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Native America Calling: The Native role in America’s War of Independence (December 4, 2023)
The American Revolution is mostly portrayed as an epic struggle between the colonies and the British. But Indians nations also played a role.
OJ and Barb Semans: Indigenous people of this country understand suffering (November 27, 2023)
Since Columbus arrived in 1492, we have been struggling to protect our communities, our way of life and Mother Earth.
Native America Calling: Celebrating Native veterans (November 10, 2023)
Parades and powwows are gearing up to honor Native veterans around the country.
Native America Calling: The Native perspectives of the Israel-Hamas war (November 9, 2023)
Native activists are speaking out in solidarity with Palestine as the United States supports Israel’s right to defend itself.
Tom Cole: Getting back to work on Capitol Hill after chaos (November 6, 2023)
With only eight weeks left in the year, members of Congress certainly have our work cut out for us
Google Doodle celebrates legacy of Apache artist Allan Haozous (November 3, 2023)
The work of the legendary Apache artist Allan Haozous (Houser) is being honored as search engine giant Google celebrates Native American Heritage Month.
People’s World: Film shares story of theft of Black Hills from Lakota Nation (September 26, 2023)
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.
Native America Calling: How the Pontiac rebellion changed history (September 25, 2023)
Native America Calling will recount how Chief Pontiac and his allies changed the direction of colonial expansion 260 years ago.
Indian Country is finally seeing progress on a long-overdue update to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) although victory is not yet at hand.
An overwhelming majority of Jewish voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District – 94% – think their freshman Republican representative, George Santos, should resign from Congress over a web of lies about his background.
Auction under fire for sale of items from Battle of Little Bighorn (January 10, 2023)
A non-Native collector who claims to know a secret tribal language is selling items that supposedly came from Little Bighorn and other battles. Some have doubts.
Harold Frazier: Nation-to-nation policy must be law of the land (November 30, 2022)
Native Sovereign Nations are prior sovereigns, embodying the inalienable and inherent rights of Native Peoples bestowed by our Creator.
Harold Frazier: Honor sacred promises to our Native Sovereign Nations (September 13, 2022)
Mni Wiconi means water is life, and no one will silence our Native peoples.
Alan Parker, a citizen of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, had a profound impact on law and policy in Indian Country.
DVIDS: San Carlos Apache Tribe dedicates building to fallen veteran (August 11, 2022)
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Michael A. Noline was killed in action in Operation Desert Storm.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Select Provisions of the 1866 Reconstruction Treaties between the United States and Oklahoma Tribes.”
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation hero receives Medal of Honor (July 18, 2022)
Dwight Birdwell is an American hero and Cherokee Nation patriot.
Navajo Code Talkers Museum prepares for special celebration (July 12, 2022)
The Navajo Code Talkers Museum is breaking ground on a permanent facility to honor the tribal citizens who served in World War II.
Dwight Birdwell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, receives the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on July 5, 2022.
Native America Calling: Recognizing Native Vietnam veterans (March 29, 2022)
Native America Calling will take time on Vietnam Veterans Day to honor all those who served.
The Cheyenne people, both Northern and Southern, are mourning the passing of a prominent religious and spiritual leader.
Native America Calling: The continuing Russian influence in Alaska (March 16, 2022)
As Russia works to forcibly annex a neighboring country, it’s instructive to recount the nation’s checkered history among Alaska Natives.
Joe Biden is a man of vision — he is working to “Restore the Soul of America.”
With funding for Indian Country programs set to run out unless Congress acts, developments are fast-moving on Capitol Hill.
Cronkite News: President Biden delivers first State of the Union (March 4, 2022)
President Joe Biden delivered an address that toggled between plans for tackling domestic challenges and reasserting U.S. international leadership.
Self-proclaimed ‘Auntie’ admits being wrong about tribal affiliations (January 24, 2022)
A social media figure who built a following by creating “Native” content is backing away from her tribal affiliation claims.
Militarization of the Hawaiian islands have had deep and pervasive effects on the culture and sovereignty of Kanaka Maoli.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation honors our brave veterans (November 15, 2021)
Citizens of the Cherokee Nation, like most tribes across the country, have a deep commitment to the American military.
Tim Giago: It has been a long and bumpy road (October 18, 2021)
It has taken me 87 years to travel that bumpy road called life. I think I may have a few miles left to travel.
Rodney Bordeaux: The truth about America’s genocide (August 23, 2021)
Humanity mandates decisions based upon mutual consent between the United States and Native Sovereign Nations.
Anthony John LaMere was the only Winnebago tribal citizen killed in action in the Vietnam War. He had just turned 20 years old.
Native America Calling: A day of victory at Greasy Grass (June 25, 2021)
The Battle of Greasy Grass was over in an hour, but its legacy continues to this day.
An Oklahoma man has been arrested and charged after citing the Trail of Tears and the Muscogee Nation’s treaty when making violent threats against President Joe Biden.
Tim Giago: Thanking Native veterans for their service (May 31, 2021)
The history of Native people and the United States military goes all of the way back to the Revolutionary War.
Native veterans support Deb Haaland ahead of historic vote (March 15, 2021)
Native veterans and allies are stepping up to support Deb Haaland ahead of her final historic vote as Secretary of the Interior.
The leader of one of the largest tribes in the U.S. is fighting a behind-the-scenes battle with Congress that pits racial justice against tribal sovereignty.
Native America Calling: Book of the Month (February 24, 2021)
In “Even As We Breathe” by Cherokee author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, cultures of fictional characters collide in the time of World War II.
Native America Calling: Honoring the Dakota 38 (December 17, 2020)
President Abraham Lincoln ordered the hanging of 38 Dakota warriors on December 26, 1862. Two other chiefs were hanged three years later.
Native Sun News Today: Book is fitting tribute to Native veteran heroes (November 26, 2020)
We all know that Native Americans have served in the U.S. military at the highest rate per capita for any ethnicity.
Ivan Star Comes Out: There are people with that feeling of Native kinship (November 10, 2020)
My childhood, adolescent, and war experiences led me to perceive the world as cruel and impersonal.
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