The lore of nicknames, particularly those bestowed in jest or with a hidden barb, is a rich vein in the […]
Author: Indian Reservation
Sacred Peaks offerred prayers and lawsuits for protection
Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of the San Francisco Peaks, a range revered by numerous Native American tribes, the Navajo […]
Navajo Medicinemen’s Association Holds Protection Ceremony
Against the backdrop of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, a powerful and deeply spiritual event unfolded. The Navajo Medicinemen’s Association […]
Ground zero for an accounting that will take seven years
Deep beneath the rolling prairies, concealed within the heart of a vast limestone cavern, lies a repository of American Indian […]
The Origin of Death
The Cheyenne, a prominent Native American tribe inhabiting the Great Plains, possess a rich tapestry of oral traditions, legends, and […]
How Sky Dogs (the horse) were created
(Blackfoot Legend, Oral Story, Myth – As told by He-Who-Loves-Horses) For the Blackfoot people, the arrival of the horse was […]
Pima Legend of the First People
The Pima Legend of the First People offers a compelling glimpse into the creation story of the Pima, or Akimel […]
How the Cherokee Got Corn
For generations, the story of how corn, a staple food, came to the Cherokee people has been passed down through […]
Tunkasila, Grandfather Rock
The enduring power of oral tradition resonates deeply within Indigenous cultures, carrying wisdom and historical narratives across generations. Among the […]
Dine (Navajo) Creation Story
The Dine (Navajo) Creation Story is a rich tapestry woven from oral tradition, a narrative that explains the origins of […]
Onondaga Creation Story
The Onondaga Creation Story is a cornerstone of the oral history and cultural identity of the Onondaga Nation (Onöñda’gega’), also […]
Onondaga Creation Story
The Onondaga, known in their own language as Onöñda’gega’ (People of the Hills), hold a central and significant place within […]