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Name? Dora C. Old Elk, up until this Southern Arapaho snagged me, now I'm Dora C. Birdshead What is your nick name? To family and peeps that have known me since birth; Sissy, to my homies; D.O.E. Tribe(s)? Ap... Read more »

Powwow Family By Katrina Clark Growing up we learn a lot from our parents like manners and sayings but most importantly we learn family traditions.  Some families have that same star on their tree at Christ... Read more »

The Great Serpent Mound By Nancy Eling Over a thousand years ago a group of people we know as the “Mound Builders” constructed a spectacular monument in what is now SW Ohio.  Using only the most primitive of too... Read more »

Full Name Randall Paskemin Tribe(s) Plains Cree Dance Style, Singer, MC? Men's Grass Where are uou originally from? Sweetgrass,Saskatchewan,Canada Where do you live now? Salt Lake City,Utah Marita... Read more »

FULL NAME: Alex Eugene Smith NICKNAME: I have a name that only my closest bro’s call me and my family has called me since I was an itty-bitty guy. I’m too shy to put it out there so when you see me, just ask me l... Read more »

PRELUDE & DISCLAIMER Powwows.com has received many requests from committees and individuals about the planning of a Native American Powwow.  This article is for informational purposes on the logistics and ... Read more »

As one walks through the parking lot they are overcome by a symphony of license plates from North America.  No less than 27 U. S. States, 3 Canadian Provinces, and even 1 Mexican State could be seen among the car... Read more »

This is truly a tale of the South East Woodland Culture of Native America.  Although the snakes in this story do appear in others parts of Native America, their origin and togetherness is intrinsically bonded in ... Read more »

What do you know about the Great Horned Owl meaning and symbolism? First, let me state that in one's desire to learn more about the beliefs concerning owls, I recommend talking with your family members and tribal e... Read more »

Every year, the term "Indian Summer" is casually thrown around in conversation, particularly in regions across the U.S. experiencing warm weather in an otherwise cold season. But what is an Indian Summer, really? A... Read more »

Traditions common to the Ponca, Omaha, Kansas, Osage and Quapaw give evidence that they were once a people living as a single group in the Northern Kentucky, Southern Ohio and Southern Indiana area along the Ohio Rive... Read more »

Ladies Cloth is a form of Native American women's dress and dance and has both a Northern and Southern style. The Southern style is danced by the Kiowas, Osage, Ponca, and others. The Northern style is danced by ... Read more »