The country-music star is trying to revive her childhood home in Oklahoma with a restaurant, concert stage and lots of Reba memorabilia.
Category: Native Americans
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Once an Inspiration to People at Home, a Former Star Now Faces Trial
Shoni Schimmel was the pride of Native Americans when she played for Louisville and then starred briefly in the W.N.B.A. Now she is accused of violence against her romantic partner.
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How an Indigenous Architect Came Out of His Shell
Chris Cornelius imparts the lessons of his Oneida heritage in the classroom and other territories.
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Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units
Citing costs, many hospitals are closing labor and delivery wards, expanding so-called maternity care deserts.
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Delbert Anderson’s Mission: Putting ‘Native Sound Back Into Jazz’
The trumpeter’s trio takes inspiration from traditional Navajo songs. Its work has stirred up global interest, as well as conversations about the responsibilities of Indigenous artists.
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How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes
Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.
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As Kansas City Chiefs Return to Super Bowl, So Too Will Tomahawk Chop
The tomahawk chop has long been a feature of Chiefs games, but it has come under increased criticism from Native Americans.
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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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Safeguarding Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada, ‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie Broke Boundaries in Folk. A Documentary Tells Her Story.
She brought attention to Indigenous issues in her music, and was the first Indigenous person to win an Oscar. “Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On” makes the case for her continued importance.
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Walmart Agrees to Pay $3.1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits Nationwide
The money would help pay for addiction treatment and drug education programs in communities across the United States.