Native Americans are not too fond of several Native American-themed sports teams, from the Cleveland Indians and the Washington Redskins to the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, Native American activist Rhonda LeValdo has come to Super Bowl 57 to protest the Chiefs.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham nullified four pre-statehood proclamations that targeted Native American tribes during the American frontier. These proclamations allowed citizens to kill Native Americans and declared them bandits.
On Saturday, during a homily at a Rome seminary for the training of future priests from North America, Pope Francis praised the work and spiritual qualities of Rev. Junipero Serra The Pontiff is set to elevate the Spanish native to sainthood in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in Sept. 23.
Native American tribes are allowed to grow and sell marijuana on their lands, even in states where the practice is not legalized, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday.
While many Americans will enjoy a day off from work in honor of Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 13, the city of Seattle voted to honor the Native Americans that experienced genocide in wake of Christopher Columbus' arrival to America.
Thursday night's episode of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" aired some controversial content in a segment that forced the confrontation between Washington Redskins fans and Native American activists.
Ancient peoples of South America believe Catholicism and annimism An ancient indigenous race in South America, the Aymara, combined their traditional beliefs of animism along with Catholicism, which was brought to the region by the Spanish in the 16th century, and currently live following the mix.
Robert Roche of the American Indian Education Center is leading the charge against the Cleveland Indians name and logo. See what is at stake for MLB, the Cleveland Indians and Native Americans.
Another magazine offends with its cover. Somehow, many celebrities and fashion magazines have yet to figure out that when non-Native Americans don a headdress for fun it's insensitive to the culture.
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Diane Humetewa as a new federal judge, making her the first Native American woman to hold the position and the third Native American federal judge in U.S. history.
As obesity and diabetes rates continue to increase in the Native American community, Navajo tribal leaders voted earlier this week to eliminate sales taxes on healthy food items, which they hope will combat the epidemic by encouraging healthier diets.
The campaign to change the Washington Redskins team name is growing with every passing day The campaign to change the Washington Redskins team name is growing with every passing day.
