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The city of Oakland, California, unveiled a plan last week to return five acres of land to indigenous people. If the plan is approved, it would make Oakland one of the first U.S. cities to give land back to Native Americans.  The Oakland City Council will conduct hearings on whether….

As part of an ongoing initiative, we’re celebrating Native American-owned businesses, whose work you can find on our Shop Native directory, which features both Native American products and products made for Natives. These products include clothing, beauty, beadwork, herbal, art, blankets, and more. With over 200 companies and products already….

Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth realms for the past 70 years, has passed away at 96 years old. With her passing, her son becomes King Charles III. According to the royal family, all four of her children and….

History was just made in Alaska. Democrat Mary Peltola, who defeated former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in a special congressional election, will be the first Alaskan Native to serve as a lawmaker in Congress for the state of Alaska. She will also become the first woman ever to hold the….

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Nicole Aunapu Mann will make history next month as she becomes the first Native American woman to fly into space. Mann, who is enrolled in the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California, will lift off aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket to….

Yes, the word “squaw” is still offensive to Native Americans. It’s racist and sexist, and it has to go. Thankfully, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American to assume the role, is finalizing steps to eliminate the word “squaw” from all federal lands. Why is the word “squaw”….

The United States government has recognized 574 tribal nations.  There are also many state-recognized tribes throughout the country.   Native American Tribal Directory Tennessee American Indian Tribes Eastern Regional Office 545 Marriott Drive, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37214 Phone: (615) 564-6500 Email: [email protected] BIA Region: Eastern

The United States government has recognized 574 tribal nations.  There are also many state recognized tribes throughout the country.   Native American Tribal Directory Louisiana American Indian Tribes Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana 155 Chitimacha Loop, Charenton, LA, 70523 Phone: (337) 923-4973 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chitimacha.gov BIA Region: Eastern   Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana 1940 C.C. Bel Road, Elton, LA, 70532….

The United States government has recognized 574 tribal nations.  There are also many state-recognized tribes throughout the country.   Native American Tribal Directory Kansas American Indian Tribes Horton Agency 908 1st Avenue East, Horton, KS, 66439 Phone: (785) 486-2161 Email: [email protected] BIA Region: Southern Plains   Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska 3345 Thrasher Road, White Cloud, KS, 66439….

The United States government has recognized 574 tribal nations.  There are also many state-recognized tribes throughout the country.   Native American Tribal Directory Iowa American Indian Tribes Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa  349 Meskwaki Road, Tama, IA, 52339-9629 Phone: (641) 484-4678 Email: [email protected] Website: www.meskwaki.org BIA Region: Midwest

The United States government has recognized 574 tribal nations.  There are also many state-recognized tribes throughout the country.   Native American Tribal Directory Idaho American Indian Tribes Coeur d’Alene Agency 925 A Street, Plummer, ID, 83851 Phone: (208) 621-4823 Email: [email protected] BIA Region: Northwest   Coeur D’Alene Tribe 850 A Street, Plummer, ID, 83851 Phone: (208) 686-1800 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cdatribe-nsn.gov/ BIA….