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Spirit Hawk Eye: A Tribute to American Native Culture
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Heidi Laughton has always had a fascination with world culture and has used this inspiration in many of her photography projects. After spending time on projects in China and Kenya, Laughton is now turning her attent... Read more »
The Ultimate Powwow Pony
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Remember the movie “Powwow Highway?” My favorite part was the beginning when Philbert got his new pony. We can all relate to those ponies because we grew up with them and they are still chugging around today, all ru... Read more »
I Remember Pow Wows…Remember When…
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As I approach my 53rd birthday near the end of this year, I’ve been reflecting that I’m really not THAT old, but sometimes I think I am, particularly when I think of how much things have changed in the powwow world.
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Dancing Our Traditions
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Happy Middle of summer! Happy Pow-wowing!!
This powwow mom has been one busy lady! I am a director for a powwow dance troupe located in California. And we have been rehearsing for the State Fair. We were selec... Read more »
Johnny Depp Speaks to the Gathering of Nations
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Johnny Depp sent a video message to the 2013 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Pn6VzQwtc
Is Johnny Depp Native American?
Johnny Depp is not Native American by heritage. While he has ... Read more »
Shoot Low – Pow Wow Photo Tips
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Pow Wow season has started.
Time for everyone to snap photos of friends and family.
Use our series of Pow Wow Photo tips to make your Pow Wow photos more dramatic!
Today's tip - Get Low!
Try photographing ... Read more »
Shorty Studios Navajo Photography
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Donovan Shortey from the Dineh is a well know photographer from Window Rock, Arizona. PowWows.com is honored to bring you this interview.
Tell me about yourself and your background? Yá'át'ééh, My ... Read more »
How To Make a Beaded Rosette Medallion – Craft Tutorials – Native American Pow Wows
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This project will help you learn to do applique rosettes on a small project. Beaded medallion necklaces have been popular for both men and women dancers for many generations. These instructions suggest using the new b... Read more »
How to Make Ribbonwork – Straight Dance Ribbonwork Tutorial
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The form of ribbonwork in this tutorial is an art used in Straight Dance and Southern Cloth outfits. This style is done by several tribes including Osage and Ponca.
This tutorial is for the cut and tuck metho... Read more »
How to Make a Traditional Dream Catcher | Dream Catcher Directions
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The Dream Catcher now comes in all sizes and a great variety of designs.
Depending on the artist making them and how they were taught. These instructions are the most basic of design and materials.
We leave it u... Read more »
How to Cut String Buckskin Thongs
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Long pieces of thong can be cut from scraps of leather by cutting it from a circle of buckskin. Using the best part of the scrap, trim the edge so there are smooth curves, generally shaped in a circle.
Begi... Read more »
Tail Sticks and Tail Dancers
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Before the forced removal of the Ponca to Oklahoma Territory in 1877, appointed Tail Dancers among the Hethuska Society would carry the long-shafted, crook-ended Society Coup Sticks in battle and at Society Dance Cere... Read more »
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