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The Keystone XL Pipeline Has Been Canceled. What Now?
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The controversial project to construct a pipeline that would send oil from the tar sands of Canada into Nebraska—which was fully backed by former President Donald Trump—has officially been canceled.
The proce... Read more »
Top Cherokee Baby Names
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The journey to parenthood is marked by a myriad of choices, and one of the most significant and enjoyable decisions is choosing a name for your baby. It's an opportunity to honor your heritage and celebrate the rich c... Read more »
Indian Land Sign: The Art Installation That’s Turning Heads
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You can see the letters from the "Indian Land" sign from miles away in the desert of Coachella Valley.
The sign's resemblance to its counterpart 125 miles to the northwest is unmistakable, but this is much more tha... Read more »
Opinion: Canada’s History of Forced Assimilation Rears its Ugly Head
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The news sent shockwaves across North America and beyond. The remains of 215 children have been uncovered inside the grounds at Canada's largest indigenous residential school, Tk'emlups te Secwépemc First Nation ... Read more »
The First 10 Native Americans to Win the Medal of Honor
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Native people have served in the United States military for more than 100 years.
According to the USO:
Aside from the code talkers of WWII, many other Native Americans contributed to the war effort. Of the 35... Read more »
Indige-Nurse: Violence Against Indigenous Women Should Be Treated Like the Public Health Crisis It Is
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Indige-Nurse is a column published by Powwows.com and written by Jeanette Centeno, a Registered Nurse (RN) and Case Manager (CM) who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Centeno (Taíno) draws on her experienc... Read more »
Chenae Bullock – Historian and Cultural Preservationist
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Moskehtu Consulting is Indigenous-owned and operated. It was founded by Chenae Bullock, an enrolled Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribal Member and descendant of the Montauk Tribe in Long Island New York. She is ... Read more »
‘Oregon Trail’ is Back—And Less Offensive
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Who recalls the low-fi westward wagon adventures and trying to survive on the plains—not to mention the ill-timed bout of dysentery that came along with it all? Most grown adults have fond memories of the classic comp... Read more »
Indige-Nurse: COVID-19 Vaccine Victory the Exception, Not the Norm, For Native Communities
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Indige-Nurse is a column published by Powwows.com and written by Jeanette Centeno, a Registered Nurse (RN) and Case Manager (CM) who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Centeno (Taíno) draws on her experienc... Read more »
Interview – Jana Schmieding Lakota Actress From Peacock’s Rutherford Falls
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Rutherford Falls,” Peacock TV‘s binge-worthy new show, manages to do something few ever have: bring multi-dimensional indigenous characters into an American sitcom.
While Native Americans have historically bee... Read more »
Indigenous Definition: How To Use It Correctly and Related Terms To Avoid
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What does "indigenous" mean?
You may have noticed an uptick in usage of the word in recent years. Perhaps you’ve heard Native Americans using "indigenous" to describe themselves.
Now, there’s even a holiday that... Read more »
Teton Saltes, Oglala Sioux Member, Signs With New York Jets
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Teton Saltes, a former Pine Ridge Indian Reservation resident, is getting his shot to play in the NFL.
Saltes, an active member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, played offensive lineman at the University of New Mexico (... Read more »
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