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Award Winning Quill Artist Dana Warrington
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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 »

What Percentage of Native American Do You Have To Be To Enroll With a Tribe?
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What is blood quantum? Blood quantum is the level of American Indian blood that a person possesses. Many tribes require a certain amount of blood quantum for membership.
Is blood quantum the on... Read more »

Native Origins Serves Up Some Delicious Dishes with Indigenous Flavor
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I just learned that the AARP website has a Native Origins page, celebrating the lives and culture of 50-plus American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Something to look forward to as I get closer to that ... Read more »

11 Exquisite Images from Native Oklahoma
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You might remember a post a few months back about a New York based photographer who was working with the Shinnecock Nation. He was taking beautiful pictures for their community and wanted to visit some others around t... Read more »

Watch! New Film: The Water Protectors of Wakpa Wasté
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Coinciding with the Winter Solstice, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe released a new documentary yesterday titled “Water Protectors of Wakpa Wasté."
The movie is available exclusively on their website https://www.wak... Read more »

9 Best Native American Cookbooks Full of Traditional Food Recipes
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Tired of cooking the same meal all the time?
Well, apart from attending cooking classes, buying cookbooks can provide you an idea of what new dishes you can prepare for your loved ones.
Below are 9 of the b... Read more »

Wampanoag Boxer Makes Grand Entry into the Boxing Ring
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Over the weekend, Seaconke Wampanoag Boxer Kali Reis, a.k.a “K.O”, was a part of an exciting boxing lineup at the Mohegan Sun. "Slugfest at the Sun" hosted a 6 round female Middleweight fight between Kali Reis and Tif... Read more »

Artist from Standing Rock Revives Cultural Traditions through Historical Research
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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 »

Gift Guide for Travelers on the Pow Wow Trail and Beyond
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For the seasoned travelers among you, whether venturing to a tribal conference or tracing the footsteps of the pow wow trail, we have the right accessories for you!
In my quest for distinctive items, I scoured the ... Read more »

New Pendleton Blankets for the Disney Fan in Your Life
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Like Pendleton recently pointed out on their blog, their friendship goes back a looooong way. Walt Disney was a fan of Pendleton goods and wanted them to set up shop in the ‘Dry Goods Emporium’ in Frontierland when th... Read more »

Navajo Math Circles – Special Bond Between Navajo Culture and Mathematics
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Originally airing in 2016, "Navajo Math Circles" follows Navajo students in a lively collaboration with mathematicians. Using a model called math circles, the students stay late after school and assemble over the summ... Read more »

Gay Marriage Comes to Indian Country
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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 »
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