The Black and Indian Missions Office originated in 1874 as the Bureau of Catholic Missions, with wider goals added in ...

Before European contact, the Cherokee had a practice of adopting and enslaving prisoners of war from other tribes.

Big Chief Demond Melancon wears his Red Cloud suit amongst other members of Mardi Gras Indian tribes during Mardi Gras 2014. In February 2021, the usual bustle of New Orleans’ Canal Street stopped ...

A group of men at the 35th Annual Carolina Indian Circle Powwow perform traditional drumming and singing of the Life by the River canoe song. It is performed at ceremonies, gatherings and powwows, ...

RALEIGH — An American Indian tribe linked to settlements primarily in Sampson and Harnett counties soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on March 31, 2024. The original video can be viewed here. The horse has played a central role in the history and mythology of many Native American ...

People check in for appointments at the Seattle Indian Health Board Clinic, which relies on federal funding to operate, Jan. 30, 2025. People check in for appointments at the Seattle Indian Health ...

In the U.S., there are 574 federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native entities, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. While some federally-recognized tribes have ties to ...