Vincent Schilling, Akwesasne Mohawk, is an author, public speaker and journalist who has contributed to such publications as NBC.com, the Smithsonian's American Indian Magazine, and the CBC. He is the editor of NativeViewpoint.com, follow him on Twitter at @VinceSchilling.
Traditional homes balanced resilience and respect for the land.
Cheetos and frozen orange juice are just a few examples of how military food scientists have shaped our diets.
They've had to fight continually to maintain their way of life.
It’s a symbiotic system of growing corn, beans and squash.
The seagoing branch marks its 250th on October 13. Its storied history includes the largest sea battle and a spud barrage on an enemy sub.
He soared to fame in a place trying to strip him of his identity.
The conflict was their last, best chance for outside military help to protect their homelands from westward expansion.
When wealthy Native people died during the Osage Reign of Terror, it was often their white spouses and court-appointed guardians who stood to profit most.
For Indigenous people, the small, cylindrical beads crafted from purple and white shells served many purposes—just not as money.