In Indian Country, a gym membership is not a cultural norm and the incidence of heart disease and obesity are high. Native Americans are 60 percent more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic whites.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mino-Bimaaduziwin. It means "a good life," in the native language of the Ojibwe tribe, and there's not a better way to enjoy a ...

Inside the gym of the Niiwin Akeaa Community Center is the beginning of the 20th Winter Traditional Powwow. The day starts ...

The importance of dance to Native American culture will be highlighted on Aug. 16, when the Blue Water Traditional Powwow comes to Port Huron. “The most popular aspect among participants of the powwow ...

The Blue Water Traditional Pow Wow will be showcasing local culture at the Fort Gratiot Light Station this weekend. Becky Wendel, vendor coordinator and member of the Oneida United Nations, said ...

“It’s for the people, the earth, the sun, the sky, the birds, the entire planet,” the Colorado native said. Baca, who now lives in South Jersey, was one of a dozen dancers dressed in traditional ...

ALLENDALE, MI - The “All Walks of Life Pow Wow” returned Saturday to Grand Valley State University’s campus for its 23rd year. MLive/The Grand Rapids Press was present Saturday, April 13 for the first ...

The rhythmic sounds of drumming, singing and jingling reverberated within Welsh-Ryan Arena as the third annual Pow Wow, organized by the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance, took place ...

The 25th annual Last Chance Community Pow Wow with the theme of "Honor the Children" will be held Friday through Sunday at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds as part of a celebration of urban ...

It means "a good life," in the native language of the Ojibwe tribe, and there's not a better way to enjoy a full day of dancing and tasting some traditional Native American food than at this year's ...