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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...

We’re back home after spending a week in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and wow, what an incredible place! It’s one of those towns that’s just made for walking. Every corner has a great shop, a local restaurant, or something interesting to see. Definitely a spot worth spending a full week just exploring and soaking it all in. We even took a day trip over to Salem to see the town in full spooky-season mode, and they go all out! 🎃 Over 100 street vendors, performers, and tons of Halloween...

Popping into your inbox on a Sunday, sorry for the interruption! Our regular newsletter will go out tomorrow, but there’s just too much happening right now for me to wait. Here’s a quick rundown of what you don’t want to miss! 🛍️ PowWows.com Shop Sale We’ve got some great deals going on right now in the PowWows.com Shop! Scroll down to check out the items on sale—and thank you so much for your support. Every order helps us keep bringing Pow Wow coverage to you all year long. 🎯 Explore Native...

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 just got back from a week in Portsmouth, New Hampshire for Ecamm’s Creator Camp. It was such a great mix of learning and connecting, I picked up a ton about video production, made some new friends, and even had time to wander around town. Portsmouth totally won me over. It’s super walkable, packed with...

It’s finally time… the Explore Native Challenge is open! I’m so excited about this because it’s not just a giveaway, it’s a fun way for us to celebrate Native American Heritage Month together. I've already been writing the emails for the challenge - you'll get one every day. Yes, I'm really writing 60+ emails. But I absolutely love this time of year! And can't wait to see what you'll discover. Oh and there will be a few surprises coming! How to Play Go to the page and fill out the entry form....

First things first, today is your last chance to enter for a chance to win the Pendleton blanket! Don’t miss out: www.powwows.com/win. We’ve also got a couple of great reads for you this week, keep scrolling to read more about these! 🛡️ A new craft tutorial from our friends at The Wandering Bull on how to make a dance shield. 🙏 An article diving into Native American Religion and Spirituality—exploring common threads, unique beliefs, and clearing up some big misconceptions. On a personal note,...