Chief Standing Bear, whose 1879 lawsuit and celebrated “I Am a Man” courtroom speech led to the recognition of Native American legal rights, was honored on Friday with a Forever stamp ...

The American Psychological Association called for an end to Indian mascots back in 2005, saying they damaged the self-esteem of Native American children and taught non-Indian children that it was ...

Relatives of the man John Two Guns White Calf, whose profile served as the face of the Washington, D.C., professional football team for 48 years, wants his likeness returned to the franchise.

The only Native American community health organization in Los Angeles has chosen a new leader to guide a planned expansion of ...

In 1919, Rachel Caroline Eaton became the first known Native American woman to get a PhD, at a time when few women—let alone Native American women—had opportunities for graduate education.

United American Indian Involvement has appointed John R. Reeves III as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 20 years of ...

But as she grew up, Folsom noticed how media devoted little coverage to Native American environmental activists. “There’s no agency for that sad so-called Indian guy sitting in a canoe, crying ...

Rights to famous ‘Crying Indian’ TV ad go to Native American group, which is retiring it The late actor Iron Eyes Cody became famous from a 1970s anti-pollution TV ad in which he wore Native ...

WASHINGTON — Native American team names mean honor and respect. That’s what executives of pro sports clubs often say. History tells a different story. Kevin Gover punctuates this point with a ...

Tecumseh was a Shawnee Native American chief who worked hard to organize the tribes of this area in an effort to resist expansion of the “white man” into what is now Ohio and neighboring states.

Chief Standing Bear, whose 1879 lawsuit and celebrated “I Am a Man” courtroom speech led to the recognition of Native American legal rights, was honored on Friday with a Forever stamp ...