One of the nation’s establishing documents calls Indigenous people “merciless Indian savages.” Today, many say the phrase has an emotional and complicated impact.

As the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Tribal Chairman Matthew Wesaw has one message: "We're still here. We've been here from the beginning;

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. More than fireworks and apple pie, America’s ...

Remembering the humanity of Indigenous peoples on International Human Rights Day Dennis Zotigh On December 10, 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted and announced the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the first ...

November is the official month dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the rich and diverse traditions, cultures, and histories of Native people Native American Heritage Month (NAHM), also commonly recognized as American Indian and Alaska Native ...

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Michigan Anishinaabe women April Lindala, Linda Batiste-Cohen and Michelle Reed dress in their tribal apparel in anticipation of the holidays!" Photo courtesy of Michelle Reed For the last few years, Native friends have shared their Christmas plans and ...

Our horticulture program had a very successful plant sale back in April when everyone had spring fever. Some of the feedback was pretty clear. The people want more native plants. That’s good news, because we’ll be hosting a Native Plant and Pollinator Sale later this summer.