For many Native American tribes, economic self-sufficiency has long been a priority. In the absence of traditional revenue streams, tribal governments have explored and embraced industries that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the U.S., there are 574 federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native entities, according to the U.S.

Sen. Mark Kelly wants Congress to approve $5 billion in funding to implement a landmark water rights deal for three Native American tribes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Long before Alabama became a state, it was home to thriving Native American nations whose descendants still live here today. But ...

Before European colonization, North America was home to hundreds of distinct Native American tribes, each with unique cultures, languages, and traditions. Sadly, many of these tribes no longer exist ...

Native American tribes across South Carolina have united to form the Tribal Alliance of South Carolina Nations, marking a historic step for the state’s Indigenous communities. The treaty signing ...

Native American tribes across the West are trying — and in more and more cases succeeding — in getting ancestral lands back.

COLUMBIA — For the first time in history, 10 Native American tribes from across South Carolina signed an alliance. And it came with the support of Gov. Henry McMaster. "Today we stand at a crossroads, ...

Sat, February 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM UTC Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery and leadership. Peta — With ...

In all, 61 federally recognized tribes from more than a dozen states got grants through the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund under the Federal Highway Administration.