SACRAMENTO, Calif. — November is Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people. In Native American culture, drums are used to ...

When Nick Courtney came to D.C. seven years ago to work on education issues, he missed his Native American tribe in Washington state. Longing to connect with other Native Americans in the region, the ...

SILVER CITY, N.M. – A Western New Mexico University alum, Lt. Bill “Cody” Ayon, recently donated to the Smithsonian a drum he played during a Native American Appreciation celebration at Al Faw Palace ...

HINCKLEY, Minn. (AP) — At summertime social powwows and spiritual ceremonies throughout the Upper Midwest, Native Americans are gathering around singers seated at big, resonant drums to dance, ...

FARGO -- A trio of Native American drum groups helped runners keep the beat Saturday along the route of the Scheels Fargo Marathon. The drummers included a boys group, Knife River, from New Town on ...

At summertime social powwows and spiritual ceremonies throughout the Upper Midwest, Native Americans are gathering around singers seated at big, resonant drums to dance, celebrate and connect with ...

Mark Erickson, third from left, leads others in singing on the drum during an open drum and dance night at Minneapolis American Indian Center on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. At ...