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Visiting Lakota Medicine Man (rare opportunity) 🇺🇸

Far out in the countryside of South Dakota is the Pine Ridge Reservation and home to the Oglala Lakota Tribe. On this adventure, I journey to a Lakota medicine man's home to hear what he has to say about his people, why I'm a Native American and he's not, the future of his tribe, control, freedom, what American needs, and many other interesting topics.

Ancient Life on the Great Plains

The Great Plains are well-known for their indigenous traditions but also have a rich history that spans over ten thousand years. Contrary to what some people think, the plains were not a backwater but a rich and flourishing area with a diverse array of cultures that drew in outside influence and people and interacted with their neighbors. Join us as we explore the pre-columbian history of the Great Plains. A big thanks to my patrons for selecting this episode topic!

10 Native American Artists Making Waves (2024)

Native Journals offers an insightful exploration into the lives, cultures, and resilience of indigenous peoples across the Americas, from the Cherokee to the Inuits. We examine the impacts of colonization and celebrate the rich heritage of Native American communities. Join us in honoring these vibrant traditions and stories.

3 Game-Changing Firsts to Know This Native American Heritage Month

Native News Online reports on how indigenous people are winning across pop culture, education, the environment and more. Check out our prolific URL Media partner all year - not just during Native American Heritage Month.

Madras community celebrates Native American culture with land acknowledgment

The Madras community came together Thursday to celebrate Native American culture. The event featured a land acknowledgment from St. Charles.

Honoring Native American Heritage Month – Indigenous Women Thriving

Indigenous women, the custodians of cultural wisdom, family structure, and traditional practices, have been victims of discrimination and violence, but they are redefining their roles as community leaders and protectors of the environment, reclaiming the rights, respect, and representation they deserve.

The Cultural Genocide of Native Americans

"Kill the Indian, Save the Man"
Mr. Beat looks at the Assimilation Period of Native American history. Yeah, it's depressing...but you should watch the whole video, anyway. Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. This was produced by Matt Beat and filmed by Matt and Shannon Beat. Drone footage by Shannon Beat. Music by Kwon, Jimena Contreras, Zachariah Hickman, and Doug Maxwell and Media Right Productions. Creative Commons credits: Ken Lund, Bjoertvedt, rossograph, and Tony the Marine.

Thunderbird powwow celebrates Native American culture

The number of Indigenous people in the United States is estimated at between four and seven million people, and only 20% of the Native Americans live on reservations.

There was a big powwow at the Queens County Farm Museum to celebrate American Indian culture.