Native with a Touch of Disney: Interviewing Brittany Taylor

Native with a Touch of Disney: Interviewing Brittany Taylor

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For the Disney lovers, this week's video is a must-see!  Brittany Taylor is the creator of BrittMadeItCreations on Etsy.  She chatted with us this week about her indigenous-inspired products. As an art... Read more »
This Indigenous Map Will Show You Who Used To Own The Land You’re Standing On

This Indigenous Map Will Show You Who Used To Own The Land You’re Standing On

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Do you know who owned your home before you did? What about who owned your land 500 years ago? Native Land Digital, a Canadian nonprofit, has rolled out a website and app where users can enter an address and see whi... Read more »
The Problem With Native Americans and the Census

The Problem With Native Americans and the Census

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Native Americans are underrepresented. They have historically been counted inaccurately, or not counted at all during 10-year census counts, which is led by the United States Census Bureau. This isn’t an accident an... Read more »
10 Biggest Native American Tribes Today

10 Biggest Native American Tribes Today

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What’s the biggest Native American tribe in the U.S. today? Well, Native Americans and Alaska Natives now account for more than 2 percent of the total U.S. population, and that number continues to grow each year. B... Read more »
Native American Indian Dog: Origin, Fun Facts, and How to Adopt One

Native American Indian Dog: Origin, Fun Facts, and How to Adopt One

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If you've ever seen someone walking their dog, and you did a double-take to see if they were walking a wolf, it's entirely possible that that "wolf" was a Native American Indian Dog or NAID. While the breed bears a... Read more »
Arrowhead Incubator Empowers Native Communities, One Business at a Time

Arrowhead Incubator Empowers Native Communities, One Business at a Time

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While the number of Native American businesses has steadily grown over the past several years, Native-owned firms still represent the smallest number of minority-owned small businesses, according to data from the U.S.... Read more »
Shop Native Artist Of The Month: John Pepion

Shop Native Artist Of The Month: John Pepion

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Each month, we're celebrating a Native American artist, 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... Read more »
California Town Wrestles With Its Offensive Name: Squaw Valley

California Town Wrestles With Its Offensive Name: Squaw Valley

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Think of the word that you find the most offensive of any word in the dictionary. Now, imagine living in a town by that name. It's part of your address, it's plastered across street signs and local shops, it's all aro... Read more »
Why Do Army Helicopters Have Native American Names?

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

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.  ... Read more »
10 Things Native Americans Wish Everyone Else Knew

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

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 »

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