns 30 this year! When I started this site, it was never meant to be what it is today. It began as a way for me to learn and play with HTML while I was in college. I never imagined anyone else would re... Read more »

If you’ve ever talked about pow wows with friends, there’s a good chance someone eventually says, “One day I want to go to Gathering of Nations.” The Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque has become one of those bucket... Read more »

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is one of the largest Native communities in the United States, with roughly 60,000 citizens centered in Robeson County and surrounding areas. The Lumbee have been recognized by the s... Read more »

Our Black Friday Spin to Win is live, and this one is loaded. We’ve got an Eighth Generation blanket worth over $250, bonus codes, stickers, and more waiting on the wheel. It’s all part of the Explore Native Challe... Read more »

In a recent video, Chris from The Wandering Bull shared a fascinating look at moccasins from across Indian Country. Surrounded by shelves of beautifully made footwear, he walked through the differences in construction... Read more »

As we honor Native American Heritage, there’s no better way to connect with culture and history than through stories told by Indigenous voices. From beautifully illustrated picture books to powerful young adult reads,... Read more »

Games of chance have always been part of most cultures, and Native communities are no exception. Long before casinos or bingo halls, Indigenous people across North America played games that mixed luck, skill, and comm... Read more »

Our friends at The Wandering Bull are back with another craft tutorial. Split horn ermine skin bonnets are a striking and meaningful style of headdress that have been worn since the mid-1800s by Native people of... Read more »