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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 the rage for years. While some non-Native people get tattoos of tribal chiefs, geometric designs, nature, totems, dream catchers, and spirit animals that represent the Native American cultures, people who are actually Native often get them for more personal reasons.  The ritual of getting….

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….

All new parents know naming your child is one of the hardest decisions you’ll probably ever have to make. Native American names are unique, and they have powerful, sentimental, and beautiful meanings behind them. Anyone with an American Indian background can pay the ultimate homage to their heritage by giving….

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….

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….

Taboo, a solo Hip Hop artist as well as a member of the Black Eyed Peas, has been very vocal about his support of Standing Rock and the NoDAPL movement. He recently played at Standing Rock for a benefit concert and now debuts a new song dedicated to the cause…..

During the 2016 Manito Ahbee Jingle dancers surrounded the families of Missing and Murdered.  The women danced around the families for their healing.  

In another hilarious video from Buzzfeed, we find out what happens with typical Americans try Native American foods. How do you think they’ll react? Watch and see! Consensus? “I bet this is what you eat when you have your life together.” Haha! In other words, healthy and tasty. The video….

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

This young lady started singing and the entire audience at Gathering of Nations fell silent to hear her song! Listen to her song! Beautiful Daughter Hand Drum – 2015 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow – PowWows.comWatch this video on YouTube

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….