indigenous people

In this article about Massapequa, a mural of the town's mascot, a Native American chief is reaching completion.

Massapequa and Its Mascot: On the Wrong Side of History

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

A Long Island town fights to save its Chief…for none of the right reasons.…

July 13, 2023

Should You Boycott ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’?

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

Cameron's latest film has been criticized for its depiction of indigenous cultures, leaving many fans wondering if it's worth the watch.…

February 9, 2023

in article about alternatives to Columbus Day, three kids sitting on a picnic blanket

Things To Celebrate Instead of Columbus Day

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

It's time to end America’s weird obsession with a terrible guy.…

September 28, 2022

An illustration of three Indigenous people wearing medical masks and traditional headgear

COVID-19 Is Disproportionately Harming Indigenous Communities

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

A long history of unresolved issues, often stemming from the legacy of colonialism and systematic racism, only exacerbates the impact of the coronavirus on Native Americans.…

July 5, 2020

NAFTA Renegotiations Are Threatening Indigenous Mexicans

Study Breaks Writer

As Mexican, Canadian and American representatives begin to amend NAFTA, only Canada seems concerned with fixing the agreement’s human rights abuses.…

February 8, 2018

National Monument Rollback: An Affront to the Environment and Indigenous Tribes

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

As the Trump administration plans to downsize national monument lands, energy interests seem to be the reason for change despite protests.…

December 12, 2017

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