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 ...

'The Indian Card' reveals the complexities of claiming Native identity Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz explains systematic challenges Native Americans face.

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.

As Congress mulls significant cuts to Medicaid, Native American tribes are bracing for potentially devastating financial fallout.

History What If Native American Tribes Had Gotten Their Own State? Historian Donald L. Fixico explores a forgotten moment in Oklahoma history and its lessons about liberty.

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.

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

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

President Biden is expected to issue a formal apology for the federal government’s Native American boarding schools during a visit to Arizona on Friday. Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen ...