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The sport of lacrosse has a rich history, dating back to 1100 A.D. It’s since exploded in popularity, with high school and college participation spiking across the country in recent years. Collegiate lacrosse has become an NCAA staple, and two professional leagues Major League Lacrosse and National League Lacrosse have emerged in….

Prime Day is underway! Amazon’s annual shopping extravaganza, also known as Prime Day, kicked off at 3 a.m. ET this morning. Prime Day deals exclusive to Prime members will be live on the site through July 13. Prime Day has become a global phenomenon for Prime members, who pay $14.99….

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 40 companies and products already listed, the directory….

Do you shop on Etsy? One of the biggest winners to emerge from the e-commerce boom has been Etsy. As you may know, Etsy is a global online marketplace, focused on handmade or vintage items. It’s a great low-barrier platform for independent artists who want to showcase their work and….

Ashley Callingbull will be the first indigenous/First Nations woman to appear in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition, SI announced on International Women’s Day.  Callingbull shared the news via Twitter: I’m so excited to announce on International Women’s Day that I’ve been chosen by @si_swimsuit ! I’ll be the first Indigenous(First Nations)….

Supporting Native American clothing companies is not just about fashion; it’s a way to honor and preserve indigenous cultures and traditions. However, in a market often cluttered with imitations, it can be challenging to discern genuine indigenous businesses from those merely capitalizing on Native trends. To ensure your support reaches….

The Manito Ahbee Festival—which held its Virtual Pow Wow May 21—recently started a series called Youth Education Land Based and Cultural Teachings. Sponsored by Celebrate 150, the teachings aim to educate the next generation so that they might carry indigenous traditions and cultural practices into the future.  One of the….

The Manito Ahbee Festival—which held its Virtual Pow Wow May 21—recently started a series called Youth Education Land Based and Cultural Teachings. Sponsored by Celebrate 150, the teachings aim to educate the next generation so that they might carry indigenous traditions and cultural practices into the future. One of the….

Native people have served in the United States military for more than 100 years. According to the USO: Aside from the code talkers of WWII, many other Native Americans contributed to the war effort. Of the 350,000 American Indians living in the country at the time, nearly 45,000 of them enlisted in….

What does “indigenous” mean? You may have noticed an uptick in usage of the word in recent years. Perhaps you’ve heard Native Americans using “indigenous” to describe themselves. Now, there’s even a holiday that bears the term. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in….

Teton Saltes, a former Pine Ridge Indian Reservation resident, is getting his shot to play in the NFL. Saltes, an active member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, played offensive lineman at the University of New Mexico (UNM). He wasn’t picked during the NFL Draft, but as soon as the draft….

Comic book fans who’ve long waited for an indigenous Captain America won’t have to wait much longer. The five-part The United States of Captain America will introduce a Native American hero named Joe Gomez as the newest Captain America. Created by geoscientist and Lipan Apache writer Darcie Little Badger and….