Native American Issues

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 inde... Read more »

Across the United States, hundreds of Native American tribes continue their traditional lifeways to sustain their inherent sovereignty. Today's Native American tribes descend from the original inhabitants of North ... Read more »

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 f... Read more »

Autumn Peltier is only 16 years old, but she's already doing amazing things.  The sacredness of water is of utmost importance to her, and advocating for communities that do not have clean water is her passion.... Read more »

The stunning documentary, Gather, follows four individuals as they share their experiences as natives and their plan to keep their culture alive while feeding and nourishing their communities. They are all in the mids... Read more »