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First Nations Singers and Hoop Dancer Heading to 2018 Olympic Games
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What is likely a dream come true for any performer, three First Nations performers were invited to the Cultural Olympiad Art Performance Festival during the 2018 Olympic Games in South Korea. Going by the name of Reco... Read more »

The Hilarious Story Behind This Beadwork
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At first glance, this just looks like a regular image of a lady in regalia, beaded onto a keychain. But when I read the viral story of how this beadwork came to be, I almost fell over.
Turns out the image came from... Read more »

Watch! Little Girl’s Touching Tribute to Her Great Grandmother
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So beautiful, I had to share this video with y'all!
This little girl is dancing beneath the new Dignity statue in South Dakota.
The dance was to honor her great grandmother who had just passed away.
Just watc... Read more »

Grizzly Bear Dance Featured in NY Times Video
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Laura Grizzlypaws and the Grizzly Bear Dance was recently featured in NY Times video series about dancing around the world.
Always cool to see Indigenous culture featured in mainstream media!
https://www.youtub... Read more »

Award Winning Quill Artist Dana Warrington
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Dana Warrington needs little introduction on the powwow trail. He’s a champion traditional dancer, arena director, and an all-around talent representing both the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin and the Prairie Band of Po... Read more »

What Percentage of Native American Do You Have To Be To Enroll With a Tribe?
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What is blood quantum? Blood quantum is the level of American Indian blood that a person possesses. Many tribes require a certain amount of blood quantum for membership.
Is blood quantum the on... Read more »

Native Origins Serves Up Some Delicious Dishes with Indigenous Flavor
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I just learned that the AARP website has a Native Origins page, celebrating the lives and culture of 50-plus American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Something to look forward to as I get closer to that ... Read more »

11 Exquisite Images from Native Oklahoma
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You might remember a post a few months back about a New York based photographer who was working with the Shinnecock Nation. He was taking beautiful pictures for their community and wanted to visit some others around t... Read more »

Watch! New Film: The Water Protectors of Wakpa Wasté
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Coinciding with the Winter Solstice, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe released a new documentary yesterday titled “Water Protectors of Wakpa Wasté."
The movie is available exclusively on their website https://www.wak... Read more »

9 Best Native American Cookbooks Full of Traditional Food Recipes
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Tired of cooking the same meal all the time?
Well, apart from attending cooking classes, buying cookbooks can provide you an idea of what new dishes you can prepare for your loved ones.
Below are 9 of the b... Read more »

Wampanoag Boxer Makes Grand Entry into the Boxing Ring
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Over the weekend, Seaconke Wampanoag Boxer Kali Reis, a.k.a “K.O”, was a part of an exciting boxing lineup at the Mohegan Sun. "Slugfest at the Sun" hosted a 6 round female Middleweight fight between Kali Reis and Tif... Read more »

Artist from Standing Rock Revives Cultural Traditions through Historical Research
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Holly Young needs no grand introduction among American Indian artists. She’s a full-time artist from Standing Rock who’s work has been showcased at some astounding venues and locations throughout the United States... Read more »
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