"I want to tell every American Indian and Alaska Native to be counted as an act of rebellion because this census is designed not to count you." —Natalie Landreth There is tension amongst some Native individuals toward the United States government and it has been building up over time like...
Lizzie Chimiugak, Alaskan Native, who is 90 years old and still going strong, was the very first person in the United States to be counted for the census, which is taken every 10 years. Alaska is always the first state to be counted and Chimiugak’s small town of Toksook Bay,...
Did you know that pow wows are open to the public for all to enjoy? They’re family-friendly events that can be a lot of fun whether you’re Native American or not. The colorful regalia, beautiful dancing, and wonderful food make a pow wow an amazing event to visit! However, there...
Enter to win an American Dakota Rug! Thanks to our friends at American Dakota for providing this awesome prize! Prize 5x8 Rustic Cross- electric nylon area rug from American Dakota. Value: $369.95 [gallery link="file" size="gallery-y" columns="2" ids="89048,89049,89050,89051"] About American Dakota American Dakota is not just a rug company, it's a...
As you might have seen from past articles and gift guides, we love supporting our Native & First Nations entrepreneurs! We wanted to put a spotlight on some of these amazing Native-owned and First Nations-owned businesses that might not get the attention they deserve. Also on the list are some...
Check the list below for the latest Pow Wows added to our calendar and ones coming up in the next couple of weeks! Find Pow Wows in your state or province! Plan your Pow Wow trips! Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe Winter Pow-Wow January 25 - January 25 403 Gibbs Ave, Hollister,...
BEAUTIFUL HAND CRAFTED GREEN RIBBONWORK DESIGN NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN SKIRT, DRAG PIECE, AND DANCE SHAWL SET This homemade Native American Indian set includes a ribbonwork design skirt, ribbonwork design drag piece, and ribbonwork design dance shawl. This dance set is homemade and is well made. The set was made by...
Are you interested in the art of tattooing? Do you love watching documentaries? Or are you wanting to learn more about Native cultures? Then Skindigenous 2 is for you! The 13 part, half-hour each documentary series called Skindigenous 2 “explores Indigenous tattooing traditions around the world” and began airing on...
From acorn bread to fry bread, succotash to beef stew, Native American cuisine has been a staple in homes across America for centuries. Today, these traditional dishes are still consumed in homes and restaurants throughout the country, some stick to the classic recipes, and some put a modern twist on...
“I have to have some type of creative outlet. I think life is boring without creativity.” Fashion designer, Stacey Mitchell, is promoting Native culture through the use of materials, designs, and accessories that portray the history of her Mohawk community, yet simultaneously show where the future of the community is...