Native American Articles Archives - PowWows.com https://www.powwows.com/category/articles/ Your portal to explore Native American Culture! Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:02:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.powwows.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-powwowslogo_youtube-32x32.png Native American Articles Archives - PowWows.com https://www.powwows.com/category/articles/ 32 32 5 Native American History Facts That Will Change How You See This Country https://www.powwows.com/5-native-american-history-facts-that-will-change-how-you-see-this-country/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:02:18 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104644 5 Native American History Facts That Will Change How You See This CountryMost people went through 12 years of school and learned almost nothing about Native history. That's not an accident. Here are five things that should have been in your textbook. There's a version of American history most of us were taught. Pilgrims, Columbus, Lewis and Clark, the Wild West. Somewhere....

The post 5 Native American History Facts That Will Change How You See This Country appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> From Creek Nation to Clean Energy: A Conversation with Dave Smoot https://www.powwows.com/from-creek-nation-to-clean-energy-a-conversation-with-dave-smoot/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:06:04 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104636 From Creek Nation to Clean Energy: A Conversation with Dave SmootCreek Nation tribal member, Army veteran, and serial entrepreneur Dave Smoot is on a mission to change the future of aviation — and bring Native communities along for the journey. Meet Dave Smoot Dave Smoot's story doesn't fit neatly into any one box — and that's exactly what makes it....

The post From Creek Nation to Clean Energy: A Conversation with Dave Smoot appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> 30th Anniversary Giveaways https://www.powwows.com/30th-anniversary-giveaways/ Sun, 31 May 2026 19:15:26 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104629 30th Anniversary GiveawaysThis summer, we're turning 30, and we're celebrating in a big way. June, July, and August are going to be packed with giveaways as part of our 30th anniversary celebration, and this is the page you'll want to bookmark. Every giveaway we run this summer will be linked right here,....

The post 30th Anniversary Giveaways appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> How to Make Your Own Hand Drum: A Step-by-Step Guide https://www.powwows.com/how-to-make-your-own-hand-drum-a-step-by-step-guide/ Thu, 14 May 2026 18:22:29 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104615 How to Make Your Own Hand Drum: A Step-by-Step GuideThere's something deeply satisfying about playing an instrument you made with your own hands. A hand drum built from rawhide and a wooden frame carries a connection to craft and tradition that a store-bought drum simply can't replicate. The good news? It's more accessible than you might think. Here at....

The post How to Make Your Own Hand Drum: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> 2026 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Photos https://www.powwows.com/2026-gathering-of-nations-pow-wow-photos/ Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:36 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104562 2026 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow PhotosOn April 24–25, 2026, I had the privilege of attending the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Held at Expo New Mexico's Tingley Coliseum, the event brought together tribes from across the continent for two days of breathtaking dance, music, drum competitions, and a celebration of Indigenous culture....

The post 2026 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Photos appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> Gathering of Nations Memories https://www.powwows.com/gathering-of-nations-memories/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104541 Gathering of Nations MemoriesGathering of Nations isn't just the world's largest powwow, it's a homecoming, it's a bucket list trip. Year after year, people travel from every corner of the globe to stand together on one sacred ground, to celebrate culture, renew bonds, and carry on traditions that have endured for generations. For....

The post Gathering of Nations Memories appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> Spin To Win Game – Countdown to Gathering of Nations https://www.powwows.com/spin-to-win-game-countdown-to-gathering-of-nations/ https://www.powwows.com/spin-to-win-game-countdown-to-gathering-of-nations/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:02:25 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=100997 Spin To Win Game – Countdown to Gathering of NationsThe largest Pow Wow of the year is here!   North America’s Largest Pow Wow April 24 – 25, 2026 Powwow Grounds Expo New Mexico/Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A. Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Live Stream Watch Gathering of Nations Live Stream In anticipation to the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow....

The post Spin To Win Game – Countdown to Gathering of Nations appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> https://www.powwows.com/spin-to-win-game-countdown-to-gathering-of-nations/feed/ 11 Best-Preserved Native American Sites That Will Amaze You https://www.powwows.com/best-preserved-native-american-sites-that-will-amaze-you/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:19:18 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104509 Best-Preserved Native American Sites That Will Amaze YouAcross the states, a multitude of Native American sites allow you to get a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the people who once called the land their own. Some of the best-preserved Native American sites feature ancient architecture, petroglyphs, and artifacts. You also get to enjoy hiking and....

The post Best-Preserved Native American Sites That Will Amaze You appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> Indigenous Stories Through Art: How Eighth Generation is Empowering Native Artists https://www.powwows.com/indigenous-stories-through-art-how-eighth-generation-is-empowering-native-artists/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:20:29 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104485 Indigenous Stories Through Art: How Eighth Generation is Empowering Native ArtistsMichelle Brown is the Creative Director at Eighth Generation, a Native-owned art and lifestyle brand that collaborates with artists to create “Native-inspired” products by prioritizing 100% Native-designed goods such as blankets, scarves, and jewelry. She joined the company in 2024 and plays a key role in helping bring Indigenous storytelling....

The post Indigenous Stories Through Art: How Eighth Generation is Empowering Native Artists appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]> Countdown to 2026 Gathering of Nations https://www.powwows.com/countdown-to-2026-gathering-of-nations/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:55:22 +0000 https://www.powwows.com/?p=104459 Countdown to 2026 Gathering of NationsIf Gathering of Nations has been on your Pow Wow bucket list, this is the year. The 2026 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow is billed as North America’s largest pow wow, and organizers have announced it will be the final one. They’re calling it “The Last Dance.” So we are....

The post Countdown to 2026 Gathering of Nations appeared first on PowWows.com.

]]>