Upcoming Pow Wows, Pow Wow Pride on The Jennifer Hudson Show and more on PowWows.com
Published 3 days ago • 8 min read
We’re in Florida right now, rolling down I-95 as I write this week’s newsletter, right in the middle of our 15-day adventure. If you want to follow along with the trip and behind-the-scenes moments, come hang out with me here: https://www.facebook.com/paulgowder/
Also, make sure you scroll down for the story about what happened on The Jennifer Hudson Show this week.
Did you see it? It was incredible to watch this family represent themselves and their culture on a worldwide stage. Moments like that matter, and I’m so excited to share more with you below.
And quick reminder, don’t miss our giveaway: www.powwows.com/win Only 1 day left to enter.
And over in The Circle (our new community space), we’ve got a fun conversation going that has people fired up:
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Seeing Baby Opie and the family featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show was such a big moment. I love seeing pow wow culture get this kind of mainstream spotlight, especially in a way that feels joyful, respectful, and real.
If you’ve watched Baby Opie online, you already know why so many people are drawn to him. He’s got that kind of presence that just makes you smile. But what makes this even more meaningful to me is that this is not just a viral moment.
I and a partner do kids crafts every year at the White Eagle multicultural pow wow here in Des Moines, Iowa and we are looking for inexpensive supplies we can use. Most of the kids who come to the craft tables are below age 10. Any ideas on items we can find that would help us sneak in a little indigenous culture while being very for little ki...
This gourd turtle is a reminder of origins, I use it to hold small items once owned by my ancestors that I now use in my own craftwork; a pocket knife, lighter, measuring tape, sewing scissors. Turtle needs to be embellished with some beads, but I am still waiting for inspiration.
Check out this amazing bead work! https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/10/renee-condo-bead-sculptures/?utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Fri+Oct+31+2025&utm_campaign=Guided+by+the+Whistles
We’re kicking off 2026 a little later than planned. A little travel, a little being sick, life happened. But we’re still kicking it off the right way with a giveaway 🎉
This month we’re celebrating something I’m really excited about… our new online community, The Circle.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, come hang out with us at 👉 circle.powwows.com It’s free to join.
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