The Seminole people, indigenous to Florida and parts of Oklahoma, developed a unique and highly practical architectural style perfectly adapted […]
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Sweet Medicine Chief Little Wolf requests 1,000 white brides for the Cheyenne
In the annals of the tumultuous relationship between the United States government and Native American tribes during the 19th century, […]
The Life and Death of Sweet Medicine
(Based on accounts from the Strange Owl family, Lame Deer Indian Reservation, Montana, 1967, recorded by Richard Erdoes.) In a […]
The Sun Dance
The Sun Dance, a profound and multifaceted ceremony, holds a central place in the spiritual traditions of numerous North American […]
Earth Healing Prayer
The act of offering a prayer for the healing of the Earth is a practice as old as humanity itself. […]
The Sacred Seven Prayer
The Sacred Seven Prayer, as shared by Elder Noel Knockwood, is a profound invocation to the Great Spirit, a universal […]
Last of the Comanche Code Talkers Dies
The echoes of a unique and vital contribution to Allied victory in World War II have faded with the passing […]
Lakota Prayer for the Dead
The Lakota people, also known as the Teton Sioux, are a Native American tribe renowned for their rich spiritual traditions […]
Wailaki Band and Place Names and Their Meanings
The Wailaki, a Native American people of Northern California, once thrived along the Eel River and its tributaries. Their rich […]
Top 10 Drives in Indian Country
Imagine the American West. What comes to mind? For many, it’s the breathtaking landscapes of Arizona’s Indian Country – the […]
Fetishes and their Character Meanings
Native American fetishes, especially those crafted in the Southwestern traditions, are more than just decorative objects. They are revered as […]