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Native Winds is located in Kaimuki at 1152 Koko Head Avenue, Suite 202 (upstairs), Honolulu, Hawai`i.  We are two blocks mauka of H-1 and one-half block makai of Waialae Avenue.  Call for more information or click link on for Driving Directions.

The mission of Native Winds is to promote and preserve Native American tradition, culture, history, music, arts and crafts. We travel throughout Indian Country to find the best Indian-made arts and crafts for our friends and family in Hawai`i.  We currently have pieces by Ray Tracey; the Quandelacy Family; Gerald Begay, Melanie Kirk Lente; Carolyn Concho; Jim Yellowhawk and many more.  We also feature certain local Hawai`i artists whose work incorporates and reflects indigenous values.

In addition to selling jewelry, music, books, botanicals, beads and craft supplies, Native Winds hosts storytelling events; artist's receptions, book signings, craft classes and serves as an informational clearinghouse for the Native American community in Hawai`i. Native Winds has worked with numerous non-profit organizations, schools, universities, museums and community organizations in presenting and assisting with a wide variety of educational and cultural events. We also have a discount program for teachers, librarians and schools.

Come for a visit!

We hope this website will inspire you to visit us and explore our shop.  If you are unable to get to Honolulu, please feel free to contact us via e-mail or telephone.  Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you. 

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm

CLOSED MONDAYS 
  

Meet Our Tibetan Terrier, Ano`ai - belly rubs encouraged!

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Our website displays a sampling of our products and describes some of the classes we offer. We can schedule these classes for small groups at Native Winds or come to your school or organization. Call for rates for larger groups.  

It's Powwow Time in Hilo!

Join us for the 4th Annual Intertribal Hilo Powwow on Memorial Day Weekend, starting Saturday, May 23, 2009 running through Monday, May 25, 2009.   We're looking forward to having Joe Hacker (Rosebud Lakota) as our Head Man and Shelly Hill (Mohawk) as Head Woman. We're also proud that our very own 808NDNZ will be Host Drum with support from Guest Drum, Wildhorse, from Southern California. Special powwow guests include the California Intertribal Bird Singers, the Wapato Indian Club, a youth group from the State of Washington, hip-hop artist Brian Frejo, and Troy "Good Medicine" De Roche, world-renown Blackfeet flute player who is also the co-chair of the powwow committee. There will be storytelling and kid friendly activities throughout the weekend. Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days.  So dust off your mocs, stitch up that regalia and get ready to shake your bells on the Big Island!

For more information, send email to info@hilopowwow.com or go to www.hilopowwow.com.

Culture Shock Camp Benefit Concert at Palace Theater in Hilo, Friday, May 22, 2009, 7 pm
Don't miss this opportunity to see one of Indian Country's most unique and exciting hip-hop groups. They rock the house and take you on an unforgettable ride with the raw power of their performance. You'll also be supporting the Hilo Powwow when you buy your tickets to see this amazing group. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $12 for students. All proceeds benefit the Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow. For tickets or more information, call 808-934-7010.

Get Your 2009 Hilo Powwow T-Shirt Now at Native Winds 
 
To support the powwow, stop by Native Winds to purchase this year’s black with blue ink powwow t-shirt. We have several styles, including Men’s Tees, Men’s Tank Tops, Women’s Tank Tops and Long Sleeve Shirts. Prices are $15 each, except for the long-sleeve shirts, which are $20 each. You can also purchase a four-direction colored wrist band for $2.00. You’ll be stylin’ and supporting our powwow at the same time! Stop by today before our supply runs out!

Free Teacher Training in Hilo May 20, 2009: Learn About Diabetes Education for Native Youth
Dr. Carolee Dodge-Francis of the University of Las Vegas, Janet Belcourt, M.P.H. of Stone Child College, Montana and Dr. Lynn Aho of the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College in Michigan will lead a FREE teacher training relating to Diabetes Education for Indigenous Youth. The curriculum integrates science and Native American traditions to educate students about diabetes and its risk factors, science and the importance of nutrition and physical activity in maintaining health and balance in life. Applying an inquiry based approach to learning, the curriculum builds research skills in observation, measurement, prediction, experimentation and communication. Space is limited to 50 teachers. This is a one-day training on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 8 am to 3 pm at the Hawai`i County Economic Opportunity Council, located at 47 Rainbow Falls Drive, Hilo, HI. To register or for more information, send an email to carolee.dodgefrancis@unlv.edu with your name, school name and address, and teaching grade level.

Big Island Events "DETS" Training&Culture Shock Camp

"DETS" Free Teacher Training

There will be a FREE teacher training about a new science based curriculum relating to diabetes and native youth on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, from 8 am to 3 pm, at the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council, located at 47 Rainbow Falls Drive, Hilo, HI.The curriculum, called Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools ("DETS") will have a special relevance for teachers in Hawaii where Native Hawaiian communities have been devastated by diabetes. The curriculum integrates science and native traditions to educate students about diabetes and its risk factors, science, and the importance of nutrition and physical activity in maintaining health and balance in life. Desmon Anton Haumea, Kumu A'o on Native Foods from the Hawaii Community College-Hilo will also be presenting at this workshop.For more information or to register for the teacher training, contact Dr. CaroleeDodge-Francis at carolee.dodgefrancis@unlv.edu.

Culture Shock Camp

Call the Palace Theater in Hilo TODAY to buy your tickets for the Native American hip hop benefit concert with Culture Shock Camp on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 7 pm.The Palace Theater is located at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii and will be offering open seating for this event. So buy your tickets now and get there early! (Doors open at 6 pm on Friday, the 22nd) Culture Shock Camp will rock the house and take you on an unforgettable ride with the raw power of their performance. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see some of Indian Country's most unique and exciting performers. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students and are available the Box Office, 808-934-7010. All proceeds benefit the Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow.

Support the Powwow By Buying a Shirt or Bracelet!

Even if you can't make it to Hilo, you can support the Fourth Annual Hilo Intertribal Powwow by buying a 2009T-Shirt, Tank Top or Long Sleeve Shirt for $15 or $20, depending on style. The shirts are black with sky blue ink and they are incredibly slimming! We're also selling red, yellow, white and black souvenir rubber wrist bands for $2.00. All of the proceeds go to the powwow.This is your chance to look fabulous and do something good for the community!

Continuing: PBS Series: "We Shall Remain" Monday at 9pm

PBS is continuing to show its five-part series, entitled "We Shall Remain" on Mondays at 9 pm on Hawaii Public Television. Based on the first three episodes, we highly recommend tuning in. The final two installments are entitled "Geronimo" and "Wounded Knee. "PBS has created a wonderful website to accompany the series. (Go to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain)It includes videos explaining contemporary topics such as language revitalization, native enterprise and tribal sovereignty. There is also a teacher's resource section and bibliographies for each episode. Don't miss this wonderful series!

Community Announcements and Events

Native Insight Writing Competition:

Thoughts on Recession, Recovery & Opportunity

Essays Due September 15, 2009

- $60,000 In Prize Money Will Be Distributed

A new competition sponsored by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) will award $60,000 in prize money to three Alaska Native winners and three Native Hawaiian/Lower 48 winners, with opportunities for their winning essays to be published in Native journals and magazines across the United States. Along with NCAI, AFN is partnering with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement to reach Native communities across the nation. The competition is open to Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and American Indians of all ages. Five Hundred (500) to One Thousand Six Hundred (1,600) word essays are due September 15, 2009. Essays must address one or more of three writing prompts focused on how the Native community can support economic renewal, what it will take for the American economy to rebound, and what the American leadership can do to jump start recovery.

Visit www.nativeinsight.orgfor more information about this exciting competition.

May 8, 9 & 10, 2009 – THREE DAYS!

38^thAnnual Stanford Powwow

Eucalyptus Grove, Stanford University

Stanford, California

We'll be traveling to California for this Mother's Day Weekend competition powwow. This is the largest student-run powwow in the United States. The weekend includes a 5K Race and Fun Run on Saturday and the 2nd Annual Maurice Morsette Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Sunday. Host Northern Drum will be the Black Lodge Singers and Host Southern Drum will be Thunderhill from Shawnee, Oklahoma. Head Staff includes Isaiah Bob (Navajo); Lindsey Windy Boy (Hochunck), Arena Director Darrell Goodwill (Dakota/Lakota), Head Judge Jonathan Windy Boy (Chippewa Cree) and Masters of Ceremonies Ruben Littlehead (Northern Cheyenne) and Earl Neconie (Kiowa). All drums are welcome and dancer registration is free. Camping is available. Absolutely no drugs or alcohol. For more information, send email to stanfordpowwow2009@gmail.comor call 650-723-4078. Hope to see you there!

Friday, May 22, 2009, 7 pm - 9pm

Culture Shock Camp Benefit Concert

Palace Theater, Hilo, HI

Don't miss this opportunity to see one of Indian Country's most unique and exciting hip-hop groups. They rock the house and take you on an unforgettable ride with the raw power of their performance. You'll also be supporting the Hilo Powwow when you buy your tickets to see this amazing group. Ticket prices are $20 for adults,$12 for students. All proceeds benefit the Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow. For tickets or more information, call 808-934-7010.

May 23, 24 & 25, 2009 – THREE DAYS!

Fourth Annual Hilo Intertribal PowWow

Wailoa River Park, Hilo, Hawaii

Free Admission, Special Veterans Honoring on Monday

See above. For more information, send e-mail to info@hilopowwow.com.You can also check the pow wow website for updates at www.hilopowwow.com.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 25, 26 & 27, 2009

Kauai Powwow

Kapa`a Beach Park, Kauai

Kauai's planning for another event full of spirit and aloha! So much good energy goes in to this powwow. For more information, send email to kauaipowwow@yahoo.comor call (808) 828-1294.

Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2009
35th Annual Intertribal Powwow

Thomas Square, Honolulu, HI

Hosted by the American Indian Powwow Association. Volunteers encouraged! Get involved. For more information, send email to aipahawaii@hotmail.com.

Monday, October 5, 2009, 6:30pm

Tenth Annual Native American Flute & Storytelling Concert

Kamakakuokalani Center for HawaiianStudies

For more information, contact Native Winds 734-8018.

November 20, 21 & 22, 2009

Big Island Indigenous Film Festival

Palace Theater, Hilo, Hawaii

This event, the first indigenous film festival in the state of Hawai, will feature films from Native American, First Nations and Native Hawaiian filmmakers. The Festival will be a powerful venue for indigenous people to tell their stories in their own words with their own images. The festival will offer a window into multifaceted indigenous cultures in a format that is accessible and entertaining. The Federation of American Natives is sponsoring the film festival in partnership with BIRC & D. For more information, call (808) 557-8607.