The teepee, traditionally used by Plains Indians, is a popular—and sometimes co-opted—symbol of Native American identity. Images here: first, an Indian-owned, now closed espresso shop in ...

The eagle feather, considered one of the most powerful gifts in many Native American cultures, symbolizes strength and accomplishment. Trump’s cabinet turns on tariff architect Make America ...

Earlier administrations investigated whether Native American school mascots were discriminatory. The Trump administration defends them, reflecting a broader shift. By Troy Closson A New York ...

Native people are familiar with brutality ... No matter what we do, we’re still Indian, and often we don’t get to speak for ourselves. I grew up thinking about the tragedy of my history.

A class-action lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania argues that Native tribes have never been compensated for the child abuse or for money taken from tribal trust funds to operate the schools. By Jack ...

The Phoenix Indian Center and the Department of Veterans Affairs honored Native veterans in a ceremony at Steele Indian School Park. The ceremony included the laying of a handcrafted wreath, but ...

Meridian, Mississippi native Jamal Roberts won season 23 of "American Idol." Roberts, a former P.E. teacher, was hesitant to audition but his manager convinced him. Despite his newfound fame ...

MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) — New York is discriminating against a school district that refuses to get rid of its Native American chief mascot and could face a Justice Department investigation or risk ...

‘We are not going to wait.’ How the Cherokee Nation is trying to solve a housing crisis The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma is dedicating millions of its own money to address housing needs for its ...

The horse has played a central role in the history and mythology of many Native American ... of "senior statesman" of Indian Relay, and announces races all over the American West.

Among the most recent developments: the Seattle Spinners, one of MLTT’s founding teams, have been acquired by an LLC led entirely by Indian-American shareholders. The franchise is relocating to ...