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We’re just days away from the 2025 Gathering of Nations—the biggest Pow Wow in North America!

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🎥 Did you catch my latest interview?
I sat down with D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, star of the intense new war drama Warfare, directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. We talked about his powerful role, the training that went into it, and what it means to portray a story grounded in real-life experiences.

After the interview, I share my own thoughts on the film — no spoilers, but if you want to go in totally fresh, maybe bookmark it for later.

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Let’s go—it’s Pow Wow season!

Thanks,

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Pow Wows are vibrant celebrations of Native culture, filled with powerful music, stunning regalia, and deep traditions passed down through generations. But if you’ve ever wondered…

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Top Indigenous Travel Destinations

If you're anything like me, travel isn't just about ticking destinations off a list—it's about connecting. And when you're looking to explore Native cultures across the U.S., there’s a whole world of rich traditions, deep history, and vibrant communities waiting to welcome you.

Our friends at the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) have put together a fantastic list of the Top 10 Indigenous Experiences of 2025.

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Pow Wow Calendar Update

40th Anniversary Western Washington University Spring Pow Wow
May 10 - Bellingham WA

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi
Aug 15 - Aug 17, 2025 - Shakopee MN

The Yamassee Indian Tribe of Seminoles Presernts Green Corn Unity Festival
May 9 - May 11, 2025 - Allendale SC

Three Sisters Intertribal Pow Wow
Oct 4 - Oct 5, 2025 - Mineral City OH

46th Annual łatwa ina Pow Wow
May 17 - Corvallis OR

22nd Annual Brown University Annual Spring Thaw Pow Wow
Apr 12 - Providence RI

Hart of the West Native American Pow Wow
Oct 4 - Oct 5, 2025 - Newhall CA

36th Annual Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow
Jul 18 - Jul 20, 2025 - Seattle WA

6th Annual Mini Pow Wow Fostering Current and Future Generations (Seattle, WA)
May 30 - Seattle WA

17th Annual American Indian Festival (Maryland)
Oct 18 - Upper Marlboro MD

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