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Whether it be stereotypical, savage-looking images, prejudiced names, or how stadiums fill up with fans with red-painted faces participating in gestures related to hostility, Native American mascots in sports teams are still around – and some don’t look to be going anywhere anytime soon.  Since the 1960s, the use of….

Native American mascots have long been a hot-button issue, but the subject seems to be reaching a tipping point—if it hasn’t already.  The Native American mascot controversy dates back several decades. Professional, semi-pro, college, and high school teams across the country have adopted names, logos, and imagery that portray Native….

NFL Films recently filmed the Chemawa Indian School football team in Oregon, and it was inspiring to see how a little perseverance and teamwork can payoff. Watch the film and see if you’re not inspired by these kids. About Chemewa Indian School Chemawa Indian School dates back to the 1870’s….

Calling all football fans! We have sponsoring pick’em contest for the upcoming college football season and the NFL! College Football In order to join the group, just go to College Football Pick’em, and click the “Join Group” button. From there, enter the following information… Group ID#: 7922 Password: powwows Prizes 1st Place….

The River Cree Resort and Casino presented the Heritage Halftime Show for the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club on July 28, 2016 and brought in over 100 pow-wow dancers to perform! It was an amazing sight to see! YouTube user Lisamarie Morin filmed this footage from the stands: But for the….

NICE HAND PAINTED SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED WNBA SHONI SCHIMMEL#23 ATLANTA DREAM 13″ NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN RAWHIDE HAND DRUM This one of a kind nice round hand painted Native American Indian hand drum features hand painted Atlanta Dream WNBA player Shoni Schimmel design rawhide on one side and rawhide laces for a….

There are five large events that are organized annually throughout Turtle Island that attract hundreds of participants and spectators. Each event is uniquely organized that highlights the beauty of Native American Culture from music, the arts, athleticism, and friendly competition. Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in….