Ruth Hopkins
Justice
What to Know About The Land Back Movement
“LANDBACK is a war cry for the liberation of Indigenous people and our land.”
History
Uncovering the True Horrors of Indian Residential Schools
The bodies of thousands of Indigenous children have been discovered at schools in the U.S. and Canada.
History
The Historical Narrative About Geronimo Is All Wrong
He’s depicted as a savage or a sideshow character. That's not the real story.
Culture
Native American Beadwork Is Inextricably Tied to Decolonization
Three Native American artisans open up about their ancestral work.
History
Myths vs. Facts About the First Thanksgiving
It’s been 400 years since the Mayflower landed in modern-day Massachusetts.
Government
Meet Wilhelmina Dowsett, the Influential Native Hawaiian Suffragette
“We must see ourselves in our heroes, and our stories deserve to be told.”
History
Native Tribes’ Rights to Permanent Homelands Are At Risk
If the Trump administration can terminate one Tribe, they can terminate them all.
Justice
The Evolving Use of War Paint in Native Communities
It’s now often seen at protests against climate change and the murder of Indigenous women.
History
5 Native Women Leaders Who Made History
These women defied the patriarchy and Western gender roles.
Justice
Indigenous Pipeline Protests Are a Model of Resistance
“Men in suits and their money don’t intimidate us. We are still here.”
History
Mass Shootings Are Connected to America’s Legacy of Anti-Indigenous Violence
“The history of America is one of brutal mass slaughter.”
Politics
The U.S. Government Has Broken Basically Every Treaty With Indigenous Nations
Treaties have had a profound effect on Native people.
History
The Right Way to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Avoid these offensive stereotypes and be an ally to Native nations this November.
History
What To Know About Crazy Horse on the Anniversary of His Assassination
“The spirit of Crazy Horse is one of resistance. It’s bravery in the face of insurmountable odds.”
History
What History Books Get Wrong About the Battle of Little Big Horn
The Lakota, not George Custer, deserve our attention.
History
Why Some Natives Don't Want American Citizenship
It was only granted in 1924, and the rights that come with the designation have been long ignored.
Politics
The Climate Disaster We Fear Is Already Happening
Sounds apocalyptic, right? A little hard to digest? Look around you.
Politics
These Native Activists Reclaimed Alcatraz From the Government for Nearly 2 Years
An organizer behind the Alcatraz Occupation explains this important action often left out of history books.
Politics
Conservatives Using "Sacagawea" As an Insult Need a History Lesson
She was an incredible woman and she deserves respect.
Politics
First-Time Native Voters Explain Why They Are Hitting the Polls
"It is important for me to vote...for the murdered and missing Indigenous women who aren't here to vote with us this election."
Politics
When the Epidemic of Murder and Missing Indigenous Women Hits Home
“As far as missing Native women and girls [goes] — we have a sick level of permissiveness when it comes to missing relatives.”
Politics
The Foster Care System Has Failed Native American Youth
“Some envision themselves as saviors, maintaining that Native children are better off growing up in white homes.”