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Connection and Empowerment for Native People: The Teachings of the Bow and Arrow

Most Americans think of the bow and arrow as a tool for hunting or sports. But writer and craftsman Joseph Marshall III has always seen the bow and arrow as a source of spiritual guidance. In Lakota c...

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Steeped In the Land: The History of the Shoshone Tribe

The Shoshone tribe has inhabited the Great Basin and Great Plains for over 10,000 years. They lived in what is now Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and beyond. Their history is one of adaptation in the face of dr...

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February 3, 2025

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Exploring the Rich Legacy of the Nez Perce Tribe

A tribe famous for their horsemanship, generosity, and commitment to their culture, the Nez Perce tribe has touched American history through several vital chapters. From their initial interactions wit...

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January 30, 2025

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about sex slavery and human trafficking across the globe. This critical issue is one that we at Native Hope are deepl...

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January 10, 2025

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Wounded Knee Massacre: Fear is Normally the Root of Tragedy

Fear is normally the root of tragedy. On December 29, 1890, that was the case: The Wounded Knee Massacre. This event was precipitated by the United States government’s fear of an uprising due to the p...

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December 29, 2024

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Dakota 38+2: Honoring those who lost their lives striving to survive

Today, we remember those hanged on December 26, 1862, in Mankato, Minnesota, upon President Abraham Lincoln’s order. This execution served as the U.S. government’s punishment of the Dakota people for ...

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December 26, 2024

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Native American Heritage Day

November is Native American Heritage Month. This month was established to honor and recognize Native Americans as the first people of this nation and to celebrate both their cultural heritage and inte...

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November 29, 2024

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Zitkala-Sa: A Trailblazer for Native American Rights and Cultural Preservation

Zitkala-Sa was born Gertrude Simmons on February 22, 1876, on the Yankton Indian Reservation in South Dakota, and died on January 26, 1938, in Washington, D.C. Her legacy endures through her contribut...

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November 25, 2024

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The History of Thanksgiving from the Native American Perspective

There are always two sides to a story. Unfortunately, when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving, generations of Americans have been taught a one-sided history in their homes and schools. The domina...

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November 15, 2024

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Native American Veterans serve the nation

Serving to protect this nation is something Native Americans have done since the Revolutionary War. Many ask how is it possible that Natives want to serve a country where "they [U.S. military] weren't...

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November 11, 2024

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