The stunning documentary, Gather, follows four individuals as they share their experiences as natives and their plan to keep their culture alive while feeding and nourishing their communities. They are all in the midst of a cultural movement in hopes of reconnecting their Native communities to the somewhat lost heritage...
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Ashley Callingbull – Model, Actress, and Activist – Pow Wow Life 58
Join Paul G for an interview with Ashley Callingbull. About Ashley Callingbull Ashley Callingbull is a Cree First Nations woman from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta, Canada. She is very devoted to her culture and people, takes pride in her Native Cree heritage, and has shown...
Avis Charley Ledger Artist – Pow Wow Life 57
Join Paul G for an interview with artist Avis Charley. About Avis Charley Avis Charley (Spirit Lake Dakota/Diné) is a mother and an artist. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. Charley is a painter and a ledger artist using colored pencils on antique documents. She enjoys depicting Native...
Ria Thunder Cloud Author of Finding My Dance – Pow Wow Life Podcast
Join Paul G for an interview with Pow Wow dancer and children's book author Ria Thunderchild. Follow Ria Finding My Dance Book Instagram About Ria: In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take...
Cheyenne Kippenberger – Former Miss Indian World – Pow Wow Life – 53
Join Paul G for an interview with former Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger. Cheyenne was Miss Indian World during the pandemic and held the title for 2 years. Hear about the challenges of representing Gathering of Nations and her tribe during Covid. Follow Cheyenne Website Instagram Shop About Cheyenne Cheyenne is...
Brandon Matis – Native Professional Ultimate Player
Join Paul G for an interview with Brandon Matis. The only member of the Wind Chill to have played in every season in franchise history, Brandon Matis has been a defensive staple since day one. His commitment to the team is unquestioned; Matis holds team records for games played as...
Ashley Callingbull Becomes First Indigenous Woman Chosen For Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Ashley Callingbull will be the first indigenous/First Nations woman to appear in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition, SI announced on International Women's Day. Callingbull shared the news via Twitter: I’m so excited to announce on International Women’s Day that I’ve been chosen by @si_swimsuit ! I’ll be the first Indigenous(First Nations)...
Native Entrepreneur Partners With Sephora – Jenn Harper – Founder Of Cheekbone Beauty
Paul G recently interviewed Cheekbone Beauty founder Jenn Harper on the Pow Wow Life podcast. Jenn shared her story of a Native entrepreneur and even gave you a special discount code for 15% off. See below for more details! Cheekbone Beauty is an Indigenous-owned and founded, digitally-native, Canadian cosmetics company...
Top 15 Most Popular Stories of 2021 on PowWows.com
Below are the 15 most popular stories published on PowWows.com in 2021! Thanks to you for reading and sharing our stories in 2021, I appreciate all your support! What was your favorite story of 2021? Top 15 Most Popular Stories of 2021 on PowWows.com #1 Top 15 Most Popular Stories...
Adam Beach: Native American Actor Extraordinaire
Adam Beach is a well-known Native American actor, writer, producer, and philanthropist, He was born in Manitoba, grew up on the Dog Creek First Nation Reserve, and is Anishinaabe. One meaning of Anishinaabe is “the good humans,” and Adam Beach is one of them, representing his fellow Natives and his...