Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cherokee of Georgia was recognized in 1988 and has about 400 members. They have held nonprofit status since 1989 for their mission ...

Although Georgia is often left out of the Native American narrative, a small but mighty community in the state is keeping a strong grip on its culture and history. This story is part of States of Our ...

Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery and leadership. Peta — With roots in the Blackfeet Nation, this name ...

Two federally-recognized Native American tribes – the Yurok Tribe and the Cherokee Nation – joined five other plaintiffs in filing a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration August 27 due to ...

The data center boom has roiled communities across the country, but on Native land, a Big Tech push for quick approvals has ...

More than 50,000 Native Americans and Alaska Natives live in Georgia, as of the 2020 Census. But how many larger tribes are here? While there are no federally recognized tribes, there are three state ...