Native Americans, also known as American Indians, Indigenous Americans and other terms, are the indigenous peoples of the United States, except Hawaii and territories of the United States. More than 570 federally recognized tribes live within the US, about half of which are associated with Indian reservations. The term "American Indian" excludes Native Hawaiians and some Alaskan Natives, while "Native Americans" are American Indians, plus Alaska Natives of all ethnicities. The US Census does not include Native Hawaiians or Chamorro, instead being included in the Census grouping of "Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander".
More than half of American Indian and Alaska Native women will experience sexual violence. An 18-month investigation found cases fall through the cracks.
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U.S. President Donald Trump took a slight dig on Wednesday at individuals and cities who've abandoned Columbus Day and instead opted for Indigenous Peoples' Day, saying to him, 'it will always be..
Greta Thunberg leads march in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is one of many rallies against climate change across the world organized for the next two weeks. Sareena Dayaram reports.
Native American students in California's public schools are suspended at 2.4 times the rate of their white peers, a study found.
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After decades of enduring poor care from the government-run Indian Health Service, tribal groups are taking over management of hospitals. NYTimes.com - Published
A growing number of cities, states and universities are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Native Americans Day.
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Though the Braves have dialed back their direct ties to Native American imagery, the Tomahawk logo is still prominent on uniforms.
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Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley, a member of the Cherokee nation, says Atlanta's tomahawk chop is 'disrespectful' to Native Americans.
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Wyoming schools disproportionately suspend Native American students compared to their peers, a Wyoming Community Foundation study found.
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Johnny Depp is defending his film for Dior's "Sauvage" ad campaign, which drew accusations of racism and cultural appropriation.
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The agency sent a warning letter to the company. In a separate letter, it also requested more information about the company’s outreach to students, health insurers, employers and Native American.. NYTimes.com - Published
An effort to change the official seal of Massachusetts is gaining steam. Supporters say the imagery is threatening and denigrating to Native Americans. NYTimes.com - Published
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has received criticism on the campaign trail from Native American groups. Rebecca Nagle, a Cherokee citizen, writer, and advocate, joined CBSN to.. CBS News - Published
Wells Fargo & Co will pay the Navajo Nation $6.5 million to settle a lawsuit over "predatory and unlawful practices" by the bank, the Native American tribe said on Thursday. Reuters - Published
It's expected to be an above-average hurricane season, which is bad news for Native Americans on a small island off the Louisiana coast. Rising waters are swallowing up their land, making them some of.. CBS News - Published
Seven more Democrats will appear at an Iowa Native American forum, the White House may be making plans and more things to know Tuesday.
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At a Native American forum in Iowa Monday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologized for controversy caused by her previous claims of Native American heritage. CBS News 2020.. CBS News - Published
Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren apologized Monday for her past claims of Native American heritage. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe was at the.. CBS News - Published Also reported by •USATODAY.com
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren on Monday apologized again for her claims in the 1980s that she is Native American, speaking to a crowd of tribal leaders in Iowa. Reuters - Published
“Native American voters need to be convinced about whether either party is going to truly serve their interests,” said professor Laura Evans.
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In the Southwest U.S., some Hispanics can trace their families back generations. The region once belonged to Mexico, Spain and Native Americans.
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The plan comes ahead of next week's Native American Presidential Forum in Sioux City, Iowa, hosted by Four Directions, an organization that fights for Native voting rights.
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U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Friday unveiled her latest policy plan, which aims to empower Native American tribes through land protection and law enforcement reforms and.. Reuters - Published
Wednesday: Native Americans have some of the nation’s highest rates of food insecurity. Also: Another round of California v. Trump; and a special Berkeley cafe. NYTimes.com - Published
San Francisco's school board voted Tuesday to cover up, but preserve, a mural depicting slavery, a murdered Native American and George Washington.
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Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren outlined on Wednesday her plan to bring high-speed internet to rural and Native American communities through an $85 billion federal grant program. Reuters - Published
A mural portraying George Washington in a San Francisco high school could soon be painted over in response to complaints that it is demeaning in its depiction of slaves on Washington's Mount Vernon.. CBS News - Published
Covington Catholic student Nicholas Sandmann tried to sue The Post after he was featured in a viral video with Native American activist Nathan Philips CBS News - Published
A Native American tribe in Wisconsin is suing Canadian pipeline company Enbridge Inc in a bid to have an oil pipeline that runs across its tribal land shut down and removed. Reuters - Published
U.S. government hospitals placed Native American patients at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses, according to a federal audit.
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Online lenders are using affiliations with American Indian tribes to pitch loans that charge rates of 300% or more and skirt consumer protections.
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The 13-panel, 1,600-square foot mural contains images of white pioneers standing over the body of a Native American and slaves working at Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia CBS News - Published
Martha Teichner reports on the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, which features exhibits like George Washington's tent, a piece of the original North Bridge from Concord,.. CBS News - Published
Martha Teichner reports on the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, which features a look at how the war changed life for African Americans and Native Americans CBS News - Published
Exhibit takes visitors inside an eyeball in Illinois museum, Native American reservation in Arizona is nation’s first to get a cancer center, and more
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“The Life of George Washington,” a series of murals at a high school that includes images of slaves and a dead Native American, has been a source of debate for over half a century. NYTimes.com - Published
Suicide disproportionately affects Native Americans and Alaska Natives, who experience higher rates of poverty, substance abuse and PTSD.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday apologized to Native Americans for violence and other wrongdoings they suffered during the state's history and called their mistreatment genocide. Reuters - Published
Bipartisan lawmakers in Congress have introduced bills to address the crisis of missing and murdered Native American women. CBS News reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN from Washington with more. CBS News - Published
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