As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we look back people on the indelible mark left behind by the famed civil rights hero best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States. But lesser known is King’s work as a freedom fighter...
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Kamala Harris Isn’t the First Person of Color to Become U.S. Vice President
After being sworn in as U.S. Vice President, Sen. Kamala Harris made history as the first woman, first African-American, and first person of South Asian descent to ascend to the position. But did you know Harris isn't actually the first person of color to become “veep?” That distinction belongs to...
Native Americans Featured at the Virtual Inauguration Ceremony
Shortly after Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America, several Native American groups and individuals represented at the virtual “Parade Across America,” which featured performances by entertainers and organizations from around the country. First, six members of Native American Women Warriors,...
Here Are the 10 States With the Biggest Native American Populations
In a historic move, President-elect Joe Biden nominated Rep. Deb Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, to lead the U.S. Department of Interior for the incoming administration. Haaland could become the first Indigenous cabinet secretary in the nation. In this role, she would be responsible for...
Jonathan Windy Boy Dances His Way Into the Hall of Fame
Montana’s well-known Chippewa Cree, Jonathan Windy Boy, has been inducted into the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. Windy Boy began dancing at just 2 years old at a pow wow in Fort Belknap and never looked back. He competed in pow wow and grass dance throughout the 80s and...
Google Honors Elizabeth Peratrovich
If you're lucky enough to have a Doodle illustration and an article of yourself on Google, chances are you're doing something right. Not just anyone can get a caricature of themselves on the world's most visited site. So who is this great woman who inspired the Dec 30, 2020, Google...
Deb Haaland Makes History – First Native American Cabinet Secretary
Meet a 35th Generation New Mexican, an enrolled citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna, and one of the first two Native American Women Elected to Congress. Her name is Deb Haaland and she is going to do amazing things for Indian Country. President-elect Joe Biden has just introduced Representative...
California Tribes Work Together to Rebuild Economy
Since the pandemic began earlier this year, a lot of negativity has been in the air. Not only are spirits down, but many people are truly struggling to stay afloat. Bills are unable to be paid due to so many people being out of work and with family-owned businesses being...
Do Native Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving?
For the majority of non-native Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to think about things you are grateful for, eat far too much turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, and relax in front of the TV to catch a football game. The stories of the history of this US federal holiday come...
Top Native American Documentaries – Learn The Real Story of Native Culture in History and Today
Learning with documentary movies and TV series captures the mind and helps you experience the truth about a particular time, place, or people in a more engaging way. Native American documentaries have shown glimpses of both historical events, individuals, and current issues that have to do with the first nation's...