A Native American stands with a peaceful expression, eyes closed, wearing a red head covering and beaded necklace.

Labeled ‘Hispanic’

Fort Clark was founded to hunt the Indigenous peoples of South Texas. Lipan Apaches are challenging the myth that their tribe was wiped out.

by Dylan Baddour

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Bloodlines

Emily Grace Spydell died in adoptive care. Her biological family says the Indian Child Welfare Act could have saved her—but her tribe’s legal code prevented it.

by Pauly Denetclaw