In 2024, the most recent year for which data for the population is available, Native American and Alaska Native people had the highest pregnancy-related mortality ration among major demographic groups ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Native Americans’ Day activities in Sioux Falls started with prayers in Lyon Park ahead of the downtown parade. Prayer permeates every aspect of Native American life. “In any ...

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — KX News recently explored the rich tapestry of Native American heritage across North Dakota. From enduring traditions to inspiring leaders and grassroots change-makers, we ...

Native American Heritage Month became federally recognized in 1990 and has profound significance. It provides an opportunity to educate the public about the diverse tribal nations, acknowledge ...

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we asked Indigenous creators to discuss how their works reflect different aspects of their culture and history. There was a morning a few years back [when] ...

Water is life, especially in the desert. The Indigenous people of the area today known as Southern Nevada know this. The Las Vegas Wash, for example, was once an important trading ground for the ...

A 19th C Sioux warrior shirt in the "Tipi" exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum (all images, unless other noted, are by author) A traditional 19th-century Sioux warrior shirt in the Brooklyn Museum’s ...

SHERMAN Alexie, a notable Native American writer, poet and filmmaker, has carved a space for himself in the literary world ...