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Turok: Origins, showcased at Gamescom 2025, is an exciting dinosaur-shooting game developed by Saber Interactive that combines Native American cultural elements with diverse weapons and class-based abilities, promising a fun and respectful reboot of the classic franchise.
The Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion pack allows players to design their own cabin or barn, raise animals, harvest Prairie Grass, collect horse manure, make nectar, train and ride horses, and indulge in the town's lively social scene. The expansion pack also includes elements of Native American culture, and the Sims team is making a donation to Sacred Healing Circle. The pack will be released on July 20 and available to play on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
The New York State Board of Regents has unanimously approved new rules that will ban the use of Native American culture used by schools, including names, logos, and mascots. The ban was part of its consent agenda and schools with Native American mascots were required to find a replacement since November 2022. Schools are learning environments and choosing to use Native American mascots is a reflection of “the message their choices convey to students, parents and their communities.”
The Boy Scouts of America have sent out a survey to members asking whether it's time to change century-long traditions and practices that critics say misappropriate Native American culture. Despite decades of calls for reforms from some scouts and Indigenous advocates, the organization still encourages scouts to don headdresses and imitate Indigenous dances as part of its honor society. The 20-question survey gave a range of multiple-choice options in response to questions about programs that involve Native American culture, including its honor society, "Order of the Arrow." The survey's results are not yet available but will be released publicly when they are.
The New York State Department of Education has banned public school districts from using nicknames tied to Native American culture, including Liverpool and Westhill, which will be forced to change their team nicknames. Schools risk the removal of school officers and the withholding of state aid if the order is not followed. The ban also applies to schools with less obvious Native American connotations. An exemption to the order is included for federally- or state-recognized tribes to use the banned names, mascots and logos for sports teams comprised of their tribal members.
The Pink Moon, also known as April's full moon, will rise tonight and be visible throughout the night. The name "Pink Moon" is figurative and refers to the springtime bloom of a pink wildflower called Phlox subulata. The moon won't actually be pink. Following the Pink Moon, the moon will undergo changes as it moves through its lunar cycle, leading to the next new moon phase on April 20. The Pink Moon takes its name from Native American culture, which has various seasonal associations with the full moon. Skywatchers can use telescopes and binoculars to observe the moon, and can also learn more about it through guides and observing tours.