Native American News
Behind Upper Midwest tribal spearfishing is a long and violent history of denied treaty rights
A fraught and violent history for centuries disrupted Indigenous people’s lives in the Upper Midwest, barring them from traditional food gathering practices like spearfishing.
As climate change alters lakes, tribes and conservationists fight for the future of spearfishing
Historically, government and local opposition have made tribal spearfishing difficult, even after treaty rights were upheld at the Supreme Court.
Coquille Indian Tribe celebrates 35 years of restoration
Coquille citizens and leaders reflect on the powerful efforts to achieve restoration and the progress and healing of the nation since.
The Quinault Nation is trying to escape the rising Pacific, but time is running out
Across the U.S., tribes suffer some of the most severe impacts of human-caused climate change but typically have the fewest resources to respond.
North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation
The complex will be among the largest greenhouses in the U.S.
Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration honors past, present and future
This year also marked the 169th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of 1855, which established the Warm Springs Reservation on a fraction of the original 10 million-acre territory.
U.S. Interior Secretary announces $120M for tribal climate efforts from Michigan’s Gun Lake Tribe
“Tribes are not a monolith, and neither are the challenges that we all face.”
Native designs are in the spotlight at 2024 UNITY Gala in Portland
Youth represent their Native nations through traditional designs and attend a fashion show with pieces from award winning Indigenous designer Red Berry Woman.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents serving warrants
U.S. Parole Commission says Tuesday that he won’t be eligible for another parole hearing until June 2026.
Senator wants Commanders to pay tribute to old logo that offends many Indigenous
Sen. Steve Daines says he will block funding for RFK Stadium until the NFL and the Commanders bring back the former logo in some form.
Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago
Legislation expected to be approved later this year would transfer the Shabbona Area State Recreation Area in DeKalb County west of Chicago to the Kansas-based Prairie Band Potawatomi.
NAYA Family Center opens shelter for Indigenous families experiencing homelessness
The new shelter will provide counseling, traditional healing practices, employment support and other services.
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