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While violence against women plagues many communities across the country and around the world, the Native American indigenous groups in North America are particularly hard struck by this devastating problem. Missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW) present some of the highest statistics for violence and death in these areas. The….

The history of the United States of America is full of stories and facts from a wide diversity of cultures and peoples, but its foundations were built far before anyone attempted to make this part of North America a cohesive country. The Native American people lived across the land for….

When we hear about Native American heroes, we might often think of legendary male warriors and chiefs like Geronimo and Sitting Bull. Unfortunately, the stories of Native American women often get overlooked, despite their significant contributions to history and culture. It’s time to shine a spotlight on these remarkable women….

In the vast world of film, a few Native American actors stand out. Chief among them is Wes Studi, who starred in some of the most famous depictions of Native Americans, including Dances with Wolves (1990) and The Last of the Mohicans (1992). In a world that doesn’t always value….

All new parents know naming your child is one of the hardest decisions you’ll probably ever have to make. Native American names are unique, and they have powerful, sentimental, and beautiful meanings behind them. Anyone with an American Indian background can pay the ultimate homage to their heritage by giving….

Native American quotes are a great way to learn from our past to change our future. Native American nations have a rich oral history that predates the pre-colonial era. Part of that history yielded a wealth of enuring quotes from our ancestors that now act as a source of endless inspiration….

If you’re looking to make your bookshelf a little more accurate and inclusive, make sure to grab the works of these amazing Native American authors.   How diverse is your bookshelf? No, this isn’t about your collection of sci-fi novels and self-help guides. Instead, who are the people telling the stories….

Listen to my interview with TK Richardson. TK Richardson is known for his ledger art. He recently found his calling with his art and this year was the featured on the merchandise for the Sante Fe Indian Market. Show Notes TK’s Instagram TK’s ArtAbout TK Tokeya Waci U (Comes Dancing….

He was a Mohawk Native American activist who had a massive impact on the rights of Native Americans and helped pioneer Native American studies in college curriculums around the country. He is best known for playing an integral role in the occupation of Alcatraz when Native American protestors took control over the former penitentiary to protest abusive government policies.

Contemporary Native Americans face many challenges today. If you watch the news you’ll see headlines about mascots, celebrities wearing headdresses, and pipelines. While these are important issues, there are other problems facing Native communities that are more significant. As the years change, so do the stories about struggle, challenge, and….

The diversity of Native American religions could fill whole libraries with descriptions of belief, tales of lore, definitions, explanations, and insights into spiritual practices and ceremonies. To the outside world, however, far too much of the truth remains generalized and horribly steeped in stereotypes and misconceptions. Until around the middle….

Listen to my interview with Brent Cahwee from NDNSports.com.  We talk about the Native American athletes to watch this fall! Show Notes NDNSports.com NDNSports Instagram NDNSports Facebook About NDNSports.com NDNSPORTS.COM began in the fall of 2000.  We were two NDN college students finishing up our last years of college. We….