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***For all things Wyoming, sign up for our daily newsletter*** By Clair McFarland, Cowboy State Daily State lawmakers are considering ways to exempt Native Americans from paying sales tax for online…

Lawrence Homer Hart, Ilamavehonevėstse (Sky Chief), senior Cheyenne peacemaker and Mennonite pastor who worked for the reconciliation of the two peoples, died March 6. He was 89 years old. Hart cultivated the traditions of bondage in…

The world would be a brighter place if the visions exemplified by these tribal youths could help make it that way.The upcoming “Native Tomorrows” art exhibit features works by Aubrey Bell (Cherokee Nation), Miranda Bradford (Citizen Band…

Montville — Among the first caveats encountered by those responsible for influencing public policy: understanding how things actually work as opposed to how they should.Their operation often leads to fanatical idealism.The way things!-->…

When the military hears the words Kiowa, Apache, Comanche, Lakota and Black Hawk, they automatically know they are US Army helicopters. The civilian world generally knows them as the names of Native American tribes. It's not just a…

Black, Hispanic and Native American residents were missed at higher rates than a decade ago in the 2020 census, according to a report released Thursday that assessed how well the once-a-decade people count matched each resident…

The Urban Native Center in Sioux City offers cash incentives to Native students to encourage them to graduate from high school.The center's youth coordinators hope it can help address the…

Pressure continues on the Kansas State Board of Education to act after Education Commissioner Randy Watson made derogatory comments about Native Americans.Nis Wilbur, a citizen of the Potawatomie Prairie Band Nation, addressed the board on…

Assemblyman Jim Wood, D-Santa Rosa, is spearheading a bill that would give California families more time to register the birth of a child, a change that would allow Native Americans who celebrate baptism ceremonies to practice the…

SANTA FE, NM (AP) — New Mexico will begin offering equal pay to dozens of Native language teachers under a new law aimed at improving K-12 education for Native American students and preserving their languages ​​and cultures.A bill signed…

There are 574 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States. Today there are more five million Native Americans nationwide, 78% of whom live off reservations.Photo by Stefano Girardelli on UnsplashUsing 2019 US Census…

Students walking through CSU Bakersfield enjoy the cold breeze as they pass empty benches and hear the rustling of trees. Representing less than 1% of the student population, these students do not see their peers, find themselves without…

WASHINGTON — Since 1977, Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, has been serving two life sentences in federal prison for his role in the murder of two FBI agents in a 1975 shooting at the Pine Ridge reservation in the South Dakota —…

TOPEKA — State Rep. Stephanie Byers believes the Kansas Board of Education's withholding of the state's education commissioner after he cracked a childish joke about peoples' alleged violent tendencies…

This article was originally published here J Community health. 2022 Feb 24. doi: 10.1007/s10900-022-01079-3. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Native Americans and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) carry a disproportionate burden of human…

WILDWOOD — A national Native American organization is asking the school district to change the name and logo of its sports team.The call comes shortly after another Native American organization endorsed the Warriors name.…

American Indians and Alaska Natives have an unemployment rate of 11%, about three times higher than the US national unemployment rate of 4.0%. FREMONT CA: The US Department of Labor has included American Indians and…

Costa Mesa, California – Costa Mesa, California - Native Americans have been among the communities hardest hit by the opioid crisis, with a study reporting that Native Americans had the highest per capita death rate of any population…

Amazon must pay $2.25 million and cease "Sold by Amazon" operations after Washington State AG filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing the online retailer of price-fixing.…

ALBANY — More than 30 years after Congress passed a law requiring museums to return all things removed from Native American graves to the descendants of those buried, the New York State Museum has returned just 29% of its ancestry…

The Europeans, convinced that their religion was the only religion, continued their efforts to convert the Indians. Protestant and Catholic missionaries sought to bring about the total conversion of the Indians, which included the…

SEATTLE, Wash. — Improving social support and connectedness may not only reduce symptoms of depression, but also help reduce cardiovascular disease and mortality among older Native Americans,…

SEATTLE, Wash. — Improving social support and connectedness may not only reduce symptoms of depression, but also help reduce cardiovascular disease and mortality among older Native Americans, according to a new analysis.…

Law&Crime Network released this video article, titled “Brian Ross Investigates: $590 Million Opioid Settlement to Help Native American Tribes Promote Healing” – below is their description.This week, Brian Ross investigates: The…

One way to understand which issues are most important to South Dakota's Native American community - the state's largest minority group - is to examine the bills introduced each legislative session by the handful of Native…

Two of North Dakota's Native American tribes are hoping a new lawsuit will force the state to reconsider political boundaries approved last year. Despite some progress, their proponents say the new maps…

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Each time the food trailer is taken out, it features flags from different tribes and is covered in artwork depicting ancient Native Americans, eagles, medicine wheels, and other important Native American symbols. People inside are…

In some respects, the fate of Native Americans has not changed. They face troubling circumstances with issues ranging from substance abuse to a massive impact of COVID-19, to an alarming number of missing and murdered women. “There are a…

Vial of opioid pills BackyardProduction/iStock The three largest U.S. drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to pay up to $665 million to Native American tribes ravaged by the opioid crisis, The Washington Post reported…

Johnson & Johnson and opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen,…

The first meeting of the new VA advisory committee focused on improving care for Native American veterans was held last week.The newly created committee is one of 27 VA Advisory Committees that advises VA Secretary Denis McDonough. Called…

CNN By Elizabeth Joseph, CNN Native American tribes, who have “suffered some of the worst consequences of the opioid epidemic among any population in the United States,” have reached a tentative agreement with Johnson &…

Save the Redwoods League has donated over 500 acres of…

Masks are mandatory at all events.Native American boarding schoolsWhen: Thursday, February 3 at 7 p.m.Where:…

Tribal eviction plan pits Native American authority against civil rightsNews Sports Entertainment Life Money Technology To travel Opinion The Nooksack evictions target people who have been deregistered — that is, removed from tribal…

The Supreme Court said Friday it would reconsider part of a decision it made in 2020 on a case, which involved Oklahoma's ability to sue on Native American lands.The original decision, McGirt v. Oklahoma, sided with tribal leaders, finding…

The new center will address trauma and encourage resilience among Native American communities. Many Native American and Alaska Native children face trauma, including bullying and sexual abuse, natural disasters, and post-traumatic stress…

The history of voting for Native Americans is complicated.Natives were not citizens of the United States until 1924, but it wasn't until 1948 that Natives gained the right to vote.Some were only able to access the polls in 1962.This is…

By Allison HerreraJanuary 17, 2022The Native American Rights Fund says there are many barriers to voting.The history of voting for Native Americans is complicated. Natives were not citizens of the United States until 1924, and it wasn't…

Dallas Goldtooth, known for his role on the hit FX TV series “Reservation Dogs,” slowly swivels in his chair to face the camera in a recent TikTok video. As he looks at the audience, a commentator says: “When people refuse to get…

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WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) — Midwestern State University opened its spring semester with a photography exhibit at the Juanita Harvey Art Gallery.Cara Romero uses photography to show the modernity of indigenous peoples. She is showing her…

BISMARCK - Nominations are underway for the 2022 North Dakota Native American Hall of Honor. Located in the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck, the ND…

"It has a very frightening toll. Lots of new cases yesterday. They get it twice as often as the privileged Caucasian community," Dr Baker said. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif .-- San Diego American Indian Health…

TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) - An art studio showcasing authentic Cherokee artwork in downtown Topeka hosted its official ribbon cutting on Wednesday, January 5, hosted by the Great Topeka Partnership.785 Arts is full of authentic Cherokee…

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Historically, did you know that:Agriculture: Native Americans - the Lenapes - have cultivated domesticated plants in New Jersey for several hundred years.Airports: New Jersey's first major airport was Newark International, built by the…

The New York City Department of Health conducted its first-ever study to highlight the conditions of over 100,000 Native Americans / Indigenous Peoples who live in the five boroughs. The department's…

Sowams Heritage Area Project Coordinator David Weed, pictured here outside Warren Town Hall, is hoping to see the equivalent of the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor established in East Bay. “There's a lot of…

Not so long ago, college campuses and gatherings of leftist activists were the only places you were likely to hear a declaration of "recognition of the land".All that's left to do is make your way to Barrington Town Hall.Over the past…

The Kumeyaay Nation Flag is hoisted at the Presidio to celebrate San Diego's 250th anniversary. Photo by Chris Jennewein As I chat with Native American students, I remind them of one of my childhood lessons: There are three…

RAPID CITY, SD (KEVN) - Since the 1990s, the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) has protected producers and consumers from false advertising regarding Native American products.The Truth in Advertising Act is supposed to protect products…

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (AP) - Erland Suppah Jr. doesn't trust what comes out of his faucet. Each week, Suppah and his girlfriend transport half a dozen large jugs of water from a distribution center run by Confederate Tribes in Warm Springs to…

WASHINGTON - Just days after taking office, President Joe Biden signed a memorandum signaling the administration's commitment to strengthening nation-to-nation relationships with more than 570 Native American and Native Alaskan tribes.…

Have you ever heard of the Colorado River Indian tribes? Otherwise, it's up to you to learn! From tourism to casinos, there is something for everyone. This article is brought to you by CKP Insurance, whose mission is…

Native Americans and Alaska Natives, descendants of the original North and South / Central American peoples who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment, have very high rates of smoking ( 24%). Unfortunately, the tobacco…

Creek Nation Road runs between Ga. 124 and Ga. 332 in Jackson County. The name may be curious to some, but elders and history buffs know why it happened.The Creek Indians once roamed the county in large numbers. They coexisted with the…

GREENVILLE, NC (Stacker.com) - More than 5 million Native Americans live in the United States as members of 574 federally recognized tribes and 63 state recognized tribes. That number is expected to reach 10 million by 2060. A…

SAN ANTONIO - For decades, the American Indians of Texas in the Spanish Colonial Missions worked to preserve a history they believe to be largely lost.“Our job, what we're doing now, is to reverse…

Say hello to the Cleveland Guardians.The American League franchise in…

The American Indian College Fund offers scholarships to Indigenous students and hopes to achieve fair enrollment rates. DENVER - For 32 years, the American Indian College Fund has provided scholarships to…

Don Wetzel traveled to the U.S. capital from Montana last month to meet with politicians and attend a home game for the Washington football team. As he moved through the crowd outside FedEx Field, he couldn't help but notice that more…

PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) - For artist Jill Joseph, art has helped her heal and cope with the trauma of a loved one attempting to kill themselves.For artist Dawn Silk, art is a constraint, something she does for her spiritual health while…

NORWALK - State Department of Transportation has no knowledge of a 'highly sensitive cultural artifact' found during an archaeological dig in East Norwalk and has failed to provide the status of more than 20,000 others objects, says the…

More than one in 20 American Indian adolescents and young adults suffers from what is known as subclinical atherosclerosis, early signs of plaque in the arteries that cause no symptoms and increase their risk of heart attack and disease.…

Brief newsThere is a false narrative that Native Americans are more genetically predisposed to become addicted to alcohol than Americans of European descent. New search suggests that simply…

November is Native American Heritage Month! In honor of this excellent opportunity to honor local Native American culture, UW-Whitewater Native American Support Services invited everyone to the McCutchan Hall Lounge on November 10 at 4…

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The US Senate has unanimously approved the appointment of Charles "Chuck" Sams III as…

Native American supporters pause after prayer on the…

Newswise - American Indians who believe in a myth falsely implying that they are biogenetically predisposed to heavy drinking may experience more thirst for alcohol, more frequent drinking, and worse alcohol-related consequences than…

Native American tribes pushing for the return of nearly 6,000 human remains and burial artefacts from a former settlement in Alabama have received assistance in their case from a federal advisory committee.A petition has been filed by the…

The governments of the Indigenous nations of Wisconsin are officially opposed to the use of Indigenous mascots and logos by schools and other organizations, but many non-tribal entities continue to use them.While there has been a concerted…

HIGH EARTH, Ind. (WTHI) - In November, many places honor the Native Americans who once inhabited the…

President Joe Biden participates remotely in a summit of tribal nations from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC on November 15, addressing tribal leaders and announcing a number of measures to improve…

Here's some fiction and non-fiction that Minnesotans would love to see under the Christmas tree, including Lake Street murals, Native American history, and an old lady who's a killer. "An elderly lady must not be crossed" by Helene…

Before there were Riverside, San Bernardino, Redlands or Rancho Cucamonga, the Inland Empire was home to indigenous communities for thousands of years. According to the crowd-sourced Terre-Native.ca website, the Inland Empire once housed…

Seven tribes are asking an Alabama university to return the remains of nearly 6,000 people excavated over…

John Horse served the Seminole Maroons, a group of free African Americans and runaway slaves who joined forces with the Seminole Indians. He was a warrior, diplomat and patriarch and represented their interests in Washington, DC and…

Seven tribes are asking an Alabama university to return the remains of nearly 6,000 people excavated over…

Seven tribes are asking an Alabama university to return the remains of nearly 6,000 people excavated over the years in what was once one of the largest Native American settlements in North America.The Oklahoma-based Muscogee Nation, the…

By KIM CHANDLER, Associated PressSeven tribes are asking an Alabama university to return the remains of nearly 6,000 people excavated over the years in what was once one of the largest Native American settlements in North America.The…

Seven tribes are asking a university in Alabama to return the remains of nearly 6,000 people discovered over the years in what was once one of the largest Native American settlements in North America.The Oklahoma-based Muscogee Nation, the…

HIGH EARTH, Ind. (WTHI) - In November, many places honor the Native Americans who once inhabited the lands.…

DENVER, Colorado - Writing his own poetry is how Crisosto Apache stays connected to his roots. “I was born and raised on the Apache Reservation in New Mexico. My family still lives there, ”he said.The…

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Native American and Alaskan Native (AIAN) adults have higher levels of mental health issues, physical abuse and economic instability than their non-LGBTQ peers, according to a new report. The study,…

TUESDAY, Nov. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) - Non-Hispanic American Indians or Alaskan Native Americans (AIAN) have increased mortality compared to non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black and Hispanic populations, according to Nov. 9 National…

Tribal members say more needs to be done to tell the story of tribal ties to the land, and some believe the tribes should be responsible. NISQUALLY INDIAN COMMUNITY, Washington - The creation of a national park…

The Arkansans is rightly proud of the fact that our state is home to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which has gained worldwide fame since it opened ten years ago. But there is a second museum in Bentonville that deserves…

In a fit of indignation orchestrated last spring, our legislature banned the use of American Indian-themed mascots by public schools in Colorado. The Democratic majority on Capitol Hill found these mascots offensive to American Indians.…

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OMAHA, Nebraska (KMTV) - During a lawsuit to keep the U.S. military from returning him and his small group of Ponca tribesmen to their new reservation in Oklahoma, Chief Ponca Standing Bear s is held in the Omaha courtroom and reached…

State Representative Chris Rabb is introducing legislation that would ban Pennsylvania schools from using Native American cartoons as mascots. Rabb said more than 60 schools and sports teams in the state use or still refer to Indigenous…

In a fit of indignation orchestrated last spring, our legislature banned the use of American Indian-themed…

In a fit of indignation orchestrated last spring, our legislature banned the use of American Indian-themed…

The eight Native American tribes recognized by the federal government of Utah are diverse - with different languages, different belief systems, different arts and music.The Shoshone and Goshute tribes of Utah share cultural ties.The…

A Pennsylvania lawmaker from Philadelphia introduces legislation that would prohibit schools from using Native Americans as mascots. Representative Chris Rabb, D-Philadelphia, said more than 60 schools and sports teams in Pennsylvania…

The board of trustees of UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco voted unanimously on Tuesday to work with state lawmakers to change its name.The horrific truth about its founder, Serranus Clinton Hastings, a wealthy 19th-century…

This article was originally published here Ophthalmic epidemiol. 2: November 1-9, 2021. doi: 10.1080 / 09286586.2021.1996611. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Estimates of diabetic eye disease in Native Americans and Alaska…

This article was originally published here Ophthalmic epidemiol. 2: November 1-9, 2021. doi: 10.1080 / 09286586.2021.1996611. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Estimates of diabetic eye disease in Native Americans and Alaska…

Harvard-NPR poll finds American Indians and Alaskan natives have been hit the hardest by the emotional toll of the pandemic. Indigenous researchers say tribal groups have responded with resilience and force.…

Daniel GrizeljGetty Images Like any cultural perspective, the Native American experience is not a monolith, nor is the literature written by Native authors. Even the…

A tweet posted by an account disseminating historical and cultural information about Colombia has met with great rejection among its followers, who believe that an inappropriate term has been used to warn of the danger to indigenous…

Native American groups on Wednesday rebuffed Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's claim that Indigenous communities support the Atlanta Braves tomahawk chop.Manfred told reporters at the World Series on Tuesday that Native…

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros kick off the 2021 World Series Tuesday night. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is at Minute Maid Park for Game 1…

The Atlanta Braves have stopped handing out foam tomahawks to fans, but the vocals and the action ... offended many Native Americans. After Commissioner Rob Manfred's World Series comments, the nation's largest Native…

Lilly Library staff and IU professors challenged the intentions and interpretations of several historical documents relating to Native American history Monday afternoon for the…

During the Corvallis School Board October 21 virtual meeting, Co-Vice President Luhui Whitebear presented Resolution number 21-1003, “Recognition of Native American Heritage…

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A bill promoting visibility among Native American students by allowing them to feel heard during their graduation ceremonies was passed in April. HB 2705 prohibits schools from establishing a dress code policy that prohibits…

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Schools and sports teams across the country have ditched Native American mascots and imagery, but in Michigan, several K-12 districts continue to use questionable nicknames like warriors, chiefs and braves.And three Michigan schools still…

Tim Houseberg's ambitions for hemp are almost as vast as the opportunities for the plant itself.After a nearly 30-year career with the Cherokee Nation in environmental protection and financial services, Houseberg has spent the…

Many events these days begin with land recognitions: serious statements acknowledging that activities are taking place, or that institutions, businesses and even homes are being built, on land that…

Due to the distrust of the federal government, the tribes of North Carolina find it difficult to get shot in the arms of everyone. While Native Americans have a high rate of coronavirus infection and death, they are…

Wien speaking at the 78th annual convention of the National Congress of American Indian in Portland, Oregon, Vice President Kamala Harris declared her commitment to tackle the "shameful past" of European exploration . Harris…

Minneapolis-based shoe company Minnetonka is not actually run by Native Americans, its CEO admitted Monday. David Miller released the statement on Indigenous Peoples Day, apologizing for benefiting from Indigenous culture and…

On Friday, President Joe Biden officially declared today, October 11, 2021, Indigenous Peoples Day, "a holiday dedicated to Native Americans, their rich histories, their art, their literature and their irreplaceable general cultures."…

TILT Holdings Inc. (NEO: TILT) (OTCQX: TLLTF) formed a new partnership with the Shinnecock Indian Nation, a federally recognized Native American tribe living on their traditional lands in Long Island, New York, to establish vertical…

SEATTLE (AP) - The Senate confirmed Seattle lawyer Lauren King on Tuesday as the first Native American…