Native Profiles
The life of a Powwow MC! An interview with Tom Phillips
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During the Stanford Powwow on May 9th 2015, Tom Phillips took precious time from his dinner break to sit with me and discuss what it means to him to be a Powwow MC, and how he came to this arena of his life.
Me: I wa... Read more »
Rest In Peace – Spike Draper
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Indian Country mourns the loss of a Pow Wow Champion Spike Draper.
Spike Draper passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the LDS Church in Kirtland, New Mexico... Read more »
First Native Owned Boutique and Gallery opens in Rapid City, SD
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In the past, Rapid City hasn't had the best reputation with treating the diverse population with fairness and equality. Three Affiliated Tribes artist, dancer and now business owner, Lauren GoodDay Giago, along with h... Read more »
Meet Your Tribal Ambassadors – 2015 Gathering of Nations
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Wow, we had another incredible night at the Gathering of Nations Powwow 2015!! Tonight was the talent portion of Miss Indian World 2015 at the Kiva Auditorium in downtown Albuquerque, check out this awesome crowd ... Read more »
Miss Indian World Reflects on Her 2014-2015 Reign!
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by Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor
Ne nanahniha Onsoquah, ne Miss Indian World 2014-2015, ne Sosoni Bannite, Kickapoo, and Prairie Band Potawatomi, ne Fort Hall, Idaho naite, tsaan dia neesungah... Read more »
What It’s Like To Grow Up in the Powwow Circle and Not Come From a Powwow Family
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Without a doubt, at every powwow, they will be noticed; the kid with a mismatched outfit and either Tandy Leather Factory moccasins or simply socks and shoes. Like all little kids, they don't care what they look like,... Read more »
#ThereIsHope – Suicide Prevention and Awareness on the Pine Ridge
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The Pine Ridge Reservation, a place that is often painted as one of the most impoverished, unhealthy and downright ugly places that you can imagine, whose 28,000 residents call this place home and choose not only to o... Read more »
Native Small Business Highlight: OXDX Clothing
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Jared Yazzi is a Navajo business owner and designer at OXDX Clothing and is based out of Chandler, AZ. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the 2014 Standford Powwow in Palo Alto California and was excited to feature ... Read more »
How a Bear Brings Happiness on the Pow Wow Trail
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What started out as a gift for her grandson turned into a gift for many.
Shirley Hill is a fancy shawl dancer from the Siksika Nation in Canada. As any grandmother would do, she saw a cute puppet she though... Read more »
WARRIOR WOMAN: Michelle FlyingMan’s Heroic Life
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Interview by Dr Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor
Q) Thank you for your service! You are truly a mighty Warrior Woman! Tell us about your Native heritage?
A) I am from the Kiowa and South... Read more »
Adrenaline Rush! Meet Native Rock Climber/Snowboarder Lonnie Kauk
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I know, we love our Rez Ball, but there are other sports that Natives are participating in and kicking some serious butt. Did you know we have a world-class rock climber and snowboarder in our midst? Check out thi... Read more »
White House Honors A ‘Champion of Change’
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On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, the White House will honor "Champions of Change," veterans and their families who are doing extraordinary work across the country as leaders in entrepreneurship. These Champions have dis... Read more »
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