Native Americans
Today in Native American history: Russell Means is born
November 10, 2015This date in 1939 marks the birth of Russell Charles Means, activist for the rights of Native American people.
Read moreNative student challenges California professor who denies genocide
November 4, 2015In 1852 the California legislature paid $1.1 million to citizen militias to hunt and kill Native Americans.
Read moreIndigenous News: talking to daughters, Navajo midwives, rappers and saints
October 14, 2015Mare Advertencia Lirika, an indigenous Zapotec, has made a name for herself on the Latin American hip-hop scene.
Read moreToday in history: October 12 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 9, 2015The idea of replacing Columbus Day with a day celebrating the indigenous people of North America first arose in 1977.
Read moreIndigenous news: Junípero Serra, Marvel Comics, Doctrine of Discovery
September 25, 2015A Native second-grader was sent home because his traditional Mohawk hairstyle was "too distracting" to teachers and students.
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