Native American History

As powwow season gets under way, many dancers are just now finishing up on their outfits but many people often wonder where do these dancers get their inspiration for their traditional garments, heres are some clues. ... Read more »

All Indigenous people have made an unspoken promise to the land that we inhabit, as well as any lands we may visit, to always honor and respect it. We also have a deep attachment to where we come from, Turtle Island, ... Read more »

In the past, Rapid City hasn't had the best reputation with treating the diverse population with fairness and equality. Three Affiliated Tribes artist, dancer and now business owner, Lauren GoodDay Giago, along with h... Read more »

President Barack Obama spent a special message to the 2015 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. Read more »

Yesterday I met with Joseph Montoya, a student at San Jose State University and President of his club the “Native American Student Organization” which he started the Spring semester of his Freshman year at SJSU. I w... Read more »

I know a lot us on here love pow wow culture and participate by dancing, drumming or just enjoying from the sidelines. However, not everyone is lucky enough to be exposed to the beauty of the pow wow. A dance perf... Read more »

National Day of the Horse takes place on December 13, 2014, so what better time to talk about the Horse Tribe documentary from Director/Producer Janet Kern. The film explores the renaissance of the legendary horse ... Read more »

Might be time for a road trip next summer! The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is teaming up with several tribes along the famous Route 66 highway to show how the road shaped their commu... Read more »

  Interview by Dr Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor Q) Thank you for your service! You are truly a mighty Warrior Woman! Tell us about your Native heritage? A) I am from the Kiowa and South... Read more »

On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, the White House will honor "Champions of Change," veterans and their families who are doing extraordinary work across the country as leaders in entrepreneurship. These Champions have dis... Read more »

Brent Greenwood is an award-winning contemporary artist of both Chickasaw & Ponca heritage. The acrylic and mixed media artist uses Native American history as an inspiration for his paintings. Using layers of pain... Read more »

The 2014 Folk Fabulous kicked off a year long celebration of Native American music, artisans, and food.  The festival was held on the historic Horseshoe on the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Caro... Read more »