Native American Culture

Honor Our Mothers and Grandmothers – Running Strong
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This Sunday is Mother's Day, and Running Strong reminds us that it is also the beginning of National Women's Health Week. Running Strong is a non-profit organization whose programs aim to help Native communities, espe... Read more »

Proud to Be Indigenous Week!
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It's a good week to be Indigenous!
First Peoples Worldwide is proud to announce their 2nd Annual Proud to Be Indigenous Week starting Sunday, May 11th.
Indigenous Peoples from around the world will be descending o... Read more »

Billy Frank Jr., Nisqually Elder Who Fought for Tribal Rights, Walks On
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Sad news reported by many media outlets around Indian Country, including Seattle Times. Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually elder and fisherman who served for more than half a century as the charismatic voice of Northwest tr... Read more »

Why Do You Dance?
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Why do you dance? For Crystal Stempson, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, it's a way to shake off everyday troubles and just be free.
"At the point when I go out and dance, I just forget about everything. I ... Read more »

Diné Designer Irene Begay’s Dazzling Dresses
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I wish I had one of these dresses when I was going to prom! Check out designer Irene Begay's fabulous dresses she creates by weaving traditional and modern styles.
Navajo Times did a story o... Read more »

Watch 5 Videos About Pow Wow Dance Styles
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The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center created a five part series of videos documenting five styles of dance that you'd most likely see at pow wows across Oklahoma. Take a look below
Comanche War Dance
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Mohawk, Former Miss Indian World, Gardener and Graduate: A Visit with Teyotsihstokwathe Dakota Brant
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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, PhD, Native American Culture Editor
Q) It's great to visit with you!!! What are some of the traits you like best about YOU?
A) I’m a twin, an auntie, a daughter and purebred gardene... Read more »

Vote For a Pueblo Youth! Vans Custom Culture Contest
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Vote for a Pueblo youth and his fellow teammates from Rio Rancho High School in New Mexico. They recently entered the Custom Culture contest sponsored by Vans. It is a national high school shoe customization contest w... Read more »

Videos from the 2014 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
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Watch over 130 clips from the 2014 Gathering of Nations!
And view even more videos on Pow Wow TV.
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28 Stunning Photos From UC Davis Pow Wow
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Our photographer friend Paula Schultz recently attended the 42nd Annual UC Davis Pow Wow in California and captured some amazing photos.
Created in 1969, the first UC Davis Powwow was hosted in ... Read more »

Kitigan – Nurturing Aboriginal Artisans
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The name "Kitigan" is an Ojibway word meaning "garden". It also means "to grow, to mature, or to prosper". This is what a new e-commerce site aims to do, help Aboriginal artists grow, mature and prosper. Kitigan's set... Read more »

Adrienne Keene Defends Dissertation at Harvard
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It's always nice to see Natives getting their college degrees. Even better when it's a master's or doctoral degree, which is much needed in all areas of study!
On April 16, 2014, Adrienne Keene, author of the Nativ... Read more »
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