The Haudenosaunee people of New York have a different concept of Thanksgiving than their non-Indigenous brethren. Members of the...

By Joel Centano A parental confession: My two daughters (ages 7 and 10), as young kids are wont to do, tune me and my “dad talks” out as...

When Koko and other characters in Coin Trick tell Cassidy to listen, they’re reminding her to tune into her intuition. So, what exactly...

By Hayes Lewis The Zuni People of New Mexico use the term A:shiwi (“the people”) to refer to themselves or their tribe. Here Hayes Lewis,...

Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest are renowned for their totem poles. These colorful, handcrafted totems are much more than...

By Aaren Herron This Native American Heritage Month, we honor some of the most beloved Native American leaders both past and present. The...

Native American people who first encountered the pilgrims at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts play a major role in the imagination of...

Native American people who first encountered the pilgrims at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts play a major role in the imagination of...

Native American people who first encountered the pilgrims at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts play a major role in the imagination of...

Genetic studies have revealed a DNA link between the Indigenous peoples of Australia and those of the Americas. It seems some 15,000...

By Aaren Herron The annals of music history are lined with legends of nearly boundless origins. From blues to rock, pop to folk, these...

Have you ever wondered how people communicated with each other before they had writing? How our ancestors shared stories across the...

“When one’s heart is glad, he gives away gifts. Our Creator gave it to us, to be our way of doing things, to be our way of rejoicing, we...

Alaska's First Peoples have called the Last Frontier home for thousands of years. Enduring the 49th State's subarctic environment...

In Native American culture, trickery can go a long way in telling an engaging story. Storytelling is how Native Americans “pass on our...

Native women have always had an important role in preserv­ing cultural traditions and values. The elaborately beaded dresses that Plains...

Playing games was more than just a pastime to ancient Native Americans. Some tribes played games during ceremonies to ensure a good...

Ancient Indigenous Americans were accomplished astronomers. They created ceremonial calendars, planned when to farm and hunt, and told...

Indigenous Americans are among the most underrepresented group in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. A 2012 study...

By Susan Hanson “Hey, Chief! Do your war dance!” My ten-year-old self started hopping around the schoolyard, chanting as I tapped my hand...