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This spring, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio met with Osage cultural leaders, Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear and the Osage Nation’s film ambassador, Chad Renfro, in Oklahoma to discuss their plans to collaborate on a movie titled “Killers of the Flower Moon.”  The movie is based on true events about….

The time has finally come for Cleveland—and some have been waiting since 1915 for this decision when the Indians originally got their team name.  Starting in 2022, the once Cleveland Indians will officially become the Cleveland Guardians; they will finish out the 2021 season with the Indian name and logo. ….

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….

The journey to parenthood is marked by a myriad of choices, and one of the most significant and enjoyable decisions is choosing a name for your baby. It’s an opportunity to honor your heritage and celebrate the rich culture of the Cherokee people. These Cherokee baby names are not only….

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….

Imagine if Europeans never invaded North America and colonization never happened. With the new Role Playing Game (RPG), Coyote and Crow, players get a chance to step back into the past and live a First Nations alternate future.  Coyote and Crow was both designed and created by a Native-led team…..

Native Americans are underrepresented. They have historically been counted inaccurately, or not counted at all during 10-year census counts, which is led by the United States Census Bureau. This isn’t an accident and this isn’t something new.  There are various reasons why it has been difficult to get a correct….