Native Americans

Native American protesters stand outside the Phoenix office of a retailer of "sexy Native American" costumes last year. For some ethnic and racial groups, Halloween has long been haunted by costumes that perpetuate stereotypes and instances of cultural appropriation.

'Most of America Thinks We're Vanished': Native Americans Push To Be Seen

Sarah Nardi

Bloomington To Observe Indigeneous Peoples' Day Each October

Michele Steinbacher

Starting this fall, Bloomington officially will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day the second Monday of each October. The Bloomington City Council…

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Bloomington Council To Consider Indigenous Peoples Day Ordinance

Michele Steinbacher

The Bloomington City Council on Monday gave staff the OK to pursue the possibility of observing Indigenous Peoples Day each October, but not before a…

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Former ISU Basketball Star Helps Native American Youth 'Rise Above'

Eric Stock

A former Illinois State University basketball star is using her talents to empower Native American youth.Jaci McCormack is best known in the Twin Cities…

Arts and Culture

GLT Datebook: Filmmaker Focuses On Native American Mascots And Identity

Laura Kennedy

Kenn Little takes aim at misrepresentation of Native Americans in the new documentary, “More Than a Word.”The film is running Saturday, March 2, at 7 p.m.…

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Is It Time For Illinois To Stop Celebrating Columbus Day?

Rachel Otwell

States like Hawaii, South Dakota and Alaska have replaced Columbus Day with the designation of ' Indigenous Peoples’ Day .' It's a trend that goes back...