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Explore Native American Culture through the people and their stories! Welcome everyone - Natives and people looking to learn more about this vibrant living culture. Hosted by Paul Gowder the creator and owner of PowWows.com. PowWows.com is your source for all things Native American since 1996.
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Apr 18, 2023
Join Paul G for an interview with writer and star of Bear Grease - Crystle Lightning.
Bear Grease is an Indigenous twist on the classic musical Grease.
 
Bear Grease Live
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Mar 28, 2023
Join Paul G to talk about how to travel safely!
 
Travel is back!
 
And with Pow Wow season starting, we need to protect ourselves and our families while on the road this year. Paul will share some of his tips for safety while traveling.
 
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Mar 21, 2023

Join Paul G for an interview with Alyssa Wapanatahk.

Walt Disney recently released a trailer for its new live-action update of the 1953 classic Peter Pan & Wendy. The movie will feature Alyssa Wapanatâhk, who plays Tiger Lily, the tribe chief’s daughter and a warrior princess of the Indigenous tribe of Neverland. In real life, Alyssa is a member of the Bigstone Cree Nation.

Mar 7, 2023

Join Paul G for an interview with the current Miss Indian World, Tashina Red Hawk.

Learn more about the 2023 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.
https://www.powwows.com/gathering-nations-pow-wow-north-americas-largest-pow-wow/

About Miss Indian World

This Miss Indian World Pageant is the largest & Most Prestigious Cultural Title for Young Native, Indigenous Women (18-25 years old).  Miss Indian World is a Cultural Goodwill Ambassador to all cultures presenting and representing Native American, Indigenous & First Nations Tribal Culture. 

Mar 3, 2023

North America’s Largest Pow Wow
April 27-29, 2023
Powwow Grounds Expo New Mexico/Tingley Coliseum
Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.

Gathering of Nations is the largest Pow Wow in North America.  

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Gathering of Nations Information

The Gathering of Nations (GON) is a three-day event: April 27-29, 203 (Thursday – Saturday).

The Miss Indian World Talent Presentations is held at the Kiva Auditorium located at the Albuquerque Convention Center (Downtown Albuquerque) and kicks off Thursday evening; where young Native American Women represent their Native American and Indigenous people as cultural goodwill ambassadors. A Young Native American Woman will be crowned Miss Indian World, Saturday, April 27th after the Evening Grand Entry in Tingley Coliseum/EXPO NM in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow itself is a two-day event (Friday & Saturday, April 26th and 27th, 2019) where the GON experience is for all people (Indian and Non-Indian) to see colorful Native American Pow Wow dancing, to hear the songs and become enlightened with emotional happiness! This will take place inside Tingley Coliseum and the other activities will be on the Powwow Grounds at Expo NM (NM State fairgrounds).

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Feb 14, 2023
Join Paul G for an interview with several members of the Native American Women Warriors.
 
Native American Women Warriors (NAWW) encourages recognition for Native American women veterans and active duty that served and continues to serve in every branch of the armed forces. Our goals are to assist our fellow Native women veterans in receiving the assistance needed for recovery in the following areas: transitions from the military, PTSD, and other emotional/mental trauma., as well as continued service in our communities and events.

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Native American Women Warriors
https://nawwassociation.com/our-vision
https://www.instagram.com/naww.usa/

 

Jan 24, 2023

Join Paul G for an interview with Jennifer Younger. Raised in the Southeast Alaska town of Yakutat, Jennifer was surrounded by nature and traditional ways of life. Jennifer is Tlingit of the Eagle Kaagwaantaan clan and now calls Sitka, Alaska home.

Jennifer draws inspiration from traditional Tlingit formline designs, historic artifacts, spruce root basket weaving patterns, and from the contrast and texture of metals. Jennifer strives to continuously push the boundaries of her medium. Each piece of jewelry is handmade and assembled by her. Every engraved creation is unique, as she does not use patterns. Freehand design work ensures everyone has their very own one-of-a-kind creation.

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Jan 10, 2023

The Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe has major impact on Indian Country.

In addition, there are cases on the court's docket that could fundamentally change policies and laws such as the Indian Child Welfare Act, Indian Gaming, and more.

On this week's episode I speak with Rebecca Nagle, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Rebecca hosts This Land podcast and has been following the impact of the court on Indian policies.

There are several cases pending that could drastically change Indian Country!

These are complicated cases and Rebecca does a great job of explaining them. I would try, but she does a much better job!

Join us to discuss how the Supreme Court could change Indian Country.

Jan 10, 2023

Join Paul G for an interview with Miss Minnesota.

Rachel Evangelisto is the first-ever Indigenous Miss Minnesota.

She is from the Hunkpapa Standing Rock Lakota Sioux.  She has been accepted into the Native American Law & Sovereignty program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law as a Native Justice Fellow.

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