In 2022, pioneering DNA research validated the longstanding knowledge of the Blackfeet Nation, passed down through generations via oral tradition, confirming their ancestors' presence on the land currently known as Montana for over 18,000 years.
A remarkable 28-foot Native American canoe, estimated to be around 1,000 years old, was recently excavated from Lake Waccamaw in North Carolina. The discovery provides a rare glimpse into the lives of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe,
The shift from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not about replacing a holiday.
It is about correcting the narrative.
Momentum continues to build. Berkeley, California, led the shift in 1992. South Dakota has celebrated Native American Day since 1990.
Native American elder and actor David Bald Eagle has passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind a life deeply connected to both Indigenous history and Hollywood storytelling. Best known for his role in the Academy Award-winning Dances with Wolves,
For many Native American families, tribal languages are more than just words — they carry stories, traditions, identity, and generations of history. But today, many Native languages are spoken by fewer people as younger generations grow up using mostly English in school, online,
In February 2020, the Cherokee Nation achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Native American tribe to preserve traditional heirloom seeds inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. Hidden deep within an Arctic mountain, the vault serves as
David Bald Eagle, a veteran Native American elder and actor, has left an enduring legacy after passing away at the age of 97. His remarkable work bridged the gap between Native history and Hollywood storytelling. Bald Eagle's role in the Academy Award-winning film Dances with
OUR SPIRIT IS LIKE THE EAGLE-WE RISE ABOVE FEAR, SEE BEYOND LIMITS, AND FLY WITH A VISION THAT NO DARKNESS CAN BLIND. OUR PATH IS WRITTEN IN THE SKY
OF FREEDOM.
During WWII, the U.S. military recruited Navajo speakers to create an unbreakable code for battlefield communication. The Navajo language itself was already rare and complex, making it nearly impossible for enemy forces to understand, even if intercepted.
Legacy Cultural Portrait: Mother and Daughter in traditional Korowai Maori Cloak. The mother adorned with the "moko kauae", or traditional female chin tattoo. Photo by Mapuana Reed
Willie Nelson Rescued 70 Horses from Slaughter and Gave Them a New Home on His Ranch.
Few public figures are as beloved as country singer Willie Nelson. Known for his iconic voice and signature braids, Nelson is not just a music legend; he's also a champion for various causes.
VOTING RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK: NATIVE VOICES MATTER
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, dealing a major blow to the Voting Rights Act and opening the door for states to more easily dilute the voting power of Native Americans (Native News Online) .
Did you know? Indigenous peoples of North America were subjected to the loss of land, language, culture, and lives through centuries of forced removal, violence, and assimilation. Despite its scale and lasting impact, this genocide remains one of the least discussed