This lesson invites students to explore the intersection of Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and U.S. government accountability through the lens of three modern case studies: the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL),

The Oklahoman spoke with four Native state officials. Their tribal nations were all affected by the McGirt decision. Here’s what they had to say.

On Thursday, the National Indians Health Board released the following statement on President Donald Trump's call for the Washington NFL team to change its name back to "Redsk!ns, a term considered as

The Early Childhood Education and Care Department has a new assistant secretary focusing on the state’s Native communities.

In this historical account of the despotism against Native American culture, the altercations of sovereignty, territory, and pluralistic democracy are analyzed in an effort to provide a path towards justice."--Provided by publisher"-- Provided by publisher Date 2020 Call number KF8390 .H39 2020 (Internet) Restrictions & Rights Non-linear Type

A “storm” of activity is emerging from Washington in the form of funding cuts and executive orders—upending the lives of Native American communities and students. These actions jeopardize access to the funding,

Between 1492 and 1900, millions of Indigenous people across Turtle Island—a term many Native peoples use to refer to North America—died as a result of disease, violence, and forced displacement

Films, cookbooks and even competitive cooking shows are spotlighting this revival, honoring the land and the traditions that have sustained Indigenous communities for generations. In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here are a few essential resources to deepen your understanding of the movement.

When Congress passed legislation in 1887 that allotted individual American Indians pieces of land while also granting them citizenship, proponents of the Dawes Act argued it would give them greater independence to farm their own land and help them assimilate into white American culture.

In ceremony booklets, course syllabi, and even email signatures, the UW land acknowledgment can be read as follows: “The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish,