Are you an indigenous entrepreneur eager to get your business ideas in front of the right audience? Maybe you've tried other avenues or perhaps you just don’t know where to start. Whether you're a novice to the world of entrepreneurship or just want to step up your game, Pow Wow...
Native American comedians are on the rise. They're on TV, on the radio, in movies, in books, in magazines, on social media—you name it. It's a special gift to pull off being witty and funny, bringing joy and laughter to an audience. Crafting parody and satire in just the right way...
Wilma Mankiller, the first Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, will have her own U.S. quarter next year. The announcement marks a departure from the U.S. Mint's longstanding tradition of placing mainly past presidents—predominantly older white men—on U.S. currency. It's all part of the American Women Quarters Program that "celebrates...
Native Americans are saying that the ruling to now allow Native police officers to detain non-Native individuals on their land, is just not enough. Why? Because they still cannot make arrests. Jerome Lucero, the Zia Pueblo governor in New Mexico, is a police officer on Native land and frequently encounters...
The controversial project to construct a pipeline that would send oil from the tar sands of Canada into Nebraska—which was fully backed by former President Donald Trump—has officially been canceled. The process of ceasing the project began in January when President Biden revoked its permit, giving hope to environmentalists as...
Are you looking for a list of the top Cherokee baby names? You’ve come to the right place! Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most important and fun decisions you get to make leading up to the birth. If you're seeking some inspiration, these Cherokee baby...
You can see the letters from the "Indian Land" sign from miles away in the desert of Coachella Valley. The sign's resemblance to its counterpart 125 miles to the northwest is unmistakable, but this is much more than an indigenous take on The Hollywood Sign. Created by artist Nicholas Galanin,...
Who recalls the low-fi westward wagon adventures and trying to survive on the plains—not to mention the ill-timed bout of dysentery that came along with it all? Most grown adults have fond memories of the classic computer game "The Oregon Trail" from the 70s and 80s. It educated and entertained...
Tribal law enforcement agencies don’t run much differently than the county, state, and federal non-tribal agencies, but they certainly face a unique set of challenges. Tribal lands and reservations open to the public attract thousands of visitors and tourists each year, between casinos, conference facilities, and natural resources that double...
For the second straight year, North America’s biggest pow wow was held online—but that didn’t stop the festivities from playing out in spectacular fashion. Music, dancers and drums from tribes across the continent put on a show unlike any other for thousands of virtual viewers. Gathering of Nations (GON) has...