The Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe has major impact on Indian Country. In addition, there are cases on the court's docket that could fundamentally change policies and laws such as the Indian Child Welfare Act, Indian Gaming, and more. On this week's episode I speak with Rebecca Nagle, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Rebecca hosts This Land podcast and has been following the impact of the court on Indian policies. There are several cases pending that could drastically change In...
Jan 10, 2023•43 min•Ep. 73
Join Paul G for an interview with Miss Minnesota. Rachel Evangelisto is the first-ever Indigenous Miss Minnesota. She is from the Hunkpapa Standing Rock Lakota Sioux. She has been accepted into the Native American Law & Sovereignty program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law as a Native Justice Fellow. Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/calendar
Jan 10, 2023•23 min•Ep. 82
Join Paul G for an interview and special performance with Opie Day and Desirae Desnomie. From drum-maker to the lead singer of the Midnite Express Singers, Robin Opichee Day-Bedeau has been singing throughout Turtle Island for more than 30 years. So, it's fair to say Opie Day is pretty much a household name in Indian Country. Born to his late father Joseph John Bedeau from Onigum by way of the Leech Lake Ojibwe Indian Reservation and his mother Charlene Anne Day from the Bois Forte Ojibwe Reserv...
Dec 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 81
Join Paul G for an interview and special performance by Fawn Wood and Dallas Lee Waskaha. Fawn Wood’s singing reflects her Cree and Salish tribal lineage. At an early age Fawn would sing her heart out at pow-wows alongside her mother and father. In 2006, Fawn was the first female to win the Hand Drum contest at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. In 2009 she opened the show at the 11th Annual Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS). Dallas Waskahat is a singer, drummer and educator who works to empo...
Nov 29, 2022•40 min•Ep. 80
PowWows.com is hosting a series of performances for Native American Heritage Month sponsored by The US Department of Health and Human Services. Join Paul G for inspiring performances from Larry Yazzie, Tonia Jo Hall, Fawn Wood and Dallas Lee Waskahat, and Opie Day and Desirae Desnomie. Watch the performances: https://www.powwows.com/native-artist-interview-and-performances-for-native-american-heritage-month/
Nov 22, 2022•16 min•Ep. 79
Learn more - www.powwows.com/win Time for Holiday Shopping! This year be sure to support Indigenous companies and artists! Use our Holiday Gift Guide to start your shopping. Support PowWows.com by shopping on Amazon www.powwows.com/amazon Holiday Gift Guide https://www.powwows.com/best-2022-holiday-gift-ideas/ Complete Guide to Native American Heritage Month https://www.powwows.com/your-complete-guide-to-native-american-heritage-month-2022/ New to Pow Wows? https://www.powwows.com/most-common-qu...
Nov 15, 2022•12 min•Ep. 78
Join Paul G for interviews about the new Netflix series Spirit Rangers. Today Paul talks with Karissa Valencia and Dr. Joely Proudfit. Learn more - www.powwows.com/win Holiday Gift Guide https://www.powwows.com/best-2022-holiday-gift-ideas/ Complete Guide to Native American Heritage Month https://www.powwows.com/your-complete-guide-to-native-american-heritage-month-2022/ New to Pow Wows? https://www.powwows.com/most-common-questions-for-first-timers/ Find a Pow Wow Near You https://www.powwows.c...
Nov 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 77
Welcome to the 2022 Explore Native Challenge for Native American Heritage Month. During November, I want to challenge you to learn more about Native culture including Pow Wows, history, food, businesses, performers, and more. Whether you are a Pow Wow dancer, a Native American scholar, or someone interested in Native Culture, Explore Native will provide you with new ways to learn about this vibrant culture. Learn more - www.powwows.com/win New to Pow Wows? https://www.powwows.com/most-common-que...
Nov 01, 2022•15 min•Ep. 76
The Pow Wow Calendar is now available in a downloadable pdf file. You can access the file FREE! Get all the Pow Wow listings for the next year in one file! You have all the benefits of using a pdf now with our full calendar - search, click links for more details, and open on any of your devices. Pow Wow Calendar Book https://www.powwowcalendarbook.com New to Pow Wows? https://www.powwows.com/most-common-questions-for-first-timers/ Find a Pow Wow Near You https://www.powwows.com/find-a-pow-wow-ne...
Sep 12, 2022•11 min•Ep. 75
Join Paul G to celebrate amazing things happening in Indian Country! These 10 exciting stories include a Native woman heading to space, Code Talker Museum, broadband expansion, and more. Read more about these amazing stories - https://www.powwows.com/10-amazing-things-happening-in-indian-country-right-now/ New to Pow Wows? https://www.powwows.com/most-common-questions-for-first-timers/ Find a Pow Wow Near You https://www.powwows.com/find-a-pow-wow-near-you/...
Aug 30, 2022•15 min•Ep. 74
Join Paul G with special guest Isaac Durham. Isaac was one of three individuals chosen to take part in a Roadtrip Nation documentary, where they traveled the country talking to Native leaders and exploring what’s possible for their futures. I'll talk with him about his experience first hand and you can also watch his journey unfold in Native Way Forward at roadtripnation.com/roadtrip/native-american-documentary...
Aug 16, 2022•23 min•Ep. 72
Join Paul G to discuss how to get started as a Pow Wow dancer? Have you ever thought about learning to dance? Let's talk about what you need to know to start dancing! Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme
Jul 26, 2022•22 min•Ep. 71
Join Paul G and special guests from the Middle of the Rez Road Podcast. Middle of the Rez Road is designed to be the source of information about industry job opportunities, success stories, training, and upcoming projects for Native Americans. Hear from Morgan, Ricky, and Alyssa about starting your career in the trade industry. Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme
Jul 20, 2022•23 min•Ep. 70
Join Paul G to discuss the must-visit Pow Wow in the United States! Are you planning your next Pow Wow visit? Or are you looking to visit your first Pow Wow? Listen to Paul's list to find out where you need to go! Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme
Jul 13, 2022•20 min•Ep. 69
Join Paul G for an interview with Jackie Bird. Jackie is a talented performer. She is a hoop dancer, jingle dancer singer, ventriloquist and more. Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme
Jul 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 68
Join Paul G for an interview with Chef Brian Yazzie. Brian Yazzie (a.k.a. Yazzie the Chef) is a Diné Chef from Dennehotso, Arizona which is located on the Northeastern part of the Navajo Nation. He currently resides in Saint Paul, MN and has a degree in Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts from Saint Paul College. Find A Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme What To Expect At Your First Pow Wow www.powwows.com/powwow101...
Jun 27, 2022•25 min•Ep. 67
Join Paul G for an interview with music icon Joanne Shenandoah. Joanne was called the "matriarch of Indigenous music" by the New York Times. Find A Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme What To Expect At Your First Pow Wow www.powwows.com/powwow101
Jun 21, 2022•32 min•Ep. 66
Join Paul G for an interview with the creators of the Virtual Round Dance. During 2020 Fawn and Dallas found a way to use social media to stay connected and keep others connected to Round Dance songs. Find A Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme What To Expect At Your First Pow Wow www.powwows.com/powwow101
Jun 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 65
Join Paul G for a round table discussion with the people in the documentary Gather. The stunning documentary, Gather , follows four individuals as they share their experiences as natives and their plan to keep their culture alive while feeding and nourishing their communities. They are all in the midst of a cultural movement in hopes of reconnecting their Native communities to the somewhat lost heritage and ancient ways concerning food production and consumption. As Native identities struggle to...
Jun 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 64
Join Paul G to talk about improving your photos on your travels this summer! Heading out for summer vacation? Today I'll discuss my best tips for improving your family vacation photos! See my favorites equipment: www.powwows.com/favorites Find a Pow Wow Near You: www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme
May 31, 2022•23 min•Ep. 63
Join Paul G to discuss common questions about Pow Wows. Can I attend a Pow Wow? How do I find a Pow Wow? What do I wear? Can I take photos and more! Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme What to Expect at Your First Pow Wow www.powwows.com/powwow101
May 24, 2022•19 min•Ep. 62
Join Paul G to discuss how you can save $ for travel. Over the years we've traveled all across North America as a family. Travel was a priority for us. I'll tell you the strategies we used to save money for these trips! Travel Agent www.powwows.com/travelplanner Find a Pow Wow Near You www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme What to Expect at Your First Pow Wow www.powwows.com/powwow101
May 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 61
Join Paul G for a recap of the 2022 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - North America's Largest Pow Wow! Paul returned to Albuquerque for the first time since 2019. Show Notes www.powwows.com/59 www.powwows.com/2022gon Find Pow Wows Near You! www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme
May 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 60
Join Paul for an interview with Mariah Gladstone from Indgikitchen. Indigikitchen, a portmanteau of Indigenous, digital, and kitchen, is an online cooking show dedicated to re-indigenizing our diets using digital media. Using foods native to their Americas, Indigikitchen gives viewers the important tools they need to find and prepare food in their own communities. Beyond that, it strengthens the ties to our cultures and reminds us of the inherent worth of our identities while fueling our physica...
May 03, 2022•32 min•Ep. 59
Join Paul G for an interview with Ashley Callingbull. Ashley Callingbull is a Cree First Nations woman from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta, Canada. Ashley was recently selected to be the first indigenous model in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue . Show Notes www.powwows.com/58 Find Pow Wows Near You! www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme...
Apr 26, 2022•39 min•Ep. 58
Join Paul G for an interview with Avis Charley. Avis Charley (Spirit Lake Dakota/Diné) is a mother and an artist. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. Charley is a painter and a ledger artist using colored pencils on antique documents. She enjoys depicting Native empowerment using the female form as her main subject. Charley relishes in bringing attention to and celebrating the evolution of the Native identity, from pre-reservation period to present day, from ancestral homelands to city life....
Apr 19, 2022•24 min•Ep. 57
Join Paul G to talk about the upcoming 2022 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. Whether you are watching online or coming in person, I'll tell you what to expect! Gathering of Nations is the largest Pow Wow and has a ton happening throughout the weekend. The Pow Wow includes Miss Indian World, special contests, Stage 49, a horse parade, and more! Learn more - www.powwows.com/2022gon
Apr 12, 2022•13 min•Ep. 56
Join Paul G for an interview with Pow Wow dancer and children's book author Ria Thunderchild. In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria lear...
Apr 05, 2022•31 min•Ep. 55
Join Paul G for an interview with the winner of Fox's new show Next Level Chef. Pyet spent part of her childhood on the Osage Indian Reservation, the remaining years of her life have been spent in Kansas City,KS. She is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe. She recently relocated to Los Angeles, CA to promote wellness and nutrition through food. She embraces both her Native American and Mexican heritage equally. Show Notes www.powwows.com/54 Find Pow Wows Near You! www.powwows.co...
Mar 29, 2022•29 min•Ep. 54
Join Paul G for an interview with former Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger. Cheyenne was Miss Indian World during the pandemic and held the title for 2 years. Hear about the challenges of representing Gathering of Nations and her tribe during Covid. Show Notes www.powwows.com/53 Find Pow Wows Near You! www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme
Mar 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 53
