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I dedicated my latest column to talking about Pow Wow and how important and meaningful these events are for our communities.

#indigenous #firstnations #onpoli #canPoli #powwow #nishnawbe #mushkegowuk

https://www.wawataynews.ca/blogs-columns/pow-wow-sacred-gathering

I dedicated my latest column to talking about Pow Wow and how important and meaningful these events are for our communities.

#indigenous #firstnations #onpoli #canPoli #powwow #nishnawbe #mushkegowuk

https://www.wawataynews.ca/blogs-columns/pow-wow-sacred-gathering

I dedicated my latest column to talking about Pow Wow and how important and meaningful these events are for our communities.

#indigenous #firstnations #onpoli #canPoli #powwow #nishnawbe #mushkegowuk

https://www.wawataynews.ca/blogs-columns/pow-wow-sacred-gathering

I dedicated my latest column to talking about Pow Wow and how important and meaningful these events are for our communities.

#indigenous #firstnations #onpoli #canPoli #powwow #nishnawbe #mushkegowuk

https://www.wawataynews.ca/blogs-columns/pow-wow-sacred-gathering

I dedicated my latest column to talking about Pow Wow and how important and meaningful these events are for our communities.

#indigenous #firstnations #onpoli #canPoli #powwow #nishnawbe #mushkegowuk

https://www.wawataynews.ca/blogs-columns/pow-wow-sacred-gathering

Here are my photos of the Mattagami FN Pow Wow which took place on August 15 and 16, 2026 in Mattagami First Nation.
To view the full gallery of photos, click on the link below
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-g5DQbp

#indigenous #firstnations #nishnawbe #treaty9 #mattagamifirstnation #powwow

Here are my photos of the Mattagami FN Pow Wow which took place on August 15 and 16, 2026 in Mattagami First Nation.
To view the full gallery of photos, click on the link below
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-g5DQbp

#indigenous #firstnations #nishnawbe #treaty9 #mattagamifirstnation #powwow

Here are my photos of the Mattagami FN Pow Wow which took place on August 15 and 16, 2026 in Mattagami First Nation.
To view the full gallery of photos, click on the link below
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-g5DQbp

#indigenous #firstnations #nishnawbe #treaty9 #mattagamifirstnation #powwow

Here are my photos of the Mattagami FN Pow Wow which took place on August 15 and 16, 2026 in Mattagami First Nation.
To view the full gallery of photos, click on the link below
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-g5DQbp

#indigenous #firstnations #nishnawbe #treaty9 #mattagamifirstnation #powwow

Here are my photos of the Mattagami FN Pow Wow which took place on August 15 and 16, 2026 in Mattagami First Nation.
To view the full gallery of photos, click on the link below
https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-g5DQbp

#indigenous #firstnations #nishnawbe #treaty9 #mattagamifirstnation #powwow

Celebrate Native American Culture at the 2026 Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow in Raleigh

Raleigh residents and visitors are invited to experience one of the Triangle’s most meaningful cultural celebrations as the annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow returns to Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park.

Presented in partnership with the Triangle Native American Society, this free community event celebrates the rich history, traditions, and living cultures of Indigenous communities across North Carolina through dance, music, storytelling, art, and cultural education.

Experience Native American Legacy and Culture

The Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow offers an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about and celebrate Native American heritage while enjoying a full day of vibrant performances and community engagement.

Visitors can enjoy:

• Traditional competition dancing
• Powerful drumming performances
• Indigenous music and cultural demonstrations
• Native American artisans and vendors
• Educational exhibits and community resources
• Family-friendly activities

The event showcases the incredible contributions and enduring legacy of Indigenous peoples who continue to shape communities throughout North Carolina today.

Special 2026 Highlights

One of this year’s featured experiences is a special drop-in storytime with Indigenous storyteller, educator, and comic creator Dr. IndigiNerd, Lee Francis IV.

Families and children will have the opportunity to hear stories that celebrate Native traditions, culture, and creativity while learning about Indigenous perspectives through engaging storytelling.

House of Many Porches Market

In addition to the Pow Wow festivities, visitors can explore the popular House of Many Porches Market.

House of Many Porches Market

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The market will feature local artists, makers, vendors, and community organizations, providing even more opportunities to support local businesses and discover unique handcrafted goods.

Event Information

Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Location: Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park

Event Highlights

• Competition dancing
• Traditional drumming
• Native American vendors
• Indigenous storytelling
• Cultural demonstrations
• Family-friendly activities
• House of Many Porches Market

Why You Should Attend

The Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow is more than a festival—it’s an opportunity to honor Native American history, celebrate contemporary Indigenous culture, and connect with communities that have shaped North Carolina for generations.

Whether you’re interested in cultural education, live performances, local artisans, or family-friendly activities, this annual event offers a meaningful and memorable experience for all ages.

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Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial began before a paved road to Gallup existed. Participants would start arriving by foot, horse, and carts in the days leading up to the event. That tradition is acknowledged with the parades at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Thursday evening and the second Saturday of the event.

August 1 - 9, 2026

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New Halluci Nation track has dropped featuring Northern Cree. https://thehallucination.bandcamp.com/track/babylon-ft-northern-cree #IndigenousMastodon #bandcamp #IndigenousMusic #powwow #ATribeCalledRed #NorthernCree #Dubstep #ElectronicMusic

#Minneapolis #powwow celebrates belonging for #TwoSpirit, #queer community

#TwoSpiritPowwow invites natives to dress and dance on their own terms.

By Auds Jenkins
June 23, 2023

"Em Matson leaned intently over a long table to arrange the delicate pieces of water lily appliqué.

"Amid the mechanical whir of sewing machines and the lively chatter during a community regalia making night, Matson zeroed in on the task at hand: finishing their ribbon pants in time for the Two Spirit Powwow.

"On Saturday, New Native Theater will sponsor Minneapolis' second annual 'Reclaiming Our Identities' Two Spirit Powwow, part of a burgeoning movement of powwows across the country that honor Two Spirit and #indigiqueer (Indigenous and queer) people.

"'I can't wait to see everybody turn out. I know that if you come specifically to this powwow, it means you support our community,' said Wase Mannidu Ikwe, a Two Spirit person of the Rocky Boy Chippewa Cree Tribe. 'It's nice to see our allies. As Two Spirits, we make large impacts in the native community. We are valid.'

"'Two Spirit' is an umbrella term derived from the #Anishnaabe '#NiizhManidoowag' (literally translated as "two spirits") that describes native people who exist outside the #GenderBinary and hold sacred roles in their communities.

"Popularized by activists in the 1990s, the term honors multiplicity within native conceptions of gender identity and spirituality. It also reflects a pre-colonial legacy of gender diversity that is being reclaimed today.

"'Prior to European #colonization, #GenderDiversity was the norm for many tribes. Gender was based on your roles and responsibilities, not what you looked like,' said Matson, a Two Spirit of the Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwe and one of the organizers of Minneapolis' Two Spirit Powwow.

"In the months leading up to the powwow, organizers have hosted regalia-making nights for local Two Spirit and indigiqueer folks to make ceremonial clothing that authentically represents their identities.

"'Our goal was for you to come and make whatever makes you feel comfortable,' said organizer Beth Seidl of the White Earth Band of Chippewa. 'We wanted everyone to feel safe, without any chance of someone coming by and saying, 'You're a boy. Why are you making a ribbon skirt?' if that's not how they identify."

https://www.startribune.com/powwow-two-spirit-native-indigenous-minneapolis-celebrate-queer-pride-lgbt-new-native-theater/600284778

#Minnesota #Decolonize #NonBinary
#GBLTQI #Activism
#Reclamation #Indigiqueer

'We are medicine': Saturday's #TwoSpiritPowwow celebrates #LGBTQ+ community amid adversity

by Madeline Nguyen
Arizona Republic

Feburary 16, 2024

"The fourth annual #Arizona #TwoSpirit #Powwow will celebrate the state’s two-spirit and LGBTQ+ communities on Saturday at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix.

[...]

"Historically, two-spirit individuals were esteemed as talented and respected members of their communities, often assuming roles as healers and visionaries. However, with the spread of colonization and conservative Christian values, they began to face discrimination.

"'Powwows were meant for a social gathering of different tribal communities, and they came together, danced, sang, had fun, and it was a way for each of us to socialize with each other,' said Navi Ho, a cochair of the powwow who identifies as two spirit. 'So in that sense, being part of the two-spirit, LGBT community, we never felt welcome at a powwow because of the colonial thought that gay people are not welcome or queer people are not welcome.'

"Saturday’s powwow seeks to assist two-spirit individuals within the local community in reclaiming their identities. This will be achieved by removing the binary gender divisions typically found at standard contest powwows and instead focusing on nonbinary categories, Ho explained.

"The event will showcase drum groups and dancing contests catering to attendees of all ages, from 'tiny tots' to adults. Additionally, there will be a market featuring local LGBTQ+ or allied businesses selling art and other goods, along with various food trucks offering frybread, kettle corn, and shaved ice. Moreover, booths representing local organizations and providing free testing for sexually transmitted infections will be available to connect attendees with community resources, Long explained.

"The event aims to not only give two-spirit and LGBTQ+ people an opportunity to celebrate their identities but to also educate people of all ages within the local community about what it means to be two-spirit, according to Ho.

"'We are medicine within our community,' they said. 'We are that sacred piece that once we come back into the circle, the sacred circle, we will complete it. So that’s all there — there’s unity; there’s love; there’s connection. And so this is very important for our community.'"

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2024/02/16/phoenix-indian-centers-two-spirit-powwow-to-honor-lgbtq-community/72635727007/

#Decolonize #NonBinary
#GBLTQI #Activism
#Reclamation #Indigiqueer
#IndigenousYouth

For #TwoSpirits, An Opportunity To Reclaim Acceptance Across #IndianCountry

#KLCC | By Brian Bull
Published November 29, 2018

"The term '#TwoSpirit' in #NativeAmerican culture often describes a person possessing both male and female spirits. And they’ve been around well before the Santa Maria or the Mayflower dropped anchor. And while 'Two Spirit has been used for Indians who identify as gay, bisexual, or transgender…many say there’s more to it than that. KLCC’s Brian Bull explores a community that’s finding its voice again after generations of oppression, prejudice, and oversight.

"This summer, the annual #Powwow in #SiletzOregon presented something subtle…yet powerful.

"A new sign affirming tribal members could compete in the gender category of their preference debuted at this year's annual #SiletzPowWow.

"Lisa Norton, a member of the #ConfederatedTribesOfSiletz Indians, explains.

"'It’s a competition pow-wow, so people dance in categories…traditionally male or female.

"'So one of the things we wanted to do was #ungender that, so we were able to post a sign that said we were an open and affirming pow-wow. And that people could feel free to compete in the category they desired.'

"It was the first time such a sign was posted at the event. This pleased #JackieCloud, a Chippewa who identifies as a 'Two Spirit'.

"'And I also saw Two Spirit individuals out there dancing. And I was like, 'YEAH! Cool!'

"Cloud joined the other dancers.

"'Y’know there’s that twinge of excitement, exhilaration, oh like…it’s okay. And I commented to someone that I was with there at the pow-wow, and she said, 'That’s where we need to be. That’s where we need to be going.'

"'And so I was very proud of the tribe of #Siletz to…to acknowledge that.'"

Read more:
https://www.klcc.org/arts-culture/2018-11-29/for-two-spirits-an-opportunity-to-reclaim-acceptance-across-indian-country

#Decolonize #NonBinary #GBLTQI #Activism #GBLTQ #GBLTQAcceptance #SupportPublicRadio #Reclamation #Indigiqueer