Native Max Was There: Native POP Fashion Show
After last year’s huge success, Native POP: People of the Plains Native Arts Gathering hosted the 2nd Annual Native POP Fashion Show, and you can bet that Native Max Magazine was on site to capture looks from the “runway”. The fashion show took place on Saturday, July 15, from 2:30 – 3:30pm, during Native POP […]
Wyoming Exhibit Featuring Six Indigenous Artists Currently on Display
An exhibit featuring the work of six artists from the Northern Arapaho Artists Society and the Creative Indigenous Collective is currently on display at the Wyoming State Museum. The exhibit, We Were. We Are., features the works of Bruce Cook and Robert Martinez, from Riverton, Wyo.; Lauren Monroe, Ben Pease, and John I Pepion, from Montana; […]
Tatanka Means on Balancing Fatherhood & His Career
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 feature. Tatanka Means (Lakota/Diné/Omaha) is a comedian, actor, entrepreneur and a father, who balances so much at the same time. So far, it seems Tatanka’s […]
#FashionFriday: Major Fashion Events Happening This Weekend
It’s Friday, which means the weekend starts today! And it’s a great weekend for fashion in Indian Country. Here are two HUGE fashion events you can’t miss! Even if you can’t physically make these events, definitely show your support by liking, sharing, and following these two events and designers. June 16 | B.YELLOWTAIL presents ART, FASHION, […]
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 […]
