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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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

Native American Veterans serve the nation

Native Hope

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...

November 11, 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

Native Hope

"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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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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