This Boutique Hotel Partnered with Patricia Michaels
Hotel Chaco and the acclaimed Taos Pueblo fashion designer Patricia Michaels collaborated on a limited-edition collection of signature uniforms just for the Hotel Chaco staff, which are inspired by the beautiful pottery of Chaco Canyon. Taking her cue from the beauty of Chaco Canyon, the designs feature striking white and black geometric pattern and clay-colored creations, in which […]
Funny (& Successful) Native Dads
We’re kicking off Father’s Day week with stories and features celebrating our Native dads all over Indian Country! The media have been overlooking positive stories about Native American and First Nations fathers, so we decided to feature and tell the stories of Native dads in our special Native Dad’s week-long feature. Most of us follow […]
Indigenous Film & Arts Festival to Celebrate Youth Filmmakers
‘Showcase of Youth Film’ is a featured event of the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management’s Indigenous Film & Arts Festival that will celebrate the creativity of indigenous youth as they present cultural traditions, confront colonialism, reflect on the importance of language, connect with elders, and bring tribal teachings into their day-to-day lives, acknowledging and […]
Finally! Now You Can Read All Native Max Issues Free!
Yes, you read that right! This year, we recently had a full blown makeover; from the look and mission of the magazine to the mission statement of the whole brand, we redid everything. We decided to re-publish all of our issues, from our Preview Issue to the most recent one, and upload them to an […]
Explore Indian Country: North Dakota
Explore Native North Dakota and step back into history this summer by traveling the trails, visiting centuries-old villages and celebrate at a powwow with the help of our travel guide. SEE WHERE THE BUFFALO ONCE THUNDERED THE PRAIRIES At the center of the Northern Plains in the Dakotas are a rugged section of badlands, buttes […]
Miss Alaska Alyssa London on Her Pageant Journey & Using Platform to Make a Difference
When I first talked with Alyssa London –the first Tlingit woman crowned Miss Alaska– it’s the day after the Miss USA competition. I tell her how I watched her on tv with no distractions, and how I even teared up when she walked out on stage in her custom gown that featured her Tlingit culture […]
Photo Gallery: Indigenous Fashion Takeover
“I was out in Omak at a convention for basket weavers put on by the Colville Tribe learning how to weave a root basket with a couple of girlfriends. The tiny little baskets are surprisingly labor intensive, we poured 16 hours into these little things and just barely finished. My girlfriends and I are all […]
A Guide to Packing Lightly & Breezing Thru The Airport
Traveling by airplane can seem overwhelming, especially if you don’t travel all the time. You have to remember to pack only what you need (and none of the ‘just in case’ clothes or accessories) while making sure whatever you pack is compliant with the TSA rules. We chat with Tanaya Winder (Duckwater Shoshone, Southern Ute, […]
Behind Miss Alaska’s Stunning Miss USA 2017 Custom Dress
A standout moment of last night’s Miss USA 2017 competition? Miss Alaska Alyssa London making the top 10, of course. Alaska was called out as the last spot of the top ten, alongside the most diverse group of girls the competition has ever seen. A post shared by Joey Galon (@joeygalon) on May 13, 2017 at […]
Fashion Friday: The Cutest Purses of Right Now
With the temperatures on the rise, it’s time to retire that black boho bag for the rest of the season and invest in a unique, handmade leather purse adorned with beaded designs and fringes. We’re currently obsessed with these leather purses by Bobbi Palczewski Purses. Mother and daughter duo, Bobbi Palczewski and Jessie Longbrake/Palczewski (Lakota) are the […]
