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Pow Wow Life - PowWows.com

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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Jul 5, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with Jackie Bird.  Jackie is a talented performer.  She is a hoop dancer, jingle dancer singer, ventriloquist and more.

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Jun 27, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with Chef Brian Yazzie.

Brian Yazzie (a.k.a. Yazzie the Chef) is a Diné Chef from Dennehotso, Arizona which is located on the Northeastern part of the Navajo Nation. He currently resides in Saint Paul, MN and has a degree in Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts from Saint Paul College.

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What To Expect At Your First Pow Wow
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Jun 21, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with music icon Joanne Shenandoah.  Joanne was called the "matriarch of Indigenous music" by the New York Times.  

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What To Expect At Your First Pow Wow
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Jun 14, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with the creators of the Virtual Round Dance.  During 2020 Fawn and Dallas found a way to use social media to stay connected and keep others connected to Round Dance songs.

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What To Expect At Your First Pow Wow
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Jun 7, 2022

Join Paul G for a round table discussion with the people in the documentary Gather.

The stunning documentary, Gather, follows four individuals as they share their experiences as natives and their plan to keep their culture alive while feeding and nourishing their communities. They are all in the midst of a cultural movement in hopes of reconnecting their Native communities to the somewhat lost heritage and ancient ways concerning food production and consumption. As Native identities struggle to remain in a land of continued oppression and invisibility, these four prove that there are still communities out there that are unshakeable and still stand in the wake of decades of historical suffering.

Learn more - https://www.powwows.com/a-must-see-documentary-gather/

May 31, 2022

Join Paul G to talk about improving your photos on your travels this summer!

Heading out for summer vacation?

Today I'll discuss my best tips for improving your family vacation photos!

See my favorites equipment:
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May 24, 2022

Join Paul G to discuss common questions about Pow Wows.  

Can I attend a Pow Wow?  How do I find a Pow Wow?  What do I wear?  Can I take photos and more!

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What to Expect at Your First Pow Wow
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May 17, 2022
Join Paul G to discuss how you can save $ for travel. Over the years we've traveled all across North America as a family. Travel was a priority for us. I'll tell you the strategies we used to save money for these trips! Travel Agent
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What to Expect at Your First Pow Wow
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May 10, 2022

Join Paul G for a recap of the 2022 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - North America's Largest Pow Wow!

Paul returned to Albuquerque for the first time since 2019.  

Show Notes

www.powwows.com/59
www.powwows.com/2022gon

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May 3, 2022
Join Paul for an interview with Mariah Gladstone from Indgikitchen.
 
Indigikitchen, a portmanteau of Indigenous, digital, and kitchen, is an online cooking show dedicated to re-indigenizing our diets using digital media. Using foods native to their Americas, Indigikitchen gives viewers the important tools they need to find and prepare food in their own communities. Beyond that, it strengthens the ties to our cultures and reminds us of the inherent worth of our identities while fueling our physical bodies. Indigenous food systems support healthier ecosystems, bodies, and families.

Show Notes

www.powwows.com/59

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Apr 26, 2022
Join Paul G for an interview with Ashley Callingbull.

Ashley Callingbull is a Cree First Nations woman from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta, Canada.

Ashley was recently selected to be the first indigenous model in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Show Notes

www.powwows.com/58

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Apr 19, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with Avis Charley.

Avis Charley (Spirit Lake Dakota/Diné) is a mother and an artist. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. Charley is a painter and a ledger artist using colored pencils on antique documents. She enjoys depicting Native empowerment using the female form as her main subject. Charley relishes in bringing attention to and celebrating the evolution of the Native identity, from pre-reservation period to present day, from ancestral homelands to city life. Charley is a graduate from the Institute of American Indian Arts and currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Show Notes

www.powwows.com/57

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Apr 12, 2022
Join Paul G to talk about the upcoming 2022 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.

Whether you are watching online or coming in person, I'll tell you what to expect! Gathering of Nations is the largest Pow Wow and has a ton happening throughout the weekend. The Pow Wow includes Miss Indian World, special contests, Stage 49, a horse parade, and more!

Learn more - www.powwows.com/2022gon

 

Apr 5, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with Pow Wow dancer and children's book author Ria Thunderchild.

Mar 29, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with the winner of Fox's new show Next Level Chef.

Pyet spent part of her childhood on the Osage Indian Reservation, the remaining years of her life have been spent in Kansas City,KS. She is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe. She recently relocated to Los Angeles, CA to promote wellness and nutrition through food. She embraces both her Native American and Mexican heritage equally. 

Show Notes

www.powwows.com/54

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Mar 22, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with former Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger.  Cheyenne was Miss Indian World during the pandemic and held the title for 2 years.  Hear about the challenges of representing Gathering of Nations and her tribe during Covid.  

Show Notes
www.powwows.com/53

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Mar 15, 2022

Finally…I'm so excited to tell you the news! I started PowWows.com in 1996 while in graduate school.  The community grew and turned into a business years later.  All the while I worked a full-time job.  For 25+ years I dreamed about being able to work on PowWows.com full time.

Now I'm able to do that!  I have retired from my day job!

Thanks to you for making this happen! 

And to celebrate I'm having a special contest this month! Enter to win a Teton Trade Cloth Honor Blanket - www.powwows.com/win

Show Notes
www.powwows.com/52

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Mar 8, 2022
Join Paul G for an interview with Taylor Cheii Begay.  Taylor started a web show called the Cheii Show featuring Native business owners and influencers.

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Mar 1, 2022

After 25 years, PowWows.com has grown to include many features, some you may not know about.

Today Paul G will share some of the features you may not have used including streaming music, Facebook groups, Native product directory and more.

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Feb 15, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with Brandon Matis. 

The only member of the Wind Chill to have played in every season in franchise history, Brandon Matis has been a defensive staple since day one. His commitment to the team is unquestioned; Matis holds team records for games played as well as defensive points played, with 99 and 1144 respectively. Whether he’s skying over opposing receivers for momentum-shifting blocks or contributing on offense after turnovers, Matis makes his presence known every time he steps out onto the field. He stands as one of three players in franchise history to have reached 50 assists, 50 goals, and 50 blocks in his career.

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Feb 9, 2022

Join Paul G for an interview with the founder of Cheekbone Beauty, Jenn Harper.

An award-winning social entrepreneur, Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC.  Cheekbone Beauty is a digitally native direct to consumer brand that is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) in the brands ethos and in developing products.  Creating a new segment in the beauty industry - Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty. 

www.cheekbonebeauty.com

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Feb 1, 2022
Are you planning a trip to a Pow Wow in 2022? Paul G shares his tips for making the most out of your next visit.  Whether this is your first trip or your 100th, follow these suggestions to experience the Pow Wow fully. Since 1996, PowWows.com helps you explore and experience Native American culture.
Jan 25, 2022
Paul G shares his best travel tips for 2022.  Whether you are thinking about going to Pow Wows again in 2022 or want to get more out of your family travel, Paul G will help you create memorable experiences as a family.

Since 1996, PowWows.com helps everyone connect with Native American culture.  

Jan 18, 2022

Join Paul G to discuss the top stories in Indian Country during 2021.  We will also discuss the future of PowWows.com.

Dec 16, 2021

What a year it has been! We celebrated our 25th Anniversary in 2021!

Looking forward to what's next in 2022.

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