2016 Miss Indian World – Danielle Ta’Sheena Finn

2016 Miss Indian World – Danielle Ta’Sheena Finn

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Your new Miss Indian World - Danielle Ta'Sheena Finn - Standing Rock Sioux Tribe - Porcupine, North Dakota Watch the Crowning Video Read more »
Red Thunder Rolling – Motorcycle Ride for a Great Cause

Red Thunder Rolling – Motorcycle Ride for a Great Cause

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The annual Red Thunder Rolling motorcycle journey arrived at Gathering of Nations on Saturday. Each year the ride benefits a Native American cause, with this year's ride benefiting the Manuelito Navajo Children's Home... Read more »
Judith Hill – Live – 2016 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow

Judith Hill – Live – 2016 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow

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Judith Glory Hill (born May 6, 1984) is an American singer and songwriter born in Los Angeles, California. Her voice is "distinctive, soulful and has an earthy quality that makes it unique". She has provided backing v... Read more »
Fun Moments from Friday’s Gathering of Nations

Fun Moments from Friday’s Gathering of Nations

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Have you visited the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow?   Charlie Ballard gives us a tour of some of the highlights! I had a great time walking around, chatting with people and just seeing what all the ... Read more »
Spike Draper Special – 2016 Gathering of Nations Midnight Special

Spike Draper Special – 2016 Gathering of Nations Midnight Special

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For the 2016 Gathering of Nations Spike Draper was appointed Head Man Dancer posthumously.   Friday at the Gathering was Spike Draper day.  The committee honored Spike and his family throughout the day cu... Read more »
Take A Peek At What You Can Find at the Indian Traders Market!

Take A Peek At What You Can Find at the Indian Traders Market!

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Hopefully you guys have had a chance to tune in to our live streaming of the 2016 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow! If you've never been here, wow, it's even more amazing to see the colorful regalia, world-class danci... Read more »
The Importance of the Miss Indian World Title!

The Importance of the Miss Indian World Title!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRtk5-G8bvU This evening concluded the talent portion for the 32nd annual Miss Indian World competition. All of the MIW contestants did a great job sharing the traditional knowled... Read more »
Blood Quantum Native American: Definition, Facts & Laws

Blood Quantum Native American: Definition, Facts & Laws

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Blood quantum is the measurement of what percentage Native American blood you have. This is often used to determine tribal enrollment. Of course, it isn't always that simple of an answer. In this post, the meaning ... Read more »
These Northern Men Are Ready to Shine at Canadian Music Week

These Northern Men Are Ready to Shine at Canadian Music Week

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Midnight Shine has been wowing audiences since their self-titled 2013 debut album. This foursome, from the James Bay region of Northern Ontario, creates a sound that seamlessly mixes roots, classic and modern rock... Read more »
Pow Wow Recap – 22nd Annual The University Of Iowa Powwow

Pow Wow Recap – 22nd Annual The University Of Iowa Powwow

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The very first official powwow at the University of Iowa was back in 1990. Since that very first event, the number of attendees had steadily grown. So much so that they couldn't always keep up with the costs to cover ... Read more »
Filmmaker Kyle Bell Focuses His Latest Project on Steven Paul Judd

Filmmaker Kyle Bell Focuses His Latest Project on Steven Paul Judd

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Kyle Bell (Thlopthlocco) is an independent filmmaker based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. You might remember his film Native Evolution which documented the work of street artist Steven Grounds. With that film he won Best... Read more »
Listen to Frank Waln’s Interview on NPR – Tokiya Sneak Preview!

Listen to Frank Waln’s Interview on NPR – Tokiya Sneak Preview!

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Recently Frank Waln sat down with NPR's Jeremy Hobson, co-host of the show Here & Now, to talk about the Native American experience and his upcoming album, Tokiya. “This album Tokiya is a very personal album,... Read more »

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