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Columbus Day Repeats a Myth. Indigenous Peoples’ Day Tells a Fuller Story.

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Columbus Day Repeats a Myth. Indigenous Peoples’ Day Tells a Fuller Story.

Opinion After a busy week, I finally got around to reading President Donald Trump’s Columbus Day proclamation on Saturday night. I struggled to get past its first sentence, which credits Christopher Columbus with having “discovered the New World.” Columbus was looking for a westward route to Asia when he arrived in the Bahamas on Oct.…

by Levi Rickert October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files Lawsuit to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files Lawsuit to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline

By Jack Dura, South Dakota Searchlight October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Native American Cancer Patients Face Nearly Twice the Mortality Rate of Other Medicare Patients, Study Finds

Health

Native American Cancer Patients Face Nearly Twice the Mortality Rate of Other Medicare Patients, Study Finds

by Elyse Wild October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Here is What's Happening Across Indian Country on Indigenous Peoples' DayOctober 8, 2026

Supreme Court Declines Challenge to Indian Child Welfare ActOctober 6, 2026

Tribes looking beyond gaming and geography for revenueSeptember 8, 2026

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in the Face of Political ErasureOctober 11, 2026

DOGE Dividend. Tariff Dividend. Now a $5,000 Check. See a Pattern?October 7, 2026

Monday Morning (October 12, 2026): Articles You May Have Missed This Past Weekend

by Levi Rickert October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Powwow Kicks Off Reopening of “Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place” Exhibit at GRPM

Powwow Kicks Off Reopening of “Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place” Exhibit at GRPM

by Levi Rickert October 11, 2026October 12, 2026

Native News Weekly (October 11, 2026): D.C. Briefs

Native News Weekly (October 11, 2026): D.C. Briefs

by Native News Online Staff October 11, 2026

El-Sayed Brings Senate Campaign to Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, Emphasizes Tribal Sovereignty

El-Sayed Brings Senate Campaign to Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, Emphasizes Tribal Sovereignty

by Levi Rickert October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

‘Overflow Radio’ Brings Indigenous Stories, Performance and Community to Northrop

‘Overflow Radio’ Brings Indigenous Stories, Performance and Community to Northrop

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Tribes Built the Gaming Industry. Who Will Lead it Next?

Tribes Built the Gaming Industry. Who Will Lead it Next?

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Gas Prices at the Pump

Gas Prices at the Pump

by Professor Victoria Sutton October 12, 2026

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in the Face of Political Erasure

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in the Face of Political Erasure

by American Indian College Fund Blog October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

Investing in Childcare Strengthens Cherokee Families, Local Economies

Investing in Childcare Strengthens Cherokee Families, Local Economies

by Chuck Hoskin Jr October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

DOGE Dividend. Tariff Dividend. Now a $5,000 Check. See a Pattern?

DOGE Dividend. Tariff Dividend. Now a $5,000 Check. See a Pattern?

by Danielle Belton October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Asgardia: An American-launched “Nation” by a Russian Citizen That Orbits the Earth

Asgardia: An American-launched “Nation” by a Russian Citizen That Orbits the Earth

by Professor Victoria Sutton October 5, 2026

Turning a Day of Work into a Day of Service

Turning a Day of Work into a Day of Service

by Chuck Hoskin Jr October 4, 2026

33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit Opens November 18

33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit Opens November 18

By Native News Online Staff October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Cherokee Film Expands Global Reach at Toronto International Film Festival

Cherokee Film Expands Global Reach at Toronto International Film Festival

by Native News Online Staff October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Tribes looking beyond gaming and geography for revenue

Tribes looking beyond gaming and geography for revenue

September 8, 2026September 10, 2026

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by Elyse Wild October 7, 2026October 8, 2026

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By Native News Online October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

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White Mesa Ute Community Marks 10th Annual Spiritual Walk to Oppose Uranium Mill and Radioactive Waste

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by Levi Rickert October 4, 2026October 4, 2026

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