I am a scholar of Colonial-Indigenous relations and think that officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day – and, more broadly, Native Americans’ history and survival – is important.

Unexpected allies Today, cities with significant native populations, like Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles, now celebrate either Native American Day or Indigenous Peoples Day.

Mission In partnership with Native peoples and their allies, the National Museum of the American Indian fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native ...

Here are 11 Native Americans who made history that experts say everyone should learn about.

Indigenous Latin America in the 21st Century: Achievements and Gaps Despite important advances over the first decade of this millenium, Indigenous Peoples in the Latin America region are ...

Everything You Need to Know About Indigenous Peoples' Day Our nation recognizes the invaluable contributions and positive impact the Indigenous peoples have made on American society on Oct. 14, 2024 ...

Tens of thousands of Indigenous people labored in bondage across the western United States in the 1800s.

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These commodity foods would become staples of Native kitchens and lead to sky-high rates of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease among indigenous peoples.