Eagle feathers are facing a rising threat from poachers due to high demand for their use in Native American powwows and other ceremonies. Investigations have revealed a black market for eagle feathers, with illegal killings targeting young golden eagles. The government's response has been two-pronged, including a crackdown on illegal ring trafficking and a longstanding program that lawfully distributes eagle …
The article details the horrific history of forced assimilation and abuse of Native American children in the United States. It highlights the 150-year campaign by the U.S. government to break up Native American culture, language and identity through boarding schools. The survivors of these schools suffer from generational trauma and struggle with substance abuse, broken relationships, and other social problems …