When Carl and Linda Muggli begin to carve the symbols of their totem poles, they trust that they are releasing the sacred spirits within. But they feel it before a single cut is made ...

Native American cultures are rich and diverse, spanning numerous tribes and traditions. One of the most compelling elements present across many of these cultures is the belief in spirit animals.

It’s part of an ancient tradition, and more - for some Native American tribes, a vital expression of their spirit. They have fought in every war the United States has waged since the nation began.

The term Two Spirit derives from niizh manidoowag (two ... Indian vocabulary in 1990 during the third annual inter-tribal Native American/First Nations Gay and Lesbian American Conference, in ...

"Pharrell wanted to bring out the Native American spirit, (...) he wanted to showcase we’re still here, we’re still resilient,” Rebecca Brady, 54, a Native American from New Town, North ...