Native American News

The Possum and the Jaguar

The mother of the small possum told her son, “I think it’s time that you went out and found someone to be your godfather.”

The Raccoon and the Bee-Tree

The Raccoon had been asleep all day in the snug hollow of a tree. The dusk was coming on when he awoke, stretched himself once or twice, and jumping down from the top of the tall, dead stump in which he made his home, set out to look for his supper.

Fox and Magpie

One time, Fox and Magpie were roaming about the land. Each of them had an empty stomach. They were hungry. As they walked about, they looked into a nearby water, that was flowing, and sighted a fish swimming by.

Native American Stories – Roman Nose

Native American Stories – Roman Nose “The Native American Story of Roman Nose Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains by Charles A. Eastman”

How Rabbit fooled Wolf

Two pretty girls lived not far from Rabbit and Wolf. One day Rabbit called upon Wolf and said, “Let’s go and visit those pretty girls up the road.”

The Tachi Yokut Indians

The Tachi Yokut Indians have inhabited the San Joaquin valley for centuries. Our forefathers made their living peacefully through farming, hunting, fishing, and gathering grains, nuts and fruits. Our lands consisted of fertile valleys, marshlands and rolling foothills.

Native American Stories – Hole in the Day

Native American Stories – Hole in the Day “The Native American Story of Hole in the Day Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains by Charles A. Eastman”

Chad ‘Corntassel’ Smith Talks About Embracing One’s Legacy

In 1991, I worked for the late Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller. I was walking down the hall of one of our buildings, and I overheard one person tell another, “We can’t do that—the Bureau of Indian Affairs won’t let us.” It was a fascinating moment that piqued my curiosity; why did our people believe it, and when did such a fatalistic belief sneak into our national psyche? It was a prevailing thought among employees that the BIA had some strict supervision and veto power over the Cherokee Nation.

Canada Takes Helm of Arctic Council With First Indigenous Leader

With prospectors set to descend upon the Arctic faster than its ice is melting, Canada took the helm of the Arctic Council on May 15 as Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq became the first indigenous person to chair the eight-member intergovernmental forum.

Best Indian Food 2013: Salmon Roasted Over an Alder Fire Pit

In Indian country, frybread, Indian tacos, curly fries and pizza have become as “traditional” as the dancing and socializing of annual pow wows and celebrations. Food is at the heart of most celebrations, and fast food, in many ways, has taken the place of local cooking. Yet in many regions, familiar foods are being quietly revived or have quietly endured—traditional dishes may include fish caught in the dip net (salmon), greens gathered by hand (milkweed), or dishes that rely on an ingredient that is hard to come by—such as corn soup, red chile stew or muskrat. These traditional dishes reflect the geography, climate and the cooks who make their food with love and care.

Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus Meeting Sets Priorities for UNPFII

The Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus focused on the issues of health, education, and culture during a preparatory meeting prior to the 12th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), which is taking place in New York City May 20-31.

Hoops Pioneer Cliff Johns Talks About Schimmels, Valvano and Life

After growing up in Pinon, Arizona, Cliff Johns, Navajo, says he understands what it is like to overcome challenges and break through barriers often faced by young Native people on and off reservations.

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, New York State Agreement Ends Exclusivity Dispute

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and New York State have reached an agreement that will end a three-year dispute over the tribe’s gaming exclusivity zone and revenue-sharing from its slot machine profits and begin a process to resolve the Indian nation’s longstanding land rights lawsuits.

Jack Gladstone, Haida Heritage Dance Group Captivate in Coeur d’Alene

When Jack Gladstone, “Montana’s Blackfeet Troubadour,” performed at North Idaho College, he captured the attention of his audience with both his songs and his easy manner, sometimes asking them to sing along and at other times regaling them with the history behind his songs.