Rep. Deb Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, will become the first Indigenous cabinet secretary in the U.S., which would put her in charge of nearly 86,000 square miles of tribal land. The move signals a significant step forward for the country’s Native American population, which...
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...
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...
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,...
Archaeologists have found evidence of the native people and what would become America creating jewelry from the stones, shells, and other natural materials as far back as 10,000 years ago. As the millennia went on, turquoise jewelry became one of the more prominent varieties made specifically by tribes in the...
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 quickly took to pow wow and grass dance, competing through the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
