It’s Official! New Location for Gathering of Nations Announced!

It’s Official! New Location for Gathering of Nations Announced!

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As they say, on to bigger and better things? After being blindsided by the University of New Mexico, the founders of North America's largest pow wow had to find a new venue for their event. Tough decisions had ... Read more »
6 Striking Shots from North American Indigenous Cultural Festival

6 Striking Shots from North American Indigenous Cultural Festival

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The 1st Annual North American Indigenous Cultural Festival was held May 21st & 22nd at Downsview Park in Toronto. The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto ENAGB Youth program hosted the inaugural event and photograph... Read more »
California Bird Singing Doc to Screen at Canon Experience Center

California Bird Singing Doc to Screen at Canon Experience Center

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We've featured many stunning photos and video from Albert Chacon on our website before. You might remember he was the producer of the We Are Birds documentary about bird singing culture in the Southern California ... Read more »
Advice For a New Pow Wow Dancer?

Advice For a New Pow Wow Dancer?

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We R Native is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth. On their website they have a place for readers to ask questions called "Ask Auntie". A recent question asks "I finally have the cou... Read more »
19 Snapshots to Celebrate the Lumbee Spring Moon Pow Wow

19 Snapshots to Celebrate the Lumbee Spring Moon Pow Wow

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The 2016 Lumbee Pow Wow, "Dance of the Spring Moon", was recently held May 6 – 8, 2016 at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center in Maxton, North Carolina. The 2016 Head Staff were: Head Male Dancer: Terry White Head... Read more »
New Miracle Dolls Music Video Features Pow Wow Dancers

New Miracle Dolls Music Video Features Pow Wow Dancers

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After being teased on FNX, the official music video for Miracle Dolls "Shape The Clay" has finally dropped. Miracle Dolls is an Alternative/Rock/Indie pop band from Southern California, fronted by twin sisters Dani an... Read more »
Sav Walkingbear – First Nations Role Model

Sav Walkingbear – First Nations Role Model

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Positive role models are a rare commodity in our Native communities, these folks embody all of our civic virtues that we hold sacred such as honor, compassion and wisdom.  They are the guiding light for when times... Read more »
Heartbeat, Warble and the Electric Powwow: New Book Examines American Indian Music

Heartbeat, Warble and the Electric Powwow: New Book Examines American Indian Music

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Percussionist, educator and author Craig Harris has recently tackled a subject we all hold dear to our hearts for his latest book. He doesn't just talk traditional or pow wow music, but gets into the modern and contem... Read more »
Future Indian Powwow Princess

Future Indian Powwow Princess

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v01Bf6bwUtI The 2016 powwow season is officially under way and Jeanine Lomaintewa (Paiute & Hopi) of Bishop, California., is on the powwow trail. Jeanine is currently running ... Read more »
80 Amazing Images from the Gathering of Nations!

80 Amazing Images from the Gathering of Nations!

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The 33rd annual Gathering of Nations, held the last weekend of April, attracted around 3,000 dancers from more than 700 tribes across the United States, Canada and Mexico. It was so exciting to be around that many... Read more »
Tribal Ambassadors Group Photo @ Gathering of Nations Pow Wow

Tribal Ambassadors Group Photo @ Gathering of Nations Pow Wow

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAPwdLVEy7A On April 28th, Tribal Ambassadors attending the Gathering of Nations Powwow 2016 gathered for a group photo at Stage 49.  This event was organized by Emergence Produ... Read more »
The Jingle Dress Tradition – Documentary Tells Origin Story of the Dress

The Jingle Dress Tradition – Documentary Tells Origin Story of the Dress

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In this documentary from Twin Cities PBS, Ojibwe stories tell of the beginnings and the healing powers of the Jingle Dress Dance, a popular tradition throughout Native communities. The Mille Lacs band of Ojibwe pro... Read more »

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