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10/13/2026

09/30/2026

Today, September 30th is Orange Shirt Day. On this day we wear orange to remember the thousands of Native Children that were forced into boarding schools in an attempt to assimilate them into “white culture”. These children were forced into giving up their identity and culture. As if this was not abuse enough they were also often the victims of physical abuse by the people running the schools. It was not until 1928 when Lewis Meriam was sent to investigate these schools that the horrific treatment of these students and the terrible conditions of the schools was made public.

09/25/2026

A member of the Chicago region’s Potawatomi tribe, Kitihawa was Jean Baptiste Point DuSable's business partner, say the artists who wanted to give her some recognition.

09/19/2026

Chicago is an intertribal city. Native people from nations across Indian Country live and work here, raise families here and take part in the life of the city. The Chicago Powwow reflects that community.

08/20/2026

Madison Hammond, the first Native American player in NWSL history, is bringing Indigenous representation to professional soccer as one of the athletes featured in Nike’s 2026 N7 Collection.

Hammond, who is San Felipe Pueblo (Katishtya), Navajo (Diné) and Black, made NWSL history on September 26, 2020, when she made her professional league debut. Today, she plays midfield for Utah Royals FC.

Nike’s Summer 2026 N7 campaign connects soccer with Indigenous communities and Southwest influences. For Hammond, the campaign also connects to her own journey growing up around Native athletes and playing soccer through the NB3 Foundation, founded by her uncle, professional golfer Notah Begay III.

Hammond has spoken about the importance of representation and helping Indigenous youth see that reaching the professional level is possible while remaining connected to their communities.

Nike says its N7 Fund has provided $625,000 annually since 2022 to nonprofits serving Indigenous communities, continuing broader support that has totaled $15.2 million across 324 organizations since 2009.

From becoming the NWSL’s first Native American player to representing Indigenous communities through N7, Hammond continues to expand Native visibility in professional soccer.

What does seeing Indigenous athletes represented at the highest levels of professional sports mean for future generations? 🪶⚽


SOURCES:
• Nike — Madison Hammond profile
• Nike — Summer 2026 N7 Collection announcement⁠
• NWSL — Madison Hammond's historic milestone⁠
• Utah Royals — Madison Hammond profile⁠
• Nike — N7 Fund impact figures⁠

08/20/2026

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