Interviews

This past weekend Jocy Bird (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara) was the Head Lady Dancer at the Stanford Powwow 2018 in Palo Alto, California! Jocy is accomplished Fancy Dancer who everyone can catch on the Powwow circuit.  M... Read more »

If there's one thing that makes me feel right at home at powwows, its when I see sleeping kids under the table of a vendor. I remember taking my naps as a kid under my mom's art table when she would showcase her artwo... Read more »

On the evening of Saturday, April 28, 2018 before a sold-out crowd of 10,000+ attendees, including a record 3,600+ registered dancers, Taylor Susan, age 25, was crowned the 35th Miss Indian World. A member of the Whit... Read more »

Interview with Shirley Hill at the 2018 Gathering of Nations. Be sure to check out Lemon the Bear's page!   Read more »

NRG Rising performed at the 2018 Gathering of Nations. From their Facebook Page: RnB Female Reggae Band based in New Zealand Honey dripping harmonies, fresh flavours and powerful live performances Corinne Eestrei... Read more »

Larry Yazzie interviews Patrick Mitsuing winner of the late night special! Patrick competed in the Neon Warrior special at the 2018 Gathering of Nations.  He outlasted all of the men and women Fancy dancers to take... Read more »

Dana Warrington needs little introduction on the powwow trail. He’s a champion traditional dancer, arena director, and an all-around talent representing both the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin and the Prairie Band of Po... Read more »

Holly Young needs no grand introduction among American Indian artists. She’s a full-time artist from Standing Rock who’s work has been showcased at some astounding venues and locations throughout the United States... Read more »

A couple years ago we reported in a PowWows.com blog about the Gay Marriage movement in Indian Country, that even though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gay Marriage in all 50 states on June 26, 2015., only a... Read more »

This past weekend in Highland, California, the Yuhaaviatam Clan of the Serrano Indians held their annual San Manual Powwow! Apart of their dance competitions, the San Manual Powwow sponsor a Sweetheart Dance Contes... Read more »

Millie Bridwell specializes in a cherished art among her peoples - she creates and makes star quilts. Making star quilts is a process that is as complicated and challenging as learning a new language, and in some ways... Read more »

This past week three of our Native LGBT ambassadors attended Tucson Pride in Tucson, Arizona! (Pictured L-R) Miss Montana Two Spirit 2017 - Vanessa Kristina (Salt River Pima), Miss International Two Spirit 2017... Read more »