Native American

In other news: The 17th Annual Native American Symposium is returning to Weber State University this November. The symposium includes a series of free events for the public to learn, honor and celebrate Native American culture and heritage.

The Utah Division of Indian Affairs 17th annual Governor’s Native American Summit took place on June 23 at Utah Valley University.

Tribal leaders from the eight federally recognized tribes in Utah gathered at a news conference at the state Capitol this week and called on state lawmakers to pass House Bill 40, Utah's version of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Prior to the Indian Child Welfare Act, 80% of Native families living on reservations lost at least one child to the foster care system. 85% of those children were placed outside of the family and community, even when willing and able family members were available.

A new research snapshot released by the Utah Women & Leadership Project revealed the economic, health-related and overall wellness status of Indigenous women in Utah.

The Biden administration's nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., to head the U.S. Interior Department is seen as a momentous event for Utahns and others…

A new mural depicting the Bear River Massacre was unveiled in Lehi over the weekend.“The story’s always been told from the white settlers’ point of view,…

Recently re-ignited conversations about race relations in the United States have brought new attention to efforts to eliminate Native American mascots. In…

The largest massacre of Native Americans in the United States — the Bear River Massacre — occurred 157 years ago. Each year, members of the Northwestern…