Critical Race Theory has firmly cemented its place among the most discussed topics of 2021, with many members of the media and the academic community sharing their thoughts on how American racism has shaped our history, policies, laws and education. The core idea of the theory is that race is a social...
One of the most painful truths in the history of Native Americans is the forcible removal the children. Sadly, indigenous children are disproportionately represented in the United States foster system—1.9 percent of indigenous children wind up there, compared to just 1.3 percent of the general minor population. Those numbers are...
Your Options and How to Receive Them Too many Native American individuals and families across the United States do not receive the benefits they are entitled to. This stems from gross mismanagement, inefficiency, and simply lack of understanding about what it truly available for the people. The two main US...
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 with a sunrise ceremony. He was a Mohawk Native American activist who had a massive impact on...
Native American podcasts are some of the best opportunities to dive into some excellent indigenous storytelling. And the best part is, you can listen in on your commute, during your workout or when you're just relaxing at home. We've compiled a list of a few of our favorites for your...
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...
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) announced a new initiative at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) that will not only protect sites where students were buried but uncover some of the dark history that has caused generational trauma for so many indigenous people. According to Haaland, the Interior...
Native Americans are saying that the ruling to now allow Native police officers to detain non-Native individuals on their land, is just not enough. Why? Because they still cannot make arrests. Jerome Lucero, the Zia Pueblo governor in New Mexico, is a police officer on Native land and frequently encounters...
The news sent shockwaves across North America and beyond. The remains of 215 children have been uncovered inside the grounds at Canada's largest indigenous residential school, Tk'emlups te Secwépemc First Nation in Kamloops, British Columbia, confirmed. The heartbreaking news quickly traveled across Indian Country, leaving many tribal leaders searching for ways...
The controversial project to construct a pipeline that would send oil from the tar sands of Canada into Nebraska—which was fully backed by former President Donald Trump—has officially been canceled. The process of ceasing the project began in January when President Biden revoked its permit, giving hope to environmentalists as...
