Native American

They painted in the canyons: Archaic artists created compelling images 5,000 years ago

From tiny 5-inch animal figures to stunning 8-foot-tall human shapes with no arms or legs and alien-like bug eyes, Barrier…

March 9, 2019

Local News

Supreme Court takes case of treaty rights vs. state taxation

Nation and Washington state square off in court

February 26, 2019

Local News

Harvey Weinstein and a broken promise in Indian Country

Royalties from ‘Wind River’ haven’t reached the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

February 19, 2019

BLM Ranger Fouss is named acting manager of Canyons of Ancients

manager for visitor center and museum also hired

February 12, 2019

Local News

One tribal nation could decide the fate of Arizona’s drought plan

Gila River Indian Community could pull out of the plan in light of a new bill threatening to undermine their…

January 29, 2019

Local News

Senate hears stories of Indian Country’s missing and murdered

gaps, understaffing and lax investigations have deepened the crisis

December 18, 2018

Local News

Former BIA director engaged in abusive behavior; no action taken

Behavior at BIA highlights a culture of harassment and inaction

December 18, 2018

Education

FLC students bring awareness to indigenous missing and abused women

Symposium addresses sexual assault of Native American women

December 17, 2018

Local News

What the Violence Against Women Act could do — and one major flaw

Violence Against Women Act doesn’t protect women from 228 tribes in Alaska and four in Maine

December 11, 2018

Local News

Crow Canyon’s pueblo farming project cited in carbon cycle report

Project about sustainability of Hopi methods is referenced

November 30, 2018

Comics fan uses superheroes to fight indigenous stereotypes

Francis taps power of popular culture

November 27, 2018

Local News

What is lost when cultural sites are bulldozed?

Southwestern tribes learn of possible heritage destruction

November 21, 2018

Standing Rock’s countdown to Election Day

new voter ID laws, Standing Rock is sent into overdrive

November 1, 2018

Casting call: Post-Civil War film to be shot in Southwest Colorado

seeking extras and stunt riders

October 30, 2018

PBS docuseries ‘Native America’ recreates cultures pre-1492

This image released by Providence Pictures shows an ancient kiva in Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Culture National Historical Park, in…

October 28, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

‘The Heroes’ merges Navajo origin story with comics

Author’s debut work to launch at Farmington shop

October 21, 2018

Local News

Five obstacles for Native voters in the November midterms

Natives have low participation rates, but problem isn’t passivism

October 17, 2018

Hopis asking feds to explore other options for power plant

KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. – Hopi tribal officials are calling on the federal government to explore other options for the Navajo Generating…

September 28, 2018

Local News

How Native filmmakers are restoring cinematic narratives

Director Sydney Freeland turned to Kickstarter to complete the funding for her 2014 feature based on reservation life in her…

August 28, 2018

Dolores museum features astronomy events in September

are at Canyons of Ancients museum

August 22, 2018

Local News

Dolores hosts reggae band with a Native American message

Concert is a fundraiser for Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance

June 19, 2018

Local News

Students blend past and present in artwork

Ancient architecture and pottery design re-interpreted with style

June 7, 2018

Local News

How a community-based program aids Native assault victims

A new approach empowers Natives in remote lands

May 3, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College students compete in First Nations Launch competition

But team members are still trying to figure out what caused their rocket to explode as it approached its apogee,…

April 27, 2018