Books That Celebrate Indigenous Culture: ‘Turtle Island’
TURTLE ISLAND By Eldon Yellowhorn & Kathy Lowinger Discover the story of North America’s Indigenous peoples before 1492. Unlike most books on the history of Native peoples, which begin with the arrival of Europeans in 1492, this book goes back to the Ice Age to give young readers a glimpse of what life was like […]
American Indian Eatery TOCABE Moving Onto Big Things
The Native American-owned restaurant Tocabe in Denver, Colorado has had impressive growth the last few years. They opened up a 2nd location in Greenwood Village (8181 E Arapahoe Rd Unit C) and debuted new items on their menu almost simultaneously (such as Posu Rice Bowls, Grilled Bannock, among others). Then in the summer of 2016, […]
The Next Wave of Indigenous Pro Athletes
They’re determined, driven and talented. These Native student athletes are already making splashes across Indian Country, and they haven’t even started yet. We meet these young professional athletes in the making. Elisabeth “Bizzy” Feekes Tribe: Winnebago Elisabeth Feekes, or Bizzy for short, is a Sheldon High School student and is affiliated with the Winnebago tribe. […]
Powerful Pair: Anthony Thosh Collins and Chelsey Luger
Photographer Anthony Thosh Collins and part-teacher-part-journalist Chelsey Luger seem to have a lot in common. Both grew up playing sports and both, admittingly, weren’t healthy at one point or another in their lives. However, within the last few years, Thosh and Chelsey have decided to turn to a more healthy and active lifestyle and wanted […]
Native Athlete Profile: Alvina Begay
Runner and athlete Alvina Begay (Navajo) is and has always been, on the go. As a young girl grow ing up on the Navajo reservation, Begay followed in her father’s footsteps and ran. She continued to run within her college career and even trained to represent the U.S. in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. […]
Health Focus: Well For Culture
Obesity. Heart Disease. Diabetes. These are just some of the health issues facing our native communities, which is why the movement to reclaim our indigenous diets and wellness is important. This is why initiatives like Well For Culture are important. Inspired by the knowledge shared through their exercise tutorials and recipes, Native Max reached out […]
Strength In Numbers
Through a year of racism and tough games that proved their true character, the Black Hills Youth Football League Senior Peewee Broncos football team defied odds. It may just be a sport to others, but to the boys, these are moments that will encourage them to go down the right path. According to an article […]
#NativeFashionSpotted: Christine Means Dressed in B.YELLOWTAIL at National Geographic Channel’s Saints & Strangers Premiere
Christine Means, who accompanied husband Tatanka Means at National Geographic Channel’s Saints & Strangers premiere, took the yellow carpet donning a complete B.YELLOWTAIL ensemble. The look consists of the Tazbah Rose Pleated Tea Skirt and Drelynn Black Lace Top. She completed the outfit with an Elktooth Necklace and a Horsehair Rope Belt in black. All items are B.YELLOWTAIL and everything but […]
