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Hey Reader, South Carolina is finally starting to feel like spring, and I am not mad about it one bit. We’ve had a stretch of beautiful 70-degree days, and this past weekend was just about perfect. I got to spend some time catching up with old friends from my camp staff days, sitting around a fire, enjoying the weather, and just slowing down for a little bit. Now it’s time to shift gears, because this weekend we head to Rock Hill, South Carolina, for the Catawba Pow Wow, and I’m really...

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. March is here… and that can only mean one thing: powwow season is officially on. 🙌 In the last week or so we’ve added 20+ new powwows to the PowWows.com calendar, and it feels like things are ramping up fast. This email is your quick “what’s coming up” guide for the next three months, and it’s organized...

Hey Reader, Things have finally settled down here in Lexington. The weather is back to normal and, good news, no earthquakes this week. It’s amazing what starts to feel “normal” after a weird stretch like that. I even got out Sunday morning and played a full round of disc golf, which felt like a little victory. Have you ever tried it? If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s honestly a great sport and a fun excuse to get outside. On the PowWows.com side, this past weekend was a good one. We worked...

We had such a great time yesterday at the Weaving Unity MMIW Powwow right here in Lexington, South Carolina, and the best part was it was only about 10 minutes from the house. It was so good to reconnect with friends, spend the afternoon at a powwow, and hear some great singing from Warpaint. Our next powwow trip will be the Catawba Powwow in Rock Hill, South Carolina, which is only about two hours away, so that is not too bad either. Before that though, don’t miss this weekend. We’ll be live...

I’m finally home after 15 days of travel, and what an incredible trip it was. If you want to catch some of the highlights, I’ve been sharing trip reports over on my personal Facebook. Come follow along if you want to keep up with all of our travel adventures. We’re home for a few weeks, but not for long. Our next stop will be Rock Hill, South Carolina for the Catawba Pow Wow, where we’ll be live streaming. Powwow season is picking up fast, and there is so much happening the rest of this...

We are live streaming the Prairie Island Waniyetu Wacipi all weekend, and you do not want to miss this one. If you cannot be there in person, this is your chance to still be part of it. Pull it up at home, share it with family, and invite a friend to watch with you. February 13 to February 15, 2026Grand Entries: Friday 7:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM This gathering features incredible dancing, singing, and powerful moments you will want to experience live, as they...

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...

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’m back in Florida! We had a trip planned… and then Kelli found a special deal and we had a special opportunity pop up, so we extended the adventure. If you want the behind-the-scenes, travel updates, and the “wait… we’re doing WHAT next?” moments, follow along on my personal profile (I’ll be posting a...

Did you get to watch any of the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow live this past weekend? Because whew… that was something special. If you caught even a few minutes, you know the energy was unreal. And if you missed it, do yourself a favor and watch the Smoke Dance Special (it was incredible)! And here’s the full weekend replay so you can binge it like a series:Watch the full weekend Also, I just published a new interview with Lisa Meeches and Denae Robinson about the new season of TAKEN, and...

We’re LIVE today and tomorrow from the Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow in Hollywood, Florida! 🎥🔥 We’ll be streaming Friday + Saturday (two-day pow wow!), so even if you can only jump in for a few minutes, you can still catch some special moments. 👉 Come watch with us: PowWows.com/live Quick heads up: If you were planning on the Big Mac Memorial Round Dance this weekend, that event has been postponed due to possible ice. The tribe wants to keep everyone safe, and we’ll share the new details as...