Native Americans

Revising History: Native American Missions In Kansas

Susan B. Wilson — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:12:01 +0000

Sitting on the Old Santa Fe Trail, the town of Shawnee Mission was originally that: a mission for members of the Shawnee tribe who were transplanted from their native territory.

Real Life On The Rez

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:30:00 +0000

The history of Native Americans has been one of conflicting stereotypes. In colonial days the picture was of savage or savior; in the Revolution it was enemy or ally; as the U.S. expanded westward it was guide or militant objector. And when it comes to Indian reservations, it’s surviving poverty or enjoying casino wealth.

Native American Perspective On Climate Change

Susan B. Wilson — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:38:54 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – While some people still debate the cause and extent of environment changes, Haskell Indian Nations Professor Dan Wildcat writes that the people we should really be listening to are those who have lived in nature for generations.