The Thunderbirds and other local civic groups raise millions for charity but critics say using Native American symbols is outdated and offensive.

The bald eagle is now the official bird of the United States, nearly 250 years after it was first used as a symbol of the ...

Do I use Native American, American Indian, and Indigenous? Learn the proper terms to honor tribal identities respectfully.

In November, celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Smithsonian events, resources, exhibitions, and podcast episodes. Explore the online companion to the bold exhibition revealing the ways ...

Indian Relay, dubbed "America's original extreme sport," has roots dating back centuries to horse stealing raids. Native Americans are keeping the dangerous and compelling racing tradition alive.

Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month") have been issued each year since 1994.

President Biden will issue a formal presidential apology to the Native American community for atrocities committed against Indigenous peoples during the era of federal Indian boarding schools, he ...

Native American tourism experts on common mistakes non-Native visitors make—and how to be more mindful when you are arrive on tribal lands.

Indigenous communities in Arizona are still dealing with the trauma of Indian boarding schools like Phoenix Indian School, which attempted to eradicate Native American cultures.

The Timberwolves honor the Prairie Island Indian Community during Native American Heritage Night, showcasing cultural appreciation and inclusivity on November 8.

Learn about Native American Heritage Month and how you can honor America’s indigenous people.

At least 76 Native American children died at Colorado boarding schools designed to strip them of their Indigenous language, culture and heritage, according to a new investigation recently ...