Native Americans News

There's something haunting about the way Lyle Lovett sings. His word choice and his distinctive phrasing explain why he was an instant success and why he is so imitated.

US President Barack Obama on Thursday told a gathering of US tribal leaders in Washington that he was committed to giving Native Americans an equal chance at the "American dream." Few US groups "have been more marginalized and ignored by Washington for as long as native Americans," Obama told the leaders of 564 tribes that the federal government ...

It may be the most colorful, oddball family around, but don't worry - it's not yours.

Musicians and Playing for Change participants Pokei Klaas, Lungile Maninjwa and Sakhiwo Nobhoza performing in South Africa.

The Neversink Valley Area Museum will present storyteller Lee Randazzo at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in an evening of folk tales.

Native American mascots and themes, when many Native Americans find these patently offensive? This is not merely a question of free speech, but one of human dignity.

Any spell of quiet, dry weather starting on this day has its origins in folk lore based on the Feast of St Luke.

If you wanted to understand American history through the typical museum installation, an odd picture would emerge.

Columbus Day has become a more nuanced holiday over the years, as more and more cities, states and school districts grapple with the controversy that has stemmed from historians' account of the explorer's treatment of Native Americans.

The San Giovanni Folk Dancers perform during the Italian Festival in Italian Village.

Given how much fun it is to say the name of this weekend's Roche de Boeuf festival in Waterville - try it, you'll see - imagine the good times in store for anyone who actually takes part in it.

I rented a video for my son the other day thinking it would be fun to get something that was different from what he usually watches.

One of the best things about homeschooling is the freedom to choose what books to use when instructing the student in a particular subject.

Eighties rock music icon and Grammy-winner Micki Free will lead the Native Music Rocks! Tour to Floyd's at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Tuesday.

An eerie silence had settled over the Nanticoke villages near the Indian River, and the European settlers were nervous.

When Europeans settlers arrived on the North American shores, they began learning a number of things from the natives who lived here.

School of Medicine enrolled nine Native Americans this year, though it's never had more than four per year in the past.

Finally, it has been recognized that black folks who have hypertension do not necessarily all respond to the same blood pressure medications.

Host families for nearly 200 folk dancers performing in the 23rd annual World Folkfest that begins Tuesday have been mostly secured, but nine from Mexico are still in need of housing.

The day was a chance to look back at the traditions of Northwest tribes, but to also see them in a modern way.