Native American History

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, tu... Read more »

Native American serve in the United States armed forces in larger percentages than any other ethnic group. According to the Museum of the American Indian: Native Americans served in the post-9/11 period in a highe... Read more »

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... Read more »

When we hear about Native American heroes, we might often think of legendary male warriors and chiefs like Geronimo and Sitting Bull. Unfortunately, the stories of Native American women often get overlooked, despite t... Read more »

In the vast world of film, a few Native American actors stand out. Chief among them is Wes Studi, who starred in some of the most famous depictions of Native Americans, including Dances with Wolves (1990) and The Last... Read more »

Native American quotes are a great way to learn from our past to change our future. Native American nations have a rich oral history that predates the pre-colonial era. Part of that history yielded a wealth of enuring... Read more »

Richard Oakes' impact on Native American issues is still being felt today. November 9, 2019, will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Alcatraz occupation led by Richard Oakes. The occupation is remembered each year wi... Read more »

The diversity of Native American religions could fill whole libraries with descriptions of belief, tales of lore, definitions, explanations, and insights into spiritual practices and ceremonies. To the outside world, ... Read more »

On August 10, 2019, the Cedar Lakes Casino attempted a Guinness World Record to celebrate their Grand Opening! The new casino is located in Cass Lake, Minnesota and features 100 guest rooms, 650 gaming machines, an... Read more »

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Indigenous Peoples' Day is a celebration of the cultures of those who were settled in the Americas before Europeans arrived. Throughout the Americas, countries celebrate Columbus Day,... Read more »

One of the most common arts and crafts practiced by multiple Native American tribes included the decorative use of beads of various types. Generations before Europeans landed on the shores of the new world, Native Ame... Read more »

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 o... Read more »