Massapequa was among four school districts on Long Island that filed a federal suit challenging the ban, arguing their choice ...

But as the Chickasaw Nation member grew up and learned about his Indigenous roots, he came to see the school’s mascot — a stereotypical Native American man wearing a headdress — as problematic.

Opinion. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the State of New York’s directive to remove Native American imagery from public schools.

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

Indigenous people in New York have not supported Massapequa school district's fight to keep using the 'Massapequa Chiefs' ...

Historically, the headdress has been a symbol of respect, worn by Native American war chiefs and warriors. Some Native commentators found the image jarring. Littlechild said the pope’s apology ...