Rosalyn R. LaPier
Rosalyn R. LaPier is an author at Religion News Service.
All Stories by Rosalyn R. LaPier
Bison are sacred to Native Americans − but each tribe has its own special relationship to them
By Rosalyn R. LaPier — November 2, 2023
(The Conversation) — Efforts are being made to develop the capacity of Native tribes to manage bison and bison habitats. An Indigenous scholar explains their sacred significance.
Native Hawaiian sacred sites have been damaged in the Lahaina wildfires – but, as an Indigenous scholar writes, their stories will live on
By Rosalyn R. LaPier — August 14, 2023
(The Conversation) — The region of Maui has been revered by its Indigenous peoples as a sacred place for generations. It is believed to be the home of Kihawahine, a woman who transformed into a goddess.
New wave of anti-protest laws may infringe on religious freedoms for Indigenous people
By Rosalyn R. LaPier — July 13, 2021
(The Conversation) — Native Americans have long struggled to practice their spiritual rituals and protect their landscapes. Crackdowns on Indigenous protests could further erode the free exercise of their religions.
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