Native Americans
Washington Commanders accused of defaming Native Americans in name fight
A Native American group claims in a new lawsuit that their cultural concerns have been ignored by the Washington Commanders.
Petition to change Washington Commanders' name gets 100,000 signatures
"It's a marketing nightmare for the franchise," a marketing expert told Newsweek.
I grew up in Texas. My Indigenous identity was erased
Even as a child, I knew my ancestry influenced my mindset and my sense of identity.
Abenaki tribe demand Ben & Jerry's pay reparations for "stolen" land
A tribe descended from the Indigenous people who once occupied Vermont—where the ice cream maker's headquarters are based—has called for "compensation."
Indigenous chief wants to take back Ben & Jerry's HQ built on "stolen" land
Ben & Jerry's headquarters is in the western part of the historic territory of the Abenaki tribal confederacy but doesn't sit in any current tribal lands.
Is Ben and Jerry's HQ built on Abenaki tribal land? What we know
After the ice cream company called for Indigenous lands to be returned, some have called for it to give up its own headquarters.
Ben & Jerry's faces boycott calls over 4th of July message
Outraged social media users called Ben & Jerry's message a "Bud Light moment," demanding a boycott of the company.
Neil Gorsuch breaking with Supreme Court underlines a surprising trend
Gorsuch's dissent on one ruling and concurring opinion in another further reaffirms his commitment to affirming Native American rights.
Target boycott's hidden consequences for Indigenous communities
Nick Tilsen, who leads a nonprofit at the center of Target's latest controversy, told Newsweek attacks on DEI programs are "detrimental" to Native Americans.
How this weekend's strawberry moon got its name
The strawberry moon is due to appear on June 3, so-named by ancient Native American peoples for the plants that appear during this time of year.
Berkeley professor sparks anger over false Indigenous heritage
Elizabeth Hoover admitted that she had claimed Native American heritage that she did not have, apologizing for the "hurt, harm, and broken trust" she caused.
The U.S. Government Made a Peculiar Concession in Arizona v. Navajo Nation
The American Southwest is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1,200 years, hitting the Navajo Nation the hardest.
Miami's rampant condo-building is trampling all over history
The city has a habit of paving over its ancient history, experts said, as Indigenous activists voice their opposition to a development on a Tequesta site.
Stolen Land and Broken Promises
The Ninth Circuit Court can save Oak Flat, our religious traditions and the very soul of the Apache people.
Exclusive: Alaska Democrat defends pushing Arctic oil project
Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan congresswoman, described the Willow Project as "an essential step forward in our energy transition," serving local needs.
Full Worm Moon March 2023—When is it and why is it called Lenten?
A livestream will show the full moon rising above the legendary skyline of Rome, Italy, and its famous monuments
Miami condos built on ancient artifacts older than the Bible spark outrage
A new property development will occupy a site with Native American artifacts dating back 7,000 years. Activists are angry the site isn't being preserved.
If Donald Trump gets reelected, what "will soon happen again"?
Trump has previously pledged to crush the "left-wing censorship regime" and "destroy" drug cartels if elected in 2024.
Ancient humans may have gone to North America then turned around
Evidence suggests that the Americas were first settled by people who traveled from Asia.
Montana Republican looks to change Indian reservation system
A two-page resolution claims Indian reservations were "created in a different time and place and under circumstances that no longer exist."
What is a cold moon? December 2022 full moon meaning explained
The last full moon of the year is due to rise on December 7, and will coincide with the occultation of Mars.
It's Time to Give Native Americans and Others the Respect They Deserve
American society is steadily becoming more diverse, yet Americans still have far to go in recognizing that no one culture or set of beliefs is superior to others.
What Native Americans want you to know about Thanksgiving this holiday
Thanksgiving is a chance to raise awareness about the true "back-story to what really happened to establish a colony."
'The English' star on First Nations role—more than "a bow and arrow"
William Belleau loved playing the bad guy because First Nations characters were usually just seen carrying "a bow and arrow and speaking broken English."
It's Time for the U.S. to Honor Its Promise to Cherokee Nation
Congress, it is time to do your part and seat Cherokee Nation's delegate.
Lithium "white gold rush" in Nevada could desecrate native land
Lithium mining is incredibly destructive to the land and can result in soil erosion, sinkhole formation, and contamination of groundwater and surface water.
Cherokee delegate pushes for Congress to honor 200-year-old promise
On Indigenous Peoples Day, Kim Teehee told Newsweek that she hopes to be the Cherokee Nation's first delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022: Everything to know
Cherokee Nation's principal chief described Indigenous Peoples Day as "very meaningful for Native peoples all over the country."
On Indigenous Peoples Day, Let's Discuss Big Oil's War on Native Rights
There is no better way to honor us than by stopping Big Oil's war on tribal sovereignty.
Sacheen Littlefeather Says John Wayne Behind 'Most Violent' Oscars Moment
The Native American activist recently talked about her controversial 1973 Oscars appearance and claims that Wayne attempted to assault her.