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‘Stoodis!’&‘Skoden’— ‘Reservation Dogs’ Puts NDN Slang in Focus

The hit series “Reservation Dogs,” created by Sterling Harjo and Taika Waititi, has accomplished something few other shows have: it's managed to introduce a mainstream audience to Native American...

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It’s Time to Properly Acknowledge Native American Veterans

Veterans Day is the one day a year, we set aside to honor our military heroes that have fought and died in order to protect the people. Sadly, the United States has a complex history with indigenous...

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REDRUM Motorcycle Club Serves Indigenous Communities Around the Globe

Cliff Matias remembers arriving with his team in Standing Rock in 2016, during the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests (#NoDAPL). The protests erupted as a grassroots opposition to the construction of...

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Opinion: Where Would Indigenous Children Be Without The Indian Child Welfare...

We all know by now that the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA), which makes it difficult to separate Native American...

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We’re Still Waiting for Justice for Andreas Garcia

By now, most of us have heard the story of Andreas Garcia, a Native American boy who got his hair cut by classmates, against his will. The news splashed across many news outlets and yet the real issue...

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American Indian Movement, Warriors of The Past

Warriors are made out of struggle and in Native culture, legends play an essential role in how we organize, defend, and take care of one another. We organize to seek change in our communities filled...

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What Is Land Acknowledgement? Why Are Land Acknowledgements Important?

By now, most of us have heard of some university or corporation having a land acknowledgment ceremony but what exactly is land acknowledgment? According to Northwestern University: Land acknowledgement...

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Indigenous Representation in Modern Media: Breaking Stereotypes and Shaping...

Recent Hollywood hits like Oppenheimer, Barbie, and Marvel movies create worlds where many see themselves and can relate to the characters and storyline.  However, the problem with modern media and...

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Indigenous Music: The Heartbeat of Culture and Influence in Modern Music

Music is described as the sound that translates emotion through elements of rhythm, song, and harmony. In indigenous culture, music is the soundtrack of our stories. Tribal Nations use music to express...

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Killers of The Flower Moon: Missed Opportunities and Unheard Voices

In “Killers of The Flower Moon,” Martin Scorsese's adaptation of David Grann's 2017 book, a dark chapter in American history is brought to life on the silver screen. The film delves into the gruesome...

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