Native American Tribes

Almost 100,000 Native Americans make up twelve federally-recognized tribes in the state. Michigan is among a handful of states that formally recognize the holiday, which is Monday.

Nearly two weeks ago, vandals tore the center apart, throwing food on the floor, destroying medicines and artifacts, and leaving graffiti on the walls.

Damage reaches into the thousands of dollars and cultural artifacts were likely destroyed.

The effort aims to collect the stories of those who survived boarding schools run by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, as recently as the 1980s.

The First Nations Version of the New Testament aims to honor Native American language and thought patterns.

For Kenny Pheasant, Earth Day is an especially important day. His appreciation for the earth is tied to the history of his Anishianaabe culture, and he…

IPR is compiling a list of major coronavirus response actions by tribal governments in Michigan. Staff will update it as often as possible through the…

Michigan Democrats can usually rely on at least three groups for support: environmentalists, tribal nations and labor unions.But there’s one issue they…

This week on Points North, tribes try to bring sturgeon back to Michigan’s waters. Plus one man realizes his dream of running a curling league. Sturgeon…