Explore eight Indigenous housing traditions through their peoples, places and...
Native Americans Today:
Stories, Heritage, and Sovereignty
Explore Indigenous news, cultural traditions, rights, and resilience through stories written by and for Native communities.
Stories That Shape Our Spirit, Strengthen Our Future
Culture
NAGPRA Explained: Repatriation, Consultation and the Return of Ancestors
NAGPRA protects Native ancestors and specified cultural items. Understand who...
7 Native Authors Writing Contemporary Indigenous Life
From Louise Erdrich and Tommy Orange to Natalie Diaz, these...
Health, Wellness and Community
Urban Indian Health Programs: How to Find Care in a City
Find an Urban Indian Organization, ask about eligibility and appointments,...
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What Is the Indian Health Service? Eligibility, Care and Coverage Limits
The Indian Health Service, commonly called IHS, is a federal...
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Senate Confirms Klamath Citizen Mark Cruz to Lead Indian Health Service
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Mark Cruz, a citizen of...
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The Termination and Urban Relocation Era: Federal Policy and Native Resistance
Termination targeted Tribal legal relationships and land protections; relocation encouraged...
How to Research Native American Ancestry: Records, Rolls and Tribal Citizenship
Start with known relatives, document each generation, and choose records...
A Beginner’s Guide to Pre-Columbian Civilizations in North America
Discover the fascinating history of North America before 1492. Learn...
News
Armed Federal Agents Accompany Border-Wall Crews onto Tohono O’odham Nation
Armed federal agents accompanied border-wall contractors onto the Tohono O’odham...
Native Forward Places $40 Million Into Permanent Fund for Native Students
Native Forward Scholars Fund will place $40 million into a...
New Federal Housing Law Opens Opportunities for Tribes but Leaves Major Reform Unfinished
A sweeping federal housing package became law on July 11,...
Sovereignty, Law & Policy
Cultural Burning: How Indigenous Fire Stewardship Cares for Land
Cultural burning connects care for land with Indigenous knowledge and...
Federally Recognized vs. State-Recognized Tribes: What the Difference Means
Federal and state Tribal recognition describe different legal relationships. Learn...
Native American Reservations Explained: Land, Government and Common Myths
The word “reservation” is often used as if it describes...
Business & Entrepreneurship
How to Buy and Sell Authentic Native American Art
Learn what Native-made, Native-designed and Native-owned mean, which questions to...
Native American Business Loans: SBA, BIA & Native CDFIs
Find a financing route that fits your Native-owned business, with...
Best Grants for Indigenous Business Owners
Discover top grants and funding opportunities for Indigenous business owners...
Upcoming Native American Events
November 2026
Nov
14
Nov
14,
2026
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center,
1271 Hanover Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 United States
1271 Hanover Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 United States
Explore mysterious stone features found throughout the Lower Hudson Valley with researcher Rob Buchanan, followed by an optional guided hike to examples on Hilltop Hanover Farm.
$17.85
Nov
19
Nov
19,
2026
Saint John Paul II National Shrine,
3900 Harewood Rd NE
Washington, DC 20017 United States
3900 Harewood Rd NE
Washington, DC 20017 United States
Attend a free Native American Heritage Month celebration in Washington, DC, on November 19, 2026. Explore Catholic history and Native contributions. RSVP.
Nov
21
Nov
21,
2026
Seneca MD FamilySearch Center,
18900 Kingsview Rd
Germantown, MD 20874 United States
18900 Kingsview Rd
Germantown, MD 20874 United States
Explore Native American ancestry at free genealogy workshops in Germantown, MD, on November 21, 2026. Keynote by Brenda Beyal. Walk-ins welcome.
Nov
24
Nov
24,
2026
The National Arts Club,
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
Join a free NYC lecture on Native American cultural landscapes, Shasta ancestral lands, and tribal partnerships with archaeologists on November 24, 2026.
