Pow Wow

Did anyone see the Drag Queen in random photos on Facebook from this past weekends Gathering of Nations Powwow 2014?  Yup, that drag queen was me - Comedian Charlie Ballard.  This year I was invited back to host Stage... Read more »

Arrive Early, Stay Late Over 150,000 visitors each year!  You have to plan ahead to get around this crowd! Gathering packs in a lot into two days.  It's really a 4 day Pow Wow jammed into two days! Lines form... Read more »

Thursday evening was the talent portion for the 2015 Miss Indian World Pageant which was held at the Albuquerque Convention Center in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Kiva Auditorium was packed with onlookers ... Read more »

Outgoing 2014 Miss Indian World - Kansas Begaye welcomes everyone to the Gathering of Nations Powwow during the 2015 Miss Indian World Pageant held in at the Kiva Auditorium in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Read more »

Last summer at one of the many powwows I attended, a lady entered the Golden Age contest category and placed. I am acquainted with her and I didn’t think anything of it. Then some people started commenting negatively ... Read more »

After many requests, I'm finally getting around to a tutorial on threadwork....flat style (not stacked). Materials: Something to wrap...feather quill, dowel rod, etc. Thread...I love Sulky brand rayon sewin... Read more »

My name is Alexa Winona Mary Gabbard from Moorhead, MN.  My Dakota name is Unki Maka Akan Waci Win which translates as 'She Walks On Mother Earth.  I am Dakota oyate from Sioux Valley, Manitoba, Canada and Ojibway fro... Read more »

I just made myself 4 looms over the weekend and had the foresight to take some pics. It's a very simple loom...no need to mess with screws,nails, etc Bead Loom Supply List Supply list: 1" x 4" board, wide Strappi... Read more »

You may have already seen the videos shared online on various YouTube and Facebook pages. A grizzly bear dancer dancing at the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Pow Wow. Or perhaps it was the... Read more »

Juaquin Lonelodge continues his series of tutorials on CATV.  In these two episodes he shows how to make Jingle Dresses. View more of their videos on CATV47.com. Making Regalia - Episode 6 - Jingle Dress fro... Read more »

Juaquin Lonelogde shows how to create applique designs for contemporary Pow Wow outfits.  The videos below include steps for laying out the design and beading the project as well as many tips and tricks from an expert... Read more »

Juaquin Lonelodge shows you how to create templates for your designs.  These templates are then used to create your Pow Wow regalia.  Watch the videos below for the his Pow Wow outfit tips and tricks. Read more »