If you've ever seen someone walking their dog, and you did a double-take to see if they were actually walking a wolf, it's entirely possible that that "wolf" was actually a Native American Indian Dog, or NAID. While the NAID bears a striking resemblance to the wolf, this breed is...
Thanks to our friends at Pendleton, we are excited to give away their newest blanket. Warriors Circle of Honor by Harvey Pratt Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne/Arapaho) is an Oklahoma artist who works in painting, sculpting, wood carving, bronze, and graphic design. He served with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam. He...
Native American tattoos have been all the rage for years. While some non-Native people get tattoos of tribal chiefs, geometric designs, nature, totems, dream catchers, and spirit animals that represent the Native American cultures, people who are actually Native often get them for more personal reasons. The ritual of getting...
Pow Wows are happening again in some areas! Many are still having to cancel or change their dates. Check the list below for the latest Pow Wows added to our calendar and ones coming up in the next couple of weeks! Find Pow Wows in your state or province! Plan...
Each month, we're celebrating a Native American artist, whose work you can find on our Shop Native directory. Shop Native features both Native American products and products made for Natives. These products include clothing, beauty, beadwork, herbal, art, blankets, and more. With over 40 companies and products already listed,...
Think of the word that you find the most offensive of any word in the dictionary. Now, imagine living in a town by that name. It's part of your address, it's plastered across street signs and local shops, it's all around you. And there's nothing you can do about it. ...
If you look at the names of U.S. Army helicopters, you might notice something—Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook. Many of them bear Native American names. But unless you have a military background or you watch a lot of World War II documentaries, you may not know the reason behind these tribal...
While the number of Native American businesses has steadily grown over the past several years, Native-owned firms still represent the smallest number of minority-owned small businesses, according to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Part of the problem is the dearth of resources available to help Native entrepreneurs transform...
When we hear Native American heroes, we might think of Geronimo, Sitting Bull and other legendary male warriors and chiefs. Unfortunately, far too often, Native American women get overlooked. You won’t find the names of some of these trailblazing artists, healers, warriors and more in many history textbooks. That needs...
The Gathering of Nations April 23-24, 2021 Virtual Event Powwows.com will once again be livestreaming The Gathering of Nations (GON), North America's largest Pow Wow, which be held virtually for the second straight year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. GON is a two-day experience featuring dynamic Pow Wow dancing, unforgettable...
