Welcome to the 2024 Explore Native Challenge for Native American Heritage Month.
During this contest, I want to challenge you to learn more about Native culture including Pow Wows, history, food, businesses, artists, and more.
Whether you are a Pow Wow dancer, a Native American scholar, or someone interested in Native Culture, Explore Native will provide you with new ways to learn about this vibrant culture.
Thanks to our sponsor Eighth Generation for their support! Prizes and details will be announced on October 1, 2024.
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2024 Explore Native Challenge
About Eighth Generation
Eighth Generation is a Seattle-based art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe. The first Native-owned company to ever produce wool blankets, Eighth Generation now produces a line of “Gold Label” wool blankets and scarves which are made in their Seattle studio.
Their flagship retail store in Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market is an immersive in-person shopping experience, while Eighth Generation's robust online offerings make them a proud participant in the global economy. Eighth Generation provides a strong, ethical alternative to “Native-inspired” art and products through its artist-centric approach and 100% Native-designed products. Their Inspired Natives™ Project, anchored by the tagline “Inspired Natives™, not Native-inspired,” builds business capacity among cultural artists while addressing the economic impact of cultural appropriation.
Last Updated on September 19, 2024 by Paul G
Susan W
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Paul G
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Wolana
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Paul G
says:Did you fill out the entry form first?
Audrey
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Paul G
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steve farren
says:I have tried several times to enter spin but could not enter my bonus code or can’t spin.
Paul G
says:Spin to win ended. The bonus codes can be entered here – http://www.powwows.com/win
Susan
says:I am not sure where to input the codes and bonus codes. I have signed up and receive the emails. Do I input my email address every time. Still unsure where to input the code.
Paul G
says:Bonus codes can be used here – http://www.powwows.com/win
You have to complete the entry form, then there will be an option to enter the bonus code.
Dee
says:I’ve lost faith on ths Spinning Wheel, every time I spin it stops on No win this time! Like didn’t even win a little sticker or something. I guess I’m not lucky today. Considering we have to pay for the postage ourselves it’d be nice to win something.
Wish me luck fir nexttime
Paul G
says:Sorry you haven’t won anything yet. Keep spinning. We have over 200 people to ship prizes to so far!
I’m shipping all the prizes free – you don’t have to pay postage for these.
Ru shu
says:We love the Ribbons wool blanket by Jamie Okuma. It is a treasure for our family. Thank you
Sheryl
says:I wanted to post this article to show appreciation to the Navajo tribe. I was in South Dakota for the 2023 PowWow and stayed in South Dakota for a month. It’s absolutely beautiful and such a clean state. Beautiful people.
Received a heart felt gesture tonight. I went to see the new movie Killers of the Flower moon. As I pull up to the movie theater I think oh man I’m never going to get a seat. The parking lot was full. So much so people were parking in the grass and gravel lot. Something I’d never seen there before. Anyways, something kept urging me to park and go inside. I listen to my gut and get inside..ask about the movie and sure enough the attendant told me the movie was sold out, but here’s a free ticket. To my astonishment I chuckled and said wait no you’re playing. First time anything like that has happened to me. And guess who payed for it..The Osage Nation(which the movie is about their people in Oklahoma). I’d like to thank them and hope to pay it forward soon. I’m curious to see what they have in the works for the land just across the road from the theater. This was in Camdenton Missouri….
Paul G
says:That’s awesome! Glad you got to see it!
Lynne Summit
says:Is anyone having trouble with half page
Paul G
says:What kind of issue are you having?
Douglas Newman
says:[email protected] I am Intreseted in finding of how much if I quiifiy as an native american
Paul G
says:Thanks for writing!
I have several resources on PowWows.com to help you trace your family history.
First, start by reading our information here
https://www.powwows.com/am-i-native-american-how-to-find-my-indian-ancestors/
This page will give you links to more of the content about family history.
Also, I have a free email to help you get started!
https://ck.powwows.com/getstarted
Be sure to join our Facebook group to talk with other people search for their family history.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nativeamericanfamilyhistory
Let me know if you have more questions!
Good luck with your search.
Thanks,
Paul G
PowWows.com
janie merlo
says:I have a friend that is Native American he introduced me to the pow wow’s I enjoyed so much. He told me about his people his cultures and his ways taught me to beads on leather I love to attend another powwow and may see him again I lost touch with him. Thank you
Paul G
says:Thanks for writing!
You can find out about upcoming Pow Wows by visiting:
https://www.powwows.com/pow-wows-in-my-state-pow-wow-calendar/
The calendar is constantly updated, so check back often.
You can search by date or keyword:
http://www.powwows.com/calendar
Thanks,
Paul G
PowWows.com
Eligasi Alex Butler
says:I really love this site. It’s the only one that I can find the state and local powwows as well as contact into to buy items for my regalia. Thanks for all of the hard work you do!! Wado! Eligasi
Paul G
says:Thank you! I really appreciate hearing from you!
Sheryl
says:Beautiful blankets. I have 2 BONUS codes but it will not let me enter them…. Is it only one per day?
Thanks,
Paul G
says:Thanks for entering the PowWows.com contest.
You can enter multiple codes, but only use each code 1 time.
To see which codes you have credit for, click on “Your Entries” at the top of the entry. This will list out all the ways you have earned entries.
If you are having trouble with a code, send me a screenshot of the “Your Entries” information with the code you are trying to use.
Thanks and good luck!
Paul G
PowWows.com
Sheryl
says:Thanks for replying, I was trying to use a code for the last give away. It was me not reading correctly.
Paul G
says:Ahh, got it!
Good luck finding new codes!
MBonello
says:Can someone tell me the leader of a tribe in Minnesota either Ojibwe or Dakota?
Thanks.
Robin D Mittelstaedt
says:I want to be part of the Eighth Generation Giveaway, but can never find the link when you send an email to me about it.
Paul G
says:The Explore Native Challenge hasn’t started yet.
Geneva Cecil
says:Where is the form?
Paul G
says:It will open on 10/15.
Joscelyn Pierce
says:IT IS THE 15TH AND I CAN’T LOCATE THE FORM.
Paul G
says:If you don’t see it, try a different browser.
Kristan Joy Leegstra
says:Beautiful designs. Great information.
Ralph Dixon
says:Did you no that the original name of San Antonio Texas is El Centro Del Norte….???… because Mexico City was to far to help out tribes in both northern and southern parts of the country.and the natives ask for a new center in San Antonio to be it . that was at the time a major watering hole and spring ……
Lcwilson
says:So glad I found this website. I was born and raised in Arizona but I’m a Creek Indian. I remember a child going to many pow wows and I enjoyed them so much. I’ve moved to North Carolina and was searching for pow wows to attend and came across this website. I enjoy all the information listed along with a listing of the scheduled pow wows.
Thanks so much
Shirley LeBeau
says:I’m blond and I was raised on the Salish-Kootenai Reservation in Montana and have always had a special affinity for Native Americans and their ways. I was married for a time to the son of an Elder from the Cheyenne River Souix. I still have and cherish a belt made from the horns of a deer by an Indian for me.
Dennis Westrick
says:Wonderful site to learn about Indian culture!
Sondra &allen eisenpress
says:i WAS STATIONED AT ELLSWORTH afb IN THE 1we are a family of jewish & adoptited hunkapapa soiux, thru my son who is a pure blooded souix from rapid city S.D. DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICTi WAS ASSIGHED THIERE AS A COOK AND ATTENDED MANY POW WOWS. i TRULY MISS THE DRUMMING & DANCING.