Culture and Identity

Wounded Knee Massacre: Fear is Normally the Root of Tragedy

Native Hope

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...

December 29, 2022

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Culture and Identity

Rock your Mocs

Native Hope

Honoring culture and individuality in an increasingly fast-paced, modern world is a challenge for the members of America's 574 federally recognized tribes. But one woman came up with a simple idea—tha...

November 15, 2022

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Stories of Hope

Potted Meat: The ingredients of a Native American male

Dennis Metcalf

I am Dennis Metcalf from Chamberlain, SD, and I have lived there for most of my life. I recently decided to go back to school and see a different part of the country while pursuing my passion for beco...

November 21, 2021

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Culture and Identity

My relationship with Native American Boarding Schools

Hope McCloskey

Nine children started their final journey home on Wednesday, July 14, from Carlisle, Pa. They made several stops along the way for prayer services. On the evening of July 16, they reached their destin...

October 3, 2021

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Stories of Hope

Story of Hope: Starr Chief Eagle

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"If you go to the top of a mountain, you can see [the horizon line] — here is the balance between the earth and the sky. Here they meet. Point your finger to the horizon and follow it," Starr Chief Ea...

September 3, 2021

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Stories of Hope

U.S. Representative Deb Haaland Reflects on her Pueblo Heritage

Native Hope

Deb Haaland, who served as the U.S. representative for New Mexico's 1st congressional district from 2019 to 2021, is in the habit of making headlines and history. On March 15, 2021, President Joe Bide...

April 11, 2021

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Stories of Hope

Caring for Our Nation

Jewel Jandreau

I thank God I have the opportunity to actually care, not just for Lower Brule but also for our entire nation. It’s time for our people to change our mindset and to break free from all the different ty...

April 7, 2021

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Education and Youth Empowerment

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Native Beauty, According to a Native Woman

Kelly Holmes

All throughout my childhood, my mom always reminded me that each person is made up of four components: physical, which is your physical body; emotional, your emotional state along with your feelings; ...

March 29, 2021

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Stories of Hope

Native American family: It takes a village

Delwin Fiddler, Jr

We have all heard it said that "It takes a Village to Raise a Child." I've been thinking about the true meaning behind these words. It is not about capability; it is about contribution. It takes many ...

March 11, 2021

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Wounded Knee Massacre: Fear is Normally the Root of Tragedy

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Potted Meat: The ingredients of a Native American male

My relationship with Native American Boarding Schools

Story of Hope: Starr Chief Eagle

U.S. Representative Deb Haaland Reflects on her Pueblo Heritage

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Native Beauty, According to a Native Woman

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