Native Pride Dancers - Millennium Stage (January 9, 2018)

The Native Pride Dancers educate, inspire, and motivate through the beauty and power of Native American music and dance! Learn about the dances, the regalia (dress), and the meaning and importance of the traditions of Native American peoples from cultural educators, musicians, dancers, and singers who are members of numerous tribal nations including: Meskwaki, Navajo, Dakota, Lakota, Ojibwe, Lumbee, Cree, Pueblo, Choctaw, and Chickasaw, to name a few.
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[@Matt_Hatt3r]

I would love to see these shows more broadly recognized and televised for education and enjoyment. The Native American cultures have always intrigued and interested me. Thank you for sharing this with the world!

[@metalmonkey6262]

Kennedy center honors native dancers, funny how this is what we are honoring in the "racist" Trump admin, right.

[@PalemoonTwilight]

@@metalmonkey6262 Good thing T**** was not selecting the performers.

[@debvoz]

The fact that this group exists is a tribute to the strength and courage of the Native Americans - after 400 years of active oppression and dedicated effort to destroy every vestige of their cultures. Such a joy to see

[@brendatroy2843]

Maybe Native Pride Dancers should take a trip to Iceland and Faroe Island Denmark

[@laurallawrence2201]

JESUS GOD LORD.. PROTECT US ALL FROM COVID AND ALL DESEASES. THANK YOU.AMEN.

[@richardgrant2948]

Hello Laural, how are you doing today, how’s everything going over there 👉 Laural?

[@kerrybruce760]

My Great Grandmother was a full blooded Cree and I am grateful to have had her as a Grandmother ♥️

[@fredrickdavis1302]

🌈

[@nadiasven4771]

America bathes in shame forever and although the whole world knows it, nothing is done about it. Give back their land.

[@CandelariaBrown]

I am so proud of my native American heritage. We are still here 😌.

[@arielbanks8221]

ikr im proud to be black

[@yarah12stones94]

Wake up you are part of 12 tribes of Yasharahla!

[@eathealthykalefood2388]

@@yarah12stones94 What do you mean? I’m curious now

[@mimiplaysyay4963]

I love y’all so much

[@holyspirit7901]

Jan I am the original aboriginal people you

[@susanwhitehall7314]

I love these people but very sad for wath to their ancestors and the way they have to live on reservations from an Irish fan

[@shyryTsr2k]

We don't all live on the rez. Thank you for watching btw.

[@ajaxwithbleach1623]

Up the RA

[@CaiCanMake]

I mean, there are actually very few of us living on reservations.

[@theGoldjey]

Especially since without the natives the English colonies would not survived they showed them the local spots for berries, nuts, fish etc. For example the Mayflower colony. They wouldn't have survived the winter without them

[@alissagonzales735]

Susan not all native americans live on reservations. Yes many do by choice. In fact many native american are well educated and because of their jobs they leave the reservation. They go back to see family and eventually many when they retire go back to stay.

[@AHippieFrom1969]

I love that her Ojibwe name is "Woman Walking Through the Pine Trees." That is such a beautiful name.

[@ChristalMoose]

Thank you!

[@artsyscrub3226]

@@ChristalMoose Its so beautiful! I love native names, they speak alot about the person way more than your american name.

[@dazzlingangels0707]

i pray we get more recognition. we've been through the absolute worse, yet we're still here. im so proud to be a native, ❤️

[@victoriarapalo2057]

I'm proud to be a Native American Indian i believe it Crazy Horse 🐎 we walk upon Yes Crazy Horse 🐎🐎 one does not sale land I'm dancing 🙌🐎

[@frankbuffardi3774]

Marine then I

[@mistiparke1461]

My mother taught me the steps to the round dance when I learned to walk she was Lakota.

[@ronparcke-wms2146]

What was she before you learned to walk?

[@edelgyn2699]

@@ronparcke-wms2146 Cheap quip.

[@andreaagles7359]

Woman Walking Through through the Pine Trees has such a kind heart. You can see it in her eyes and hear it in her voice. Her voice is very soothing. Loved listening to her. You can tell that all of them have kindness in their hearts.

[@scuniverseyoutuber4404]

567 tribes is a lot of tribes. I feel there are probably a lot of tribes too that are real American Indians that aren't federally recognized.

[@Myohomoto]

"Real" American Indians? That WHOLE phrase is ABSOLUTELY wrong💔🙈

[@deonaboyle7651]

There are many more indigenous people who have been lost.

[@arndtoberlis7660]

What can i say iam a German still NATIVE AMERICAN FAN SINCE MANY YEARS THAT VIDEO IS 100% FANTASTIC THX FOR SHARING WOW.I HAVE NO WORDS.

[@joeybenton8194]

I love my people OMG I am so blessed to be borne Native as it is a honor an a privilege! Thanks to this day and every day to Grandfather and for my parents who taught me my culture!!!!!

[@CharleneEmerymyers-OwenFAM]

My adoptive father was Cherokee and blackfoot. He told me that my 3x. Great uncle was a medicine man.

[@peterking5906]

Full Merle jakey

[@MirnaEJiron]

I thank the Internet, that allows me to see what I might never have seen. It is their time to be heard in the halls of congress✊🏼...it really is their land after all. Had the US not screwed them over so many times, there history would play a bigger part in US History. So thank God for the surviving family members of the History of the United States😎👍🏼

[@richardgrant2948]

Hello Mirna, how are you doing today?

[@rochelleb973]

I have tears in my eyes. My heart brakes for the disgusting atrocities done to such a beautiful, proud. Soulful people.

[@jlex1049]

Your heart drives a car?

[@royalpower369atlantean9]

From an African I solute You

[@coltonhauptman992]

I say hand the land back over to them. We would be in better hands than the politicians running this country today.

[@Ok-wb4du]

yeahh im still waiting for a protest on this

[@peppehellrock1852]

@@Johnny8109 :(

[@coltonhauptman992]

@@Johnny8109 so they wouldn't take up much land is what you saying.

[@Johnny8109]

@@coltonhauptman992 yeah, so it wouldn't be much of their land for them to populate anymore,maybe two states

[@coltonhauptman992]

@Kosch KX tell me your racist without telling me your racist

[@Hmurr1515]

They are survivors of genocide, and my heart is very passionate about getting Justice for all tribes

[@melanieanne2066]

Joe Biden just picked Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior. She will fix MANY wrongs! #NoDAPL

[@Hunniebunnie33]

@@melanieanne2066 you're absolutely wrong. They are the ones that have done this to these ppl

[@Hunniebunnie33]

@@melanieanne2066 remember these ppl were in office way before trump was in and nothing got done. Why now itll get done huh? It won't under biden. It will under trump. Best believe

[@crystald3655]

@@Hunniebunnie33 There's at least one Native American that's been picked for a goverment seat. That could change everything.

[@Hunniebunnie33]

@@crystald3655 there are evil in both parties... Republicans included anything that biden has put into position isn't for the ppl native ppl included. Some ppl have a price doesn't matter what race. Trump is trying to give the land back to the natives but it is met with great resistance. Dont you see? Nothing got done when these other ppl were in office, they had every opportunity to do so but didn't. Just lined their own pockets. Why would Joe do something about it now? What about when he was vice president, he could've had Barack do something, but didn't. This is a smoke screen you guys. Trump wants the natives to have every piece of land back that is rightfully theirs. Its the other side that doesn't want them to have their land back because they know how much of a threat an aware native is. They are dangerous. They will protect to the death what is rightfully theirs. Plz dont fall into the trap. Thats what it is a trap. Trump will appoint the right native that doesn't have a price

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

I'm also an eagle and my joy is to see that the Pow Wow goes on, I M an old sundancer washnini Odjibway Nation&Every one with you✨

[@TheHSoko]

This is amazing, spiritual, natural and connected with the stars...

[@Disneylover2023]

this is absolutely gorgeous!

[@joeybenton8194]

I cry when I watch it it is that amazing!

[@peterking5906]

I can’t talk

[@aleeshanwnderlnd]

Wouldn't life be so interesting if we had adopted the traditions of the Natives back in the day...how that life would've played out. Like following the traditions and living from and with the Earth...would've turned out to be a healthier planet I feel.

[@pietracuore]

I loved watching this. I learned a lot and really admire all the talent and appreciate te hard work. Thanks for telling us about the word "regalia" not costume.

[@carolyncrider8217]

Seven generations.....we still hear our father's voice.

[@Dragon_P.L.C.]

"The children of god feeding on the children of earth."

[@elliedrama46]

Now THAT will stick with me

[@peterking5906]

My name is hielly

[@Hunniebunnie33]

I'm sorry but those who feed off these ppl are not one in the same with children of God. We have been invaded by outside force's those are the ones feeding on these innocent ppl. Do not compare us to those that don't originate from this earth plane

[@Hunniebunnie33]

@Jayne d'Eau 🙏🙏

[@michaelsingh5053]

Blessed Sikh in the seated audience and it is so humbling and a blessing from God to see so many faiths, and people from all colours and cultures and beliefs and races united under one Lord of the Universes who is the Creator of all, Giver of life to all, and this is the belief of the Native American Indian Tribes and nations of America. So much amazing history of the tribes (567 federally recognised, and I know for a fact there must be more, and many that have been wiped out by the European early settlers) and Indian nations and how they function, their laws and administration, education, culture, faith and beliefs. It's so fascinating and interesting and we, the human race of the world would like to know more and more, so through awareness we can support their causes and Nations.

[@raven2xpie618]

that was an amazing sneak up dance! very great timing and he tells the story almost too perfectly

[@amberryan6122]

I’m so lucky that these still native Americans are here and i pray that I’m still here and doing my powow’ s, thank you for listening. :)

[@Noradeer]

So you know how Americans say “if you were born in America your automatically American” And since the Native Americans are technically American cause this was their land, this is basically American culture. (Just that Americans don’t acknowledge it) Just saying I love my culture 🤘❤️

[@celestewindhausen5624]

I was literally just thinking about this time I went to an art exhibition & this ladies piece was on Indigenous culture but she kept calling it American native & I was just thinking wouldn't later generations born & raised in America be american natives like for instance Colorado natives etc. I just though that was really disrespectful for her to do that ALSO america got its name from a fricken Italian explorer I wonder what this land was called by the Indigenous people before colonization

[@celestewindhausen5624]

It's not fair to weave colonization into indigenous culture

[@karenalvarado469]

America has no official language. English isn't Americas official language,They should make some native language official.

[@monicayazzie2017]

I don’t agree as a Native American Womxn. I am Diné and Acoma Pueblo. White people can appreciate our culture but they cannot be Native American just because we were all born in America. They raped and pillaged my people. My culture can never be American culture because of the disrespect the American people since colonization has done to my ancestors.

[@bluemorpho2832]

Monica Yazzie YES exactly^^

[@mabelswrld]

This is so beautiful I love this so much if someone knows what the song in the beginning of the video is called I would love to know thx.

[@mrpetrock8624]

Of all the nationalities the world over the names native Americans are given from birth have to be thee most beautiful and romantic there is. Just beautiful

[@lynnblake1141]

I'm proud to be just a drop of these great people. I be of the GREAT SPIRIT too, just a breath of air.

[@lynnblake1141]

I still play this over & over it takes me home. I'm a Love Child, one night my white mother, my Mohawk father make love. The GREAT SPIRIT brought me for. THANK YOU, MYSTERY of LIFE.

[@RVincents]

It's a beauty that frees my soul. Even though I am full blooded Italian.. I tap into this. My people from the South of Italy revere the land and its gifts... I am the first American born and am so grateful to have both these beautiful influences in my life

[@latrekistaboricuablogger7421]

when Two Wings said "I am a Proud Native American Man" that got me. beautiful dances, beautiful sentiments... strong, resilient, beautiful people. my love & respect (Lola)

[@shubhisharma4261]

This is so beautiful.

[@chongwebb9348]

Please come to South Korea!

[@peterking5906]

SSS rain cloud. SSD sun rain

[@100LaVida]

Don't forget November is Native American Heritage month.

[@linneatindermonavarro7957]

Thank you ❤️. I am the only in my family to follow the culture of nomad root's. Right know I live Skåne country. My first name are Linnèa in latin linnæ borallis means something from the cold north and are also a small flowers how grows together with other. And my nómade name are Istina how means the truth and get it because I can't lie and that I fight for the truth. I think our coulture can come in the modern living and make it better. If the white have listened to the neative american from the beginning the world would be a better place.

[@gianeharveecalina5786]

what is the title of the song at 4:30? the song was moving my body to the beat

[@AdeWhite]

A bit late but I was wondering as well.. it's this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKKUg5aBnc6Egrc

[@gianeharveecalina5786]

@@AdeWhite that's okay, appreciate it so much

[@rolfstade1233]

Thank you for this good old work. I like i't so much Honour and Respekt for you all. Gemeinsam sind wir stark und erreichen was wir wollen. Gary kicking Wolf 🐺🐾🐾

[@scuniverseyoutuber4404]

I would love it if there were videos about American Indian powwow aerobics. I do fancy dancing whenever I am able to. I was taught by a guy named Gilbert Blacksmith.

[@GlobalPasssenger]

The native American peoples' culture is so beautiful and inspiring as it is so close to the earth and nature! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@christinaschuller2395]

I am a proud Cherokee, I have never been to a Native American Indian Reservation. I would love to learn more about the dances and everything about the Native American Life. U had me up dancing and I loved it. I want to go to a Pow Wow.

[@christinewutzlhofer6749]

Hallo Christina! Dein Name klingt so deutsch! 😀Liebe Grüße Christine

[@lidyanatimoteojensen2318]

I get goosebumbs and full body chills when listening to these beautiful sounds! Thank you for sharing. 👏🏿🙏🏿👌🏿❤

[@mfra959]

Keep Strong Native American Native Canadian Native Australian Native New Zealanders PRESERVE YOUR CULTURE

[@rickpapakee8170]

Really surprised me that the first thing shown was the word Meskwaki. ✊🏽 #represent

[@arrietamap1965]

Son sobrevivientes del genocidio, y mi corazón está muy apasionado por lograr justicia para todas las tribus. (Tiny M.)

[@peacedove9513]

2ways I hope the jingle dress PRAYER dance healed your fiance ahoo

[@EvenzEvv]

The part that got me laughing is this 42:04 i am native and i love my culture but this just got me laughing XD

[@irisessex90]

How odd this is flooding my mind with beautiful memories. I want to dance too. "When you no longer see the eagle flying high above you it's a sign something is off in the world just pray it hasn't left for good" a good message to ponder.

[@treykoyawena4443]

28:04 that's is why i love the sneek up dance cause i feel like im in battle with the enemy and i can tell what im doing in battle it is my favorite dance to dance to

[@peterking5906]

Sun rain died last sumr

[@lainet3379]

The athleticism of the dancers is amazing. I have only been to one Pow Wow and need to go to many more.

[@lainet3379]

Also - I am a vet and saw this the day before Memorial Day. I honor the rest of my veteran family, those that have passed and those that go forward.

[@edelgyn2699]

I'd like to see a woman performing athletic dancing. Why are Native Americans obsessed with honouring people who have served in the armed forces of the USA? The USA forces don't have a particularly good reputation in some lands where they have committed war crimes...

[@lainet3379]

@@edelgyn2699 Thete are multiple Native American dancers that are female, and are quite rigorous. The rest, I can’t speak to.

[@tay9843]

I mean no disrespect. Is it wrong that I want to dance to this? Their dancing is intoxicating. Again Im not trying to offend anyone. This is beautiful

[@patyguatemala1550]

The REAL Americans!!!

[@davidchristensen6908]

I love all the different tribes. I live in Portland Oregon and I love all the native names we use for streets towns in the north west. Have attended powwow in Portland and up in Washington

[@mpgabriel819]

Roosgarden 🌹🌹🌹🌹🦅🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🦅🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎄Roosgarden 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🦅🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎄🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎄🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🏕🏕🌹🎄🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🦅🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎄🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🦅🌹🌹🌹🎄🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎄🌹

[@twofeathers6540]

thinks so much i am part cherokee my wife is part mohecan we or in port richey fla thinks a gan

[@dakotaphoenix1076]

Anyone here from school.

[@pocohuh]

even though i’m white, im fascinated by native culture.

[@woodenrocker5170]

You are so amazing to watch and to hear. When you dance, it look's as though you are dancing On air. I really enjoyed watching and listening to You're singing. God Bless you, And stay safe out there. ♥️👍♥️

[@serenitynow1364]

Amazing performance!

[@deeelle697]

Thank you for sharing. This was so beautiful to see. 🤎🙏🏽

[@sandraoss326]

What a wonderful story of the little girl who got well. And all the dancing is so beautiful. Chicago Ilinois here

[@patyguatemala1550]

I love your culture like my Mayan Culture!

[@lyndabuswell139]

Yes you were preserved especially for a time as this.blessings to all indigenous peoples as you are very much loved and you are in our prayers forever.

[@genesisstanley8163]

My mom is a small percentage of Cherokee Indian but my dad is half Cherokee Indian ☺️❤️ He told me that one of his uncles or his grandfather had super long hair and that he would always let the little kids play with it and comb it

[@sonyatwiss8156]

My takoija"Granddaughter" has hair to the floor!

[@hernandez15man]

My Grandfather was from a tribe in southwestern Arizona. I would love to reconnect with my lost heritage.

[@sagegarden5310]

Hi Giovanni , I'm a white guy, never knew anything about my father . Did a DNA test recently n discovered I am Me so American, Andean , n very likely Puerto Rican Taino Tribe. I can relate to you wanting to reconnect. I have the same desire, but I think a lot of Tribes would not welcome people of white heritage necessarily? I don't know, but I would love to be around Natives n me as r n their ways more as well as with my own loved ones.

[@lynnowens8373]

In reflection, I can respect your strategy 👊🏽.

[@blackswann9555]

these seem to allow communication with god. amazing stuff.

[@GKCanton]

Beauty and grace and wisdom. Such a wonderful and rich heritage. I pray that your beautiful culture gets global recognition.

[@CHRISTChrysalisInManhaim]

It makes me so happy to see how much my my African/ Native and Hebrew roots mingle...Very connected to the Earth and the Heavens...We are powerful in vibration.. I've been learning alot of various things in many areas...it intrigues me why there is an 8 pointed star, used on the first dancers regalia? And the representation of the eagle?... There are some readings I ask this, coming from a biblical perspective..

[@elizabethp3768]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful gift. I felt a profound peace while watching this. Sending heartfelt blessings of love & peace to us all.

[@peacedove9513]

Drum group would definitely been a great addition. I miss my drummer's and singer's great dancer's Ahoo

[@auroawinter]

Watching the eagle dance was amazing.. was like seeing a real eagle soaring around in the skies.. amazing

[@reninahoul8242]

I wish, I could be with you. What for an energy!!!

[@paulineholden9481]

what soulful music and words. Thank you

[@lynnowens8373]

Good job, thank you guys for educating us ✊🏼

[@lberylanne4169]

I hear you since a long time ... I see you since I'm a little girl ... Now it is time for the world to see you 💕💖💕🗼 peace and love

[@warrenwhiteheadiii41]

Yes we are still here. Proud to be African American and of Cherokee descent. Adageyudi ale Gohiyuhi❤️🪶

[@annhobson1975]

Thank you for the dancers, music, and cultural knowledge. God Bless Native Americans!

[@barbaracoleman9215]

The beauty, poetry and pure love of self and culture! Love this! I love my Native family!

[@petraelbracht6366]

I Hoppe I can One Time Dance With the First Nation in my last life, Not allown at home . I FEEL IT. IT HELP ME.

[@scuniverseyoutuber4404]

What is the white thing on the eagle wing that the eagle feathers are connected to made of?

[@Elegance33Refine]

🦋🌸👸🏽 I don’t know what it is but, God must of put Aztec All Native music to help the human heal and I meen to truly heal from the soul it’s something that I really love with all inside of me and my Queen under the moon 🌙 I’m here I’m back forever will remain the same I’m not lost anymore I don’t feel my soul coming out of me I love you all Aztecs all of you for as your music heals my spirit in me 🦋🌸👸🏽

[@takimolori5949]

Who else watched the whole video!

[@amberparente1]

I enjoyed watching this video, this is my first time seeing it. I knew these dancers looked familiar but I recognized them from the Kings of Leon music video “Around the World” at 1:32

[@scuniverseyoutuber4404]

I've seen the round dance be done without holding hands so I know that's optional. Have there ever been snake dances @ powwows? I don't recall ever seeing one @ a powwow, but I did the dance numerous times at the Intertribal Friendship House in Oakland, California.

[@sandrajdavis1236]

Beautiful Sound And Words 🌞

[@Bearwoman2024]

They did well on the stage.... good job 👍

[@bobbyjackson6593]

One of the best videos that this 87 year old man has watched in a long time, I feel deep in my heart the pain the native Americans went through and still do they got the short end of the stick .so to speak . It is hard for me to put down how I feel in my heart. My GRANDMA ,my dads. Mom she was full Native American, from North Carolina, CHEROKEE. Dad would be 1/2 me I guess 1/4 I loss my wife Of 65 1/2 years ,LOIS passed away on Friday the thirteenth,2020 . What a wonderful blessing we had together ,we were blessed with 2BOYS and 2GIRLS they gave us 9 grandkids. The grandkids gave us 34 great grandkids the great grandkids gave us 4 great great grandkids.this is what I call a blessing.memories memories ,to keep myself busy I started making Native American style flutes,not for sale but for all the family and friends , yes it keeps me busy. Thank again for the video ,GOD BLESS YOU ALL .and all native Americans thanks for letting this old man vent a little.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️🦅🦅🦅🦅🐺🐺🐺🐺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 from the CALF.WILD MAN ( my C/B handle years ago ,and I mean years .ha.) 👍👍👍👍👍

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

It seems weird to have a "stage" for this kind of thing, because a stage is for actors; people pretending to be something else... but, I'm glad that the stage is one of those big important ones and that the people are willing to take another chance by getting up there and showing us these special things that certainly were not created for our simple entertainment... I hope they sold lots of tickets!

[@joecruz2733]

Im enjoying these dances and im mexican american from texas i lovr seeing all the colors and watching how all the dancing have a meaning to it

[@runnelk2788]

A'ho, Mi'ta'ku'ye Oya'sin Ko'la's. Wa'nbli Gle'ska Wa'ka'n A'ho RunnElk

[@elizabethdegrate3728]

PRAISE THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE (THE GREAT I AM 🙏 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏 ( 12) 🙏 KEEP (DANCING 😃 ( PSALMS -149;3 🔥 ( MY SERVANT ELIZABETH. D.) 💂 ( 7 / 17 ) 💂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💂

[@xavierjoe8620]

Our culture and our land was stolen especially us Navajos we went on the long walk and many of died

[@peterking5906]

Lus loa

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

THANK YOU.