When Nick Courtney came to D.C. seven years ago to work on education issues, he missed his Native American tribe in Washington state. Longing to connect with other Native Americans in the region, the ...

In celebration of culture and community, the first Native Ohio State Spring Social will be held Friday on the South Oval from 5-8 p.m., featuring giveaways from Native-owned businesses and ...

HINCKLEY, Minn. — At summertime social powwows and spiritual ceremonies throughout the Upper Midwest, Native Americans are gathering around singers seated at big, resonant drums to dance, celebrate ...

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — The Sand Springs Public School District is shining a light on Native students. This year, a new program is teaching them how to drum and sing. The Indian Education Director said ...

This segment features music created by a Native American drumming group - The Mankillers. In this segment, we meet the women behind The Mankillers – a Native American drumming and singing group that ...

Graduation ceremonies are meant to be inspiring, happy events to congratulate and encourage graduates. But one Northland commencement is mired in controversy. Students and supporters have been ...

DULUTH - Students walked out of a central Minnesota school district Wednesday in protest of a decision to block a tribal drum group from performing at a graduation ceremony, a blow to the Native ...

High school graduating senior Kaiya Wilson addresses the Hinckley-Finlayson school board on Monday asking the board to allow a Native drum group to perform at the school's graduation ceremony. CATHY ...

People wonder why drums are the only instrument used in powwows, Superior High School student Alex Morro said. “It’s the heartbeat of all living things. It’s the heartbeat you heard when you were in ...