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The sport of hockey originated with the Saux, Foxes, and Assiniboine people, who were among the Native American tribes who played a game called “shinny,” where a ball was hit down a field (and in the winter, over ice) using a curved stick. Eat good and do good! ...

There were once more than 300 indigenous languages spoken in the United States, with only 175 remaining. The most popular of these languages is Navajo, with about 170,000 speakers. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Freshmen Class will be selling Grateful Grams for $1...

78% of Native Americans live outside of tribal areas. California, Arizona, and Oklahoma are home to the largest number of Native Americans. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Freshmen Class will be selling Grateful Grams for $1 beginning today during lunch periods....

According to the National Congress of American Indians, “The Navajo Nation reservation would comprise the 42nd largest state in the U.S., and is larger than the following 25 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey,...

In 2019, there were 324 distinct federally recognized Native American land reservations. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Freshman Class will be selling Grateful Grams for $1 beginning Monday during lunch periods. The grams will have candy attached and will be...

Native American tribes have what is called tribal sovereignty, which means that they have the right to govern themselves—similar to a state government. If you are a bilingual student and have an interest in helping younger students, here is a great opportunity! Tharp...

There are currently 574 different federally recognized Native American tribes (approximately 229 are located in Alaska, and the rest are located in 35 other states). If you are a bilingual student and have an interest in helping younger students, here is a great...

In 2019, Indigenous Peoples’ population was 6.9 million in the United States (or around 2.09% of the total population). If you are a bilingual student and have an interest in helping younger students, here is a great opportunity! Tharp is looking for bilingual...

While most Native Americans were able to vote starting in 1924, many laws at the state-level prevented voting rights for all. It took over 40 years following 1924 for all 50 states to allow Native Americans to vote. If you are a bilingual student and have an interest...

The first year of dedicating November as “National American Indian Heritage Month” was in 1990, proclaimed by President George H.W. Bush, and has continued each year under subsequent presidents. Under President Barack Obama in 2009, the celebration title was changed...