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Have you checked out our new community, The Circle? It’s really starting to take off! There are some great conversations happening, and today we kicked off a special challenge for Native American Heritage Month. Come join in and see what everyone’s talking about. I just got back from MVCon in Boston — it’s the conference hosted by Mediavine, our ad network. Ads have been one of the main ways PowWows.com has kept going all these years. They’ve helped us livestream events, create resources, and...

Pow Wow Calendar Newsletter Edition This newsletter is sent out on the 1st and 15th of the month (or around those days) and includes all the Pow Wows from our calendar for the next 3 months. Just got back from Oklahoma, and wow — the Choctaw Pow Wow and Heritage Festival were incredible! If you haven’t been yet, make sure to add this one to your 2026 bucket list. It’s a busy week ahead for the PowWows.com team! I’m off to Boston tomorrow to speak at a conference, while Mike Gabbard is heading...

It’s one of our favorite times of the year, and we’ve got so much happening all month long! First up, the Explore Native Challenge is in full swing! Every day, you’ll get the chance to dig deeper into Native culture, history, and art while earning entries toward some amazing prizes, including three Eighth Generation blankets. It’s fun, educational, and a great way to celebrate all month long. We’ve also just launched something brand new, The Circle, our own online community! It’s a free space...

I've been waiting to announce this, and I'm so excited to finally talk about it! After nearly 30 years of building community online, I’ve seen so many ways people connect forums, Facebook, YouTube chats, email threads, and live streams. Each one has helped us grow PowWows.com into something truly special. But over the past few years, I’ve felt something missing. Social media has become louder, more divided, and less personal. Important conversations get buried under the algorithm, and people...

I’m packing up and heading to Durant, Oklahoma this weekend for one of my favorite events of the year the Choctaw Heritage Festival and Pow Wow. We’ll be streaming the Pow Wow live all weekend right so even if you can’t make it in person, you can still experience the songs, dances, and incredible energy from home. 👉 Watch Live But that’s not all the Heritage Festival brings Choctaw culture to life with: Traditional cooking and artisan demonstrations Stickball games and storytelling Hymn...

I’m packing up again, this time for Durant, Oklahoma! I leave Thursday for the Choctaw Pow Wow and Choctaw Heritage Festival, and I can’t wait. If you’re anywhere nearby, you’ve got to check this one out. The pow wow is incredible, and the heritage festival is one of my favorites, authentic Choctaw culture everywhere you look. You’ll see traditional cooking, artisans creating amazing work, stickball games, hym singers, and so much more. Be sure to tune in this weekend—we’ll be live from the...

I’m writing this from I-95 on the drive home after an incredible weekend in Orlando at the Momentum Workshop & Retreat. I learned so much, made new connections, and got to hang out with friends. I’m mentally wiped out, but weekends like this always refill my creative tank and remind me why I love what I do. You may have seen me mention that I’ve been testing something new. It’s almost ready to launch, but if you want early access, hit reply and I’ll make sure you’re one of the first to try it...

We’ve got another big weekend coming up, and I can’t wait for you to join us for the Hunting Moon Pow Wow—live streaming right here on PowWows.com! The event runs October 17–19, and even if you can’t make it to Milwaukee in person, you’ll still be able to feel the energy and excitement right from home. 👉 Watch LIVE The dance competitions are going to be incredible, with categories for everyone—Tiny Tots, Men’s Traditional, Grass, Fancy, Women’s Traditional, Jingle, and so much more. The...

What a weekend! The Black Hills Pow Wow was incredible over 1,800 dancers filled the arena with color, music, and energy. If you missed the live stream, head over to our YouTube channel — trust me, you’ll want to see it. And if you did catch it live, go back and make sure you didn’t miss a moment. We’ll be sharing clips of all the contest dances soon! Today we’re also celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day to honor, reflect, and celebrate the strength and beauty of Native cultures....

One of the biggest weekends of the year is here. We’re streaming the 37th Annual Black Hills Pow Wow live from Rapid City, SD. Watch the dancing, drums, and specials with us from wherever you are. Watch the live stream: www.powwows.com/live Download the official program book! Here’s what to know! • October 10 to 12 at Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City, South Dakota. Can’t-miss moments to catch on stream Friday Veteran’s Grand Entry at 6:00 pm, then the first Dancer Grand Entry at...