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Saginaw Traditional Pow Wow
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This past weekend the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan., hosted their annual Saganing Traditional Powwow in Standish, Michigan. What makes this powwow unique is that all of the Grand Entry danc... Read more »

10 Powwow People You Need to Follow on Instagram
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Let me just be the first to say it - I am addicted to Instagram. It's a unique social media platform where you can share a single photo at once, (sometimes continuously), connect with others and track some very unique... Read more »

Summer Must See’s and Do’s in the Black Hills and Rapid City Area
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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 »

Miss Blackfeet’s Unique Experience in Zambia
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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 »

Making Regalia – Bustle Backboards
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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.
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The life of a Powwow MC! An interview with Tom Phillips
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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 »

10 Times Spike Draper’s Dancing Left Us in Awe
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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 »

Rest In Peace – Spike Draper
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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 »

Pow Wow Dancers Cut a Rug with American Dakota Rugs
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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 »

Photos from Stanford University Powwow 2015
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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 »

Pow Wow Regalia Inspiration From Our Past
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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 »

San Francisco State’s 40th Anniversary Powwow!!
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May 3rd marked the 40th Anniversary for the San Francisco State University Powwow. The day was filled with Vendors showcasing their hard works, and families settled in their shade tents and lawn chairs to watch the da... Read more »
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