Monday, November 30, 2015

Wandering Bull – December Deals

Wandering Bull – December Deals Wandering Bull is offering our readers a special deal! Shop The Wandering Bull, LLC this holiday season and get 10% OFF your order when you use the Code PW10 in ...Read More>>>>>

2015 December Deals

2015 December Deals Starting December 1, 2015 we are going to bring you 12 Days of Deals! Check back each day for great products and great savings that we have found just for ...Read More>>>>>

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Spotlight on these Two Kids for Native Heritage Month!

Spotlight on these Two Kids for Native Heritage Month! Here he is in a video from Lizard Light Production. 23rd Annual Heard Museum World Championship Hoop Dance Contest First Place Youth: Rito Lopez Jr. (Pima/Apache/Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan)Read More>>>>>

Preparing an Easy Thanksgiving Dinner !!

Preparing an Easy Thanksgiving Dinner !! Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner can be pretty brutal if you’re making everything from scratch, here are a couple short cuts on getting the job done without all the hassle. Lets ...Read More>>>>>

What Do Native Americans Think of Thanksgiving?

What Do Native Americans Think of Thanksgiving? You’ve probably seen these Cut videos pop up in your newsfeed from time to time, such as the 100 Years of Beauty in 1-Minute, or the American Kids Try Food ...Read More>>>>>

BuzzFeed’s Back! ‘Native Americans Review Thanksgiving Storybooks’

BuzzFeed’s Back! ‘Native Americans Review Thanksgiving Storybooks’ It’s that time of year where you cringe at the thought of hearing the same tired Thanksgiving myth over and over. Unfortunately this myth is ingrained in young minds early ...Read More>>>>>

Famous Native American Portrayals in the Movies

Famous Native American Portrayals in the Movies Some our most famous Native people in history have had their life stories immortalized on the big screen, here are a few people you might know and who played them, ...Read More>>>>>

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Pow Wow Calendar Update – November 25, 2015

Pow Wow Calendar Update – November 25, 2015 Check the list below for the latest Pow Wows added to our calendar and ones coming up in the next couple of weeks! Plan your Pow Wow trips! Upcoming Pow ...Read More>>>>>

Pow Wower’s Black Friday Deals

Pow Wower’s Black Friday Deals We searched through the hundreds of deals to find the best deals for Pow Wow people.  Hope this will save you some money for next Pow Wow season!   iTunes ...Read More>>>>>

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Miss Arapaho Tribal Princess!

Miss Arapaho Tribal Princess! Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima Q) Congratulations! You are truly a beauty, inside and out! Please tell us about yourself? What do you want us to know about you? A) ...Read More>>>>>

Spotlight Shines Down on Dancers at Red Mountain Eagle Pow Wow

Spotlight Shines Down on Dancers at Red Mountain Eagle Pow Wow The 29th Annual Red Mountain Eagle Pow Wow was held November 7th and 8th at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community SR Baseball Field in Scottsdale, Arizona. Host drums for ...Read More>>>>>

RocK Your Mocs – Native Heritage Month

RocK Your Mocs – Native Heritage Month This past week was #RockYourMocs, Natives from all over Indian Country went to their social medias pages to share their beautiful mocs, lets take a look at who was wearing ...Read More>>>>>

Osage made Native American XL Cedar Box: Church, Gourd, NAC, Feathers, PowWow – eBay find of the week

Osage made Native American XL Cedar Box: Church, Gourd, NAC, Feathers, PowWow – eBay find of the week Osage made Native American XL Cedar Box: Church, Gourd, NAC, Feathers, PowWow Up For sale is a extra large custom made Cedar Box. It is made out of Eastern Red ...Read More>>>>>

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

40 Rustic Christmas Decor Ideas You Can Build Yourself

40 Rustic Christmas Decor Ideas You Can Build Yourself

What could possibly be better than an old-fashioned, rustic Christmas? If you love that country look, and you want nothing more than to bring it home for the holidays, I’ve got a treat for you. I’ve collected 40 unique and really easy ways that you can create a rustic look with your Christmas décor this season. [...]

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Craft Corner with Niishode TwoHearts

Craft Corner with Niishode TwoHearts Here at Powwows.com we love to showcase Native artwork!  If you’re a professional Native artist or if you know a Native artist, please send us their website links & info, ...Read More>>>>>

Monday, November 23, 2015

MTV Tackles Thanksgiving Myth

MTV Tackles Thanksgiving Myth Franchesca Ramsey is the host of “MTV Decoded”, a web series that’s uses comedy to tackle race and pop culture with a fun and educational spin. She recently took on ...Read More>>>>>

Sunday, November 22, 2015

2015 Native American Holiday Gift Guide

2015 Native American Holiday Gift Guide It’s that time of year again! We’re all inundated with holiday ads trying to get us to buy, buy, buy! But you don’t have to succumb to all the mass-produced ...Read More>>>>>

Thursday, November 19, 2015

A Long Time Ago…Star Wars Pendleton Blankets

A Long Time Ago…Star Wars Pendleton Blankets The new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, opens December 18, 2015.  Fans are anxiously awaiting the debut! While we wait, Disney has been releasing Star Wars merchandise.  Fans like ...Read More>>>>>

Pow Wow Calendar Update – November 18, 2015

Pow Wow Calendar Update – November 18, 2015 Check the list below for the latest Pow Wows added to our calendar and ones coming up in the next couple of weeks! Plan your Pow Wow trips! Upcoming Pow ...Read More>>>>>

Funny Native Meme’s of the Week!!

Funny Native Meme’s of the Week!! Everyone starts heading home next week for Thanksgiving, here are you quick humorous Native anecdotes to help you get thru the week! Safe journeys to everyone hitting the road for ...Read More>>>>>

20 Clever Fridge and Freezer Hacks to Optimize Your Storage

20 Clever Fridge and Freezer Hacks to Optimize Your Storage

I often wonder just how much time (and electricity… and money) I waste on constantly checking the fridge, or simply staring into the open abyss, hoping for something delicious to quite literally jump out and slap me in the face (or pounce into my mouth). When it comes to refrigeration and freezing, I feel that [...]

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial!

Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial!   Interview by Dawn Karima, Native American Culture Editor Busy and productive, Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial is a stunning example of true Native Beauty. Powwows, parades and presentations are ...Read More>>>>>

Young Bear – Born to Sing: Powwow Songs Recorded Live at ASU

Young Bear – Born to Sing: Powwow Songs Recorded Live at ASU Young Bear – Born to Sing: Powwow Songs Recorded Live at ASU by Darren Thompson, Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Bringing decades of a proud and powerful singing tradition, Young Bear presents ...Read More>>>>>

30 Festive Christmas Hacks and Pro Tips to Make this the Best Christmas Ever

30 Festive Christmas Hacks and Pro Tips to Make this the Best Christmas Ever

Christmas is definitely the priciest of all the holidays, so I like to take the DIY route as much as possible to save some bucks here and there. It also tends to get rather chaotic, so a bit of foresight and planning can go a long way to ensure that the actual eve and day [...]

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Native American Fancy Shawl Pow wow Regalia Teen/Women’s Large – eBay find of the week

Native American Fancy Shawl Pow wow Regalia Teen/Women’s Large – eBay find of the week Native American Fancy Shawl Pow wow Regalia Teen/Women’s Large This is an L sized teen/women’s fancy shawl regalia, or women’s sizes 8-14 approx. The stated sizes are my best estimate, ...Read More>>>>>

5 Strong Native American Women – #StrongNativeWomen

5 Strong Native American Women – #StrongNativeWomen When I think of Native Heritage Month, I think of our matriarchs, grand-mothers, mothers, sisters, community leaders, business owners, actresses, who continually find ways to guide us, keep us honest, lend ...Read More>>>>>

Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi – Lakota Language Documentary on PBS

Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi – Lakota Language Documentary on PBS A great documentary is airing this month from Florentine Films/Hott Productions, in association with The Language Conservancy and in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities, on PBS stations ...Read More>>>>>

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

5 Cute and Clever Painting Ideas to Christmas-ify Your Wine Glasses

5 Cute and Clever Painting Ideas to Christmas-ify Your Wine Glasses

Whether upside-down or right side up, a wine glass makes a great little candle holder with which you can decorate your home during this exciting festive season. Or if you want to spruce up your dinner table and glassware, you can use your newly decorated glasses for their intended purpose: enjoying some delicious wine alongside [...]

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Monday, November 16, 2015

Help This Native Family’s Commercial Crash the Super Bowl!

Help This Native Family’s Commercial Crash the Super Bowl! Check out this hilarious commercial Riley Gibson, Dylan Glockler, Jacob Young, and Jeff Barehand made for the Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” competition! Starring Jeff Barehand (Gila River/Navajo) and his ...Read More>>>>>

Sowing the Seeds of Cherokee Culture – Gourd Artist Verna Bates

Sowing the Seeds of Cherokee Culture – Gourd Artist Verna Bates Have you guys been keeping up with television show Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People? There have been some great interviews on the 10 episodes created so far. This one ...Read More>>>>>

First Nations Recipes for Native Heritage Month

First Nations Recipes for Native Heritage Month Thanksgiving is right around the corner and its time to get your best recipes ready to impress your families and friends!! Here are some great ideas to bring some Native ...Read More>>>>>

Friday, November 13, 2015

Watch Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Veteran’s Day Wacipi Live

Watch Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Veteran’s Day Wacipi Live Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Veteran’s Day Wacipi See more info about the Pow Wow.Read More>>>>>

35 Jolly and Crafty Gift Tags to Make Your Presents Look Extra Special this Year

35 Jolly and Crafty Gift Tags to Make Your Presents Look Extra Special this Year

The weather outside may not be frightful but I’ve definitely found a delightful collection of DIY gift tags you can use this Holiday season. It’s the time of year when you get so busy decorating and baking that you may not think about your Christmas gift tags. You can make those presents really special with [...]

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Native Heritage Month with A Tribe Called Red

Native Heritage Month with A Tribe Called Red This past week, First Nations Electric Music Trio, “A Tribe Called Red” , made a pit stop in San Francisco, California., to watch a tribute video made about them at ...Read More>>>>>

The Oka Legacy – Documentary Explores Oka Crisis & Influence on Indigenous Identity

The Oka Legacy – Documentary Explores Oka Crisis & Influence on Indigenous Identity Montreal, November 10, 2015 In the summer of 1990, all eyes were on the small town of Oka, Quebec. Triggered by plans to expand a golf course on ancestral land, ...Read More>>>>>

Pow Wow Calendar Update – November 11, 2015

Pow Wow Calendar Update – November 11, 2015 Check the list below for the latest Pow Wows added to our calendar and ones coming up in the next couple of weeks! Plan your Pow Wow trips! Upcoming Pow ...Read More>>>>>

Thursday, November 12, 2015

15 Amazingly Relaxing Free Printable Mandala Coloring Pages for Adults

15 Amazingly Relaxing Free Printable Mandala Coloring Pages for Adults

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit, which can be loosely translated to ‘circle’. In many Indian religions (i.e. Hinduism, Buddhism), mandalas represent the universe – they [...]

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Exciting New Trend: Metallic Epoxy Floor gives You Glossy Elegance

Exciting New Trend: Metallic Epoxy Floor gives You Glossy Elegance

There’s a new trend in the interior flooring world that’s growing in popularity, and I feel it’s my duty to keep you in the know with all things new and gorgeous. Basically, this epoxy liquid polymer is a coating that you can apply to your floor to achieve a luxuriously glossy and metallic look. It’s [...]

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Learn About These 5 Native American Ballerinas!

Learn About These 5 Native American Ballerinas! It’s Native American Heritage Month and its been great seeing all the posts about Natives doing amazing things out there! I recently watched this short documentary about five Native American ...Read More>>>>>

Calling All Artists! Logo Contest for 26th Annual Pow Wow

Calling All Artists! Logo Contest for 26th Annual Pow Wow PRESS RELEASE The Pow Wow committee at Washington University in St. Louis opens its 6th Annual Logo Contest for the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies’ 26th Annual ...Read More>>>>>

20 Gorgeous Crochet Hats to keep You Feeling Warm and Looking Good

20 Gorgeous Crochet Hats to keep You Feeling Warm and Looking Good

You can try to deny it all you want, but the cold is here, so you may as well embrace it. I love the colder months as it gives  me an excuse to cuddle up on the couch (snug as a bug in a rug) and get back into my crocheting – chunky hats, scarves and [...]

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NICE HANDCRAFTED GIRLS 6 PC.CUT BEADED BUCKSKIN NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN DANCE SET – eBay find of the week

NICE HANDCRAFTED GIRLS 6 PC.CUT BEADED BUCKSKIN NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN DANCE SET – eBay find of the week NICE HAND CRAFTED GIRLS 6 PIECE CUT BEADED BUCKSKIN NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN DANCE SET This nice hand crafted geometric design buckskin Native American Indian set includes a brown leather silver ...Read More>>>>>

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Choctaw Code Talkers – Don’t Miss this Documentary!

Choctaw Code Talkers – Don’t Miss this Documentary! In honor of Veterans Day, Vision Maker Media is proud to bring you the Choctaw Code Talkers documentary for free! Released in 2010, Choctaw Code Talkers is a follow-up to ...Read More>>>>>

Ho-Chunk Thundercloud Singers Honor WWII Code Talkers

Ho-Chunk Thundercloud Singers Honor WWII Code Talkers This video is from a special ceremony held two years ago at the Ho-Chunk tribe’s hotel and casino in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Ho-Chunk Veteran Andy Thundercloud created a special song to ...Read More>>>>>

Interview with Brent Cahwee from NDNSports.com – Pow Wow Life Episode 4

Interview with Brent Cahwee from NDNSports.com – Pow Wow Life Episode 4 Interview with founder of NDNSports.com Brent Cahwee.  NDNSports.com is the leading source for information about Native American athletes, high school, college, and pro. Show Notes Visit NDNSports.com Be a contributor ...Read More>>>>>

30 Magically Festive String and Fairy Light DIYs for Christmas Decorating

30 Magically Festive String and Fairy Light DIYs for Christmas Decorating

Decorating with lights for Christmas is a tradition. How you use those lights however, is entirely up to you. I’ve found a great collection of 30 unique ways to use string and fairy lights when you’re decorating this Holiday season. You don’t have to just string those lights up on the tree. There are so [...]

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Monday, November 9, 2015

New Documentary to Highlight Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team

New Documentary to Highlight Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team According to a post from Indie Wire, XLrator Media has acquired all rights to a new documentary called Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation. The documentary focuses on the 2015 ...Read More>>>>>

N’we Jinan Artists Release Inspiring Music Videos!

N’we Jinan Artists Release Inspiring Music Videos! It seems that more and more Native youth are turning to music as a way to empower and uplift themselves. And with the help of initiatives like N’we Jinan it ...Read More>>>>>

Sunday, November 8, 2015

How To Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

How To Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Not everyone (Natives & Non-Natives) celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Here are some ways to celebrate: Visibility – Ask anyone what month of the year is designated for Native American ...Read More>>>>>

Crazy Horse Memorial Artist in Residence with Darren Thompson

Crazy Horse Memorial Artist in Residence with Darren Thompson For the month of October, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in Crazy Horse Memorial’s artist in residence program. And while I’ve visited Crazy Horse on several occasions, I didn’t ...Read More>>>>>

Call to Action! Protect Native People!

Call to Action! Protect Native People! Not sure if any of you have been following the Dollar General case, but this case could decide “whether Indian tribal courts have jurisdiction to adjudicate civil tort claims against ...Read More>>>>>

25 Easy to Make DIY Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

25 Easy to Make DIY Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

Thanksgiving is about much more than food, right? Well, partly about more than food. It’s also about the decorations, and if you’re like me, you tend to decorate for every single holiday. I’ve found a great collection of ways to decorate for Thanksgiving that won’t take much time or money – my favorite type of [...]

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Friday, November 6, 2015

Watch President Obama Discuss Issues With Native American Youth

Watch President Obama Discuss Issues With Native American Youth During the 2015 White House Tribal Conference President Obama sat down with 4 Native American youth.  Jude Schimmel moderated the discussion. The conversation included discussions of mascots, stereotypes, suicide, higher ...Read More>>>>>

Pow Wow Calendar Update – November 04, 2015

Pow Wow Calendar Update – November 04, 2015 Check the list below for the latest Pow Wows added to our calendar and ones coming up in the next couple of weeks! Plan your Pow Wow trips! Upcoming Pow ...Read More>>>>>

Attention Indigenous Actors! Open Casting Call in Canada

Attention Indigenous Actors! Open Casting Call in Canada Open Casting Call in Edmonton, Calgary and Rocky Mountain House. Casting indigenous talent. No acting experience necessary although actors welcome! The film is set in the 1800’s so cast must ...Read More>>>>>

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Addias Offers To Pay for 2,000 High Schools To Change From Native Mascots

Addias Offers To Pay for 2,000 High Schools To Change From Native Mascots According to the Charlotte Observer: Adidas announced an initiative Thursday to help high schools nationwide drop Native American mascots. The athletic shoe and apparel maker said it will offer free ...Read More>>>>>

Vintage Beaded Set Native American Pow Wow Regalia – eBay find of the week

Vintage Beaded Set Native American Pow Wow Regalia – eBay find of the week Vintage Beaded Set Native American Pow Wow Regalia This twelve piece set of stunning women’s pow wow regalia was hand made, hand beaded by Mdewakanton Dakota W. Bluestone in the ...Read More>>>>>

2015 White House Tribal Nations Conference

2015 White House Tribal Nations Conference Today, the White House will bring together tribal leaders from federally recognized tribes to participate in the 7th Annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. The President and members of his ...Read More>>>>>

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

First Nations and Canada’s New Prime Minister

First Nations and Canada’s New Prime Minister A new era of politics has arrived for our relatives in the North, today Justin Trudeau was sworn in as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister.  “Trudeau said his new government will work ...Read More>>>>>

Generation Indigenous – Giving a Voice to the Youth

Generation Indigenous – Giving a Voice to the Youth The White House recently posted this video from Indigenous youth who are currently attending college. They give a little insight into their world and how Generation Indigenous has helped them ...Read More>>>>>

Nike N7 Power of Perseverance Collection

Nike N7 Power of Perseverance Collection For the Holiday 2015 season, Nike N7 presents the Power of Perseverance Collection, Nike collaborated with Bunky Echo-Hawk, a Native American artist and member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, ...Read More>>>>>