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50th anniversary of NSU Symposium on the American Indian to focus on future of Indigenous culture, scholarship
There is something for everyone at the annual Symposium on the American Indian at Northeastern State University, said Director of the Center for Tribal Studies Sara Barnett.
Evolving from a one-day event bringing together Native American scholars 50 years ago, the symposium has become a premier, weeklong celebration of Native
Navajo skateboard stamp designs unveiled at skate park by postal service
By Kylie Werner
Cronkite News
GLENDALE, Arizona – Navajo artist Di’Orr Greenwood got emotional while speaking at the unveiling of the skateboard stamp that she designed in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service.
“This moment is very big for my community as it is the first stamp that means
THE NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THE 2023 CLASS OF INDUCTEES
Six of Native America’s Shining Stars to be Enshrined
(OKLAHOMA CITY, MARCH 29, 2023) --- The National Native American Hall of Fame is pleased to announce six new individuals into this year’s slate of inductees. The 2023 group has made contributions across a range of categories, including law,
After nearly 200 years, the Yuchi Tribe of Oklahoma reconnects with bison
By Kaitlyn Radde
The Yuchi Tribe of Oklahoma received five bison from Denver earlier this month, marking the first time in nearly two centuries that Yuchi people will once again interact with the animal.
"We have an opportunity to connect with them in direct ways and help them on
Cherokee Nation debuts season 8 of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People”
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The newest season of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” is back and bigger than ever with all new Cherokee stories.
The groundbreaking docuseries shares compelling narratives of the people, places, history and culture of the Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States. Season
Mvskoke protesters deliver eviction notice to stop “Cop City” on Georgia homelands
Ceremonial leaders seek to preserve the Weelaunee Forest from development
by Braden Harper
ATLANTA, Georgia – The Weelaunee Forest is one of the original homelands of the Mvskoke people. After the Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced the Mvskoke people to vacate their home, the forest was used for many different
The Supreme Court wrestles with questions over the Navajo Nation's water rights
By Becky Sullivan
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could alter the already intense battle over water rights in the parched American Southwest.
For more than 20 years, the Navajo Nation has fought for access to water from the lower Colorado River, which