Long before they were a Thanksgiving staple, turkeys have played significant roles in Native American culture. In Aztec mythology, Chalchiuhtotolin, "the jade turkey," was the god of disease and ...

Think of Native Americans, and there's a good chance you'll think of Thanksgiving. The tale of how European settlers and Native Americans peacefully sat down to share a feast is a compelling one ...

In 1970, Wampanoag leader Wamsutta Frank James began the National Day of Mourning, in which Native Americans and supporters ...

After centuries of encroachment, warfare and neglect, Native Americans remain a vital force ... and what is actually known about the first Thanksgiving.

Native American Heritage Day lands the day after Thanksgiving and honors the rich and diverse traditions, cultures and histories of Indigenous people. Last month, President Joe Biden proclaimed ...

According to legend, the holiday is also intrinsically linked to Native Americans, who taught settlers how to grow corn and ...

Discrimination against Native Americans continues to this day. Since 1970, protesters have gathered on Thanksgiving for a “National Day of Mourning” to commemorate how indigenous tribes have ...