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High schools serving Native American students have reached an 87% graduation rate for the first time ever, matching the national average and erasing a long-standing educational gap. Just a decade ago, only half of Native students graduated.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College celebrated 27 Native American students with a special pinning ceremony recognizing both their academic achievement and cultural heritage. The tradition honors students as they transition to their next chapter with pride in their tribal roots.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College celebrated 27 Native American students at its annual NASA Pinning Ceremony, recognizing their academic achievement and cultural pride. The meaningful tradition marks their transition to new opportunities while honoring their tribal heritage.
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New research reveals Native Americans were playing games of chance during the Ice Age, pushing back the history of dice by more than 6,000 years. This discovery rewrites what we know about ancient intellectual innovation.
Ancient Native Americans were rolling dice and playing games of chance thousands of years before anyone in the Old World, rewriting what we thought we knew about early probability. These weren't just simple toys but sophisticated social tools that built bridges between communities.
Native American communities gathered in Montana to celebrate the 150th anniversary of their historic victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Horse rides, traditional dances, and battle reenactments brought generations together to preserve their oral history and honor their ancestors.
Archaeologists discovered ancient Native American geoglyphs west of Correctionville, Iowa—the first ever found in the state. The small town is now celebrating with a roadside display that shares this hidden piece of history with travelers.
High schools serving Native American students have seen graduation rates jump from 51% to 79% in a decade, thanks to better data tracking and programs that connect students with hands-on career training. Real innovations at tribal schools are keeping kids engaged and excited about their futures.
The first Native American newspaper launched 198 years ago today using an ingenious writing system invented just years earlier. The Cherokee Phoenix still publishes today, making it one of America's most enduring journalistic achievements.
The University of Nevada Las Vegas has created its first scholarship endowed by a Native nonprofit, opening doors for tribal citizens pursuing legal careers. The partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council marks a historic step in addressing Native American underrepresentation in law.
After decades of the highest maternal death rates in America, Native American leaders are building review committees to investigate every preventable pregnancy loss. The CDC reports most Native maternal deaths could have been avoided with better care.
The Obama Presidential Center welcomed hundreds to a traditional Native American dance celebration Saturday, featuring Indigenous performers from Chicago-area tribes. The hourlong cultural showcase invited the community to participate in honoring Indigenous heritage.
Three Native American tribes are reclaiming 136 acres of sacred California coastline, including the beloved Blues Beach, in the state's first-ever land transfer from a state agency to Indigenous stewardship. After years of advocacy and a 2021 law change, the tribes will protect both natural resources and cultural traditions while keeping the spectacular stretch open to the public.
Native American tribes are partnering to build wind and solar farms they'll own outright, creating clean energy jobs and long-term income while powering the next generation of data centers. The projects combine cutting-edge turbine technology with federal incentives designed to support tribal sovereignty.
Twenty-three Native American tribes are bypassing federal gridlock to build their own electric vehicle charging network across tribal lands. Electric Nation has already installed over 75% of planned chargers where government maps still show blank spaces.
Just 18 months after launching, Sonoma State's AANHPI Student Achievement Program is already transforming campus life for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. The program connects heritage with education through mentorship, weekly gatherings, and real-world learning opportunities.
Indigenous tribes control 30% of U.S. coal, 50% of uranium, and critical minerals needed for both fossil fuels and renewable energy. Their treaty rights, equal to the Constitution itself, mean America's energy plans require true partnerships with 574 sovereign Native nations.
An Eastern European immigrant asked Americans to explain their famous friendliness. The wholesome responses reveal what makes American culture uniquely welcoming.
Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now breaking sales records across the country as gardeners embrace climate-smart landscaping. A Chicago plant sale doubled its attendance this year, with nearly 1 in 5 plants sold being native species.
Volunteers gather every Sunday at Fort Missoula's Native Plant Garden to restore western Montana's natural habitat while building community. The garden showcases how native plants need little water, support local wildlife, and offer more variety than most people expect. ##
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