It really is not a sense of honor there. It is not a sense of history,” said the director of the Native American Chamber of ...

Illinois museums and universities are working to repatriate Native American remains, but the process is slow and emotionally ...

Indian Relay, dubbed "America's original extreme sport," has roots dating back centuries to horse stealing raids. Native Americans are keeping the dangerous and compelling racing tradition alive.

Illinois House Bill 1237, which proposed banning school mascots and imagery referencing Native American tribes, failed to ...

Attendees of the 2025 Native American Summit, organized by the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative, were draped ...

The Illinois House of Representatives passed ... prohibit school mascots based on federally recognized tribes, historical Native American people or groups, or other characteristics, according ...

Imagery associated with Native American people ... recognized tribe can continue to do so with permission of the tribe. Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt speaks to the press about a proposed ...

Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Share Earlier this month, the Illinois ... by the American Psychological Association and others, tell the undeniable truth, detailing the adverse effects on Native Americans ...

According to the Illinois General Assembly’s website, HB1237 defines prohibited school mascots based on federally recognized tribes, historical Native American people or groups, or other ...

C.D. Davidsmeyer said Illinois’ name originates from the Illiniwek Indians and asked, “Are we going to change the name of our state?” He also defended the Native American-themed team names ...

The Wichita Tribe and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California filed a lawsuit Thursday saying the federal government used ...