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 any other ethnicity Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On THIS day 75 years ago, June 7, 1944, more

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, 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 powwow regalia or pieces made for special occasions. Ribbons are sewn onto skirts, dresses, and shirts, and have a special

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