Over the years, some tribes have undertaken the arduous process to change their official names to take back what they have always called themselves.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery ...

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has chosen “Tumwata Village” as the name for its 23-acre site near Willamette Falls in Oregon City, and has launched tumwatavillage.org to explain plans for ...

Sat, February 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM UTC Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery and leadership. Peta — With ...