Natives in Space
Natives in Space

Pioneers in the Native American community as well as the field of space exploration include Nicole Mann and John Herrington. Herrington, a Chickasaw Nation citizen, made history as the first Native American astronaut to visit space in 2002. In 2019, Mann, a Hualapai Tribe member, made history by becoming the first Native American woman to visit space. The Native American people viewed their historic missions as a source of pride and inspiration because they showed how hard work and perseverance can open up countless opportunities for all of us. We'll look at their history, heritage, and contributions to space exploration in this blog post.

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Totem Poles from The Pacific Northwest Coast

Few know the history behind the creation of Mount Rushmore. It is a story of struggle and to some, desecration. The location of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills are considered sacred land to the Lakota Sioux. For some, the four presidents carved into the hill embody a sort of negative symbolism. As the Sioux never had much luck in dealing with early European settlers.

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