What percentage of Native American blood do you need to be in a tribe? And how much American Indian blood is required to be considered Native American? Native ancestry is a nuanced topic. Many people with Native American ties often wonder whether they have enough American Indian blood or a...
What’s the biggest Native American tribe in the U.S. today? Well, Native Americans and Alaska Natives now account for more than 2 percent of the total U.S. population, and that number continues to grow each year. By the year 2060, the U.S. Census projects that the indigenous peoples population could...
Native American tattoos have been all of the rage for years. Some non-Native American people get tattoos of tribal chiefs, geometric designs, nature, totems, dream catchers, and spirit animals that represent the Native American cultures. But people who are actually of Native American descent often get body art tattooed on...
Native American names for your baby-to-be! All new parents know naming your child is one of the hardest decisions you'll probably ever have to make. If you're unsure of which direction to go, consider Native American names—they're unique, and they often carry powerful, sentimental, and beautiful meanings. Anyone with an...
Learning with documentary movies and TV series captures the mind and helps you experience the truth about a particular time, place, or people in a more engaging way. Native American documentaries have shown glimpses of both historical events, individuals, and current issues that have to do with the first nation's...
Whether you are a member of one of the recognized tribes or come from a different background, these Native American recipes will give you a delicious taste of authentic, natural cooking enjoyed through the centuries. If you did not grow up in a Native American family, you may associate ethnic...
The Jingle Dress Dance is commonly seen in competitive pow wows, performed by women and girls in First Nations and Native American communities. The dance gets its name from the rows of metal cones—called "ziibaaska’iganan"—attached to their dresses, which make a distinctive sound as they dance. The ritual has a...
We've featured Laura Grizzlypaws before. Her Bear Dancing is incredible to watch! Watch this video! Related Info - Listen to our interview with Laura Grizzlypaws
During the 2016 Manito Ahbee Jingle dancers surrounded the families of Missing and Murdered. The women danced around the families for their healing.
This young lady started singing and the entire audience at Gathering of Nations fell silent to hear her song! Listen to her song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9BrSv5THYc