In Native American culture, totem animals or spirit animals are spiritual symbols that protect and ... the more common Native American totems and meanings and the positive characteristics ...

"The Thunderbird is often a symbol of strength and power and has importance and meaning ... pressure from Native advocates, many sports teams have dropped the use of Native American names and ...

Native American activists and supporters are hoping the controversy over the Confederate flag spurs a larger debate against derogatory symbols ... it into some other meaning?