In the twilight of the 19th century, an insidious wind blew across the American landscape, one that sought to silence the rich tapestry of Native American culture and replace it with the monochromatic threads of Western civilization. This was the era of the Native American boarding school, a time and policy rooted deeply in a…
The history of Native American tribes in the United States is marred by policies aimed at their marginalization and oppression. Removal policies of the 19th century, such as the Indian Removal Act of 1830, led to the forced displacement of tribes from their ancestral lands. The infamous Trail of Tears symbolizes this era, with thousands…
During World War II, the United States military enlisted the help of a select group of Navajo men who came to be known as the Navajo Code Talkers. Their mission was unlike any other; these individuals developed a code based on the complex, then-unwritten Navajo language to secure American military communications. At a time when…
In the sunbaked expanse of Arizona, where the Verde and Salt Rivers carve their way through the land, there rests a trove of tales as old as the rivers themselves. The Pima Indians, indigenous to these parts, have been the custodians of a rich tapestry of myths that speak to the very essence of human…
In the shadow of the Platte River, Nebraska, as it was known in the early 19th century, a child was born who would come to shape the course of history for the Lakota people. This child was Red Cloud, born in 1822 to a mother from the Oglala Lakota and a father from the Brule…
The tumultuous history, battles, and leaders of the Great Sioux War, a defining moment in American West, shaping the legacy of a nation.
Learn about King Philip (Metacomet), a pivotal figure in Native American resistance against European expansion. We examine his leadership and King Philip’s War.
The captivating story of Tecumseh and the War of 1812, a tale of unity, resistance, and the enduring quest for justice in North America.
Explore the rich history of totem poles, their meaning, the stories they tell, and the revival of this powerful indigenous tradition
Discover the rich history of Native American food, from the Three Sisters to the modern revival of ancestral foods.