Indigenous Peoples - Articles by Jack and Kitty Norton

Ancient canoes hidden beneath Wisconsin’s lakes unlock centuries of Indigenous history, offering a rare glimpse into the past.

5,000-Year-Old Canoes Reveal Ancient Indigenous Secrets Beneath Wisconsin Waters

Wild rice harvesting in Leech Lake, MN. Human remains, believed to be centuries old, were recently uncovered by wild rice harvesters along Minnesota's Leech Lake.

Ancient Human Remains Unearthed by Wild Rice Harvesters in Minnesota Lake

Tribal Justice Center in Leech Lake, Minnesota. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe just made history by reclaiming nearly 12,000 acres of land in a stunning victory over decades-old injustices.

Epic Victory In Minnesota: Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe Reclaims 12,000 Acres After Decades!

Restored Piasa Bird carving along the Mississippi River near the junction with the Illinois River. Meet Brad McGregor, the fearless monster hunter on a quest to uncover the truth behind the legendary Piasa Bird lurking in the Midwest!

St. Louis Man On A Mission: Missouri Monster Hunter Seeks The Truth About The Piasa Bird!

Oil drilling rig in North Dakota. Industry giant Marathon Oil hit with historic fine for polluting Native lands with toxic methane emissions in North Dakota.

Industry Giant Marathon Oil Faces Record Fine For Polluting Native Lands In North Dakota!

Artist depiction of Mishipeshu. Original art by Kai Kim for Jack and Kitty Media Group. Are you brave enough to uncover the chilling legend of Mishipeshu, the monstrous underwater panther that haunts Lake Superior?

Midwest Monster Mystery: Is There An Underwater Panther Terrorizing The Great Lakes?!

Wooly mammoth in snowy scene. Colossal is on a mission to bring extinct animals back to life, starting with bison and partnering with Indigenous groups to make it happen!

From Woolly Mammoths To Bison: Company Says It Can Bring Extinct Animals Back To Life!

Travel with Miss Minnesota

5 Travel Tips From Miss Minnesota’s First Indigenous Queen, Rachel Evangelisto

Sign: Entering Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Is a ghost named Walking Sam behind the tragic suicide epidemic gripping the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota?

Walking Sam: Is A Mysterious Ghost Behind South Dakota’s Tragic Suicide Epidemic?

American flags on Memorial Day. From historic reenactments to sacred Indigenous traditions, these Minnesota events will help you discover the heart and soul of Memorial Day.

Honor The Fallen & Discover The Soul Of Memorial Day At These Minnesota Events