Popular culture often describes scalping − the forceful removing of a person’s scalp − as an indigenous practice. But white settlers accelerated this form of violence against Native Americans.

After Columbus, the Treaty of Tordesillas infamously divided much of the world beyond Europe into two halves: one for the ...

While not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples Day is observed by 17 states, including Washington, South Dakota and Maine, ...

Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, celebrates the nation's Indigenous peoples and their ...

The Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy celebrated Columbus Day in the south end of Springfield Monday morning.

While some Massachusetts workers had the holiday off, many retailers and local businesses were still up and running.

While not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples Day is observed by 17 states, including Washington, South Dakota and Maine, ...

Indigenous Peoples Day in Redmond highlights the history and culture of Native Americans, marking a shift from Columbus Day ...

Columbus Day may lead to several businesses closing for the day. Find out if UPS is one of those companies closed on this federal holiday and what services may still be available.

We ignore the history of past experience and past strength in solidarity movements,” Joy SpearChief-Morris, a Black member of ...

As a helicopter hovers close to an elephant, trying to be as steady as possible, an experienced veterinarian cautiously takes ...

Assemblywoman Shea Backus plans to introduce a bill in the 2025 legislative session that will recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.