Oklahoma sits at the center of something most visitors don’t fully grasp. More federally recognized tribes call this state home than any other in the country: 39 nations, each with its own government, language, and history that didn’t end with the frontier era. Most of those nations didn’t start here….
Alabama’s soil holds more than ten thousand years of Native American civilization, and Moundville alone was once the second-largest city in pre-Columbian North America. One federally recognized tribe and eight state-recognized nations still call this state home. The Muscogee (Creek), Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw nations shaped this landscape for centuries…
A two-century-old brick dormitory in Scott County, Kentucky, stands as one of the last physical remnants of the Choctaw Academy, the first federally funded boarding school for Native American students. The Kentucky landowner works to preserve, restore 200-year-old Choctaw Academy dormitory through a multi-year effort combining private investment, grant applications,…
Discover the history of Canyon de Chelly, from Anasazi to Navajo. Experience its legends, stunning landscapes, and resilient people.
Discover the concept behind the Gila River Indian Community, a vibrant Native American community preserving traditions and promoting economic development.
Unearth the rich history of Colorado’s Native Americans with our captivating guide on must-see museums, landmarks, and events. Adventure awaits!
Iowa has a name that belongs to the Baxoje, the Ioway people, yet you won’t find them living there today. The state that took their name forced them west into Kansas and Oklahoma, then called itself settled. The Sauk, Meskwaki, Otoe-Missouria, Dakota, Potawatomi, and Ioway nations all lived on these…
For thousands of years before European colonizers arrived, Maine was home to indigenous tribes of Abenaki, Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, and Passamaquoddy peoples. The Native Americans lived sustainably off the land, fishing the rivers and lakes, hunting game in the forests, and cultivating the rich coastal soils. However, by the early 1800s…
Explore Montana’s rich Native American history and culture through its tribes, museums, and historical sites. Discover traditions, art, and ancestral stories.
Consider this your invite to visit the enchanting world of Native America in Arizona! This breathtaking land of history and culture calls for you to explore.