November 18, 2018 By Moderator Native Americans Giving Back: Chaske Spencer Inspiring a belief in a brighter future and shining a light on a path to change is no small undertaking Read more
October 2, 2018 By Moderator Native History: The Medicine Lodge Treaty of 1867 In the Medicine Lodge Treaty of 1867, five tribes ceded familiar lands and hunting grounds, in exchange for allotted reservation lands. They Read more
September 9, 2018 By Moderator What is Tribal Sovereignty? Lately, there has been much focus on sovereignty, a huge issue for tribes. And this is important in that it Read more
September 2, 2018 By Moderator The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 In our recent blog post on Black Elk, a holy man and healer of the Oglala Sioux, we mentioned how Read more
July 17, 2018 By Moderator Purple Heart Appreciation Day: Honoring Our Combat Veterans Since Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 19 percent of Native Americans serve in the military — a higher rate than any other minority Read more
June 19, 2018 By Moderator Exploring Parks and National Landmarks on Tribal Lands Many people who flock to nearby campgrounds, hiking trails, and natural landmarks don’t always realize the history of the lands they’re visiting. Read more
March 18, 2018 By Moderator Native American Chiefs & Leaders Series: Pontiac Chief Pontiac was an Ottawa leader who united tribes in the Great Lakes region to fight against the British. He was the Read more
February 6, 2018 By Moderator The Apache Wars The effects of relocation and colonization of the tribes, as well as the gold rush, the Apache Wars and other conflicts in Read more
January 21, 2018 By Moderator Native Americans in Pro Sports Billy Mills, Jim Thorpe, "Chief" Bender, "Tarzan" Brown, "Injun Joe" Kapp and modern day Native American legends in pro sports: Jacoby Ellsbury, Read more
October 1, 2017 By Moderator Eastern Tribes What do most people think of when they think of an Indian? Well, for most, I believe it is the Read more