Native American Articles

Social distancing has been extremely hard on all of us. Not being able to be close to our loved ones, or even give them a hug because of the pandemic feels like sheer torture most days. All of those family gatherings,... Read more »

Thank you so much for visiting!  I’m so pleased to introduce our incredible forum for celebrating and preserving Native American culture. Our colorful stories, beautiful traditions, and rich history—across the... Read more »

Brightly-colored ribbon skirts are a traditional piece of clothing for many Native American women and girls, as it honors their heritage and is a way to represent themselves as well as causes, such as the missing and ... Read more »

Our country is in a unique time. There is civil unrest with groups from various cultures calling out for justice, equality, and for their voices to be heard. Not only are they wanting things to positively change in th... Read more »

Sometimes I like to time travel through my nose. Wait, what? Let me try that again. You know when a familiar fragrance transports you back into a fond memory? That. That’s what I like. I grew up in North Caro... Read more »

Beautifully located 8 miles within the Grand Canyon National Park, are the Havasu Baaja (Havasupai), People of the Blue-Green Waters.  Their land is known for its majestic waterfalls supplied by hidden limestone ... Read more »

For immediate release: July 17, 2020 PowWows.com Invited to Facebook’s Community Accelerator Program to Continue Building Community for Native American Culture Lexington, SC - - - Paul Gowder, founder, PowWows.com, ... Read more »

I attended my first Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in 2004.  Since then I have been blessed to attend each year.  Starting in 2009 I have streamed them for PowWows.com and the Gathering of Nations committee. ... Read more »

It is no secret that Native Americans have had a rough history, filled with segregation, hate, and discrimination. For a long time, Hollywood films represented Native Americans unfavorably, representing them in margin... Read more »

COVID-19 has been devastating communities throughout the world since January, and some groups of people are joining forces more than others to make the best out of their situation. There are individuals out there that... Read more »

COVID-19 is a highly-contagious pathogen that can become airborne and infect others who are not adequately protecting themselves. While people everywhere have become infected, Native American communities have been dis... Read more »

As the world starts to re-open, COVID-19 is still with us and making its presence felt! With businesses, beaches, etc opening back up, cases of COVID-19 have begun to rise in several states.   What doe... Read more »