Paiute Indian Tribe
The Paiute tribe of Native American Indians is made up of several bands throughout the western part of the United States, also known as the Great Basin region.
A New History of the First Peoples in the Americas
The miracle of modern genetics has revolutionized the story anthropologists tell about how humans spread out across the Earth.
7 Most Popular Native American Languages in U.S.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2006–2010 American Community Survey report shows that of the 2.4 million people in the U.S. who identify themselves as American Indian or Alaska Native alone (and who are over 5 years of age), over 70 percent say they speak only English at home.
What is the great spirit in Native American culture?
Facts and information about the Culture of Native Americans including the subject of the Great Spirit.
Traditional clothing of Native American Indians
Native American Indian tribes lived in the territory of US and Canada long before the conquistadors. They lived in harmony with nature. That's why their culture is closely related with the laws of nature.
‘Native American’ or ‘American Indian’? How to Talk About Indigenous People of America
Most people living in the United States are familiar with the terms “Native American,” “American Indian,” and, increasingly, “Indigenous American” or “Indigenous peoples.” But if you’re still uncertain about which term to use, you’re not alone.
Asia’s Indigenous Peoples
There are some 260 million indigenous peoples in Asia, three-quarters of the world's total, making it the most culturally diverse region in the world.
Cherokee Chief Asks Jeep to Remove His Tribe's Name From Its Off-Road Vehicles
"It is time for corporations and sports to remove the use of Native American names, images and mascots from their products," says Cherokee leader Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Four American Indian Heroes You've Never Heard Of
The responses seldom vary: Geronimo, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. All of these people are worthy of admiration – and they get significant play in my courses – but it is disappointing that modern college students would associate Indian history solely with victims of American expansion.
How Native American Tattoos Influenced the Body Art Industry
“Tattooed New York” explores 300 years of tattooing in New York City, beginning with Native American tattoos and how Natives influenced the body art industry.
Kunapipi: Indigenous Australia's Blood Rituals
At the heart of Aboriginal Australians’ beliefs is the Dreamtime, which refers to the time when their ancestors made everything.
Native American Artist Rico Worl Designs U.S. Postage Stamp
The Alaskan artist Rico Lanáat’ Worl is the first member of the Tlingit tribe to design a U.S. postal stamp.
4 Native American Employees Share How They Live, Discover and Appreciate Their Heritage
For some it’s the beginning of a journey to discover and learn about family, culture and heritage. For others it’s the continuation of strong traditions still celebrated – passed down from many generations.
13 Facts About Native Americans You Didn’t Learn in History Class
Native Americans didn't all live in teepees and not all warriors were men.
Native American Music
The Americas contain hundreds of native communities, each with its own distinctive history, language, and musical culture.
10 Ways Employers Can Include Indigenous Australians
The results of the first large-scale survey of the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at work give plenty of food for thought.
As Native Americans Face Job Discrimination, A Tribe Works To Employ Its Own
About a third of Native Americans say they have experienced discrimination in the workplace when seeking jobs, or when getting promotions or earning equal pay, according to a new poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Recognized Tribes in Oregon
There are nine federally recognized tribes with reservation lands in Oregon.
The Unwavering Racism of Native American Sports Logos
The Cleveland Indians, the Washington Redskins, the Atlanta Braves, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Chicago Blackhawks have a branding problem: racism.
Native American Entrepreneurs
Let’s take a closer look at five successful entrepreneurs—from a barbecue chef to inventor of Smart Meter wireless technology—who happen to also be Native American.