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During the nineteenth century there were many conflicts between Indian nations and the Americans (settlers, militia, miners, military) which are called “wars” by historians and … Continued

Today, the Columbia River marks the boundary between Oregon and Washington. The river was named for the ship Columbia Rediviva whose captain, John Gray, sailed … Continued

Sealth was born about 1786. His father, Schweabe, was Suquamish and his mother, Scholitza, was Duwamish. As a young boy in 1792, he witnessed the … Continued

The Northwest Coast culture is located geographically along the Pacific Coast north of California and between the Cascade Mountains and the ocean. This area is … Continued

Among the tribes of the western portion of the Northeastern Woodlands, tobacco was an important ceremonial and trade plant. Tobacco smoking is a symbolic way … Continued

Nez Perce captives in 1877. On June 16, 1873, President Ulysses S. Grant issued an executive order barring white settlers from claiming title to northeast … Continued

Michelle Lujan Grisham (D. NM) Some good news today out of New Mexico: A new poll is shedding some insight into high-stakes races in New … Continued

The Cahuilla homeland in California was bounded on the north by the San Bernardino Mountains; on the south by the northern Borrego Desert; on the … Continued

At one time, Teotihuacán, was not only the largest city in Mexico, but also one of the largest cities in the world. Construction of this … Continued

Rep. Kevin Cramer (R. ND) If you may or may not have heard, this asshole said this last week: Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) blasted professor … Continued