by Mike Kopp | Aug 18, 2022 | Dunn County, History, MHA Nation, Native American, North Dakota, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota history, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Quality of Life, Things To Do, Twin Buttes
You haven’t always been able to attend the Twin Butte Traditional Powwow. But now you can. Only Since the 60s A couple of decades ago you would never find a local traditional powwow like this one at Twin Buttes. They were illegal from 1900 until late in the...
by Mike Kopp | Aug 1, 2022 | History, MHA Nation, Native American, North Dakota Badlands, Things To Do
A Brief Tutorial The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara people celebrate their heritage this summer in the badlands. The rugged backdrop makes for a rich frame for the powwows such as the Mandaree Powwow, Twin Buttes and Little Shell. And you’re invited to come take a...
by Mike Kopp | Aug 22, 2021 | family, Lake Sakakawea, McKenzie County, Missouri River, Native American, North Dakota, Photoblog, Road Trip
The summer’s powwow circuit builds toward large celebrations such as the Little Shell Powwow at New Town, North Dakota. When we are fortunate to attend my home powwow at Twin Buttes, or the others at Mandaree, White Shield, and Parshall, we know we are seeing...
by Mike Kopp | Aug 27, 2019 | Culture, MHA Nation, North Dakota, North Dakota history, Quality of Life, Things To Do, Uncategorized
Powwows — little understood, often feared People we talk to say they are curious about the many powwows in North Dakota, but they aren’t sure if they were welcome to attend. POSH! Perish the thought! The powwows of the MHA Nation await your visit. You are...
