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Reader It's going to be a great week! We are getting closer and closer to Gathering of Nations, and I’m excited to say my plane reservations are booked and the hotel is set! This is the LAST Gathering of Nations Pow Wow! So if you’ve ever wanted to experience North America’s largest powwow in person, this is your last chance. Don’t let it pass you by. 🌎 Gathering of Nations Info I’m also excited to share that this week, in collaboration with the Gathering of Nations Powwow Committee, we have...

Reader I know, I know a Wednesday email? I promise I wouldn't slide into your inbox on an off day unless it was worth it. And I genuinely think this is worth it. I've got two brand-new things to share with you, so let's get into it. ✨ #1 — Our Very First Live Beading Class! This one has me SO excited. We're partnering with Wandering Bull Trading Post to bring you a live, hands-on beading course over video — and it is happening April 30th at 6 PM Eastern. Here's how it works: you sign up for...

Reader Are you ready for a great week! I’m writing this first thing this morning, and as soon as I finish, I’m heading to the theater to see Project Hail Mary. It’s one of my favorite books of all time, and I’ve been looking forward to this movie for a long time. Now, I’ll be honest, I don’t go to the movies much these days. I’m old and curmudgeonly enough now that people being on their phones, talking during the movie, and generally acting like they’re in their living room drives me a little...

Happy Monday Reader, We made it back home last night from the Catawba Powwow up in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and I’ve got to say, we had an absolutely great time. They put on a really good Powwow, and after talking with folks in the community, you can tell they are putting real effort into growing this event and making it one of the highlights on the East Coast. It was exciting to see them bring it back to Rock Hill, and it looks like they’ll be at the Winthrop Coliseum for the next few...

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...