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How to Tell if You Have Indian in Your Bloodline

People have different reasons for wanting to know whether they have American Indian in their bloodline. Some want to know whether the stories they heard about Indians being in their family tree are true; others want

Mohsin Hamid on the dangers of nostalgia: we need to imagine a brighter future

Make America great again. Take back control... From politics to culture, we have been gripped by a wave of nostalgia. Mohsin Hamid calls on storytellers to look ahead with hope

My review of Vernon Mahabal’s Talk to the Hand: A Field Guide to Practical Palmistry

When I was a young boy, maybe 9 or 10, me and my friends were up to no good at the Converse Fair. It was a spectacular carnival back then, with all the sights, sounds, and smells that hearkened bac…

12 Rad Indigenous Illustrators You Should Know

Whether you’re a comics fan, looking for new kidlit, or just enjoy gorgeous art, you'll want to follow these rad Indigenous creators.

Resources for Finding Records on Native American Ancestors

Having trouble finding the information about your Native American ancestors? There are some great resources out there that can help you.

Why Native Americans Are Dying Sooner

We need to talk about the context and history behind the alarming drop in life expectancy for Native Americans

Building climate resilience in Native American communities

The impacts and challenges of climate change are already very real for Native American communities.

Who Were the Ancestors of Native Americans? A Lost People in Siberia, Scientists Say

Genetic analysis of ancient teeth and bones suggests Native Americans largely descend from a vanished group called the Ancient Paleo-Siberians.

Why Native Americans do not separate religion from science

For many Native Americans myth and medicine, religion and science, are not viewed as separate but are interwoven into the fabric of our lives.

Should renewable energy projects be allowed on Native American sacred sites?

Should renewable energy projects be allowed on Native American sacred sites<br>While renewable energy projects can be very beneficial, providing alternative sources of energy as well as jobs, large-scale projects and their required infrastructure threaten Native communities, plants, animals and soils. In our excitement to complete these projects, development is often fast-tracked, ignoring sacred spaces such as ancient village sites and burial sites, as well as…

How to Start Collecting Native American Jewelry

Is There a Respectful Way to Decorate With Native American Decor?

Tipis, dreamcatchers, and Navajo prints have become ubiquitous in interior design. When is it appropriation and when is it ok?

Instructional Continuity Learning Support for Native American students

The purpose of this document is to provide distance learning guidance for Native American students’ instructional access and is aligned to the SDCOE Instructional Continuity Learning Plan Template and the Equity Resource Summary and Equity Instructional Continuity Learning Considerations and...

This Native American artist's hand-beaded Vans have become a fashion sensation

Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds

A new report from DigDeep and the U.S. Water Alliance found race is the strongest predictor of water and sanitation access. This has implications for public health.

The Face of the Teenager Who Harassed a Native American Veteran Is All Too Familiar

It’s the face of self-satisfaction and certitude, of edginess expressed as cruelty.

Native Americans Are Not Who We Thought They Were, Study Suggest

Our understanding of the origins of Native Americans has been dealt a huge blow.

Hotels Need True Collaboration When Adding Native American Design

Representing culture and history is a more delicate balancing act than ever when businesses incorporate Native American artifacts.

When you think ‘Native Americans,’ do you see me? Or Rick Santorum’s stereotypes?

I've worked hard my whole life to tell Native American stories. It's exhausting when I get asked about only one of them.

Who Is Native American Enough?

A groundbreaking free-tuition program has administrators determining who qualifies. It’s harder than it looks.