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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….

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….

If you’ve ever seen someone walking their dog, and you did a double-take to see if they were actually walking a wolf, it’s entirely possible that that “wolf” was actually a Native American Indian Dog, or NAID. While the breed bears a striking resemblance to the wolf, Native American Indian….

Think of the word that you find the most offensive of any word in the dictionary. Now, imagine living in a town by that name. It’s part of your address, it’s plastered across street signs and local shops, it’s all around you. And there’s nothing you can do about it. ….

If you look at the names of U.S. Army helicopters, you might notice something—Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook. Many of them bear Native American names. But unless you have a military background or you watch a lot of World War II documentaries, you may not know the reason behind these tribal….