Native American Articles


What Is Land Acknowledgement? Why Are Land Acknowledgements Important?
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By now, most of us have heard of some university or corporation having a land acknowledgment ceremony but what exactly is land acknowledgment?
According to Northwestern University:
Land acknowledgement or territor... Read more »

Reclaiming Traditional Ecological Knowledge
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For thousands of years, humans have lived as one with nature, creating a meaningful and essential connection with the land, sea, and sky. Historically, Native Americans, in particular, have had an intertwining relatio... Read more »

The Unsung Heroes: Native American Code Talkers in World War II
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Speaking and writing in code is not a novel experience for Native Americans. Symbolism and language are a huge part of Indigenous culture, and historically, the ability to share covert information amongst each other h... Read more »

Native American Women Warriors – Pow Wow Life 84
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Join Paul G for an interview with several members of the Native American Women Warriors.
Native American Women Warriors (NAWW) encourages recognition for Native American women veterans and active duty that served a... Read more »

The Role of Women in Traditional Native American Societies
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In all cultures, both women and men are tasked with societal responsibilities, some more than others, which optimize how they live, love, and grow. In traditional Native American societies, women have always played an... Read more »

Eighth Generation Making Blankets for Marvel
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Wakonda Forever!
Black Panther became a major hit shortly after its release in 2018 and got us all hooked. From its writing to directing and acting, the movie won many hearts globally and held special importance fo... Read more »

Fancy Dance Sundance Film Festival Review
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A still from Fancy Dance by Erica Tremblay, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by the ... Read more »

The Ultimate Native Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
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Ah, Valentine's Day is just around the bend, and love is in the air!
Pink, red, and white cover each store aisle, sparkly ads on social media beg you to click here, and cheesy rom-coms become more prominent on str... Read more »

Navajo Man to Perform at the Super Bowl
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The Super Bowl is one of our favorite events, not to mention it is historically the most-watched program in the US with unparalleled hype. The entertainment is not just limited to the sport itself but goes beyond that... Read more »

Oklahoma Teacher Selected As An Official For Super Bowl
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The Cherokee Nation is the largest of three Cherokee-recognized tribes in the US. Recently, dreams came true for the 48-year-old Oklahoma Cherokee citizen and school teacher, Jerod Phillips, when he was selected to ac... Read more »

Native American Mascots in Sports Teams: Cultural Appropriation or a Symbol of Honor?
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Whether it be stereotypical, savage-looking images, prejudiced names, or how stadiums fill up with fans with red-painted faces participating in gestures related to hostility, Native American mascots in sports teams ar... Read more »

Grease: All-Indigenous Production brings Indigenous Culture to Light
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Grease is a romance movie that has won our hearts ever since its release. But what is more exciting is an all-Indigenous production of the musical that represents the culture and talent precisely – Bear Grease takes a... Read more »