A History of National Native American Heritage Month
A History of National Native American Heritage Month For almost one hundred years, Americans, both Indian and non-Indian, have urged that there be a permanently designated place on the calendar […]
The Native American Military Tradition
Honoring all those who gave their lives for us this Memorial Day and every day. Native Americans have been decorated more for bravery per capita by the U.S. military than […]
Theresa Secord
Theresa Secord (Penobscot) has tirelessly taught the art of ash and sweetgrass basketry. As a founding member of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance, she helped inspire more people to become weavers from the Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot nations.
The Ribbon Skirt
The ribbon skirt, which is a symbol of womanhood amongst native communities, tells a story of adaptation and survival. Many Indigenous tribes utilize ribbon work in their designs, often for […]
Kill the Indian, save the Man….Did Not Work, We Are Still Here!
Patrick Willie (Navajo) is a professional Native American hoop dancer from an urban area and in his youth had long hair braided down his back. He did not fully understand […]
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990
With Holiday Spending Here, Please Remember The Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) of 1990 (P.L. 101-644) is a truth-in-advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Indian art […]
OUTSTANDING! LILY GLADSTONE MAKING HISTORY!!
BY NATIVE NEWS ONLINE STAFF JANUARY 23, 2024 This awards season has seen Lily Gladstone (Blackfeet and Nimíipuu) blaze a trail for Native performers as she garners nominations and awards for her […]
BOOK TWO !
‘Many-sided intent’: Tommy Orange, author of Wandering Stars. Photograph: Winni Wintermeyer The ObserverFiction Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange review – tapestry of colonial trauma is harrowing yet healing Survivors’ stories […]
100 YEARS AFTER THE INDIAN CITIZEN ACT JUNE 2, 1924
ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDIAN CITIZENSHIP ACT, JUNE 2, 1924 What is the Snyder Act of 1921 and who does it apply to? The Snyder Act of 1921 authorized Indian Affairs […]
Tribe’s first female leader in centuries takes office
COREY KILGANNON is a Times reporter who writes about crime and criminal justice in and around New York City, as well as breaking news and other feature stories. Taking her […]