Powwow Dances and Regalia
Powwow regalia is a powerful mode of self-expression that blends historical and modern dress. Worn with responsibility and pride, the
September 10, 2020
Drum and Song in Native American Cultures
Among the Lakota and other Native American peoples, the drum occupies a position of great cultural and symbolic power. Regarded
September 10, 2020
August E-News: Emergency food, water projects, and back to school!
Frozen food boxes reach Navajo amidst coronavirus spike This week, Navajo Nation health officials reported 19 new confirmed cases of
September 2, 2020
Thousands of Native Children Looking Forward to a Successful New School Year
This month marks the start of a new school year for thousands of Native children across Indian Country who are facing the uncertainty of whether their school buildings will be open for classes, or whether they will struggle to attend virtually with either spotty, or even non-existent internet access at home.
September 1, 2020
Road to Tokyo: The Olympic Games come to an end
Today is October 18, 1964. Patricia and I are returning from a command performance with one of my heroes —
August 31, 2020
Billy Mills: “Native people will not be undercounted in the 2020 U.S. Census. The time is now!”
Dear Supporter of Running Strong for American Indian Youth®, With the knowledge that Native Americans have been traditionally severely undercounted
August 28, 2020
Sacred Healing Circle emergency housing repairs arrive in time on Pine Ridge
The Sacred Healing Circle (SHC) has been serving the Oglala Lakota Nation and other bands of the Oceti Sakowin (the
August 25, 2020
Smart Sacks ensure hundreds of Menominee children don’t arrive at school hungry on Monday mornings
When the Keshena Primary School opens in September, for the next 15 weeks thanks to the supporters of Running Strong
August 21, 2020
Back to School across Indian Country with the supplies children need, thanks to the supporters of Running Strong
Former Running Strong Dreamstarter JoRee LaFrance, is a board member with the Bridge Foundation in Billings, Montana, which provides services
August 21, 2020
Frozen protein boxes reach Navajo Nation amidst coronavirus spike
This week, Navajo Nation health officials reported 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths. That brings the total
August 21, 2020
2019 Dreamstarter Joshua Smith encourages fellow youth to follow their dreams
2019 Running Strong for American Indian Youth Dreamstarter Joshua Smith (Osage) applied for his $10,000 Dreamstarter grant with a dream
August 20, 2020
Cheyenne River children learn their history through The Keya Foundation
Thanks to the supporters of Running Strong for American Indian Youth®, for the past two years we have been able
August 19, 2020
