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 cultural reasons for having long hair but kept his long hair because it pleased his parents. The teasing at

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 and craft products within the United States. It is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell, any art

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 role in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Today, she has made history as the first Native American actress

‘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 provide gritty testament to the moral confusion of life in the aftermath of atrocity in the Pulitzer-nominated Native American’s eye-opening

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 to operate programs benefiting American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the U.S. The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, also known

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 new seat at the head of the tribal council table, Lisa Goree spied among some office items a desk nameplate

Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, 60, as her running mate for the November 5, 2024 election. This comes after heavy speculation surrounding who she would pick. Walz has had many job titles in his resume, including governor of Minnesota, a six-term

Orange Shirt Day, also called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or National Day of Remembrance, is observed yearly on September 30 in Canada and the United States.

We offer job training and job placement services for Native American/Alaska Natives living in Arkansas by developing an employment and training program in collaboration with local businesses and industries

We offer job training and job placement services for Native American/Alaska Natives living in Arkansas by developing an employment and training program in collaboration with local businesses and industries