Tag Archives: indigenous rights

Celebrating Billy Mills, Native Athlete and Advocate

By Tristan Picotte | Published: March 2, 2021

Billy Mills became the first Native American to win the Olympic Gold Medal for the 10,000-meter run in 1964… on March 6, South Dakota Celebrates Billy Mills Day to recognize his achievements.

Posted in History, Culture, Justice | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Columbus Day, Think About It

By Helen Oliff | Published: October 9, 2011

This is an interesting video asking folks across America to reconsider what Columbus Day represents and whether it is something to celebrate. As October 12 approaches, I always wonder how it is for American Indians living on and off the reservations. Given that Columbus did not discover America and his arrival marked the beginning of […]

Posted in Older Archives_Humanitarian | Also tagged , , | Leave a comment

  • Subscribe to the blog and updates about our work in Indian Country

  • Popular Items

    American Indian American Indian culture American Indian education American Indian Education Foundation American Indian Relief Council American Indian scholarships bison buffalo customer feedback diesel fuel disaster relief education Elderly food insecurity gas prices gas prices worry charities grants humanitarian aid hunger Indian country Indian history Indian reservations Indian tribes Isolation listening to customers National Relief Charities Native American Native American charities Navajo Relief Fund nonprofit effectiveness nonprofit impact nonprofit outcomes Northern Cheyenne Tribe Peter Drucker Plains tribes poverty public education scholarships school supplies self determination St. Labre Indian School Sustainability sustainable tribal tribal programs