Face of Institutionalized Racism - Marty Two Bulls Last week the Cleveland Indians' season came to an end and with it the end of their usage of Chief Wahoo imagery. Disclaimer The views expressed in the editorial cartoon are not necessarily that of PowWows.com. PowWows.com publishes these editorial cartoons weekly...
This video has been circulating around Facebook and shows two men signing at the same time. The man on the left is signing in American Sign Language the nationally recognized language for communicating while deaf, and the man on the right is signing in Crow sign language. From Seek the...
Christopher Columbus: Doctrine of Genocide Read more about the Truth of Christopher Columbus. Wikipedia describes some of the atrocities he committed: According to the report, Columbus once punished a man found guilty of stealing corn by having his ears and nose cut off and then selling him into slavery. Testimony...
The list of cities and states celebrating Indigenous People's Day instead of Columbus day continues to grow. According to Time Magazine, there are now more than 60! From Wikipedia (in order of adoption): Austin, Texas Bangor, Maine Brunswick, Maine Burbank, California Cornell University Davenport, Iowa Durham, New Hampshire Eau Claire...
You can't hide from the coverage of the Judge Kavanaugh hearings over the past couple weeks. Judge Kavanaugh has been nominated to serve on the United States Supreme Court by President Trump. The news coverage has focused on the accusations by Christine Blasey Ford against Judge Kavanaugh. Missing from the coverage has been...
A new television series Taken brings focus to the many missing and murdered Indigenous women throughout Canada. The series is hosted by Lisa Meeches and each episode focuses on a different woman's story. Click the link below to see more info on the series and where to tune in. About...
White Privilege at its Finest - Judge Brett Kavanaugh This past week has been a spectacle of politics at its worst. Should Judge Kavanaugh be confirmed as a Justice on the Supreme Court? Disclaimer The views expressed in the editorial cartoon are not necessarily that of PowWows.com. PowWows.com publishes these...
The Phenomenal Woman Campaign is self-described as an intersectional feminist media platform and grassroots advocacy group. They were started to bring awareness to the drastic differences in pay for women vs their male counterparts. The campaign was so popular that well-known women including Issa Rae, and America Ferrera. 100% of...
One Free Pass - Good For Kidnapping & Assaulting One Native American Woman Disclaimer The views expressed in the editorial cartoon are not necessarily that of PowWows.com. PowWows.com publishes these editorial cartoons weekly to highlight issues in Indian Country. We hope these cartoons will help start conversations about these issues.
There has been a perpetuated stereotype that Native Americans drink alcohol more than European Americans. This stereotype dates back to the introduction of colonialism in North America. A study conducted by The University of Arizona's Family and Community Medicine dept, as well as the Native American Research and Training Center,...