The University of Notre Dame will cover murals in a campus building that depict Christopher Columbus in America, the school’s president said.
Native Americans and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here is our collection of articles concerned with Native Americans and Democracy. The indigenous peoples within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii are covered here. Also see our articles on Native American Voting Rights, the Indigenous and Democracy, or Minority Voting in America.
Indigenous Peoples Stage Solidarity March on Washington
Indigenous peoples stage solidarity march on Washington seeking to bring national attention to injustices endured by Indigenous people across the globe.
Jonathan Nez Sworn in as New Navajo Nation President
Jonathan Nez sworn in as Navajo nation president restoring hope, resilience and change Tuesday, drawing from the tribe’s history as a way to move forward.
On Shutdowns, Walls and Immigration
Turn back to 1989. The world was celebrating walls tumbling down and President Bush Sr. used the metaphor of walls crumbling down in his speech before signing the Americans with Disabilities Act.
US Fails in Funding Obligation to Native Americans
U.S. federal governments fails in funding education, public safety, healthy care and other services under treaties, laws and other acts to native Americans.
Could Half of Oklahoma End Up Under Native American Jurisdiction?
Attorneys outlined “seismic” results if the ruling stands: Tribe members would be exempt from state taxes and could impose taxes on non-Native business.
VIDEO: Up-Close With a North Dakota Tribe Fighting To Vote
It is especially outrageous for Native Americans to still have to fight to prove residency despite being the only Americans whose ancestors were born and raised on this land for millenium.
How US Birthright Citizenship Emerged, Endured
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to end a constitutional right that automatically grants citizenship to any baby born in the United States.
Does Supreme Court Pick Threaten Native American Sovereignty?
Many believe that Kavanaugh does not recognize the sovereignty of tribes, which govern themselves as independent nations within the United States.
Must Read Native American Reactions to Trump Immigration Policy
A government policy encouraged placement of Native American children in non-Native foster families