Edgar Bear Runner, an Oglala Lakota born on May 28, 1951, in Porcupine, South Dakota, is a figure deeply intertwined […]
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Frank Blackhorse
Frank Blackhorse, also known as Francis DeLuca or Frank Leonard Deluca, is a figure shrouded in mystery and controversy, primarily […]
Reservation Programs Administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service
For many Native Americans residing on reservations, interaction with the federal government is primarily channeled through two key agencies: the […]
Reservations: Land Tenure and Federal Indian Law
The establishment of reservations dramatically reshaped the landscape of Native American life. Once expansive tribal territories were reduced to mere […]
Reservation Beginnings
The history of Native American reservations in the United States is a complex and often tragic narrative, marked by shifting […]
Reservation Poverty
The quality of life experienced on many Native American reservations within the United States paints a stark and troubling picture, […]
Mary Brave Bird, Lakota Sioux
Mary Brave Bird, a name synonymous with resilience, activism, and the unwavering spirit of the Lakota Sioux, lived a life […]
A.I.M. Founder, Dennis Banks Dies of Complications of Pneumonia
Dennis James Banks, a prominent figure in the Native American rights movement and a co-founder of the American Indian Movement […]
Herbert (Herb) Powless Obituary
Herbert George Powless, an Oneida tribal member, commenced his journey to the Creator’s land on January 30, 2018. Born on […]
Theodore “Ted” Lyle Means Obituary
The Native American community mourns the loss of Theodore “Ted” Lyle Means, a Lakota leader and activist, who passed away […]
Ellen Moves Camp Obituary
Ellen Moves Camp, a name synonymous with unwavering resilience and fierce advocacy for Indigenous rights, passed away on April 5th […]
The Freedmen: Cow Tom of the Creek Nation
The westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century witnessed a complex tapestry of interactions between various groups, […]