"Escape to Alcatraz," the new documentary series by Hulu, gives us an up-close look at the 19 months in which Native Americans occupied the abandoned prison on Alcatraz Island. And it's something everyone—Native or not—should check out. The story starts with the tumultuous summer of 1969. Reservations across the U.S....
Native American comedians are on the rise. They're on TV, on the radio, in movies, in books, in magazines, on social media—you name it. It's a special gift to pull off being witty and funny, bringing joy and laughter to an audience. Crafting parody and satire in just the right way...
Richard Oakes' impact on Native American issues is still being felt today. November 9, 2019, will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Alcatraz occupation led by Richard Oakes. The occupation is remembered each year with a sunrise ceremony. He was a Mohawk Native American activist who had a massive impact on...
The Powwow Calendar on PowWows.com is the most comprehensive and most visited Native American event calendar online! This is the best way to promote your event. All events added to our calendar are shared on our social media accounts and email newsletter. All entries are sent to our Calendar Editor...
Your source for ALL types of Native American music – jazz, rock, rap, country, traditional, flute, and more! With over 700 songs, you can spend 24+ hours streaming American Indian Music. We created this special playlist for you on Spotify. Follow us our Native American music playlist on Spotify. NativeMusicRadio.com
Pow Wows are happening again in some areas! Many are still having to cancel or change their dates, so check back to our calendar often! 2021 Pow Wow Calendar Check the list below for the latest Pow Wows added to our calendar and ones coming up in the next couple...
Native American podcasts are some of the best opportunities to dive into some excellent indigenous storytelling. And the best part is, you can listen in on your commute, during your workout or when you're just relaxing at home. We've compiled a list of a few of our favorites for your...
PowWows.com was born by a happy accident in 1996. Now 25 years later we are the leading community for Native American culture. Back in 1996, I was in graduate school and decided to teach myself how to build web pages. I built pages about topics I was involved in -...
Everything You Need to Know About Navajo Rugs Navajo rugs have been made for nearly 500 years, but they have recently made their way into homes all over the world. What makes these rugs so unique and sought after? This guide will go over the history of Navajo rugs, the...
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. Even if they get their due credit in Indian Country, you won’t find the names of some of these trailblazing American...
