Cultural Preservation

The Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance founder leads a discussion with international media leaders on empowering Indigenous communities in media

‘The message is that we as tribal people belong here and we're still here’

More than 250 Indigenous leaders and allies gathered at the Mayan ceremonial center of Palenque for a week of ceremony and agreements, including an Indigenous-led global peace

Sacred lands vs. electric batteries: The Indigenous resistance to the U.S. push for a zero-emission future

Played in winter and put away when spring thunder arrives, string games help pass down stories, culture and learning in Diné and other communities worldwide

How Indigenous Ways of Life May Offer Us a Way Forward with Origins in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

From prison camps and ledger books in the 1800s to a revival in the 1960s and 70s, artists say the paper and stories make the art form authentic

A list of suggestions for celebrating Valentine’s Day, from speaking kind words and writing a hand-drum song to gifting regalia items, roses, meals and time together

Artist Cannupahanska and others challenge what SAIA’s outgoing director calls the “Native box,” arguing heritage alone shouldn’t dictate materials, methods or narratives

On Fort Berthold, Melvina Everett’s death ended fluent classroom visits at White Shield School as experts warn most US Native languages are now considered moribund