The winter holidays and especially Christmas have different meanings to tribes and Native individuals across Indian Country ...

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- The beat of the drum echoed throughout the campus of Cal State Long Beach as the school kicked off Native American Heritage Month with tribal dancing, singing and crafts. ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Events across the country — including a sunrise gathering in Minneapolis, a statehouse rally in Maine, a celebratory march in Seattle and traditional dancing, music, and food in ...

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) — For the 10th year in a row, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians brought their Native American dance and dazzle to the Alabama coast for Ballyhoo. Gulf Shores hosts the annual ...

Emma Hall's reporting was undertaken as part of the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism's 2025 California Health Equity Fellowship. Learn more at centerforhealthjournalism.org. Under a ...

SANTA YNEZ, CA — October 8, 2025 — The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will host California-style Native American singing, dancing, food and games at the 19th annual Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day ...

In September, I attended the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia 2023 Powwow at the Surry County Community Center. The festive two-day gathering showcases Native American culture and dance. A sage aroma ...

The winter solstice officially in the Northern Hemisphere begins Sunday, December 21 at 10:03 am - EST.  It’s the opposite in ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA YNEZ, CA — October 7, 2024 — The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will host California-style Native American singing, ...

The Powwow drew hundreds for two days of dancing, storytelling and hands-on Indigenous cultural experiences. More than 50 dancers and numerous vendors showcased Native artistry, from flute making to ...

The 48th annual S'edav Va'aki Museum Indian Market offers visitors a cozy venue, with food, entertainers and plenty of art.

Events across the country, including a sunrise gathering in Minneapolis, a rally at the statehouse in Maine, and traditional dancing, music and food in Alaska and Arizona, marked celebrations of ...