George Leach, a name synonymous with both captivating performances on screen and soul-stirring melodies, hails from the Sta’atl’imx Nation, a […]
Category: Native American
New Book Explores ‘The Spirit of Indian Women’
A profound and enlightening work, "The Spirit of Indian Women," co-authored by Judith Fitzgerald and Michael Oren Fitzgerald, and recently […]
Gary Ampel, Native American and Wildlife Artist
For nearly four decades, Gary Ampel has captivated art enthusiasts with his meticulously rendered depictions of wildlife and the proud […]
Cherokee Nation Grape Dumplings
Cherokee Nation Grape Dumplings: A taste of history, these sweet treats offer a glimpse into the ingenuity and resourcefulness of […]
Vine Deloria Jr. – In memoriam
A somber note echoes across Indian Country as we remember Vine Deloria Jr., a towering figure whose spirit transitioned to […]
Did you know Aleuts were sent to internment camps during WWII? Documentary film tells their story
The story of the Aleut people during World War II is one of resilience, loss, and a painful chapter of […]
106-Year-Old Mohegan Medicine Woman Dies
Gladys Tantaquidgeon, the revered medicine woman of the Mohegan Indian Tribe and a nationally recognized authority on Indigenous practices, passed […]
Mystic Voices: The Story of the Pequot War
The annals of early American history are etched with tales of conflict, cultural collision, and the struggle for survival. Among […]
Louis Sockalexis, first American Indian to play major league baseball
While historical research in the 1960s revealed James Madison Toy as the first Native American to grace the major leagues, […]
Some Creeks had owned slaves prior to 1865, and by treaty they were required to adopt them into the tribe
The history of the Creek Nation, particularly in the period following the American Civil War, is a complex tapestry woven […]
Pueblo Wedding Vase Ceremony
The Pueblo Wedding Vase Ceremony is a deeply symbolic and visually striking tradition practiced by indigenous peoples of the Southwestern […]
Menominee is an Indigenous Language of the United States
Menominee, also spelled Menomini, stands as a poignant example of the endangered indigenous languages of the United States. Once the […]