In Oklahoma, A National Park That Got Demoted
National parks are a big source of local pride, but about half the U.S. states don't have one. Oklahoma is among the park-less, but it wasn't always that way.
Native Americans
How Native American Tribes Saved A Giant, Ancient Squash From Oblivion
Native Americans in the Great Lakes region have cultivated the giant squash for centuries. Now tribes are sharing the seeds with each other and with small farmers to bring the plant back.
Native Americans Protest A Planned Auction Of Sacred Objects In France
It's illegal to sell such ceremonial items in the U.S., but they're popular (and profitable) in France. The art and artifacts are due to hit the auction block Monday.
The Mardi Gras Indian Of 'Lemonade'
In "Lemonade," Beyoncé's much-discussed visual album, a girl resplendent in white plumage appears. It's a nod to the pop star's New Orleans roots and loaded with the region's racial history.
For Native Americans, Health Care Is A Long, Hard Road Away
For American Indians on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota, getting health care can take weeks. Indians who move to the city find that access can be difficult, too.
For Native Americans, Health Care Is A Long, Hard Road Away
For Native Americans on South Dakota's Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, it can take weeks to get in to see a doctor and hours to get an ambulance after a life-threatening injury.
Amherst College Drops Mascot Criticized As Offensive
Amherst will not use the unofficial symbol "Lord Jeff," which is based on an English general who advocated giving Native Americans blankets infected with smallpox.
Wyoming Schools Get Poor Report Card For Native American Absenteeism
One in three Native students are what's considered "chronically absent," in this state. Educators on the Wind River Indian Reservation say that's a major factor holding back student achievement.
Facing Rising Waters, A Native Tribe Takes Its Plea To Paris Climate Talks
As international leaders convene in Paris to talk about solutions for climate change, one tribe on the Washington coast reluctantly plans its retreat from the encroaching Pacific Ocean.
Tribal Clinic Deploys A Gym To Fend Off Diabetes
The tribal health clinic in Lakeport, Calif., has a gym where patients of all ages with prediabetes get free fitness training, along with diet advice. The goal: Stop diabetes before it starts.