Stong Mother Raising Strong Warriors
The impact working mothers have on their children is phenomenal. Not only do they radiate empowerment and resiliency, but their confidence and independence rub off on their children who watch their every move. These working mamas are also raising strong warriors by instilling their rich indigenous culture into their children. Norma Baker-Flying Horse Hidatsa/Dakota/Assiniboine […]
Funny Mama Adrianne Chalepah
At the helm of Indian Country’s first-ever Native American female comedy group Ladies of Native Comedy along with being a member of star-packed 49 Laughs Comedy, Adrianne Chalepah is the definition of a working mom. We admire the hard work and dedication she puts into raising her sons into kind men and pursuing her comedy […]
Strong Mother Raising Strong Warriors: Norma Baker-Flying Horse
The impact mothers have on their children is phenomenal. Besides radiating empowerment and resiliency, their confidence and independence rub off on their children who watch their every move. Norma Baker-Flying Horse is a working mama who is not only building her own business from the ground up; she’s also raising strong warriors by instilling their […]
The Moment: Fierce Heart Earrings by House of Howes
Anishinaabe artist Sarah Agaton Howes is an Inspired Native collaborator who is all about thriving – not simply surviving. This is a value that shines through in her art, including these highly unique and contemporary The Fierce Heart earrings. This contemporary rendering of the strawberry by Sarah was developed from a pencil drawing to a […]
Going Graphic with Native Gorilla [GALLERY]
For the Mother’s Issue, we wanted to do a sort of fashion story that featured moms and their kiddos being free and playful, a scene that’s sometimes difficult to capture on camera. Coincidentally, our friends at Native Gorilla (Lakota-owned apparel company) were coming out with a new Summer line of kids clothing and wanted our […]
This Indigenous Clothing Company Combines Rural Roots with Today’s Urban Streetwear Culture
Vosq Clothing Co. was founded in concept, on the grounds of the Pechanga Indian Reservation in Southern California. According to Vosq Clothing Co. founder Nick Vassel, the goal was to create a brand his family and ancestors would be proud of, as well as a brand that his friends and community could relate to. “Our […]
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 […]
