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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. Lots of Pow Wows are happening this month and rolling right into early 2026. This email gives you the full list of events through March, all divided by region so you can easily find what’s happening near you. If you don’t see one close by, don’t take that as a sign there’s nothing happening. We may just...

We’re finally back home after the maiden voyage of Disney’s newest ship, and I’m still smiling from the whole experience. It was such a blast to travel as a family and be part of a trip that felt truly one of a kind. If you want to see what we were up to, I’ve been posting day by day trip reports over in our Travel space on The Circle. 🚢 Cruise Trip Reports There’s still time to get your entries in for the Explore Native Giveaway. We’re giving away 3 Eighth Generation blankets, jewelry, and...

I literally just walked in the door a few minutes ago and I’m squeezing in a little work before I crash on the couch with Netflix tonight. It’s been a full few days. We wrapped up our cruise on the brand-new Disney Destiny on Monday, then spent the afternoon and evening wandering around Walt Disney World. We hopped between Magic Kingdom and EPCOT and even bumped into two different families from our town, which was a fun surprise. This morning we hit the road and made the drive home, so now...

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. It may feel like the year is winding down, but the pow wow trail is still going strong. The next three months are packed with gatherings across the country, and there are some incredible events on the horizon. Keep scrolling to see what’s coming up. If something catches your eye, tap the link for full...

There’s still time to jump into our Explore Native Challenge. You can earn points, learn something new every day, and get a shot at winning some beautiful Eighth Generation blankets. If you haven’t joined yet, come on in. And if you haven’t explored The Circle yet, this is your reminder. Think of it like a Facebook group, but with real conversations, less noise, and way more connection. We’ve got spaces for culture, travel, books, questions, and daily chats. Would love to see you in there. On...

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...