Fierce & Focused
Tisha and Kiera Thompson. A fierce and flawless mother-and-daughter beauty duo and a pair of entrepreneurs from the Akwesasne Mohawk tribe located in upstate New York, Ontario and Quebec. I first met matriarch Tisha during a search for like-minded creatives in the Philadelphia-area when she answered my casting call. Her joyful and exuberant personality was […]
Poetic Soul: Tanaya Winder
For as long as I could remember, poetry was one of my creative outlets. As a native youth, I was able to put my feelings, dreams, and struggles into poetic form inside my beat-up notebook. While I didn’t pursue poetry professionally, I can say that I write for a living. Fast forward about a decade. […]
Love for Business & Family
Founded last year by Lawrence “L-Jay” Pearman and his family on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota, 6Hundred5 Below Ice Cream Rolls proves to be a trailblazer and benefactor for good health. Pearman and his wife Jonni were both raised on and are tribal members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in central […]
A Day in the Beautiful Life: Bethany Yellowtail
She needs no introduction. You ask anyone in Indian Country whose designs they’d love to wear. “Bethany Yellowtail.” You ask anyone in Indian Country who they most admire. “Bethany Yellowtail.” You ask anyone who they follow the most on social media. “Bethany Yellowtail.” But it’s her story of bravery, resiliency, and love that draws interest […]
No Money? No Problem! Here’s Some Ideas to Spoil Your Mama on Mother’s Day
Thanks to marketers and advertisers, we’re made to believe that we have to shell out money in order to have a successful and happy Mother’s Day. Who says you need money to treat your mom on Mother’s Day? Here are some little to no cost, easy ideas for Mother’s Day gifts. Do Mom’s Chores Does […]
Cute Gifts to Get a Mom-to-Be
Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to help moms-to-be celebrate their baby! If you know a new mom or a mom-to-be and are looking for the perfect gifts, let us show you! For this year’s Mother’s Day, peruse our selections of Native-made, baby gifts any mama will love. Sweetest Kulu book Sweetest Kulu is an […]
What Cinco de Mayo is and How to Celebrate it Respectfully
As indigenous people of the USA, we understand cultural appropriation all too well. With Cinco de Mayo creeping up, we want to teach our readers who don’t know about Cinco de Mayo and how to respectfully celebrate the holiday. In an attempt to do this, we did a little investigating and learning. There are a […]
4 Beautiful Handbags That Your Mom Will Love
What better way to show your love and appreciation to your mama than a beautiful and unique Native-made purse? From western chic to small coin purses, we rounded up our favorite handbags and purses made by Native American artisans. Glenda Bags LLC The “Gramma Scarf” trend is coming back and we’re all for it! […]
Powerful Poetry by New Voices
Poetry, by definition, is the literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature. But for these Native American youth, poetry is a safe haven for them to express themselves. Read through their […]
Eugene Brave Rock: Actor & Storyteller
To say the past several years have been life-changing for Eugene Brave Rock would be an understatement. It all started when he got the call that he would star in Wonder Woman as “The Chief,” an active participant and contributor to the heroine’s journey to save the world. He played a considerable part in the […]
