Native Americans

7 people posing for photo in front of building (State Dept.)

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.
Three food dishes in individual bowls (Courtesy of Jerome Grant)

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.
Sean Sherman leaning on restaurant counter with plate of food in front of him, stacks of plates next to him and customers seated behind him (© Nancy Bundt)

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.
Herd of bison roaming reservation (© Matthew Brown/AP Images)

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.
3 people surrounding woman at beach (Courtesy of Jeremy Dennis)

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.
Elizabeth Rule smiling (Courtesy of Elizabeth Rule)

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.
Nicole Aunapu Mann in flight suit in training cockpit (© SpaceX/NASA)

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 American sitting on rim of canyon playing flute (NPS History Collection/Thomas C. Gray)

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.
Photographs at exhibit (Shawn Miller/Library of Congress)

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.