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Pow Wow Radio Wins Native American Music
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The Native American Music Awards (also known as the NAMAs or "Nammys") recognize outstanding musical achievement in styles associated with Native Americans, predominantly in the United States and C... Read more »

Pow Wow 101 – Frequently Asked Questions about Native American Pow Wows
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A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. It’s a special event for Native American communities that celebrates dance, song, and socializing and honors a rich ... Read more »

Hoop Dancing Champion Wows the World Down the Runway
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Amanda Allen Welch posted this video to Facebook of World Champion Hoops dancer owning the runway before the fashion show started at Santa Fe Indian Market.
Nakotah LaRance wowed the crowd without traditional regal... Read more »

Photographer Captures Beauty of Native America
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Last year we shared several posts about a New York-based photographer who was working with the Shinnecock Nation.
He was taking beautiful pictures of their community and wanted to visit some others around the natio... Read more »

2026 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow – North America’s Largest Pow Wow
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North America’s Largest Pow Wow
April 24 - 25, 2026
Powwow Grounds Expo New Mexico/Tingley Coliseum
Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Live Stream
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Acosia Red Elk (Umatilla) – Powwows.com Dancer Profile
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Its always a wonderful surprise to run into our good friend Acosia Red Elk (Umatilla) on the Powwow trail, Acosia's vibration is welcoming, friendly and she always has a couple great words to share. What makes Acosia... Read more »

Vendor Highlight: Tom’s Art and Crafts
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Lorenzo and Bertha Tom have been coming to Gathering of Nations as a vendor for about 15 years.
The Toms specialize in Gourd rattles used in the ceremony for the Native American Church. Lorenzo grew up watching his... Read more »

Jocy Bird – PowWows.com Dancer Profile
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This past weekend Jocy Bird (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara) was the Head Lady Dancer at the Stanford Powwow 2018 in Palo Alto, California!
Jocy is accomplished Fancy Dancer who everyone can catch on the Powwow circuit. &n... Read more »

Vendor Highlight: R&B Trading
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If there's one thing that makes me feel right at home at powwows, its when I see sleeping kids under the table of a vendor. I remember taking my naps as a kid under my mom's art table when she would showcase her artwo... Read more »

Photos The 17th Annual Brown University Spring Thaw Powwow
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The Annual Brown University Spring Thaw Powwow has been an annual event since 2002. Now in its 17th year, it is hosted by the Brown Native American Heritage Series and the student group Native Americans at Brown (NAB)... Read more »

Interview with Miss Indian World Taylor Susan
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On the evening of Saturday, April 28, 2018 before a sold-out crowd of 10,000+ attendees, including a record 3,600+ registered dancers, Taylor Susan, age 25, was crowned the 35th Miss Indian World. A member of the Whit... Read more »

Neta Rhyne of Thundering Hooves
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Thundering Hooves is a grassroots, non-profit organization that provides creative, educational and cultural opportunities that allow children, teens, and adults to create compelling resources that demonstrate the adva... Read more »
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