NATIVE AMERICANS

May 16 2026EDUCATION

Where the Past Meets the Sea: What Digging Revealed About Florida’s First Residents

Over two thousand years ago, long before rockets screamed into space from Cape Canaveral, Indigenous groups lived along the Atlantic coast. Today, students working near the famous launch pad are piecing together how these early Floridians spent their days. Instead of clearing fields for crops, they

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Jan 24 2026CRIME

Scammers Target Native Americans in Montana with Fake Health Care Promises

In Montana, a disturbing scam has come to light, preying on vulnerable Native Americans. Fraudsters roamed reservations, convincing people, especially those without homes, to sign up for Affordable Care Act plans. They promised free rehab treatment at fancy facilities, often in California, and even

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Health Secretary's Moves Stir Controversy in Native American Communities

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently met with Native American leaders, expressing his dedication to improving the Indian Health Service. However, his actions have sparked outrage. He laid off staff from programs supporting Native people, closed regional offices, and dismissed senior advis

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Biden's Visit: A Long-Awaited Apology to Native Americans

President Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona to formally apologize for the government-run boarding school policy that separated Native American children from their families. This policy, which aimed to assimilate children into white society, lasted for over 150 years and re

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