Native American

Scott Ashcraft says his whistleblower case has brought to light the lack of guardrails more broadly to keep the agency from using outdated modeling and skirting requirements to consult with tribes ahead of prescribed fires and other work on national forest land. Adobe Stock image.

Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in North Carolina

Associated Press

A career archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service says managers have been engaging in irresponsible and illegal behavior that has resulted in damage to Native American sites across the forested slopes of North Carolina.

A Native American woman walks by the stage during a campaign event in support of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Red Springs, N.C. (AP Photo/David Yeazell)

Politics & Government

A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top

Associated Press

In the waning days of the presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are courting Native American voters in states where their vote could swing some of the most hotly contested counties in the country.

The measure, concerning whether American Indian students in North Carolina public schools could wear items like feathers and plumes to their graduation ceremonies, received the final OK as high schools across the state wrap up the school year (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) American Indian students in North Carolina public schools could wear items like feathers and plumes to their graduation ceremonies to signify their cultural heritage

North Carolina bill ensuring Native American school graduates can wear feathers heads to governor

Associated Press

American Indian students in North Carolina public schools could wear items like feathers and plumes to their graduation ceremonies to signify their…

Education

Guilford County students learn about Native American culture from members of NC tribes

Amy Diaz

The Native Literacy Live virtual assembly kicked off with song and dance from Guilford County community members of different tribes.