By Patrick Mitsuing, Founder of Powwow Times · World champion Men's Fancy dancer · Treaty 6, Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation When you hire Indigenous powwow dancers, you are not booking costume
This week’s Indigenous news shows that politics, culture and community resilience are inseparable. While some leaders traveled to London to extend invitations for treaty commemorations, others rallied in the streets
Spring is arriving across Turtle Island, and with it comes the rhythmic heartbeat of powwows returning to communities large and small. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a curious newcomer,
At Powwow Times, culture is not a performance—it’s a living relationship with the land, the drum and the community. This award‑winning Indigenous cultural organization based in Sylvan Lake, Alberta brings
Tourism can transform communities when done on Indigenous terms. It creates jobs, revitalizes languages and invites travellers to experience living cultures rather than static exhibits. This week we explore two
When Canada updated its travel advisory in 2026 to recommend passports for First Nations travellers crossing into the United States, many Indigenous leaders saw more than bureaucratic caution. They saw
This week in Indian Country was a study in contrasts. Federal ministers announced billions for child welfare and Inuit programs even as communities coped with tuberculosis outbreaks, missing persons and
Powwow season is more than a calendar of events—it’s the heartbeat of Indigenous communities. As spring begins, families bundle their regalia and travellers gas up for the first rounds on
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