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We spent Christmas in Florida this year to be close to our daughter. She had to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but we were still able to grab some time together after her shifts. The holidays definitely look different these days, but being together, even in small pockets of time, still means everything. She’ll be flying home next week so she can spend some time with her grandmothers. Is it just me, or did 2025 fly by? It’s hard to believe we’re down to the last few days of the year...

As the year winds down, and I look back on everything we packed into 2025, I’m just so thankful and grateful for you, the PowWows.com community. I genuinely love that I get to hang out with you each week in this newsletter. Honestly, writing these emails is one of my favorite things I do all week, and I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy putting them together. I hope during this holiday season you’re able to slow down a little, spend time with your family, and catch your breath....

We’re live right now with the Prairie Unity Competition Pow Wow from Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba and you can watch it from anywhere. 👉 Watch live now: www.powwows.com/live It’s a free event and the first of its kind in the region, created through a partnership between Long Plain First Nation, Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation, and the City of Portage la Prairie as part of their Community Economic Development Initiative. It’s all about unity, healing, and building real connections...

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. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season and finding some time to slow down and be with family and friends. This time of year always feels like a mix of reflection and planning ahead, and that’s exactly what this email is for. Below you’ll find our latest Pow Wow calendar, with events coming up over the...

I wanted to start this week’s newsletter with a quick reminder that we are going live today at 4:00 for the Explore Native drawing. If you are reading this close to send time, it is happening in just a few minutes. Over 4,000 people jumped in this year, we sent emails for more than 60 days, and honestly, it was a blast. I loved getting to share Native history, spotlight artists, creators, and Native owned businesses, and learn right alongside you. I hope you had as much fun with it as I did....

I'm checking in from California today. I'm currently tucked away in my hotel room at Disneyland. Kelli’s here for a travel agent conference, learning all the good stuff about the industry, so I’ve been tagging along. While she’s been in classes, I’ve been hopping into the parks, soaking up the holiday decorations, grabbing a few treats, and yes… squeezing in a little laptop time back in the room. Entrepreneur life means playing and working blend together, but I’m not complaining. It’s been a...

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...