Clues layered into a quilt — the pattern and colors chosen, types of fabric and dyes — hint to the maker’s race, ethnic ...

But as the Chickasaw Nation member grew up and learned about his Indigenous roots, he came to see the school’s mascot — a stereotypical Native American man wearing a headdress — as problematic.

But as the Chickasaw Nation member grew up and learned about his Indigenous roots, he came to see the school’s mascot — a stereotypical Native American man wearing a headdress — as problematic.

(WGN) — The Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 1237 Tuesday, a piece of legislation that aims to prohibit Illinois K-12 schools from using a Native American name, logo or mascot.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A monumental bill to ban Illinois schools from using Native American names, logos, and mascots passed out of the House after a controversial debate Thursday.

Vice Chairman Burtt was nominated by his peers for this prestigious recognition. The Native American 40 Under 40 Award honors individuals who demonstrate leadership, initiative, and dedication ...

Madalyn J. Mann does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

November marks Native American Heritage Month ... Roberta Hill Whiteman, member of the Oneida Nation; from “Star Quilt” “Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread ...

California State University, Sacramento, is opening a new college, the Native American College—a first for the system—to support Indigenous students in the state, campus officials announced at the ...

According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Native American rates of murder, rape and other violent crimes are higher than national averages as well. There is so much beauty in Heule's designs ...

These national conversations rarely touch on enrollment trends among Indigenous students—but they should, advocates say, because Native American enrollment rates have been falling steeply for years.