The Navajo Nation is in mourning following the death of Peterson Zah, the former chairman and president of the Navajo Nation, who passed away on Tuesday evening at the Tséhootsooí Medical Center in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Zah, who was 85, had been struggling with cancer for a long time. Zah was an influential figure in…
May I recommend a fascinating tourist attraction that will take you back in time and give you a glimpse into the rich history of Native American culture? Consider an expedition to beautiful Chaco Canyon, New Mexico! It’s got a fascinating history, and plenty of exciting things you can expect to see during your visit. Located…
Northern Wisconsin landowners have filed a lawsuit against the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians after the tribe set up barricades to block roads it claims were illegally built on tribal land. The suit, filed on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Madison, seeks to remove the roadblocks, which have prevented 21…
If you’re planning a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, be sure to visit the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA). This museum offers a unique and thought-provoking experience that showcases the rich artistic and cultural traditions of Native Americans. The museum was founded in 1972 and has since become a leading center for…
In a move that could have significant implications for the way Native American culture is represented in popular culture, the National Congress of American Indians has been given ownership of the 1970s “Crying Indian” public service announcement (PSA). The ad, which has been criticized for perpetuating stereotypes of Native Americans, was originally commissioned by Keep…
The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) is calling on tribal leaders to support the reintroduction of the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act. During the previous Congressional session, the bill received broad support from various Tribal Nations, Tribal regional organizations, the International Indian Treaty Council, and national Native…
Yesterday, an Indigenous tribe in California made a generous donation of $100K to a GoFundMe page set up to support the victims of the recent mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. The Pechanga Band of Indians made this donation in response to the outpouring of support and affection shown for the Asian American and Pacific…
Chief John Ross was a pivotal leader of the Cherokee Nation who played an important role in the history of the United States. In this blog post, we will explore his life, from his birth and early political aspirations, to his eventual leadership of the Cherokee Nation and his fight against the Indian Removal Act…
About 300 protectors from the Oceti Sakowin, Red Warrior, and Sacred Stone camps, along with other supporters from some surrounding camps, decided that strong prayers were needed at the site where construction continues on the Dakota Access Pipeline. “WE CAME HERE TODAY TO OFFER PRAYERS TO OUR CREATOR TO STOP THIS CONSTRUCTION, AND TO HAVE…
From 1854 to 1890, the Northern Plains Indians fought with the US government in what was called the Sioux Wars. The American Indians were being forced into smaller and smaller reservations, out of the lands they once roamed freely. While many acquiesced and retreated to the reservations, a number of American Indians resisted, fighting the…