By now, most of us have heard the story of Andreas Garcia, a Native American boy who got his hair cut by classmates, against his will. The news splashed across many news outlets and yet the real issue is still unresolved. Garcia (Kickapoo Nation) was visibly shaken and angry when...
We all know by now that the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA), which makes it difficult to separate Native American children from their families, tribes and indigenous heritage. Despite having support from both Republican and Democratic...
The discovery of 93 potential gravesites on the grounds of a former British Columbia residential school in Canada, unveils yet another dark chapter for the government, Catholic Church and Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their disturbing pattern of violence and cover-ups. The announcement brings the total number of unmarked graves...
Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa and Choctaw) is well-known for his work as a visual artist, writer, and filmmaker. Now, he's adding comic book creator to his resume. Alongside writer Tvli Jacob and illustrator M.K. Perker, Judd has released his inaugural comic book: "The Rez Detectives: Justice Served Cold." It's a...
Alaqua Cox is a name you should expect to see a lot more of in 2022. Alaqua Cox is a Native American actress born February 13, 1997, who came to prominence in 2021 for her portrayal of Maya Lopez / Echo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the Disney+...
Cliff Matias remembers arriving with his team in Standing Rock in 2016, during the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests (#NoDAPL). The protests erupted as a grassroots opposition to the construction of Energy Transfer Partners' Dakota Access Pipeline. 5yrs ago I was in Standing Rock with the water protectors. The fight to...
Veterans Day is the one day a year, we set aside to honor our military heroes that have fought and died in order to protect the people. Sadly, the United States has a complex history with indigenous veterans, failing to properly acknowledge their sacrifice and often times ignoring their patriotism....
You may have seen the "Fox News Primetime" segment in which hosts Rachel Campos-Duffy and Jesse Watters defended Columbus Day and depicted indigenous people as violent alcoholics who are dependent on the government. This egregious dose of misinformation drew instant backlash from the indigenous community, many of whom have grown...
The hit series "Reservation Dogs," created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, has accomplished something few other shows have: it's managed to introduce a mainstream audience to Native American culture without leaning on reductionist stereotypes. The show's mass appeal is undeniable but it still manages to "feel Native," and it's...
The disappearance of Gabby Petito on September 11, 2021, in Wyoming, garnered mass media coverage and unwavering support like I’ve never seen. The fact is, according to U.S. Department of Justice, 710 indigenous women have vanished in Wyoming within the last ten years and none have gotten mass media coverage,...