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...
Do Native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? For the majority of non-native Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to think about things you are grateful for, eat far too much turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, and relax in front of the TV to catch a football game. The stories of the history of...
Now that summer is winding down, it's time to pass that beach book along to a friend and pick up something with more substance. If you’re eyeing something more informative, thrilling, and poignant, then "Winter Counts" needs to be added to your “must-read” list ASAP. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW NOW...
Opinion By now, we've all seen the news of Dominique (Arapaho/Cheyenne) from Clinton, Oklahoma, who was allegedly attacked by two other boys who cut off several inches of his hair. The story sent shockwaves throughout Indian Country. The young boy expressed he was traumatized by the event and initially did...
As another school year approaches, many Native American students find themselves struggling to pay for school. To help ease the burden, Powwows.com recently partnered with the American Indian College Fund, pledging $5,000 a year to create a Powwows.com scholarship fund. To help fund the scholarship, Powwows.com is creating a special...
Joy Harjo is so much more than a "triple threat." She represents Native Americans in the world of poetry and has been published numerous times (books, poetry, non-fiction, a screenplay, and children’s stories). Along with her love of poetry, she also tells stories through her gift for music. She is...
Deanna Standing Cloud became one of the first females to Emcee at a Pow Wow in 2017. In this episode, Deanna discusses her journey to the Pow Wow microphone. Follow Deanna Instagram Youtube [spp-player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/powwowlife/Pow_Wow_Life_33_Deanna_Standing_Cloud_MIX.mp3" textabove="Pow Wow Life Episode 33" image=“https://www.powwows.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast_channel_artwork.jpg" title="Deanna Standing Cloud - Female Pow Wow MC"] Deanna...
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...
While many of the traditions concerning face painting has been taught to me by Northern and Southern Tribal Elders, I prefer to maintain their privacy. Therefore, I have only used literary sources for references. For years I have heard different generations ask about the practice of face painting by men...
Adam Beach is a well-known Native American actor, writer, producer, and philanthropist, He was born in Manitoba, grew up on the Dog Creek First Nation Reserve, and is Anishinaabe. One meaning of Anishinaabe is “the good humans,” and Adam Beach is one of them, representing his fellow Natives and his...