Native American Issues

Native Americans are underrepresented. They have historically been counted inaccurately, or not counted at all during 10-year census counts, which is led by the United States Census Bureau. This isn’t an accident an... Read more »

While the number of Native American businesses has steadily grown over the past several years, Native-owned firms still represent the smallest number of minority-owned small businesses, according to data from the U.S.... Read more »

Think of the word that you find the most offensive of any word in the dictionary. Now, imagine living in a town by that name. It's part of your address, it's plastered across street signs and local shops, it's all aro... Read more »

If you look at the names of U.S. Army helicopters, you might notice something—Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook. Many of them bear Native American names. But unless you have a military background or you watch a lot of Wo... Read more »

It’s no secret that Disney has a thorny track record of racist depictions in its content. Maybe you recall the references to Native people in “Peter Pan” as “redskins,” a known slur against Native Americans.  ... Read more »

Native Americans occupied much of the land in North America long before the United States of America ever raised its flag and claimed that land as its own. Yet, on the whole, Native communities are largely misundersto... Read more »

As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise and healthcare workers struggle to keep patients safe, indigenous communities across the U.S. fight to be recognized. COVID-19, along with many other diseases, has disproportion... Read more »

Native American mascots have long been a hot-button issue, but the subject seems to be reaching a tipping point—if it hasn't already.  The Native American mascot controversy dates back several decades. Profes... Read more »

Following his nomination of Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary, President Joe Biden appointed several more Native Americans to his roster. Wahleah Johns of Navajo Nation will head the U.S. Office of Indian Energy Pr... Read more »

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 i... Read more »

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 S... Read more »

Native American communities are an essential part of the rich tapestry that makes up the United States. With a whopping 574 federally recognized tribes and 63 state-recognized ones, their presence has left an indelibl... Read more »