Native Americans

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

Supreme Court decision: Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta

The Grim Implications of Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Upending 200 years of settled law, this Supreme Court decision robs Native Americans of their promised autonomy and right to self-governance.…

July 18, 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

‘Even the Rain’ Illustrates the Past, Present and Future Struggles of Indigenous Peoples

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

The Netflix addition is a poignant portrayal of the injustice of Native-American suffering.…

February 22, 2019

4 Native American Tribes Fighting to Keep Their Languages Alive

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Native Americans are trying to prove that their languages are alive and thriving.…

April 6, 2018

Patience and Fear from the Navajo Nation

The President and the Pipeline

Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

With several Native American tribes dependent on mining and welding to support their families, there are mixed reactions to the Trump presidency and the Dakota Access Pipeline.…

February 13, 2017

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