The man who wrote the documents of surrender signed by Confederate general Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse on this day in 1865 was a Seneca Indian named Ely Parker (born Hasanoanda). Upon meeting him Lee extended his hand and said, “I am glad to see one real American here.”
Native American Mohawks were often used as laborers on the skyscrapers because it was believed…
Native American Mohawks were often used as laborers on the skyscrapers because it was believed they had no natural fear of heights. In fact, they were afraid, but unlike their American workers, their culture meant they never showed it.
Thomas W. Murphy, a Mormon anthropologist, set about to prove that Native Americans…
Thomas W. Murphy, a Mormon anthropologist, set about to prove that Native Americans descended from the “lost tribe of Israel” (as posited in the Book of Mormon), only to prove that their DNA descended from those of Siberian origin. His research nearly led to his excommunication from the church.
Members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe, not only can own eagle feathers…
Members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe, not only can own eagle feathers, they can actually go on a national waiting list to receive an entire American Bald Eagle (deceased).
The US has had a Native American vice…
The US has had a Native American vice president.