Native American Culture

In all cultures, both women and men are tasked with societal responsibilities, some more than others, which optimize how they live, love, and grow. In traditional Native American societies, women have always played an... Read more »

A still from Fancy Dance by Erica Tremblay, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by the ... Read more »

Ah, Valentine's Day is just around the bend, and love is in the air! Pink, red, and white cover each store aisle, sparkly ads on social media beg you to click here, and cheesy rom-coms become more prominent on str... Read more »

Whether it be stereotypical, savage-looking images, prejudiced names, or how stadiums fill up with fans with red-painted faces participating in gestures related to hostility, Native American mascots in sports teams ar... Read more »

Grease is a romance movie that has won our hearts ever since its release. But what is more exciting is an all-Indigenous production of the musical that represents the culture and talent precisely – Bear Grease takes a... Read more »

Over 20 years ago, Brock Mitchell captured a photo of his skateboarder friend, Kyle Young Pine. The black and white photo later became a blueprint for an inspiring documentary. The photo featured a young, smiling Firs... Read more »

Do you shop at Amazon?  I know I do.  It is just too easy to order something and have it show up 2 days later. So I looked backed at all of my purchases from Amazon.com in 2022 to figure out what I sti... Read more »

Rachel Evangelisto is the first-ever Indigenous Miss Minnesota.   She is from the Hunkpapa Standing Rock Lakota Sioux.  She has been accepted into the Native American Law & Sovereignty program at... Read more »

Whether bedtime stories or late weekend book reading, it is always delightful for young ones to indulge their little minds in stories with superheroes, mermaids, and other fantasies.  Make sure to include books f... Read more »

Native American Gifts For Everybody! Here we are again—another holiday season is upon us! If you’re like me, you’re already thinking about finding meaningful gifts that spark joy without all the holiday st... Read more »

What did you learn in school about Native Americans?   Did you only study tribal history during November? Were the topics only centered around early US history? Native American history didn't end an... Read more »

Happy Native American Heritage Month! November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it's also known, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This month marks one of the best opportunities to celebrate t... Read more »