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Why Do Army Helicopters Have Native American Names?
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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 »
Disney Seeks to Atone For Racial Stereotypes in its Films With Content Labels
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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.
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10 Things Native Americans Wish Everyone Else Knew
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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 »
Native American Tattoos: 50 of the Most Intricate Designs
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Native American tattoos have been all the rage for years.
While some non-Native people get tattoos of tribal chiefs, geometric designs, nature, totems, dream catchers, and spirit animals that represent the Native ... Read more »
How Can We Improve Healthcare in Indigenous Communities? – An RN’s Take
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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 Mascot Watch: Who’s Made the Change and Who Hasn’t?
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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 »
COVID-19 Puts the Cherokee Language In Jeopardy
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Imagine being in a culture that feels like it's slowly disappearing.
For many members of the Cherokee tribe, they don't have to imagine. As COVID-19 continues its historic onslaught, the Cherokee tribal population... Read more »
Sitka Illustrator Michaela Goade Wins Caldecott Medal for ‘We Are Water Protectors’
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For the first time in 83 years, a Native American illustrator has won a Caldecott Medal. Michaela Goade of Sitka, Alaska’s Raven/Frog Clan collected the award for her illustrations in the picture book, “We are Water P... Read more »
More Native Americans Join President Joe Biden’s Administration
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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 »
‘Reservation Dogs,’ A TV Show About Native Americans Written by Entirely by Indigenous People
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FX will debut the first show about Native Americans produced by Native Americans and other Indigenous people this year.
“Reservation Dogs,” will be a half-hour comedy series about four Native American teenagers gr... Read more »
Native Americans Featured at the Virtual Inauguration Ceremony
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Shortly after Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America, several Native American groups and individuals represented at the virtual “Parade Across America,” which featured perfo... Read more »
Charles Curtis – Native American Vice President
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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 »
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