Native American communities were elaborate consensus democracies, many of which had survived for generations because of ...

By Gene Printz Throughout European history, England, France and Spain were warring rivals, and often struggled over ...

The Black Masking Indians of New Orleans Carnival—some say Mardi Gras Indians—are neighborhood groups with roots in the late 19th century that include a Chief, a Queen, and roles like Flag Boy, Spy ...

Native American tribes are the original inhabitants of the lands that now make up the United States. Despite centuries of displacement, colonization, and cultural suppression, many tribes continue to ...

For years, it’s been a bit cumbersome to access the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe's laws. "There were court cases in tribal court where the party was either being sued or sued and their attorneys were not ...

Before European colonization reshaped the Americas, Native American tribes and nations thrived across the continent. Many of these groups built advanced societies with large populations, sophisticated ...

Sins are powerful – and for many – lucrative. Native American Tribes understand their economic strength For many Native American tribes, economic self-sufficiency has long been a priority. In the ...

In the U.S., there are 574 federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native entities, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. As for Louisiana, the state is home to more ...