By Karen Stokes An initial investigation commissioned by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland explored the brutal conditions that Native American children endured at more than 400 boarding schools … [Read more...]
Native Nations Are Taking the Lead on Shaping Their Future
By Karen Stokes The Native American community faces many challenges but are fighting to shape their future. On Saturday, May 8, the United Nations Association of Milwaukee hosted a panel of … [Read more...]
‘There Were People Here Before Us:’ UWM Professor Talks Milwaukee’s History Along the Lake
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s a well-known fact that Milwaukee is often referred to as “the good land.” The name itself originated from the Native American tribes who originally lived here and who … [Read more...]
Report Urges State to Reduce Health Disparities for Native Americans
MADISON, WIS. — A change in federal policy this year creates an opportunity to improve access to health care for Native Americans in Wisconsin. A new report urges state and tribal health officials to … [Read more...]
November is Native American Heritage Month
By Tiffany Crouse Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? Most people don’t. President Obama announced on Oct 31st, 2014 that Nov 28th will be Native American Heritage Day … [Read more...]
9th Annual Hunting Moon Pow Wow scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino Expo Center
Free family event includes dance & drum competitions, Native American arts & crafts and traditional foods A centuries-old Native American tradition will take place Oct. 18-20 in Potawatomi … [Read more...]
Potawatomi Bingo Casino hosted the 7th Annual Hunting Moon Pow Wow
Potawatomi Bingo Casino was the host to the 7th Annual Hunting Moon Pow Wow an event that celebrates Native American Culture and Tradition. The Pow Wow was held on Oct. 21-23 where guests watched … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s Indian Summer Festival to be held Sept. 9-11
Indian Summer Festival, North America’s largest American Indian festival, celebrates 25 years at Milwaukee’s lakefront Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) from Sept. 9-11. The festival provides … [Read more...]
Senator Coggs’ race-based logos bill passes Senate
A bill authored by Sen. Coggs that could lead to a ban at individual schools across the state on racebased Indian team names, logos, mascots, and nicknames passed the state Senate today with just days … [Read more...]
Health official to focus on vaccinations
Minority groups 2-3 times more likely to be hospitalized with H1N1 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services kicked off National Influenza Vaccination Week this week by calling on local public … [Read more...]