New Mexico Announces Plans for Missing and Slain Native American Response Council A new advisory council is being formed in New Mexico to implement a state response to cases of missing or slain Native Americans. State officials emphasized that this initiative aims to bring closure and resolve as they renew their commitment to addressing the …
On September 20, 1972, a tragic event unfolded in the woods of Sonoma County. That day, a white man named Michael Oliver Morgan fatally shot an unarmed Indigenous father, Richard Oakes, with a single bullet to the heart. This shocking incident is the subject of an in-depth article by Jason Fagone and Julie Johnson …
A bipartisan bill proposed on Friday aims to establish a permanent program within the Interior Department that would support tribal governments’ ongoing efforts to reintroduce wild bison herds. This bill, presented by Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Oka.), represents a significant step forward in addressing one of America’s most significant failures in wildlife …
The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, an ancient network of Native American ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio, has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. This site is often described as “part cathedral, part cemetery, and part astronomical observatory.” Preservationists, led by the Ohio History Connection, along with Indigenous tribes with ancestral ties …
It is widely known that the church played a significant role in establishing colonial rule in North America. However, many Americans, including myself, have not been educated about the Christian-run boarding schools that forcibly enrolled Native American children and aimed to erase their culture. Fortunately, in recent years, the disturbing truth about these schools has …
The Ineffectiveness of Sanctions on Ukraine Judith Miller from City Journal highlights how Ukraine is not only engaged in a military war but also an economic war aimed at crippling Russia’s $1.8 trillion economy. However, the current sanctions imposed on Russia are not achieving the desired results. Despite the largest exodus of global enterprises in …
Throughout history, the United States has consistently engaged in the desecration of Native American land, culture, and practices. However, a groundbreaking study published this summer has shed light on the devastating impact of modern agricultural and industrial practices on Indigenous communities worldwide. This study conducted by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and other …
Two distinguished Indigenous leaders are urging President Joe Biden to release Leonard Peltier from prison and are making it clear that this issue will be a priority in the 2024 presidential election. Fawn Sharp, the president of the National Congress of American Indians, wrote a letter to Biden expressing her disappointment in his failure to …
President Joe Biden is set to establish a new national monument surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park, protecting nearly 1 million acres of federal lands from uranium mining and other development. The monument, called Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, will cover approximately 917,000 acres on either side …
The FX series “Reservation Dogs” has truly become my top recommendation when anyone asks for a must-watch show. It is an extraordinary and groundbreaking series that pushes the boundaries of television. What sets it apart is its exceptional representation of Native culture, both in front of and behind the camera. With an all-Native main cast, …