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#cultural-preservation

The story of Ohio's ancient Native complex and its long journey for recognition as a World Heritage site

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio exemplify notable Native American achievements in science and astronomy, earning UNESCO World Heritage status.

Red Horse's Account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Red Horse's account and illustrations of the Battle of the Little Bighorn provide crucial Native American perspectives on this historical event.

The story of Ohio's ancient Native complex and its long journey for recognition as a World Heritage site

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio exemplify notable Native American achievements in science and astronomy, earning UNESCO World Heritage status.

Red Horse's Account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Red Horse's account and illustrations of the Battle of the Little Bighorn provide crucial Native American perspectives on this historical event.
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Battle of the Thames

The Battle of the Thames was a decisive US victory, leading to significant changes in Native American alliances and territorial control.
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A Gallery of North American Plains Indians

Historical injustices faced by Plains Indians continue to affect their descendants, who live on reduced lands and often struggle for resources.

Climbers damaged ancient petroglyph by driving anchors into rock face, Utah authorities say

The act of vandalism at an ancient petroglyph site in Utah has sparked a search for the responsible individuals, showcasing the need for cultural preservation.

A Gallery of North American Plains Indians

Historical injustices faced by Plains Indians continue to affect their descendants, who live on reduced lands and often struggle for resources.

Climbers damaged ancient petroglyph by driving anchors into rock face, Utah authorities say

The act of vandalism at an ancient petroglyph site in Utah has sparked a search for the responsible individuals, showcasing the need for cultural preservation.
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#historical-narrative

A Native American Perspective Of Thanksgiving | KQED

Thanksgiving holds differing meanings for Native Americans, ranging from gratitude to mourning over historical injustices.

The Twenty-first Century's Best Works of Native American History

The history of the U.S. must include Native American narratives to fully understand its origins and the impacts of colonization.

A Native American Perspective Of Thanksgiving | KQED

Thanksgiving holds differing meanings for Native Americans, ranging from gratitude to mourning over historical injustices.

The Twenty-first Century's Best Works of Native American History

The history of the U.S. must include Native American narratives to fully understand its origins and the impacts of colonization.
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#boarding-schools

Pure Hell': The Painful Legacy of Boarding Schools for Native Americans.

President Biden formally apologized for the historic abuses suffered by Native American children in federal boarding schools, noting the deep cultural scars left behind.

Nearly 1,000 Native Children Died at Boarding Schools, Interior Dept. Finds

The U.S. government acknowledges and begins to account for its historical role in operating Indian boarding schools, aiming to address the trauma inflicted on Native communities.

Biden apologises for sin' of Indigenous boarding school abuses

Biden apologized for the U.S. government's historic abuses against Indigenous children, recognizing forced assimilation as a profound injustice.
The admission of forced separation and abuse highlights a dark chapter in American history that still affects Indigenous communities today.

Biden creates a new national monument marking the legacy of Indian boarding schools

Biden's announcement of a new national monument addresses the legacy of Indian boarding schools and its impact on Indigenous communities.

Native Boarding Schools Were Genocidal - Healing Starts With Telling the Truth

The author's grandmother was punished for her Blackfeet identity at a boarding school, reflecting a broader history of cultural suppression.

Patt Morrison: Why the U.S. needed to apologize for its 'Indian school' policy

President Biden's apology for the historic treatment of Native American boarding school children reflects a long-overdue acknowledgment of systemic injustices.

Pure Hell': The Painful Legacy of Boarding Schools for Native Americans.

President Biden formally apologized for the historic abuses suffered by Native American children in federal boarding schools, noting the deep cultural scars left behind.

Nearly 1,000 Native Children Died at Boarding Schools, Interior Dept. Finds

The U.S. government acknowledges and begins to account for its historical role in operating Indian boarding schools, aiming to address the trauma inflicted on Native communities.

Biden apologises for sin' of Indigenous boarding school abuses

Biden apologized for the U.S. government's historic abuses against Indigenous children, recognizing forced assimilation as a profound injustice.
The admission of forced separation and abuse highlights a dark chapter in American history that still affects Indigenous communities today.

Biden creates a new national monument marking the legacy of Indian boarding schools

Biden's announcement of a new national monument addresses the legacy of Indian boarding schools and its impact on Indigenous communities.

Native Boarding Schools Were Genocidal - Healing Starts With Telling the Truth

The author's grandmother was punished for her Blackfeet identity at a boarding school, reflecting a broader history of cultural suppression.

Patt Morrison: Why the U.S. needed to apologize for its 'Indian school' policy

President Biden's apology for the historic treatment of Native American boarding school children reflects a long-overdue acknowledgment of systemic injustices.
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Soft medium, hard truths - National Endowment for the Arts recognizes a Navajo quilter

Susan Hudson's quilt 'Standing Strong In The Face of Genocide' addresses the historical trauma of Native American children in boarding schools.

America's first firearm used by explorers found in Arizona

The discovery of a bronze cannon linked to the Coronado expedition reveals America's first firearm, predating previous findings by about 300 years.
#thanksgiving

Thanksgiving and Native Americans: a complicated history

The myth of the first Thanksgiving overlooks complex realities of Native American involvement and colonialism.

Rebecca Nagle Calls for Confronting the Legacy of Colonization and Its Ongoing Threat to Native Rights

The Thanksgiving holiday is an opportunity to reflect on Native histories and struggles.

Thanksgiving Corn

Thanksgiving's roots lie in the collaboration between Native Americans and Pilgrims, particularly in agricultural practices like corn cultivation.

A guide to Thanksgiving for confused Europeans

Thanksgiving is an American holiday with historical roots tied to both Pilgrims and Native Americans, celebrated with family gatherings and charitable acts.

A Native American Perspective Of Thanksgiving | KQED

Thanksgiving holds different meanings for Native Americans, ranging from gratitude to mourning historical injustices.

Thanksgiving and Native Americans: a complicated history

The myth of the first Thanksgiving overlooks complex realities of Native American involvement and colonialism.

Rebecca Nagle Calls for Confronting the Legacy of Colonization and Its Ongoing Threat to Native Rights

The Thanksgiving holiday is an opportunity to reflect on Native histories and struggles.

Thanksgiving Corn

Thanksgiving's roots lie in the collaboration between Native Americans and Pilgrims, particularly in agricultural practices like corn cultivation.

A guide to Thanksgiving for confused Europeans

Thanksgiving is an American holiday with historical roots tied to both Pilgrims and Native Americans, celebrated with family gatherings and charitable acts.

A Native American Perspective Of Thanksgiving | KQED

Thanksgiving holds different meanings for Native Americans, ranging from gratitude to mourning historical injustices.
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Oregon tribe celebrates as court lifts decades-long hunting and fishing restrictions

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians celebrated significant gains in rights and recognition at their annual powwow, marking a historic moment of cultural revival.

Arapaho

The Arapaho nation, originally from the Great Lakes, adapted to life on the Plains and continue to practice their rich cultural traditions despite external pressures.

Beaver supermoon will appear 14% larger in the night sky this week

The Beaver supermoon will be 14% larger and brighter, peaking on November 15.
It will be 226,000 miles away from Earth, a rare proximity for this celestial event.
#generational-trauma

At Least 973 Native Children Died in the US's Abusive Boarding School System

The U.S. Department of the Interior calls for a formal apology from the U.S. government for the history of federal Indian boarding schools and ongoing support for Native people to recover from generational trauma.

Wandering Stars

Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' examines generational trauma in Native communities through the lens of a violent past and contemporary struggles.

At Least 973 Native Children Died in the US's Abusive Boarding School System

The U.S. Department of the Interior calls for a formal apology from the U.S. government for the history of federal Indian boarding schools and ongoing support for Native people to recover from generational trauma.

Wandering Stars

Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' examines generational trauma in Native communities through the lens of a violent past and contemporary struggles.
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#custer

Yellow Hair: George Armstrong Custer

Histories are shaped by both winners and losers, influencing narratives around figures like Custer, who is viewed controversially today.

Washita Massacre

The Washita Massacre exemplifies the betrayal of peace-seeking Native Americans by the US government, culminating in violence against innocent civilians.

Yellow Hair: George Armstrong Custer

Histories are shaped by both winners and losers, influencing narratives around figures like Custer, who is viewed controversially today.

Washita Massacre

The Washita Massacre exemplifies the betrayal of peace-seeking Native Americans by the US government, culminating in violence against innocent civilians.
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Battle of the Little Bighorn

The Battle of the Little Bighorn exemplifies the consequences of underestimating the Native American forces and demonstrates flaws in Custer's strategy.

Texas county reverses classification of Indigenous history book as fiction

Montgomery County reversed a decision to classify a children's book on Native American history as fiction after backlash from authors and advocates.

George Armstrong Custer

Custer's legacy evolved from a national hero to a controversial figure due to his role in Native American genocide.
#indigenous-peoples-day

The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship

Indigenous People's Day marks 100 years since the Indian Citizenship Act, revealing complexities of Native American citizenship and sovereignty issues.

Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day: States split on which to spotlight

America's celebration of Columbus faces scrutiny due to the violent impact on Native communities, spurring the acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Day.

The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship

Indigenous People's Day marks 100 years since the Indian Citizenship Act, revealing complexities of Native American citizenship and sovereignty issues.

Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day: States split on which to spotlight

America's celebration of Columbus faces scrutiny due to the violent impact on Native communities, spurring the acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Day.
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New law requires California schools to teach about historical mistreatment of Native Americans

California's new law mandates comprehensive education on Native American history, enhancing historical accuracy in schools.

U.S. military to apologize to Alaska Natives for 1800s terror campaign

The U.S. Navy is apologizing for past atrocities committed against Tlingit communities, acknowledging their multigenerational trauma and the need for reconciliation.

19 Messed-Up Facts About US History That I'm Almost Positive You Didn't Learn In Grade School

The article highlights overlooked historical injustices in US history, urging readers to confront and challenge what they learned in school.

Sand Creek Massacre

The Sand Creek Massacre exemplifies the atrocities faced by Native Americans due to U.S. policies and broken treaties.

They took the children: U.S. created Indian boarding schools to destroy cultures and seize land

U.S. government separated Native American children to assimilate into White society and seize tribal land from 1819-1969.
#tommy-orange

Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' is a powerful follow up to 'There There'

Wandering Stars is both a sequel and a prequel to Tommy Orange's debut novel, exploring the long-term effects of Native American history on a specific family lineage.
The novel delves into the themes of trauma, dislocation, and forced assimilation, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestral stories in shaping identity.

Tommy Orange Discusses 'Wandering Stars'

Wandering Stars is a powerful follow-up to 'There There' by Tommy Orange.
The book delves into the historical context of Native Americans and the impact of institutions like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' is a powerful follow up to 'There There'

Wandering Stars is both a sequel and a prequel to Tommy Orange's debut novel, exploring the long-term effects of Native American history on a specific family lineage.
The novel delves into the themes of trauma, dislocation, and forced assimilation, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestral stories in shaping identity.

Tommy Orange Discusses 'Wandering Stars'

Wandering Stars is a powerful follow-up to 'There There' by Tommy Orange.
The book delves into the historical context of Native Americans and the impact of institutions like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
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