Oklahoma double murder: new questions raised over women's killing
Emily Morgan and Totinika Elix were found dead on tribal land in 2016. A new report accuses law enforcement of failing to give it high prioirty.
Trump-allied governor banned from another Native American reservation
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has now been banished by three Indigenous tribes in her state.
Trump-allied governor banned from second Native American reservation
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has faced backlash for alleging that drug cartels are facilitating crime on Native American land in her state.
"Remarkable" rock art and dinosaur footprint site "like no other"
The "outstanding" site features mysterious prehistoric rock engravings and dinosaur footprints that date back 140 million years.
Repatriate Indigenous Ancestral Remains on College Campuses
There are deep cultural, spiritual, and emotional costs as institutions hold on to Native remains.
Thirst for Change—The Imperative to Preserve the Colorado River
We all have a voice and the power to share our lived experiences, spark a dialog, foster a connection, and find a likeness where there may be differences.
Oscars 2024 failed to rectify Hollywood's ugliest story
If Lily Gladstone had won the Oscar for Best Actress Sunday, she would have been the first Native American star to have won.
'Killers of the Flower Moon' murders never stopped for Native Americans
The century-old tale in Killers of the Flower Moon is drawing attention to a modern crisis of murders and disappearances among Native people
Native American Suicide Rates Need Attention Now
It is urgent to act in addressing and preventing suicide rates among Native Americans, because this is happening in real life, now.
Archaeologists find record-breaking artifact at US butchered-mammoth site
The artifact dates to around 13,000 years ago and was made by prehistoric Native Americans living in what is now Wyoming.
The adoption agency lied about my true identity
My heritage was stolen and kept from me for almost my entire life until I found out through a Christmas present.
Leonardo DiCaprio's sweet awards-season gesture goes viral
The actor's unwavering support of his "Killers of the Flower Moon" co-star has been praised on social media.
North America's first people may have arrived on sea ice 24,000 years ago
The latest findings shed new light on the peopling of the Americas, one of the hottest debates in archaeology.
Archaeologists find ancient Native American calendar on Colorado border
Researchers have documented previously unknown artworks carved into a rock by a culture whose history dates back more than 3,000 years.
Tribes Across the Nation Support Land Reform. Why Does Biden Drag His Feet?
We thank the Department for bringing the fee-to-trust process into the 21st Century and we urge Secretary Haaland to finish this good work.
NFL fan's "blackface" at game sparks fight
A sports blogger has accused a fan at a Chiefs-Raiders game of offending both Native Americans and African Americans.
Trump-appointed judge deals blow to Republicans
A redistricting lawsuit filed by two Native American tribes in North Dakota has led conservatives back to the drawing board.
President Biden Must Keep His Promise to Tribal Nations
To keep its promise to Tribal Nations, the White House must listen to Indigenous peoples.
Native American mascots could be banned in historic first
A pair of bills introduced this year in one Northeast state could force numerous public high schools to rebrand.
Sustainability
Oil fueled the "Flower Moon" murders. Now, tribes embrace clean energy
Native communities see clean energy as a way to remedy some of the abuses depicted in the new Martin Scorsese film, "Killers of the Flower Moon."
Fifteen Years Later—Justice for a Sacred Site
I pray that the next time the government considers committing another injustice against Native sacred land, it will remember what happened at Ana Kwna Nchi Nchi Patat.
Disney's 8 biggest mistakes in company's history
As Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary, Newsweek takes a look back at the moment's the entertainment giant would like its audience to forget.
"Killers of the Flower Moon" has positive casting "anomaly," scholars say
The film "represents a critical chance to see a story centered on Native women's experiences and for Native women to work in Hollywood," a new report says.
Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday? Indigenous Peoples Day explained
Columbus Day, which is now called Indigenous Peoples Day in some states, will be celebrated on Monday, October 9.
Washington Commanders accused of defaming Native Americans in name fight
A Native American group claims in a new lawsuit that their cultural concerns have been ignored by the Washington Commanders.
Petition to change Washington Commanders' name gets 100,000 signatures
"It's a marketing nightmare for the franchise," a marketing expert told Newsweek.
I grew up in Texas. My Indigenous identity was erased
Even as a child, I knew my ancestry influenced my mindset and my sense of identity.
Abenaki tribe demand Ben & Jerry's pay reparations for "stolen" land
A tribe descended from the Indigenous people who once occupied Vermont—where the ice cream maker's headquarters are based—has called for "compensation."
Indigenous chief wants to take back Ben & Jerry's HQ built on "stolen" land
Ben & Jerry's headquarters is in the western part of the historic territory of the Abenaki tribal confederacy but doesn't sit in any current tribal lands.
Is Ben and Jerry's HQ built on Abenaki tribal land? What we know
After the ice cream company called for Indigenous lands to be returned, some have called for it to give up its own headquarters.