Apr 19 Supreme Court weighs law aimed at domestic violence on tribal lands By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Obama administration asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to uphold a federal law aimed at people who have been convicted of repeated acts of domestic violence on Indian lands. Continue reading
Dec 08 These comics put Native American stories at the front and center By Rocky Mountain PBS Native American comics are working to bring fresh attention to Native cultures and people in a country where many people have limited or inaccurate knowledge about them. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch How comics change mainstream narratives about Native Americans By Corinne Segal Continue watching
Dec 01 How Europe's insatiable thirst for beaver hats drove trade between the Native Americans and colonists By Paul Solman In 17th century New Plymouth, the pilgrims’ trade with the Natives focused on the three F’s: fur, fish and forests. Continue reading
Nov 12 What we can learn from the stories of Black Native people By Michael Santiago "Afro Native Narratives," a documentary and photo project, documents the stories of Black Native people. Continue reading
Oct 07 This is what happens when Native Powwow meets electronic dance music By Anya van Wagtendonk The indigenous Canadian DJ group A Tribe Called Red carries on Native heritage by mixing traditional Powwow with other genres, including dubstep and hip hop. Continue reading
Oct 05 What we lose when we forget Native American history By Corinne Segal Lisa Yankton, a Minneapolis-based poet and member of the Spirit Lake Dakota, carries Dakota history and tradition forward through poetry. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 8:18 Tribal Justice: Prosecuting non-Natives for sexual assault on reservations By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 2:31 Celebrating the intricate craftsmanship of Native American art By PBS News Hour The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, Illinois, has delved deep into its archives for its latest exhibit. On display are the custom clothes and adornments of Native Americans from across the U.S. and Canada. Phil Ponce of… Continue watching
Jun 18 Geneticists crack the 20-year mystery of the Kennewick Man skeleton By Nsikan Akpan Will U.S. Army Corps of Engineers return the Kennewick Man's remains now that they've been found to be closely related to Native Americans?… Continue reading