The Latest Breaking News on Native America

As retailer REI’s troubles with employees continue, consumers back off

Once known as the beacon of corporate America, REI is now embroiled in face-offs with employees, putting off consumers.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023

Mattel slammed for ‘inaccurate’ Cherokee Barbie

Mattel is honouring late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with Barbie doll as part of its ‘Inspiring Women’ series

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

President Joe Biden and the White House support Indigenous lacrosse team for the 2028 Olympics

President Joe Biden is pushing for the Indigenous nation that invented lacrosse to be able to play under its own flag when the sport returns to the Olympics in 2028

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

In the Amazon, Indigenous women bring a tiny tribe back from the brink of extinction

Until recently, the Juma seemed destined to disappear like countless other Amazon tribes decimated by the European invasion

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions

Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Honduras: arrest warrant issued over murder of activist Berta Cáceres

Indigenous and environmental leader was shot in 2016 after campaigning to stop construction of an internationally financed dam

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

Tribals restive in Rourkela as ‘long-drawn battles to reclaim our land seem to have no end in sight’

Tribals threaten economic blockade over land acquisition: ASC president Deme Oram says unutilised land acquired for Indian Railways project should be returned to tribals; RSPMYDC backs call.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Echo: release date, plot, trailer, interviews and everything you need to know

Echo on Hulu and Disney Plus is a Marvel series starring Alaqua Cox as martial arts aficionado Maya Lopez, aka Echo.

WhatToWatch · Dec 1, 2023

Peruvian rainforest defender from embattled Kichwa tribe shot dead in river attack

A Kichwa tribal leader has been shot to death in an area of the Peruvian rainforest that’s seen high tension between Indigenous people and illegal loggers

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

Work resumes on $10B renewable energy transmission project despite tribal objections

It's back to work for construction crews that are clearing land and building access roads for a $10 billion project that the Biden administration describes as an important part of the nation's transition to renewable energy

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023