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Life of a Pow Wow Singer
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This upcoming Summer, many pow wow singers will be hitting the road. Our friend Charlie Ballard recently sat down with Manuel Lieras to get an inside peek at life on the pow wow trail with one of the many si... Read more »

Gathering of Nations Midnight Special – Smoke Dance Competition
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Were you lucky enough to watch the Smoke Dance Competition at Gathering of Nations this year? If not we've got you covered. Check out some highlights from the Friday Midnight Special with singer Sheldon Sundown.
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Overcrowding An Issue at Pow Wows?
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There's no doubt about, Gathering of Nations is one of the most anticipated Pow Wows each year with representatives from over 500 nations attending the event. According to tourism statistics in New Mexico it's the 2nd... Read more »

Help Send the Sewam American Indian Dance group to France!
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Eddie Madril, Anecita Hernandez, Michael Bercier and Sara Moncada are honored to be the first Native American Indigenous group to be invited to present at the Cultures of the World International Dance Festiv... Read more »

Videos from the 43rd Annual Stanford Pow Wow
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Our friend Charlie Ballard hit the pow wow trail again and attended the 43rd Annual Stanford Pow Wow this past weekend. The Stanford Pow Wow is one of the largest student-run pow wows in the United States.
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Chickasaw Nation Showcases Thriving Culture Online
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The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is proud of its heritage and hopes to increase awareness of their culture and legacy by producing high-quality videos for the public to view. Chickasaw.tv is where the Chickasaw Nation... Read more »

Why Do You Dance?
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Why do you dance? For Crystal Stempson, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, it's a way to shake off everyday troubles and just be free.
"At the point when I go out and dance, I just forget about everything. I ... Read more »

Watch 5 Videos About Pow Wow Dance Styles
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The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center created a five part series of videos documenting five styles of dance that you'd most likely see at pow wows across Oklahoma. Take a look below
Comanche War Dance
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Mohawk, Former Miss Indian World, Gardener and Graduate: A Visit with Teyotsihstokwathe Dakota Brant
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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, PhD, Native American Culture Editor
Q) It's great to visit with you!!! What are some of the traits you like best about YOU?
A) I’m a twin, an auntie, a daughter and purebred gardene... Read more »

Videos from the 2014 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
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Watch over 130 clips from the 2014 Gathering of Nations!
And view even more videos on Pow Wow TV.
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28 Stunning Photos From UC Davis Pow Wow
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Our photographer friend Paula Schultz recently attended the 42nd Annual UC Davis Pow Wow in California and captured some amazing photos.
Created in 1969, the first UC Davis Powwow was hosted in ... Read more »

Kitigan – Nurturing Aboriginal Artisans
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The name "Kitigan" is an Ojibway word meaning "garden". It also means "to grow, to mature, or to prosper". This is what a new e-commerce site aims to do, help Aboriginal artists grow, mature and prosper. Kitigan's set... Read more »
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