For thousands of years, Native American communities have read the sky, wind, and earth with an attentiveness that’s almost unimaginable today. Amazingly, many of their weather beliefs and traditions ...

Whether you’re a casual hiker, wildlife photographer, or conservationist, appreciating and respecting the rare wildlife of the American Southwest ensures that future generations can continue to ...

Native American imagery is all around us, while the people are often forgotten For indigenous people, everything from the word “America” to the insulting ways native symbols are used is a ...

(WJAR) — Three inmates of Native American ancestry are suing Rhode Island’s prison system, claiming their religious rights are being violated by not being allowed to participate in ceremonies ...

A prob into New York state's ban on Native American-inspired mascots and logos was found to be in violation of the Civil Rights Act, the Department of Education announced Friday.

The Association on American Indian Affairs, a nonprofit organization that aims to protect the rights of Native Americans, condemns the use of native sports team names, mascots and symbols.

Scholars and Native American activists have long pushed back on schools’ use of such images.

Native American symbols are found around the town beyond just the school team — including on the trucks of its volunteer fire department.

The Democrat-led Illinois House has advanced legislation placing a statewide ban on Native American imagery and mascots by elementary and high schools.

The Native American mascot ban would include logos, team names and mascots 90 Illinois schools use, like the Mt. Zion Braves or the Cahokia Comanches.

The Illinois House of Representatives passes House Bill 1237, prohibiting K-12 schools from using Native American names, logos, or mascots. It will need passage in the senate before advancing to ...