# Who still counts as Native American in 2026? - The Sunday Story

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Published: 2026-07-05T00:01:00+00:00
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As the United States marks 250 years of modern America, a country founded on freedom, liberty, and justice, for Native Americans, that history reads very differently. After centuries of oppression, survival, and the ongoing reclamation of culture, what does it mean to be Native American today? And why does the question of who has the right to claim that identity remain so deeply contested? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Louise Callaghan, senior US correspondent, The Sunday Times.  Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Dave Creasey. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Who still counts as Native American in 2026? Photo: Tailyr Irvine for the Sunday Times Magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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