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The Historical Context of the Sand Creek Massacre The Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 stands as a grim testament to the fraught era of Native…

The Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890 The Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890, near Wounded Knee Creek, located on the Pine Ridge Reservation…

Historical Context of Native American Boarding Schools Native American boarding schools began in the late 19th century, anchored in the assimilation policies that were aggressively…

The 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act: An Overview The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 is a pivotal statute in the United States, formulated…

The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, often referred to as the Wheeler-Howard Act, fundamentally reshaped the United States’ policies…

Introduction The Vietnam War, a pivotal event that left an indelible mark on both American and Vietnamese cultures, saw individuals from diverse backgrounds across the…

The Origins of the American Indian Movement (AIM) The American Indian Movement, commonly known as AIM, emerged in 1968, a pivotal point in American history…

The Historical Context of Alcatraz Occupation In November 1969, a group of Native American activists set out to claim Alcatraz Island. The occupation marked a…

The Origins of Code Talkers During World War II, the United States military faced a significant challenge: the need for secure, unbreakable codes to communicate…

Introduction to Native American Treaties Native American treaties with the U.S. government are pivotal documents in American history, impacting the lives and sovereignty of Indigenous…