After three seasons, the hit FX series Reservation Dogs has come to an end.
Native baby food, a new Native cookbook and Hispanic heritage are on The Menu.
In the U.S. government’s long record of broken treaties, land theft, and genocide, the taking of the Black Hills ranks as one of the most disgraceful examples of imperial aggression.
The Center for Native Futures is opening in the heart of downtown Chicago, providing a new home for contemporary Native artists.
The organizer of the Santa Fe Indian Market is once again thanking a sponsor of the popular event amid ongoing controversy over the involvement of one of the world’s largest energy companies.
The organization that puts on the largest juried Indian art market in the world continues to face criticism on social media after thanking a sponsor of the popular event.
Onondaga painter Frank Buffalo Hyde’s work meshes Native themes with pop culture images, such as sports mascots, corporate logos, celebrities, and fast food.
Where else can you get a young adult mystery and a lesson in the Native American Graves Protection Act but from a Native author?
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board, the federal agency charged with protecting and promoting authentic Native art, is welcoming a new member.
As fans mark the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, Native America Calling looks at on contributions by Native artists.
New Mexico is the center of arts celebrations this weekend, starting with the music, art, fashion, dances, and panel discussions at the Pueblo of Pojoaque.
An artist from the Crow Tribe is making history with a groundbreaking exhibition in the nation’s capital.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a listening session on updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is seeking input on proposed updates to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Efforts to strengthen the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are drawing widespread attention as tribes seek a major — and controversial — change to a law designed to protect Native artists from frauds.
After removal from their home and an arduous and deadly forced march, the Muscogee Nation arrived in Oklahoma with little more than a promise that they could revive and rebuild.
For too many generations, citizens of tribal nations around the country, including Cherokee Nation citizens, saw their language, their culture and their artistic expression suppressed and eroded by policies of the United States.
The Cherokee Nation is distancing itself from a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, confirming Heather Rae isn’t a tribal citizen and hasn’t benefited from production incentives on the reservation.
Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.
A merchant who sells works by Native artists is under fire for derogatory and offensive comments to Native dancers.
Inspired by vibrant orange-and-purple sunsets and local tribes, Native artists and brands were able to put their work on display at an NFL pop-up shop.
Organizers of the Sundance Film Festival say this year’s line-up is among the strongest in terms of number and scope of Indigenous works.
Join Jana Schmieding (Mniconjou and Sicangu Lakota) for a conversation about her life and career in entertainment.
The creators of the new Avatar sequel continue what they see as a science fiction account of colonialism and Indigenous resistance. But it’s getting plenty of push-back from Native audiences.
Native-owned galleries and organizations are working to ensure Native artists get full value for their works.
Indigenous wrestlers comprise only a small faction of the wrestling world, but they are making names for themselves.
The Black Hills Indian Artist Market once again brought art, music, fashion and food to He Sapa.
2022 was a strong year for feature films, documentaries and shorts produced by Native filmmakers, as well as those that relied on Native talent or focused on Native issues.
A growing number of Native writers are turning to self-publishing — and there’s a number of supportive organizations and independent publishers that can help.
Forty years after four brothers first came together as Northern Cree, they are releasing their first fully self-published and owned record.
Tribal museums offer a Native voice for Native history and bring the promise of economic development.
Everything changed for hip-hop artist Tall Paul when he first heard about iconic athlete Jim Thorpe.
At a time when some holdout sports teams ignore calls to end problematic mascots and imagery, some teams are turning to Native designers for appropriate designs.
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A number of new Native children’s books make great bedtime stories, especially for those hungry little book worms.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians held its 110th Cherokee Indian Fair after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic.
At The Museum at Warm Springs, we celebrate our unique cultures, traditions, histories, arts and languages every month.
“Pretendianism” – the act of falsely claiming American Indian heritage – does real harm.
A group of Inuit teenage girls face off against murderous aliens that inhabit the bodies of people and animals in a new film.
Kim Peone (Colville/Eastern Cherokee) served as executive director of SWAIA for 2 1/2 years.
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