Ayóó, friend.
I walk the path of laughter today… feather in hair, joke in hand, spirit lifted.
In our ways, stories carry power. But so does humor. A good chuckle can chase away even the heaviest clouds, and today, I offer 162 puns and jokes, not just to stir your belly, but to honor the joy that dances in all nations.
These jokes? They come from the four directions: clever like Coyote, strong like Bear, and sometimes silly like Trickster on too much frybread.
Whether you’re sipping cedar tea or drumming up some fun, I promise this bundle is blessed with grins.
Come… gather ’round. The fire’s warm, the jokes are fresh, and the spirits? They’re already giggling.
162 Native American Puns & Jokes
1. What do you call a Native comedian?
A pun-wampanoag!
2. Why don’t Native Americans ever get lost?
They always follow their instincts… and GPS.
3. What’s a tribal chief’s favorite type of pasta?
Manicotti-kota.
4. How did the Native flutist start his rock band?
He got his drum circle together.
5. Why did the Navajo become a coder?
He already spoke fluent Apache.
6. What’s a powwow’s least favorite app?
TikTok… drum timing is sacred.
7. Why don’t Native Americans use elevators?
Because they prefer to take the “totem” pole.
8. What do you call a Native plant with great dance moves?
The Hopa-hop vine.
9. What did the buffalo say to his son going to college?
Bison.
10. What do you call a really fast tribe?
The Run-a-mucks.
11. Why don’t teepees gossip?
Because they know how to hold their “structure.”
12. Why was the Native storyteller always late?
He kept getting caught in a tale loop.
13. What’s a Cherokee’s favorite dessert?
Trail mix-tarts.
14. Why did the Iroquois student ace philosophy?
Because he already knew how to think in circles.
15. What do you call a Native pop group?
NSN-sync.
16. Why was the tribal artist so rich?
He made a killing in spirit stocks.
17. How do you keep a tipi cool?
Give it a Sioux-per breeze.
18. What’s a Native gamer’s favorite move?
The Wamp-a-combo.
19. Why did the eagle join a band?
He wanted to soar to the top of the charts.
20. What do you call a funny tribal leader?
Chief Chuckles-a-lot.
21. What do you call a moody Native spirit?
A sassquatch.
22. Why did the Native dancer get promoted?
Because he stepped up!
23. What do you call a Native detective?
Sher-Lokota Holmes.
24. How do Native drummers keep time?
They use a Sioux-per metronome.
25. Why don’t coyotes ever lie to tribal elders?
Because they always sniff out the truth.
26. What’s a Native baker’s favorite bread?
Sacred sourdough.
27. Why did the tipi apply for a loan?
It wanted to raise the roof.
28. What do you call a clever Comanche?
A brainbow warrior.
29. Why did the spirit animal start a podcast?
It had so many tail-tales to tell.
30. What do Native chefs use to stir soup?
A wooden “spirit” stick.
31. Why was the buffalo a terrible musician?
He always played flat.
32. What’s a tribal fashionista’s favorite material?
Deer Dior.
33. What do you call a Native American tech startup?
Apache Cloud.
34. Why did the raven get kicked out of the party?
He was a little too crow-dy.
35. What did the elder say when his firewood ran out?
“I guess it’s time to re-kindle.”
36. Why was the powwow so well organized?
Because it was Sioux-pervised.
37. What do you call a Native guy who can’t stop singing?
Tonal-hontas.
38. Why did the drum take a day off?
It was beat.
39. What’s a Native fisherman’s favorite band?
Creedence Clearwater Rezzival.
40. Why did the teepee get therapy?
It was too tense.
41. How do tribal chefs season their dishes?
With sage advice.
42. What’s a Native horse’s favorite hobby?
Trick riding and trail mix.
43. Why did the tribe start a comedy club?
To get some proper “healing laughs.”
44. What do you call an Indigenous magician?
Chief Abra-Ka-Dabra.
45. Why did the Native band break up?
Too many drum solos.
46. How do you catch a Native comedian?
With a well-placed pun trap.
47. Why do Native flutes always sound happy?
Because they’re full of good “vibes.”
48. What’s a Native tribe’s favorite exercise?
Trail running.
49. What did the elder say to the smartphone?
“You’ve got too many spirits in that box.”
50. Why did the tipi go to art school?
It wanted to be well-“drawn.”
51. What do you call a Native jazz band?
Miles Powwow-vis.
52. Why don’t tribal legends use Wi-Fi?
Because their stories are better passed down.
53. What do you call a Native poet with rhythm?
The Rhyme Shaman.
54. Why did the tribe cancel hide and seek?
Because good spirits are hard to find.
55. What’s a Native owl’s favorite subject?
Who-storical tales.
56. Why did the storyteller carry feathers?
To make light of heavy stories.
57. What do you call a Native artist with attitude?
Sassyquatch.
58. What kind of music do Native ghosts play?
Tribal wail.
59. Why did the tribe never go hungry?
They always had maize ideas.
60. How do Native tribes measure wisdom?
In feather-weight insight.
61. What do you call a Native fashion trend?
A mocca-runway.
62. What’s a tribal accountant’s favorite tool?
The abac-us-of-the-ancients.
63. Why did the raccoon attend the council meeting?
He had an “opinion tail.”
64. What do you call a Native cooking contest?
The Great Frybread Bake-Off.
65. What kind of tea do tribal elders drink?
Tradition-oolong.
66. Why did the tribe start a sitcom?
They had excellent timing and “native wit.”
67. What do you call a fashionable spirit dancer?
Ghost with the Most.
68. Why don’t tribal buffalo ever gamble?
They know when to bison out.
69. What did the frybread say to the pancake?
“Step aside, flatbread… I’ve got culture.”
70. What do you call a fast-talking tribal lawyer?
Talk-a-Tonka.
71. Why did the bow get promoted?
Because it was always drawn to success.
72. What do you call a Native rockstar?
Rolling Thunder.
73. Why did the river refuse to gossip?
It didn’t want to stir up old spirits.
74. What’s a Native yoga class called?
Zeneca.
75. What do you call a tribal grandma with jokes?
Grin-dmother.
76. Why did the warrior bring a ladder?
He heard about the high spirits.
77. What’s a buffalo’s favorite movie?
The Herd Locker.
78. Why did the spirit quit his job?
It was soul-crushing.
79. What do you call a Lakota in space?
Astro-not afraid.
80. Why don’t tribal drummers use phones?
They already have perfect rhythm.
81. What’s a Native bear’s favorite dance?
The Grizzly Slide.
82. Why did the eagle join therapy?
Too many soaring emotions.
83. What’s a Native app for nature lovers?
Instapowwow.
84. Why don’t teepees hold grudges?
They believe in inner healing.
85. What do you call a Native bakery?
Crust Nation.
86. Why did the storyteller never retire?
He always had one more chapter.
87. What’s a Native deer’s favorite pickup line?
“You make my heart go pow-wow.”
88. Why did the tribe open a gym?
To keep their spirits in shape.
89. What do you call a noisy coyote band?
Howl & Oates.
90. Why was the tribal chef so wise?
He always used seasoned advice.
91. What do you call a Native hair salon?
Mane of Many Nations.
92. What kind of math do powwows teach?
Sacred Geometry.
93. What did the elder say to the copy machine?
“You will never replicate spirit.”
94. Why did the ghost dance instructor quit?
No one had the spirit to keep up.
95. What do you call a Native rodeo clown?
Featherlight Fool.
96. Why was the drumming so powerful?
It hit on all the “tribal beats.”
97. What do you call a buffalo at a comedy club?
A stand-up graze-er.
98. Why did the powwow DJ get booed?
He kept remixing the sacred chants.
99. What do you call a cheeky elder?
Tribe-boss with sass.
100. Why did the canoe start a band?
It wanted to paddle its own tune.
101. What do you call a polite warrior?
Sir-nochet.
102. Why don’t Native musicians use sheet music?
They prefer to drum up inspiration.
103. What do you call a clever Native scientist?
Test-a-homa.
104. Why did the wolf bring a guitar to the council?
He was ready to howl solo.
105. What’s a tribe’s favorite type of joke?
Chief one-liners.
106. What do you call a Native spirit who sings in the shower?
Sham-pow-wow.
107. Why did the eagle join a dating app?
He wanted to soar-mate.
108. What do you call a Native turtle rapper?
Lil Shell.
109. Why did the medicine man start a blog?
To share his “sage” content.
110. What’s a frybread’s worst nightmare?
Low oil pressure.
111. Why was the tipi so confident?
Because it had strong inner poles.
112. What’s a tribal chef’s favorite compliment?
“This stew is spirit-ual!”
113. What do you call a sarcastic totem pole?
Shadewood.
114. What’s a Native stargazer’s favorite constellation?
The Big Pow.
115. What do you call a happy tribal chef?
Feather-licious.
116. Why was the elder always calm?
He had peace-pipe energy.
117. What’s a Native horse’s go-to hairstyle?
Mohawk.
118. What do you call tribal Wi-Fi?
Signal of the Ancients.
119. What do you call a Native magician’s grand finale?
The Great Vanish-ing.
120. Why did the owl lead the council?
Because it had the “wise” vote.
121. What do you call a group of rowdy ravens?
A squawk-nation.
122. Why did the spirits throw a party?
They wanted to raise the vibes.
123. What’s a Native barista’s favorite brew?
Tribal espresso.
124. Why did the river get detention?
It couldn’t stop running its mouth.
125. What do you call a Native comic book hero?
Captain Featherica.
126. Why did the bear sit at the fire?
He heard it was lit.
127. What do you call a Native zombie hunter?
The Dead Talker.
128. Why did the tipi win the award?
For best structure in a dramatic role.
129. What’s a Native dentist’s favorite band?
Tooth and Totem.
130. What do you call a coyote stand-up comedian?
Howl-arious.
131. Why don’t tribal drums gossip?
They stick to the beat, not the chatter.
132. What’s a Native’s favorite sea creature?
The pow-lar bear.
133. What do you call a deer who moonwalks?
Dances-with-Stars.
134. What do you call a Native chess champion?
Chief Checkmate.
135. Why did the bear join a gym?
To get tribal abs.
136. What do you call a tribal hairstylist?
Scalp-sational.
137. What’s a powwow’s favorite movie genre?
Drum-edy.
138. What do you call an owl who knows everything about tribal history?
Who-storian.
139. What’s a frybread’s favorite dance?
The roll-step.
140. What do you call a tribe of comedians?
The Giggle-nation.
141. What’s a Native’s favorite video game?
Legend of Zuni.
142. What do you call a flute-playing snake?
A hiss-torical instrument.
143. Why did the bison start a YouTube channel?
For the wild views.
144. What do you call a sarcastic spirit guide?
Sassy Sage.
145. What’s a tribal jazz band’s best album?
Miles from Teepee.
146. What did the frybread say during the breakup?
“You deserve butter.”
147. Why did the feathers start a band?
They wanted to go on a spiritual tour.
148. What’s a tribal chicken’s greatest fear?
Crossing over.
149. What do you call a buffalo with great comedic timing?
Stand-up Graze.
150. Why don’t Native crows use phones?
Because they already have great caw-munication.
151. What do you call a legendary frybread?
The Crust-ican Hero.
152. Why did the spirit visit the bakery?
It was hungry for soul rolls.
153. What do you call an Indigenous gamer clan?
Team Totem.
154. Why did the moccasin break up with the sandal?
It needed more soul.
155. What’s a powwow dancer’s favorite fruit?
Spin-ach.
156. What do you call a tribal prankster?
Laughing Feather.
157. What did the moon say to the teepee?
“I’ve got you covered all night.”
158. Why did the tipi join a band?
It was great at holding notes.
159. What do you call a Native bass player?
Chief Groove-a-lot.
160. What do you call a storytelling turtle?
Slowkota.
161. Why did the smudge stick fail drama class?
It couldn’t stay lit.
162. What do you call a native pun collection that ends right here?
A tribal laughquake.
Conclusion
The fire dims, the stars rise, and our laughter still echoes like drumbeats across the night sky.
If these puns made your heart lighter than an eagle feather or your soul dance like a jingle dress, then I’ve done my part. In our circles, we say healing doesn’t always come in silence, it sometimes comes in loud, silly, belly-holding laughter.
So walk your path with joy, carry these jokes like medicine, and remember: even the oldest spirits love a good punchline.
Pilamaya. Chi miigwech. Ahéhee’. Thank you.
Until we laugh again.
