Sioux Chief Spotted Elk Sioux Chief Spotted Elk, a prominent figure in Lakota history, is remembered both as a leader […]
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Historical evolution of Native American tribal sovereignty
The concept of tribal sovereignty is fundamental to understanding the unique political status of Native American nations within the United […]
James Berry – A Little Known Outlaw From Missouri
James Berry – A Little Known Outlaw From Missouri The annals of the American West are replete with tales of […]
Historical accounts of the Ghost Dance religious movement
The late 19th century was a period of profound upheaval and despair for Native American tribes across the Western United […]
Historical context of the Trail of Tears forced removal
The Trail of Tears stands as a stark and somber chapter in American history, representing the forced displacement of thousands […]
Dodge City, Kansas Vigilantes
Dodge City, Kansas Vigilantes Dodge City, Kansas, in its nascent years, was a whirlwind of activity, a melting pot where […]
Historical impact of boarding schools on Native American languages
The history of Native American boarding schools is a somber chapter in the annals of the United States, marked by […]
The Mississippi River and Expansion of America
The Mississippi River and Expansion of America The Mississippi River, a liquid artery coursing through the heart of North America, […]
Historical significance of the Iroquois longhouse
The Iroquois longhouse, known to the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse) as Ganǫhsǫ́:t, stands as far more than a mere […]
The Desperado
The Desperado By Emerson Hough in 1905 The concept of energy and action, whether manifested for good or ill, is […]
Historical role of Native American women in agriculture
The historical narrative of agriculture often overlooks a critical demographic: Native American women. Far from being mere assistants, Indigenous women […]
Historical use of bison by Plains tribes
For centuries, the American bison, often referred to as buffalo, stood as the very cornerstone of life for the Indigenous […]