Native Americans
These U.S. scientists are working to save the planet
Seven of the United States' top scientists will work with international partners to identify key areas of collaboration to shared problems.
Chef diplomats will use food to connect cultures
The American Culinary Corps will tell America's story with food in diplomatic settings. Read all about it here.
Award-winning cuisine serves up Indigenous cultures
Learn how chef Sean Sherman in the United States is trying to connect Indigenous cultures to their Native cuisine.
See the land that tribes in the U.S. are protecting
Tribes, federal agencies, local governments and more are joining in the America the Beautiful Challenge to conserve land and nature.
Native American artists redefine their own traditions
Meet five Native American artists whose work nods to traditional Native themes while pushing boundaries in unexpected ways.
Offering a fuller picture of Indigenous Maryland
A new mobile app created by an American University professor helps users learn about the past and present contributions of Indigenous peoples.
Trailblazer Nicole Aunapu Mann to lead team to space station
She grew up among members of the Round Valley Indian Tribes. Her love of math and science may place her among the first women on the moon.
Native Americans protect heritage, connect visitors to nature at U.S. parks
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is August 9. Get to know Charles Sams III, director of the U.S. National Park Service.
Viewing 2 centuries of iconic American photos
The Library of Congress uses iconic and lesser-known photographs alike to tell America's story. Learn about some of those images.