March 2012

When the first French fur traders arrived in Minnesota in the 17th century, they found that the area was occupied by Indian nations from two … Continued

French exploration into what would later become New France (and which would eventually become Canada) began in 1534 with Jacques Cartier. In 1540, King Francois … Continued

LOOK TO THE SKY AND SEE A BLUE/RED STAR IN 2012== GATHER AND ENJOY GOOD TIMES WITH THE GATHERING OF THE NATIONS===GOOD FOOD–BETTER PEOPLE–COME AS … Continued

Welcome to the seventh edition of First Nations News & Views. This weekly series is one element in the “Invisible Indians” project put together by … Continued

For the Plains Indians, the buffalo (technically bison) was more than an important source of food, shelter, and clothing: the buffalo was also an important … Continued

One of the common misconceptions about American Indians that is often repeated in the media and in high school and college textbooks is the idea … Continued