25 Candid Moments from Gathering of Nations

25 Candid Moments from Gathering of Nations

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We all love watching the dancers zoom by with their colorful regalia and fancy footwork, but sometimes it's the quieter moments that hold the most beauty. Quiet reflection right before grand entry. Last minute prep wo... Read more »
17 Snapshots from the 65th Annual Cherokee National Holiday

17 Snapshots from the 65th Annual Cherokee National Holiday

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The 65th Annual Cherokee National Holiday was held in Tahlequah, Oklahoma the first weekend in September. The festival is a celebration of Cherokee heritage, cultural awareness and reuniting families. The holiday has ... Read more »
Lakota Star Quilt Maker Shares Her Journey

Lakota Star Quilt Maker Shares Her Journey

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Millie Bridwell specializes in a cherished art among her peoples - she creates and makes star quilts. Making star quilts is a process that is as complicated and challenging as learning a new language, and in some ways... Read more »
5 Native Women to Know

5 Native Women to Know

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Happy Native Heritage Day/Month/Year/Life !!!  Here at Powwows.com, Native Heritage Day is everyday so we've decided to celebrate notable Native women thru a photo series campaign called, "5 Native Women to Know" ! Th... Read more »
Two Spirit Royalty 2017

Two Spirit Royalty 2017

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This past week three of our Native LGBT ambassadors attended Tucson Pride in Tucson, Arizona! (Pictured L-R) Miss Montana Two Spirit 2017 - Vanessa Kristina (Salt River Pima), Miss International Two Spirit 2017... Read more »
Pow Wow Photography Guide – Tips for Taking Great Photos At Your Next Pow Wow

Pow Wow Photography Guide – Tips for Taking Great Photos At Your Next Pow Wow

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A powwow is a beautiful and inspiring event filled with color, movement and energy, so how can you best capture it on camera? If you plan on taking your camera to the powwow and snapping photos of the beauty of the... Read more »
Indian Country Mourns Loss of Beloved Grass Dancer – Wanbli Charging Eagle

Indian Country Mourns Loss of Beloved Grass Dancer – Wanbli Charging Eagle

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Folks all along the pow wow trail are learning about the sudden passing of Wanbli Charging Eagle and paying tribute to this talented grass dancer. The Black Hills Powwow shared this message and video on their Faceb... Read more »
Regalia on Display During American Indian Heritage Week

Regalia on Display During American Indian Heritage Week

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As a part of the University of Montana's American Indian Heritage week, a regalia exhibit is on display at the Payne Native American Center. Academic Advisor Michelle Guzman spoke with KPAX.COM about the exhibit. ... Read more »
Supaman performs for Native Youth!!!

Supaman performs for Native Youth!!!

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This past weekend Christian Parrish Take The Gun (Crow) aka Supaman performed for Native Youth groups in the Bay Area.  For those of you not familiar with Christian: Christian Parrish Takes the Gun, professional... Read more »
British Photographer Captures Beautiful Images of Indigenous People

British Photographer Captures Beautiful Images of Indigenous People

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Bryan Downey is a British photographer, currently based in New York. He's a portrait photographer whose work has been seen in various magazines and online publications. He's currently working with the Shinnecock Natio... Read more »
Beader of the Week – Tawnia Littlesalt

Beader of the Week – Tawnia Littlesalt

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This weeks featured artist is Tawnia Littlesalt, a Navajo beader from Kayenta, Arizona.  Tawnia began showing interest in beading when she was 11 years old.  She would watch her mom, Ella Benally do beadwork at the ki... Read more »
Miss Native American USA 2017 – Autumn Rose Williams

Miss Native American USA 2017 – Autumn Rose Williams

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This past weekend Autumn Rose Miskweminanocsqua Williams (Shinnecock) was elected the new Miss Native American USA 2017!  This pageant is considered one of the bigs among the Native American pageant world.  Many of th... Read more »

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