Travel & Visitors Guide - July 6, 2008
Honor the Earth born from controversial tradition
Several powwows are held in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, but if you want to experience a true traditional one, born from a historic controversy, go north to Hayward July 18-20.
Tags: la courte oreilles ojibwe, honor the earth powwow, native american, winter dam, hayward lakes visitors

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 14, 2006
MPTV airs two new specials
Milwaukee Public Television airs two new programs in November, "Native American Cooking from the Fancy Dance Café" and "The Spiritual Patient."
Tags: MPTV, native american, cooking, recipes, spirituality, holistic, medicine, Victor Zamora, Jim DeNomie, Wade Fernandez

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 27, 2004
Snake button's secret still charms Milwaukee
Although museum management may not want to hear it, no innovation, interactive exhibit or addition to the IMAX can match the simple pleasure of the snake button. It may be one of Milwaukee's worst-kept secrets but, since 1966, it's been one of its best-loved charms.
Tags: snake button, Milwaukee snake button, diorama, bison, buffalo, museum, Native American, mpm, rattle, public, IMAX

Music - Sept. 5, 2003
Bedard sinks native roots into creative projects
Best known as the voice and likeness of the title character in the Disney film "Pocahontas," Irene Bedard will perform with her band this weekend at Indian Summer and later this month, at the Milwaukee Ale House.
Tags: Irene Bedard, Native American

Music - Oct. 29, 2002
Acoustic Warriors contrast Indian culture with rock music
Formed eight years ago, the Acoustic Warriors' released their first CD, "Coup Stick Warrior," this fall. The music is an original blend of '60s-inspired folk-rock with hints of traditional Native American music for an overall sound that is appreciated by folk, rock and world music enthusiasts alike.
Tags: Indian, Native American, folk