In the age of commercial DNA tests, profound questions arise about identity, heritage, and belonging. Especially for people with indigenous ancestors or lost family connections, genetic tests seem to promise tempting answers. But can a DNA test really tell you who you are – particularly regarding indigenous identity? A critical examination of the limitations and … Read more
The question “Who gets to tell our stories?” is one of the central ethical debates in the literary and academic world. Increasingly, indigenous voices are demanding the right to self-representation and criticizing the centuries of external determination by non-indigenous authors. This discussion touches on deep questions of cultural appropriation, authenticity, and literary justice. The Historical … Read more
The media often dominate with stories of loss and tragedy concerning indigenous peoples – but beyond these narratives exists a powerful reality of resistance, innovation, and hope. These stories show not only survival but flourishing communities actively shaping their future. Discover inspiring examples of resilience and renewal that can encourage us all. From Survival to … Read more
In a world often characterized by materialism and superficiality, the spiritual wisdom of indigenous peoples offers a profound path to meaning, connection, and inner peace. Native American spirituality is not a religion in the Western sense, but a way of life that teaches us to live in harmony with all things. Discover in this comprehensive … Read more
The world of cinema was long dominated by white narratives that portrayed Indigenous peoples in stereotypical ways. But a new era of Indigenous filmmaking is emerging—full of authentic voices telling their own stories. Discover the best films from Indigenous perspectives, created not by outsiders but by the communities themselves. Why Indigenous Perspectives in Cinema Matter … Read more
Land Back: One of the Most Radical Ideas of Our Time – And Yet Ancient What if one of the most radical concepts of our time is actually ancient?Land Back – just two words, yet they represent one of the most important Indigenous movements of the 21st century. But what does it truly mean to … Read more
Broken Promises: How the United States Violated Over 370 Treaties With Indigenous Nations How did it happen that the United States signed more than 370 treaties with Indigenous nations—and broke nearly every one of them?The history of Indigenous treaties in the United States is a staggering chronicle of legal manipulation, systematic deception, and a judicial … Read more
What Really Happened on June 25, 1876 at the Little Bighorn River? While history books often glorify the event as “Custer’s Last Stand,” the Lakota and Cheyenne perspective tells a very different story—one of brave resistance, spiritual preparation, and the fight for a people’s freedom. Background: The Broken Treaty of 1868 To understand the Battle … Read more
Life between two cultures is everyday reality for many Indigenous people today. How do they find their identity between traditional roots and modern society? Five impressive individuals share their personal stories, showing how cultural identity is lived in the 21st century. Introduction: The Search for Self Between Worlds For Indigenous youth and adults, finding identity … Read more
In the shadow of the Military-Industrial Complex, a little-noticed form of cultural appropriation is taking place: The co-opting of ancient Indigenous survival knowledge for military purposes. This indigenous knowledge, developed over millennia, is now being used by militaries and survival schools without adequate recognition or compensation. An ethical consideration. What is the Military-Industrial Complex? The … Read more
