Native American Culture
How Did Warriors Earn Their Identity?
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In this video produced by Chickasaw TV we learn how the Chickasaw men earned their warrior identity. Through a series of rites of passage in their youth these men were gifted with community acknowledgements like a dan... Read more »
Can This Seminole Medicine Man Help the Tampa Bay Rays?
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Things have not been looking great for Major League Baseball team Tampa Bay Rays. In fact they've lost the last 12 out of 13 games, earning them one of the worst records. Team manager Joe Maddon thinks that this could... Read more »
It’s Gary Farmer’s Birthday…So, why is this great actor singing the blues?
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Happy Birthday, Gary Farmer! This Native film icon is noted for his standout roles in Powwow Highway, Dead Man, Smoke Signals and many other classics of Native American film. He's even starring in the new Sundance ser... Read more »
26 Gorgeous Photos from 18th Annual Oroville Pow Wow
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Once again our photographer friend Paula Schultz has shared with us some beautiful photos from the 18th Annual Oroville Pow Wow in California. Here's what she had to say about the event:
The annual Oroville Pow Wow w... Read more »
This Place Gave Birth to a Nation
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A new sign greets visitors to Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. According to a press release from the National Park Service, the sign was a result of consultation meetings dating back to 2006 held between the p... Read more »
President Obama to visit Standing Rock Sioux
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In an Op-Ed piece published in Indian Country Today, President Obama revealed that he'll be announcing new jobs and education initiatives designed to help communities all throughout Indian Country. Obama and the first... Read more »
Etkie – Fashion That Empowers Native Women
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Etkie is a jewelry and accessories company committed to the financial and social empowerment of Native American women in New Mexico. Etkie recently partnered with Kiva, to help foster business opportunities with Nativ... Read more »
Indian Country Not “Happy” With Pharrell
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Pharrell Williams has been all over the radio and television lately with his chart-topping song "Happy" being played worldwide. The UK version of Elle magazine recently featured the musician on their cover and his cho... Read more »
Born on the Rez – New Song by Frank Waln!
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A lot has happened since we last spoke with Frank Waln back in January. This rising hip hop artist has been busy teaching songwriting classes to Native Chicago youth, traveling to Alaska, Texas and Colorado for perfor... Read more »
Keith Harper: First Native American To Serve As Ambassador
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Congratulations to Keith Harper, member of the Cherokee Nation, on his confirmation yesterday!
Direct from the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs press release:
U.S. SENATE – Cherokee Nation citizen ... Read more »
Help Steven Paul Judd’s Next Project! Needs your help!
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Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw) is turning to Kickstarter to help fund a new short film entitled Ronnie Bodean, about an outlaw who has to step in and babysit his jailed neighbor's precocious kids. Take a look at the... Read more »
OXDX Clothing Celebrates 5 years
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Back in 2009, Navajo college student Jared Yazzie had a dream to create bold colorful t-shirts with a strong Native message. From this dream, OxDx Clothing was born. OxDx Clothing is influenced by Yazzie's Navajo cult... Read more »
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