Stories of Hope

Part One: Acknowledging My Herstory and Identity for MMIWG

Tamara Colaque

Tamara shares her journey to know herself through her mother’s MMIW story. An aspect that is often forgotten when someone goes missing or is murdered is the impact on the family—especially the childre...

February 6, 2023

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Culture and Identity

The Feather: A symbol of high honor

Native Hope

In Native American culture it is believed that all things possess an inherent virtue, power, and wisdom. The feather, for example, is a powerful symbol that signifies honor and a connection between th...

January 10, 2023

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Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

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

Native Hope

Today riders embark on the last year of their wintery trek to remember those hanged on December 26, 1862, in Mankato, Minnesota, upon President Abraham Lincoln’s order. This execution served as the U....

December 10, 2022

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Culture and Identity

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Native Hope

Every November since 1990, the United States celebrates Native American Heritage Month. The commemoration of the month provides a platform for Native Americans to share traditions, music, crafts, and ...

November 1, 2022

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Culture and Identity

Why Indigenous Peoples' Day Matters

Joanne Lewis

On April 3rd, 2019, the state of New Mexico officially replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day. From now on, the second Monday in October will honor the strength and resilience of Indigenou...

October 9, 2022

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Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

The Six Grandfathers Before It Was Known as Mount Rushmore

Native Hope

Part II in a series of articles that attempt to give more perspective into the truths our history books are avoiding.

July 4, 2022

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Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

What really happened at the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Native Hope

Sharing the Untold Story of Native America is one of the most important things we do at Native Hope, and if Indian Country is to heal, there must be an acknowledgment of the past. This acknowledgmen...

June 22, 2022

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Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

Celebrating Native Fathers

Native Hope

A community is only as strong as its mothers and fathers. The heritage of Native Americans is rich in community and family bonds. In the Lakota culture, the word thióšpaye encompasses the conviction t...

June 17, 2022

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Stories of Hope

Celebrating the Power of Native Women and Native Mothers

Native Hope

The Legend of the White Buffalo Woman One summer a long time ago, the seven sacred council fires of the Lakota Sioux came together and camped. The sun was strong, and the people were starving, for the...

May 8, 2022

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Part One: Acknowledging My Herstory and Identity for MMIWG

The Feather: A symbol of high honor

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

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Why Indigenous Peoples' Day Matters

The Six Grandfathers Before It Was Known as Mount Rushmore

What really happened at the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Celebrating Native Fathers

Celebrating the Power of Native Women and Native Mothers

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