Native American Art

Darren Thompson: Ojibwe Flute player selected as Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Artist in Residence
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Hailing from the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe reservation in Northern Wisconsin, Darren Thompson has been a well-known artist since his debut album in 2009, "The Song of Flower: Native American Songs from Ojibwe Country... Read more »

Native Small Business Highlight: The NTVS
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(Founder Aaron Silva left, Co-Founder Sam Rosebear right.)
A little over a year ago I stumbled upon this small business just in time for my upcoming birthday and Christmas. I fell in love with their designs and was... Read more »

This Photographer Beautifully Captured The Spirit of Shinnecock Pow Wow
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Brooke Brady is a wedding and lifestyle photographer, so she has a great knack for capturing the feeling of a special moment. Her photos from the 2014 Shinnecock Pow Wow are absolutely gorgeous and we had to share... Read more »

Songs My Brothers Taught Me – Lakota actors from Pine Ridge, Premiered at Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals
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I’ve seen many people come to my reservation either to pursue a project or to gain insight on what life is like “on the rez”. Though many of these people were simply in search of a good story, through ex... Read more »

Making Regalia: Ladies Bag
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On this episode of Making Regalia with Juaquin Lonelodge, he gives us step by step instructions on how to make a simple, decorative carry bag. Juaquin wanted to do a show for some of the beginners out there so he show... Read more »

5 Stunning Shots from Eastern Shoshone Indian Days
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The 56th Annual Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow was held June 26-28, 2015 in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. Photographer Terance Oldman (Arapaho/Navajo) was on hand to document the event for WyoFile, an independent, ... Read more »

23 Candid Kid Pics from the Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi
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Photographer David Brown Eyes was generous enough to share with us these beautiful photos from the 2013 Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi. It was so hard choosing which ones to share as all the kids look stunning in the... Read more »

Pow Wow Dancers Cut a Rug with American Dakota Rugs
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You might have seen a contest recently held by fancy dancer George Abeyta where he asked pow wow dancers to post their best "Cutting a rug" video. The person with the fanciest footwork had the chance to win an America... Read more »

Pow Wow Regalia Inspiration From Our Past
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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 »

First Native Owned Boutique and Gallery opens in Rapid City, SD
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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 »

Prom Time – Native Style!
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It's that time of year again - school is winding down and the kids are starting to think about upcoming graduation ceremonies. But not before one of the most important teenager rites of passage, prom! Check out ho... Read more »

12 Stunning Works of Art from Jonathan Labillois
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I can't quite remember how I first stumbled upon these beautiful paintings, but I had to share these with you! These beautiful paintings are from Jonathan Labillois, a member of the Listuguj Migmaq First Nation Ba... Read more »
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