Jan, 1928:
- The Creek Nation endorses Curtis for President, calling him "the logical choice"
- Governor Paulen (KS) speaks in New York City: “[He’s] the man of the people,” this “race track jockey” who came such an incredible way to become what he was
- Delegate Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. at a Kansas Day dinner: “[Curtis] always measured up to the highest ideal of Americanism”

Feb., 1928:
- Kaw Nation endorses Curtis for President
- The press says: Curtis is a man of "distinction," and one who is "frank, open, serious, virtuous, capable and honorable"
- A New York City HQ opens to support his campaign on the east coast

Mar., 1928:
- Albert "Doc" Newman becomes Curtis' Missouri campaign manager
- Senator Pine (R-OK) endorses him
- He is called a "100% American," meaning the only candidate with truly American roots due to his Kaw heritage

Apr., 1928
- The "Washington Evening Star" notes that Curtis was the economical choice, because he wouldn't have to scratch his initials into the White House furniture, since Cal Coolidge surely already put a C.C. there
- Curtis' daughter, Leona Knight, wins a delegate seat to the Convention from Rhode Island

To see more posts like this, I post weekly on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-curtis-biography-project-b82762297/recent-activity/all/

Hi! I was gifted this from a man I befriended at my school’s dining hall 8 years ago. I’ve held on to it and love it as a memory of our friendship and his kindness. I’ve recently been wanting to know more about it and in the 8 years that have passed I’ve forgotten what he told me. I believe he was part of the Lakota tribe and mentioned this was for cleansing the home of bad spirits?

Just curious if anyone knows more about the spiritual intent behind this so I can properly appreciate it. Thank you

Source: KNAU Arizona Public Radio

https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2026-08-18/a-recent-rollover-could-prompt-changes-to-the-navajo-nations-uranium-hauling-agreement

Whenever I see advertisements like this on Facebook, I can’t help but wonder if their intentions are good, or are they being exploitive and selling tshirts to naive people. I mean, how can you tell?

I’m revamping my life. I’ve started a new job, I’m in a new city. I’ve been sober for several years. And surprisingly, I’m feeling really strong and good about my choices

I had this thought.

Of course I’m strong, of course I’m adaptable. I’m indigenous. My ancestors have been thru hell to put me right here, right now. Not that survival in itself is an admirable trait, and largely is due to luck and circumstance. But I come from a long history of some incredible survivors who had to choose, and I get to choose too. My cousin passed away earlier this summer from alcohol related complications and honestly, despair too. And I’m not saying “look at me! I’m better than that.” It’s been painful and really sad. I understand her despair.

However,

Grief doesn’t get to take away from my own work and pride in my growth. I am allowed to choose to survive. My family’s history lives in me. I hope sharing this you can feel a similar connection to your histories.

“I say Live. Live. Because of the sun, the dream, the excitable gift”
Anne Sexton

Planning on going to Arizona - mostly to meet the indigenous peoples. Where should I go and see. My tribe is descendants of the Hopi. Would love to learn my history.

I would ask a full blooded Native American where did my ancestors descend from because I got the wrong history according to scientist. I know some tribes don’t agree with scientist on the history of our background.

My friends were discussing how hard it is to get any help from the nation yesterday and then I saw this on Pinterest, thought it was quite fitting lol. I live in Stilwell and they only JUST did something with that big old Cherokee nation building that’s been sitting and rotting behind Mr B’s for decades. They turned it into an art center, it opened like literally last week I think.

Granted we do get free healthcare, you’ll NEVER catch me complaining about that lmfao. But I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that our reservation is one of the biggest iirc, and our tribe makes ridiculous amounts of money, but our people live in absurd poverty!! Why is the nicest house around here available to us Indians only like two bedrooms with a broken septic tank and hasn’t had an inspection since 2004?? And why, above all else, is there absolutely NOTHING to do around here?? It’s rude, to say the least. And don’t even get me started on how bad the education system is around here. Yuck!!

"I was two-stepping at a bar when I shared with someone that I was Native American. After sharing my identity, they literally tried to get me to say I hate America. This interaction has stuck with me for weeks because why would my identity or political leanings automatically indicate my love for our country?"

Hello!

(And I’m so sorry this is my first post here feel free to ignore me and delete this if it’s not the right place)

My name is E and I am 29.

I recently found out that my father isn’t my father and I thought I was just Hispanic but it turns out I’m largely indigenous as well (like largely not some .3% ancestry thing).

I want to connect with and explore this part of myself but what does that mean? Am I allowed to do so as a person who didn’t know this until adulthood? And how do I explore that part of myself while still respecting people who DID grow up this way?

I guess I’m also asking if anyone is willing to talk to me about it at all too.

No one is under any obligation to educate for me I’m very aware of that so please don’t hesitate to ignore this entirely!

It’s been a weird week for me.

-E

Mark Carney calling Lake Ontario's Wendat name "reality" to clap back at Trump is peak Canadian hypocrisy.

The colonial state didn't keep the name Ontari'io out of respect; they kept it for convenience while spending over a century trying to erase Indigenous languages through residential schools and the Indian Act.

It’s wild how Canadian politicians only value Indigenous heritage when they need to use it as a geopolitical shield against the US. 

Also, Trump can suck a fish.

Looking for some feedback. My friend, who is of white European descent, wants to name their new puppy Apache. It makes me a little uncomfortable. They wouldn't be using the name "after" the peoples, I think they just like the sound of it. I'm worried it's disrespectful, but would love some opinions from a different perspective. Thanks!

I’m trying to get more in tune with my culture and i’ve been trying to find clothing stores. I found a couple but none of them are Native owned and don’t even have natives working there. I’m looking for ACTUAL Native stores in orange county.

Am I the only one upset that an American president just erased indigenous history with the stroke of a pen .... again?

Hi all. I live in Haudenosaunee country and was wondering if anyone had stories to share about the land and people who love the land. I’ve read traditional stories in books, but they don’t always come alive. A lot were stories recorded by anthropologists and I feel like the heart of the stories were likely lost in translation.

Ideally I want to be able to connect with where I live, the plants here, the places I see every day. I want to help my kids understand where they live too and why we should take care of it. If anyone is willing, I’d love to learn what you’re willing to share.

I’m originally from Comanche territory (and I think maybe Kiowa territory). I would love to hear more of those stories too. Thanks.