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 […]
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 […]
Every day is Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate women who we call mom. The women who were there when we cried when we laughed and all the in-between’s of life. It is difficult journey raising children, and with the help of the village, we send our hearts off into the world. Here is a Q&A of […]
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 […]
I Love You More Than Love: My Love Story
Native Max Magazine contributor Tree Mangan (Diné) shared her love story as apart of our Love Issue: Dedicated to Highlighting Love that Surrounds Us series for the month of February. I recall one afternoon being in my room, sleeping as usual, when the quietness erupted with screams that came from the master bedroom. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
