What Indigenous Americans Believe About Eclipses
From Cherokee to Shawnee to Shoshone-Bannock and others, the traditions and beliefs marking an eclipse reveal close connections to the planets
Meet Montana’s Teacher of the Year: Kevin KickingWoman
It is very rare for an American Indian who has deep roots in his culture, to receive teaching recognition in formal education. Here is his story.
The Long Path Toward Establishing Indigenous People's Day, a Day to Honor and Recognize the First Peoples of America
Native American Indians are committed to making Indigenous Peoples Day a national holiday in 2024.
The Quapaw Treaty Was Honored for Only Six Years Before the United States Broke It
The document signed in 1818 serves as a reminder of the unfairness of the federal government's approach to negotiating with Native communities
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