Opinion

Indian Country Needs to Work to Keep It That Way.

The first celebration of Native American Heritage Month at the White House

As Indigenous peoples and their allies prepare for the fight to defend ICWA in the months to come, it is worth remembering a specific historical case that illustrates what the fight for tribal sovereignty entails in the case before the Supreme Court next session

Health industry struggles to define traditional medicine as its use increases among tribal communities

CHIPS and Science Act latest example of President Biden’s and Congress’s commitment to Indian Country

‘As Meta undergoes its transition toward the metaverse, what will Native and Indigenous identity look like?’

Remarks for Pope Francis

'Perhaps I should have expected nothing less from a team of Native women'

Mayo and Dakota tribal elders discussed ways that Mayo could honor Marpiya te najin and what would be appropriate

The former Cherokee chief's early writings, found in a dusty barn in Oklahoma, offer insights into her rise to leadership

'UC has not been sufficiently accessible to the very people whose dispossession was core to its founding'

‘The heinous and deadly attack at a Buffalo supermarket is the latest, unspeakable example of what can happen when racism is normalized and allowed to grow, fester, and be unleashed’

'My visit with him… revealed to me something of the spiritual qualities of human existence'

Senecas still stand strong: 'Tell the governor the hell is gonna get worse'

Freedom of Information could enhance quality of life for Native communities

My Howah column highlights moments of significance amongst our Native relatives through Native eyes. Have a Howah idea, send it to Dalton at dwalker@indiancountrytoday.com

The Biden-Harris administration is laying the foundation for a new era of tribal revitalization

‘Sullivan’s Campaign,’ a federal invasion to destroy the Seneca and Cayuga, cannot be forgotten. War, occupation and attempted genocide are alive and well in eastern Europe: ‘We were Ukraine’ #InternationalWomensDay

The ACLU called disenrollment ‘one of the most compelling defects in Indian law’

This is one of the most dangerous federal cases involving tribal rights in decades, yet the vast majority of tribes are unaware

Indian Country, we must do better to protect and believe our vulnerable young relatives

'... a series of court rulings affirmed tribal reservations in Oklahoma and reshaped our understanding of criminal jurisdiction ...'

Turnout among Native American voters will be consequential in determining some of the most competitive House and Senate races in the country this year

The institution tasked with telling the true story of the Lenape should get it right

Currently, everyone age five and above is eligible for the vaccine and everyone ages 16 and above is eligible for a booster

From anti-Blackness to COVID to critical race theory, this year’s opinion/editorial contributions generated conversations throughout Indian Country

‘Anyone who knew William Paul understood that he wasn't afraid of a fight’

A meaningful step forward for nation-to-nation relationships

The $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could not have come at a better time

The Wall Street Journal needs to cease its incorrect ‘Pilgrim Journal’

Addressing the existential crisis of climate change

Arizona Department of Education targets federal recovery dollars to support Native American students

Each tribe, like each state, has unique needs based on population, geography and capacity

English colonists ambushed and slaughtered nearly 1,000 women, children, and elders of the Narragansett tribe in this region nearly 346 years ago

Thoughts from a Native sports fan

On Veterans Day, we express how grateful we are to all who served in America’s armed forces, and for the sacrifices that they willingly made on our behalf.

On Veterans Day, we show our unwavering support and appreciation for those who have served in America’s military.

After my family evaded the Trail of Tears by ‘hiding in plain sight,’ I am wary to ever get on an ‘Indian list’

Understanding U.S. and tribal nations legally binding treaties as long term purchase agreements with ongoing legal obligations

An open letter to Duke University from the Duke Native American Student Alliance explains how they’ve failed to support Indigenous students

Thoughts from a Native sports fan

24 Native state legislators sign off on a letter to President Joe Biden requesting clemency of Leonard Peltier

Our members of Congress promote lies about the restoration of national monuments

Thoughts from a Native sports fan

Thirty years ago, Republicans thought ending gerrymandering was a good idea. They were right.

My most vivid childhood memories are the death threats. When our children are not safe or do not feel safe, we are failing them