Chickasaw Astronaut Shares Passion for Space in New Children’s Book
Blast off into space by reading Chickasaw astronaut Commander John Herrington’s new children’s book “Mission to Space.” “It started with a rocket and a young boy. Like lots of children, I dreamed of being an astronaut someday. That dream came true. Flying in space takes a lot of training. It takes a lot of hard […]
The Police Killings No One is Talking About
Native Americans are being killed by police at a higher rate than any other group in the country–but these deaths are rarely covered in the media. Now, Native groups are organizing for justice in a growing Native Lives Matter movement. SUQUAMISH TRIBE DESCENDANT JEANETTA RILEY, A 34-YEAR-OLD MOTHER OF FOUR, LAY FACEDOWN ON A SANDPOINT, IDAHO, STREET. One minute earlier, three police officers had […]
Talking Confidence with Lisa Muswagon
Growing up I was a tall, lanky girl with no curves. I was made fun of and even called a giraffe in high school because I was the tallest girl in every class I was put in.” Lisa Muswagon, Nakoda Cree of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation, knows what it’s like to stand out of the […]
The Moment: Hanblechia Designs
Hanblechia Designs is a reflection of traditional ancestral art combined with a contemporary modern twist, with designs on everyday items like scarves and umbrellas. Every design has a story or legend (handed down through generations) attached to it. ‘Hanblechia’ means ‘to seek a vision’ in the Lakota language. Artist Melvin War Eagle (Oglala Lakota) chose […]
Model Moment: Nikita Kahpeaysewat
Nikita Kahpeaysewat is certainly a model citizen. A Plains Cree 20-year-old from Moosomin First Nation, Kahpeaysewat is an athletic, singing model and public speaker who occasionally makes YouTube videos. For a girl so poised, it’d be hard to believe it wasn’t always this way. Overcoming low self-confidence and being bullied, Kahpeaysewat found her voice and […]
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 […]
ICYMI: Comedian Ralphie May’s Indian joke, Khloé Kardashian is ‘Native’, and Bomani Jones Offends with his ‘Caucasians’ T-shirt
These are the stories making headlines in pop culture and causing chaos on social media this week. Comedian Ralphie May’s ‘F**k a bunch of Indians’ joke sends social media up in an uproar Earlier this week, an audio clip of stand-up comedian Ralphie May’s joke was posted on Youtube, in which the comedian was met […]
Fashion News: Tory Burch Launches ‘Acoma One-Piece’, others with Resort 2016 Collection
American fashion designer Tory Burch and her namesake fashion label may have launched her Resort 2016 collection at the beginning of the year, but it’s just now receiving backlash from the Native American community, and for good reason. Upon clicking on Burch’s new collection, you’re hit with clothing donning print that resembles Pueblo pottery prints, […]
Native Art Spotted: First Nations Artist’s Collab with Valentino in Teen Vogue, Marie Claire Italia
You may remember First Nations Metis artist Christi Belcourt‘s groundbreaking collaboration with high fashion brand Valentino, where Belcourt’s “Water Song” was featured on pieces for their Resort 2016 collection. Now, Belcourt’s design can be seen in the January 2016 issue of Marie Claire Italia. Modeled by Bosnian Serb model Nataša Vojnović, you can see the Valentino […]
Rapper Frank Waln to Debut New Song on Tribal Radio Station
Hip hop artist and activist Frank Waln (Rosebud Lakota) plans to debut a brand new song tomorrow morning on his tribe’s radio station, RST Channel 93. According to a promo video posted by KOYA 88.1 FM, on December 29th the rapper is set to co-host the radio show from 11am to 12pm CST, where he’ll […]
