Nicole Aunapu Mann will make history next month as she becomes the first Native American woman to fly into space. Mann, who is enrolled in the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California, will lift off aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket to...
President Joe Biden announce his intention to appoint Marilynn Malerba as treasurer of the United States, which would make her the first Native American to hold the position. Notably, the appointment would mark the first time a Native American woman's signature appears on the nation's currency. Malerba, who has served...
Jim Thorpe assumed many titles over the course of his life: Olympian, Gold Medalist, Multi-Sport Athlete, Coach, Hall of Famer, Greatest of All Time. You may have even seen his name in the news recently. But who was Jim Thorpe, really? Who was Jim Thorpe? James Francis Thorpe was born...
As part of an ongoing initiative, we're celebrating Native American-owned businesses, whose work you can find on our Shop Native directory, which features both Native American products and products made for Natives. These products include clothing, beauty, beadwork, herbal, art, blankets, and more. With over 40 companies and products already listed, the directory...
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 midst of a cultural movement in hopes of reconnecting their Native communities to the somewhat lost heritage...
Join Paul G for an interview with Ashley Callingbull. About Ashley Callingbull Ashley Callingbull is a Cree First Nations woman from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta, Canada. She is very devoted to her culture and people, takes pride in her Native Cree heritage, and has shown...
Join Paul G for an interview with artist Avis Charley. About Avis Charley Avis Charley (Spirit Lake Dakota/Diné) is a mother and an artist. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. Charley is a painter and a ledger artist using colored pencils on antique documents. She enjoys depicting Native...
Join Paul G for an interview with Pow Wow dancer and children's book author Ria Thunderchild. Follow Ria Finding My Dance Book Instagram About Ria: In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take...
Join Paul G for an interview with former Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger. Cheyenne was Miss Indian World during the pandemic and held the title for 2 years. Hear about the challenges of representing Gathering of Nations and her tribe during Covid. Follow Cheyenne Website Instagram Shop About Cheyenne Cheyenne is...
Join Paul G for an interview with Brandon Matis. The only member of the Wind Chill to have played in every season in franchise history, Brandon Matis has been a defensive staple since day one. His commitment to the team is unquestioned; Matis holds team records for games played as...