This story was originally published by Underscore.news and is republished here by permission. The chief of one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States is fighting a ...

BISMARCK — “Sovereignty” was a go-to term for Democratic hopefuls at the Native American Presidential Candidate Forum in Sioux City, Iowa, last month. Many of the candidates said they would seek to ...

In Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, the court held that “as a matter of state sovereignty, a state has jurisdiction over all of its territory, including Indian country,” suggesting that a state has ...

hen the government believes a child is in a bad situation, sometimes that child ends up in foster care — and they could eventually be adopted. For Native American kids, federal law requires states to ...

A university on the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. launched its accredited doctoral program, becoming the first among more than 30 accredited tribal colleges and universities across ...

In August, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which contains the most meaningful climate legislation passed so far by Congress. The act directs $720 million in climate ...

An exhibition titled 'Silent Conversations' showcases 250 paintings by 50 tribal artists from around 30 tiger reserves. These artworks highlight the integral role of communities in tiger conservation ...