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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. ... Read more »

In a public referendum, the tribal members on Pine Ridge Reservation have voted to end the ban on alcohol.  The vote was 1,843 in favor and 1,678 against. Sales of alcohol off the reservation has become big busines... Read more »

Rhonda Head is a Mezzo Soprano from Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba. "Singing Classical Music allows me to share beautiful music with the general public. I believe that no matter what language you sing in,... Read more »

Native America artist Jeffrey Veregge's work presents a Native American twist on popular comic book heroes.  Jeffry is from the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes and grew up on the Little Boston reservation in Washington.... Read more »

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 »

Lil Mike and Funny Bone have appeared on America's Got Talent.  Recently they were part of the hit show Reservation Dogs. The brother rappers from Oklahoma City surprised the panel and earned a trip to Las Veg... Read more »

Dominique Tsinnie is a Native artist selling contemporary beadwork.  Photos of her work have spread quickly on social media sites.  PowWows.com is excited to feature his profile. My name is Dominique Tsinnie, I am ... Read more »

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 »

Sammie GarciaNavajo Shortstop University of South Carolina PowWows.com, on behalf of NDNSports.com interviewed Sammie Garcia after a game.  Garcia was recently drafted into the Pro Softball League.  She is curr... Read more »

In March 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the first-ever paid national tobacco education campaign — Tips From Former Smokers (Tips). Tips encouraged people to quit smoking by highlig... Read more »

Alligator season in Louisiana begins on the first Wednesday in September and lasts 30 days. In this time limit, many of the alligator hunters, following a tradition dating back 300 years, earn most of their yearly ... Read more »

Much has been written about the various removals that occurred through out the 1800's with the Cherokee Trail of Tears gaining the most exposure to the public through movies, plays and the written word. A dark chapter... Read more »