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Potiguara

Seventeenth-Century Tupi language Letters from Potiguara leaders in Brazil Translated

The Dutch-Portuguese war of 1645 divided the Potiguara people in Brazil. Potiguara leaders corresponded across the battle lines, providing an indigenous perspective of colonialism. But the Potiguara's ancient Tupi language has remained an enigma until recent translations were completed.

This Land Podcast

Indian Country Today Newscast: Rebecca Nagle and Dan Ninham

Indian Country Today Newscast

Searching for Sequoyah

Searching for the "Enigmatic Hero" of the Cherokee Language, Sequoyah

Sequoyah is a legendary Cherokee who created the Cherokee language syllabary. The new documentary Searching for Sequoyah - premiering on PBS stations across the US this month, traces his mysterious history.

NYT Hastings Law School

California's Hastings College of Law reckons with the Shame of Native Massacres

Hastings College of Law was founded by Serranus Hastings. Hastings was also the mastermind behind systematic Native American massacres during and after the California Gold Rush. Native communities, school administrators, and alumni are at loggerheads about next steps.

In-Na-Po

Indigenous Nations Poets: Professor LeAnne Howe, Other Native writers, launch In-Na-Po

Eidson Chair in American Literature has helped launch the website for In-Na-Po, Indigenous Nations Poets.  She is also a board member of the organization.