But as the Chickasaw Nation member grew up and learned about his Indigenous roots, he came to see the school‘s mascot — a stereotypical Native American man wearing a headdress — as problematic.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Northwestern Michigan College's Native American Student Organization hosted a traditional pow wow on Saturday to honor 20 to 25 graduates. The annual ...

But as the Chickasaw Nation member grew up and learned about his Indigenous roots, he came to see the school's mascot — a stereotypical Native American man wearing a headdress — as problematic.

Eric Emery of Rosebud said. “This isn’t about erasing anybody. It’s about recognizing Native Americans and being the first people in this region.” South Dakota was the first state to ...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — The Illinois Senate is currently considering a bill that would ban the use of Native American names and logos as mascots. It’s already passed the Illinois House.

RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Native American Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs from across the state came together to join in the opening ceremonies for the 48th Annual Pow Wow of the Edisto Natchez-Kusso ...

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Addis’ own John Foster continued to shine on American Idol this week, taking one of the coveted spots in this season’s Top 10. Foster advanced to the Top ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The state of New Mexico must create a remedial plan to improve K-12 education after falling short of providing an adequate public school education to Native American ...

The guest curator of a new Met exhibition on Black style offers an annotated early look at a Dapper Dan jacket, André Leon ...

A mural adorns a wall next to the Massapequa High School, in Massapequa, N.Y., Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) ...

The debate over the use of Native American imagery in school mascots has ignited passions in Metro East, Illinois, where a bill that would ban such representations has passed the House and is now ...

Despite Trump’s decision to revert to Columbus Day, Native Americans in KOTA Territory like Krystal Rencountre say they will continue to celebrate Indigenous people on the holiday, as well as ...