The Native News Project is a new initiative from MPR News. Stay informed with the latest news about local and national Native American communities, highlighting stories and issues important to Native ...

Federal education officials say a New York school district is “erasing its Native American heritage” and violating civil rights law by changing its team name from the “Thunderbirds” to the “T-Birds.” ...

November is Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The celebration of Indigenous cultures began as a week-long celebration in 1986, when President Reagan proclaimed the week of November ...

'We are not going to wait.' How the Cherokee Nation is trying to solve a housing crisis The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma is dedicating millions of its own money to address housing needs for its ...