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For tribes, 'good fire' a key to restoring nature and people
Over several days in October, about 80 acres on Yurok land were set aflame in a program that teaches ancient skills of treating land with fire
Project aims to preserve tribe’s cultural history
The petroglyphs are a reminder that the history of the Colorado River extends long before Davis Dam made its mark on the landscape
‘We don’t exist out here’ without subsistence
‘Subsistence is absolutely critical to our survival.’ Can Indigenous subsistence rights still be protected in Alaska? #ANCSA50
Dwindling Alaska salmon leave Indigenous people in crisis
Alaska Native are paying the price for generations of practices beyond their control that have caused climate change — and many feel state and federal authorities aren't doing enough to bring Indigenous voices to the table
Makah Tribe wins major step toward resuming whaling
'The connection between us and the whales is strong. Tribes across the Northwest have always considered ourselves stewards of the land, stewards of the animals'
‘Never Homeless Before 1492’
Art installation will mark Indigenous encampment in Minneapolis while sparking discussion on housing
Preserving the force of Navajo language
A long time ago on Indigenous land far, far away...
First Americans Museum set to open
The museum represents the 39 tribes in Oklahoma and sits on a 40-acre site near downtown Oklahoma City
Cave with ancient Indigenous artwork sold
The Osage Nation called the sale 'truly heartbreaking'
‘Drastic changes’: Sea ice levels affecting seal hunting
Seal hunting is an Inupiaq tradition that isn’t just food security, but is also part of community bonding and generational ties
Online market addresses food insecurity
Tocabe Indigenous Marketplace donates an item for every two purchased
Cherokee educator teaches culture preservation through archery
'When we go out into the schools and introduce archery, a lot of times it’s some of the kids first time to ever pick up a bow'
Reclaiming space
Two Spirit and Indigiqueer tribal citizens are reminding their communities they are both LGBTQ and traditional
Cherokee mural earns Girl Scout award
Cherokee Nation citizen Laurel Martich, who has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten, painted a mural that is representative of her heritage
Indigenous Olympians bring home the medals
An unprecedented number of Indigenous athletes participated in the Tokyo Games for their nations and their communities
Family traditions drive new 'Chickaloonies' comic
Seattle team brings Ahtna Athabascan tales to life with vivid illustrations and traditional storytelling
Ojibwe basket weaver works to save tradition
April Stone’s baskets call attention to ancient craft and the threats now facing black ash trees
Offensive mascots take toll on Indigenous athletes
Natalie Weeks-O'Neal hasn’t forgotten the attacks she faced on the basketball court from fans
Her powwow voice
The future of the powwow emcee is female. ‘I want lady emcees to be the norm, and I want us to start hearing us at celebrations and seeing us do big things’
Indigenous comedy in the spotlight
New book chronicles Indigenous comedy from the 1800s to The 1491s
Meet the matriarchs of Diné Pride
Diné Pride hosted one of the largest Indigenous Pride in the U.S. for a week in June with virtual panels, parade, march, ceremonies and rainbow lighting of the Navajo Nation Council Chamber. #SacredTogether
Shawnee reclaim the great Serpent Mound
Ancestors of Native Americans, not prehistoric giants or space aliens, built the mound in Ohio
Major investment in Indigenous 'agents of change'
First Peoples Fund tapped by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott as part of $2.7 billion in donations
Two Native writers win Pulitzers
The 105th class of Pulitzer Prize winners in journalism, books, drama and music were announced Friday
TikTok: Powerful messaging in 60 seconds or less
A series exploring Indigenous and Native TikTok
Land, earth and art join forces at Desert X 2021
The art exhibition in California's Coachella Valley features the works of a Native artist and other artists from around the world
Hurry! 'Never forget' installation ends soon
Artist Nicholas Galanin uses his work in the Desert X 2021 exhibition to draw attention to lands once home to the Cahuilla people
Alaska village eyes return of ancestral lands
Catholic Church hopes to sell boarding school property to Tazlina for $1.86 million
Private museums could face NAGPRA scrutiny
Museums and other institutions that accept stimulus funds could be required to repatriate Indigenous artifacts and remains
‘Journey of the Freckled Indian’
A children’s book and upcoming series by Tlingit writer Alyssa London challenge misconceptions about Indigenous identity
'We are past the point of crisis'
Professors push for University of Alaska System to help save Indigenous languages, improve student outcomes
Sugarbush brings healing, sweet maple syrup
Gathering fresh sap and cooking it into syrup or sugar helps Ojibwe families tap into the health benefits of subsistence foods
Tongva elder, educator Julia Bogany dies at 72
Southern California’s Indigenous community mourns the loss of a cultural leader
‘Pandemic powwows’ try to get back to normal
COVID-19 is impacting cultural gatherings for a second year, with some large powwows already canceled and others trying virtual or socially distanced events
Crowning blow: Native pageants hit by lockdowns
Winners are holding on to their crowns a bit longer these days until competitions can be held again in person
Craft brew with a side of culture
The first tribal-owned brewery in Southern California tells the world: ‘We're still here’
Alaska Native elders, youth ‘making a good path’
‘We are humbled and honored to press ahead as our ancestors always have’

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