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The Northern Traditional Dancer is a modern evolution of tribal outfits from the tribes of the Northern Plains such as Sioux, Blackfoot, Crow, Omaha and others. Below is some information about the outfit's parts. I... Read more »

Gourd dancing is not a "pow wow style" of dance. Gourd Dances are held regularly by several groups, especially in Oklahoma. Today the dance is being done at pow wows before, after, and between intertribal dancing. ... Read more »

In the heart of First Nations and Native American communities, a captivating and rhythmic tradition known as the Jingle Dress Dance has endured through generations.  Steeped in rich history and cultural signif... Read more »

Spider woman, Changing Woman, Corn Mother and all creation watch as the women come forward, one by one, sometimes softly and other times with full accompaniment. They take their seats or join in the assemblage where t... Read more »

One of the most important things in the life of a Native American is the Drum. Our whole culture centers around the Drum. Without the Drum and the singers around it, the Native Americans could not have pow wows. Th... Read more »

From time to time, something will happen in your life that you want to commemorate at a Native American dance: a birthday; an award received; an anniversary; etc. How should you acknowledge this event? A special... Read more »

Everyone is welcome at Pow Wows!   Pow Wows are one of the best ways to experience Native American culture firsthand. Before you go, there are some things you should know first. Related - New to... Read more »

Like most of our history, it comes from miss-history and the fact that most people think of the Pilgrims as these “incredibly righteous people” who invited the “savage Indians” to their first Thanksgiving so that the ... Read more »