Native Profiles
Cree-ative Native: Malcom Moses Cree-ates through Dance
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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor
Q) You are a remarkable dancer! What would you like to tell us right away?
A) I am from the home of Northern Cree!
Q) What is your Native h... Read more »
Learn the Art of Drum Making with Shawn Littlebear
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Shawn Littlebear (Southern Cheyenne) is the host of a new show on Cheyenne and Arapaho Television called The Native Drum. Littlebear is a traditional drum maker who shares with us his techniques for making drums in th... Read more »
On the Mic: MC, Dancer and Native Leader Kay Oxendine
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Kay Oxendine is from the Haliwa-Saponi tribe. She has been writing since she was a child, writing her first book in first grade. She enjoys being able to bring her subjects to life on paper, and particularly loves wri... Read more »
It’s Gary Farmer’s Birthday…So, why is this great actor singing the blues?
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Happy Birthday, Gary Farmer! This Native film icon is noted for his standout roles in Powwow Highway, Dead Man, Smoke Signals and many other classics of Native American film. He's even starring in the new Sundance ser... Read more »
OXDX Clothing Celebrates 5 years
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Back in 2009, Navajo college student Jared Yazzie had a dream to create bold colorful t-shirts with a strong Native message. From this dream, OxDx Clothing was born. OxDx Clothing is influenced by Yazzie's Navajo cult... Read more »
Why Do You Dance?
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Why do you dance? For Crystal Stempson, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, it's a way to shake off everyday troubles and just be free.
"At the point when I go out and dance, I just forget about everything. I ... Read more »
Mohawk, Former Miss Indian World, Gardener and Graduate: A Visit with Teyotsihstokwathe Dakota Brant
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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, PhD, Native American Culture Editor
Q) It's great to visit with you!!! What are some of the traits you like best about YOU?
A) I’m a twin, an auntie, a daughter and purebred gardene... Read more »
Adrienne Keene Defends Dissertation at Harvard
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It's always nice to see Natives getting their college degrees. Even better when it's a master's or doctoral degree, which is much needed in all areas of study!
On April 16, 2014, Adrienne Keene, author of the Nativ... Read more »
Interview With Kansas Begaye – Miss Indian World 2014
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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.
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Artist Steven Grounds – Native Evolution
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We love it when our readers share with us unique talent in the community. A reader suggested we check out Native Evolution and we had to share with you!
Steven Grounds, from the Navajo and Euchee tribes, was born i... Read more »
Frank Waln: Motivator on the Mic
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I had first heard of Frank Waln through a friend of mine. She shared the music video for his song "AbOriginal" and I was immediately intrigued. The slickness of the video production and the originality of the lyrics m... Read more »
A Chat with Miss Indian World, Kansas Begaye
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Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima, Contributing Editor
Q) So nice to meet you! Will you introduce yourself to us, please?
A) Ya’ah’teeh’! Greetings! My name is Kansas K. Begaye and I am of the Dine’ Nation (Navajo Na... Read more »
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