#native-american-history tag

Writing

The Twenty-first Century's Best Works of Native American History

The history of the U.S. must include Native American narratives to fully understand its origins and the impacts of colonization.

Writing

fromPoynter

2 weeks ago

Q&A: A daughter tells her Native mother's story - and a larger American one - Poynter

Bernice Rabideaux's painful childhood experiences illustrate the lasting impact of Native American boarding schools on families and communities.

fromThe New Yorker

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Writing

The Twenty-first Century's Best Works of Native American History

The history of the U.S. must include Native American narratives to fully understand its origins and the impacts of colonization.

New York City

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

Guidebooks to New York Tell How to Survive Among the Natives

Guidebooks have evolved from justifying colonial violence to providing practical tips and celebrating the city's diverse development.

fromEngadget

1 month ago

Beer

What to read this weekend: A historical horror classic in the making, and an ex-Facebook employee's tell-all

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter uniquely intertwines historical horrors with vampire lore, presenting a tragic and complex character in Good Stab.

2 months ago

A Seminole Creation Story & Other Tales

The Seminole Nation, rooted in resilience and spirituality, highlights their rich cultural history and ongoing identity amidst challenges.

Their legends reinforce a deep connection to the natural world and their ancestral lands.

218 years ago

War of 1812

The War of 1812 had significant long-term impacts on national identities and Native American power.

Impressment of American sailors by the British was a key catalyst for the war.

139 years ago

Geronimo

Geronimo led significant resistance against settler encroachment and was one of the last Native American leaders to surrender.

fromVulture

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

American Primeval Is Three Westerns in One

American Primeval challenges the romanticized view of the American West by focusing on violence, brutality, and the struggles of marginalized groups.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

4 months ago

Soft medium, hard truths - National Endowment for the Arts recognizes a Navajo quilter

Susan Hudson's quilt 'Standing Strong In The Face of Genocide' addresses the historical trauma of Native American children in boarding schools.

Miscellaneous

fromMail Online

America's first firearm used by explorers found in Arizona

The discovery of a bronze cannon linked to the Coronado expedition reveals America's first firearm, predating previous findings by about 300 years.

fromKqed

Miscellaneous

A Native American Perspective Of Thanksgiving | KQED

Thanksgiving holds different meanings for Native Americans, ranging from gratitude to mourning historical injustices.

OMG science

fromMail Online

Beaver supermoon will appear 14% larger in the night sky this week

The Beaver supermoon will be 14% larger and brighter, peaking on November 15.

It will be 226,000 miles away from Earth, a rare proximity for this celestial event.

Pure Hell': The Painful Legacy of Boarding Schools for Native Americans.

President Biden formally apologized for the historic abuses suffered by Native American children in federal boarding schools, noting the deep cultural scars left behind.

fromTruthout

8 months ago

Education

Native Boarding Schools Were Genocidal - Healing Starts With Telling the Truth

The author's grandmother was punished for her Blackfeet identity at a boarding school, reflecting a broader history of cultural suppression.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Pure Hell': The Painful Legacy of Boarding Schools for Native Americans.

President Biden formally apologized for the historic abuses suffered by Native American children in federal boarding schools, noting the deep cultural scars left behind.

fromTruthout

8 months ago

Education

Native Boarding Schools Were Genocidal - Healing Starts With Telling the Truth

The author's grandmother was punished for her Blackfeet identity at a boarding school, reflecting a broader history of cultural suppression.

more#boarding-schools

US news

fromWashington Post

6 months ago

Texas county reverses classification of Indigenous history book as fiction

Montgomery County reversed a decision to classify a children's book on Native American history as fiction after backlash from authors and advocates.