There are five large events that are organized annually throughout Turtle Island that attract hundreds of participants and spectators. Each event is uniquely organized that highlights the beauty of Native American Culture from music, the arts, athleticism, and friendly competition. Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in...
Inspired by what was started at Standing Rock, a group of Indigenous youth fighting the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline will undertake a 250-mile canoe journey across northern Minnesota to stand for the cleanest lakes, the manoomin (wild rice) beds and the 1855 treaty territories of the Ojibwe people. How can...
Native youth took part in the annual Native American Youth Golf Day this past week at the Santa Ana Golf Club owned and operated by Santa Ana Pueblo. Not only did the kids get a chance to play golf, but learn what it takes to work in the golf industry,...
June 23rd, 2017 marked the 5th consecutive year that the World Champion San Francisco Giants have hosted a Native American Heritage Night. Luke Lightning, Manny Lieras, Mary Trimble Norris and Calvin Hedrick along side the Giants' Special Events Team organized and put together the evening which included drum and song,...
Ashton Locklear (Lumbee) is a U.S. gymnast and Olympic alternate who was recently chosen to be a Nike N7 Ambassador. Locklear is proud of her heritage and shows us some fun scenes from the Lumbee's 12th annual Dance of the Spring Moon Powwow. It looks like she'll be posting more...
Lots of folks are becoming hip to the pow wow fitness craze! Powwow Sweat was recently featured on the Newsy website as well as NPR's Morning Edition. Listen here to the NPR Morning Edition episode: You can find videos and more on the Powwow Sweat Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/powwowsweat/
Join Native American athletes from around North American in California this June for the Jim Thorpe All Indian Games. Jim Thorpe All Indian Games June 22-25, 2017 Southern California http://www.allindiangames.com/ Athletes will compete in golf, softball, and basketball. The competitions are open to competitors ages under 14 to 66+. About...
In his last trip to the Big Dance, Wisconsin's Bronson Koenig has not only the State of Wisconsin or an entire Big 10 campus cheering him on in this year's NCAA Tournament, but Indian Country as well. With Wisconsin seeded in their bracket at No. 8 in the NCAA Tournament, they faced a tough...
It's one of the most wonderful times of the year for college basketball fanatics. March Madness is here and folks are gearing up for some phenomenal games. And since basketball is such a popular sport on the rez, you know a bunch of us Native fans will be watching. There...
Time to fill out your brackets and try to predict the winner of the 2015 NCAA Basketball Tournament. PowWows.com is hosting a special challenge for our readers. You can have up to 5 different brackets! Prizes 1st Place $50 Best Buy Gift Card 2nd Place $25 Best Buy Gift Card...