• Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
  • United Tribes International Powwow
  • Best of Show and People Category: Winner - "Watching the Sunset at Double Ditch," Nick Hornbacher, Bismarck
  • Powwow
  • Earthlodge Village
  • Fun with Family and Friends: Winner - "Graciously Guided: A Living History Lesson," Wendy Fix, Bismarck
  • Powwow
  • New Town
  • International Welcome

Native American Culture

The tribes of North Dakota contribute greatly to our state, and we welcome you to explore reservations and experience Native American culture. Learn about each tribe’s history, language and traditions by visiting attractions like reconstructed earthlodge villages or attend a powwow and celebrate the culture through song and dance. Click here for more Native American experiences in North Dakota or go here to learn more about North Dakota tribes and traditions.

Trip Ideas
Loren Yellow Bird: Fort Union Park Ranger, Tribal Historian
Portrait of Sitting Bull on Display at North Dakota Heritage Center
Rob Hanna: Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan
Music Keeping Metis Culture Alive in North Dakota
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Events
Featured Events
  • Southcentral
    Southcentral
    Dec 26, 2019 - Dec 26, 2019
    FREE Showing of "Dakota 38"
    Bismarck
    On Dec. 26, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln's order to hang 38 Dakota men was carried out. This...
  • Southcentral
    Southcentral
    Jul 25, 2020 - Jul 25, 2020
    Buffalo Days
    Jamestown
    Celebrate White Cloud's legacy with city-wide activities, including a car show, parade, street...
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