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2015 Morongo Pow Wow Report
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In September the Morongo Band of Mission Indians hosted their 25th Annual Powwow in Cabazon, California. Big prize money drew in many of our National dancers from all over Indian Country. This is one of the last big... Read more »

Alex E. Smith, Perry “Cheevers” Toppah, Nitanis “Kit” Landry – “Rain in July” Album Review
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Blending tradition and the grace of some of the most recognized voices on the Powwow Trail, Alex E. Smith, Perry "Cheevers" Toppah, and Nitanis "Kit" Landry's "Rain in July" is a remarkable testament to the creativity... Read more »

Heading to the Morongo Pow Wow?
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The Morongo Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow is one of my favorites of the year. The resort is one of the things that I look forward to each year.
The Morongo Casino Resort and Spa is located in Cabazon, Californ... Read more »

Interview with Wayne Silas Jr – Pow Wow Life – Episode 3
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Wayne is a Fancy Feather War Dancer, and has been blessed with many awards and achievements on the competitive Pow-Wow circuit. As a Fancy Dancer he has won five Title Championship from the Gathering of Nations, and t... Read more »

Fawn Wood – Iskwewak: Songs of Indigenous Womanhood
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Fawn Wood, "Iskwewak: Songs of Indigenous Womanhood"
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Fawn Wood continues to redefine the standard for North American indigenous vocals in her first solo album Iskwewak.... Read more »

Making Regalia – Dance Sticks
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Juaquin Lonelodge is back with a brand new edition of Making Regalia. In this episode he talks about the history of the dance stick and how you can construct your own.
I hope you guys got some good tips! Rememb... Read more »

Stolen Beadwork Update – Still Missing
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During the 2015 Gathering of Nations, Danita Goodwill woke up to find her car windows smashed open. She then found that her beadwork was missing.
Danita Goodwill is a well know Southern Buckskin. She is a mem... Read more »

Seneca Youth Sent Home From School For Haircut
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This evening, the USA Today reported that in St. George, Utah., Gary Sanden's 7 year old son of Seneca & Paiute decent, "was removed from his classroom this week after school officials decided his Mohawk haircut w... Read more »

45 Fabulous Photos from the Shinnecock Pow Wow
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Back in August we shared with you some gorgeous photos from Brooke Brady of the 2014 Shinnecock Pow Wow. As promised, we're here to share her photos from the 69th Annual Shinnecock Powwow which just took place ove... Read more »

Native American Drumstick Making Tutorial with Shawn Littlebear
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Calling all creative natives!
Have you been watching all the amazing tutorials on Cheyenne and Arapaho Television (CATV47)? The Native Drum with host Shawn Littlebear shows us a lot of helpful drum making tips and ... Read more »

Marvel’s Native American Hero Red Wolf to Get Solo Series
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Native comic book geeks everywhere rejoice! Marvel's first Native American character Red Wolf will be starring in his own book soon, according to a recent Mashable article.
Red Wolf was introduced in 1970 a... Read more »

Interview With JR Lonelodge – Pow Wow Life – Episode 2
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An enrolled member of the Southern Arapaho and Southern Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma, J.R. Lonelodge has always been inspired by art from his Nations. From beadwork designs passed down from his Grandmother Charlotte Lu... Read more »
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