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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….

Do you have a birthday coming up? Maybe you’re looking to knock out some holiday shopping early? Either way, it never hurts to have some inspiration, and Amazon can be a quick and easy place to find just what you’re looking for.  Finding something unique and significant that represents your….

Native Americans occupied much of the land in North America long before the United States of America ever raised its flag and claimed that land as its own. Yet, on the whole, Native communities are largely misunderstood by many Americans. That’s why it’s important to make an effort to learn….

Native American tattoos have been all the rage for years. While some non-Native people get tattoos of tribal chiefs, geometric designs, nature, totems, dream catchers, and spirit animals that represent the Native American cultures, people who are actually Native often get them for more personal reasons.  The ritual of getting….

Native American mascots have long been a hot-button issue, but the subject seems to be reaching a tipping point—if it hasn’t already.  The Native American mascot controversy dates back several decades. Professional, semi-pro, college, and high school teams across the country have adopted names, logos, and imagery that portray Native….