In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings. It’s ...

The Native American Church is considered the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America.

It is primarily associated with Native Americans who live in the Great Plains region. It’s a ceremony that focuses on community prayer and healing. Dennis Zotigh, a cultural specialist at the ...

When Susan Masten was growing up in Northern California, her familial traditions were lost in a confusion of cultures. Native ...

For many Native American Church members who call this region the “peyote gardens,” the plant is sacrosanct and an inextricable part of their prayer and ceremony. It’s believed to be a natural healer ...