Native American Articles

Growing up in South Dakota and frequenting Rapid City, as it's the largest and closet city to the Pine Ridge, we're no strangers to tourists on and off the reservation. We love taking an all day ride through the Black... Read more »

Last year the 2014-2015 Miss Blackfeet title was awarded to Lynn Mad Plume at the North American Indian Days in Browning, Montana. The title goes to the worthy candidate who will of course represent the Blackfeet ... Read more »

Just wonderful to see these Indigenous cultures come together! Maori news service Te Karere TVNZ reports to us about a meeting between Native American Community Academy and their Māori sister schools in New Zealand. ... Read more »

Rez ball has become even more popular in the Native community, due in part to the star power of players like Shoni and Jude Schimmel, and the mainstream has definitely taken notice. Nike N7 recently announced thei... Read more »

In 1999 Marilyn and George Keepseagle from Fort Yates along with others, North Dakota files a suit against the Agriculture Department.  The Obama administration settle the case for $680 million.  The suit covers Nativ... Read more »

On this episode of Making Regalia with Juaquin Lonelodge, with special guest Willow Abrahamson, they show us how to construct a bustle backboard. Making Regalia - Episode 7 Season 2 from CATV47 on Vimeo. As ... Read more »

During the Stanford Powwow on May 9th 2015, Tom Phillips took precious time from his dinner break to sit with me and discuss what it means to him to be a Powwow MC, and how he came to this arena of his life. Me: I wa... Read more »

All throughout Indian Country everyone is mourning the loss of a great dancer, Spike Draper. A lot of people have been turning to social media to share their condolences with the family and share their favorite photos... Read more »

Indian Country mourns the loss of a Pow Wow Champion Spike Draper. Spike Draper passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the LDS Church in Kirtland, New Mexico... Read more »

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 »

May 8th-10th marked the 44th Annual Stanford University Powwow in Palo Alto, CA. For many families, attending the Stanford Powwow on Mother's Day weekend has been a yearly tradition. Its a weekend that honors family, ... Read more »

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 »