The skull of an Indigenous American adolescent from a Maine tribe, that became part of the infamous cranial collection at the Penn Museum, has moved a step to being restored to their people. The ...

One of the most magical traditions of the Mardi Gras Indians is taking to the streets of New Orleans on St. Joseph's Night.

Funding for Indian Health Service, the agency that provides Native Americans with medical care, is under threat.

In McGirt v. Oklahoma (2020), the Supreme Court rejected Oklahoma's attempt to prosecute crimes committed on a reservation by ...

Hundreds gathered in A.L. Davis Park and the streets of Central City to celebrate Super Sunday (March 16). There were also Super Sunday festivities throughout the rest of the city. Among the tribes at ...

Super Sunday in New Orleans upholds its long-standing tradition of uniting the local community and being recognized as the true Mardi Gras.

Brianna Juneau talks with two people about the possible impact of federal funding cuts on the ability of the Blackfeet Nation ...

The event is rooted in African and Native American influences, with ties to both Catholic and Black masking Indian traditions ...

“This classic award-winning documentary is the first definitive treatment of the origins and rituals of the Black Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans, It features two tribes: The Yellow Pocahontas ...

The Black Masking Indians, adorned in breathtaking hand-sewn suits with intricate beadwork and towering feathers, took over the streets Uptown in a vibrant display of tradition and pride.