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Repatriation of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Children at Carlisle Indian Industrial School

Indian boarding school bill up for first hearing on Capitol Hill (May 10, 2022)

A bill to address the harmful legacy of Indian boarding schools is getting its first hearing amid renewed attention to the painful era.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation exercises sovereignty on historic lands (May 9, 2022)

The Cherokee people’s connection to the land and nature has always been central to our way of life.

Underscore.news: Native family works to preserve Kalapuya language (May 2, 2022)

The recent publication of a four-volume dictionary and an effort to build an expansive digital archive have brought renewed attention to the Kalapuya language.

Fashion designer Bethany Yellowtail denies ‘false allegation’ of artistic theft (April 29, 2022)

One of Indian Country’s most well-known fashion designers is under fire after unveiling a new collection that bears striking similarities to another Native artist’s work.

Jonathan Nez launches bid for re-election as president of Navajo Nation (April 25, 2022)

Jonathan Nez, the incumbent president of the Navajo Nation, kicked off his re-election campaign over the weekend.

Young Native woman sounds alarm about violence in Indian Country (April 22, 2022)

A prominent photographer who built a sizable following online with posts featuring Native women and girls is stepping out of the spotlight after survivors came forward with accounts of trauma.

Winnebago Tribe takes action to address marriage controversy (April 13, 2022)

A young voice from the Winnebago Tribe spurred big change and helped address anti-LGBTQ actions in the community.

Cronkite News: Navajo Nation works to address climate change (April 12, 2022)

Indigenous people across the globe are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change.

Tim Giago: I don’t want to hear ‘sorry’ from the Catholic Church (April 11, 2022)

Christian churches destroyed the lives of more Lakota boys and girls than they will ever know.

Native America Calling: Celebrating the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole (April 11, 2022)

Edith Kanaka’ole was an acclaimed Native Hawaiian composer, chanter, hula dancer and educator.

Cronkite News: Tribes consulted about offensive place names (March 29, 2022)

California, Idaho and Arizona rank highest among the 37 states with place names deemed derogatory to Native women.

Native Sun News Today: Cheyenne people mourn loss of Peace Chief Lawrence Homer Hart (March 22, 2022)

The Cheyenne people, both Northern and Southern, are mourning the passing of a prominent religious and spiritual leader.

Doug George-Kanentiio: How the Mohawks gave maple syrup to the world (March 17, 2022)

The Maple Tree (Wahta in Mohawk) is recognized by the Iroquois people as the representative of all trees.

Native judge awaits movement on historic nomination to federal bench (March 7, 2022)

Sunshine Suzanne Sykes, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, is hoping to become the first Native federal judge in the entire state of California.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation marks 150th anniversary of Sequoyah Schools (March 3, 2022)

For more than 150 years, Sequoyah Schools have been a safe place for Cherokee and Native youth to live, learn and grow.

Educator from Saginaw Chippewa Tribe attends State of the Union (March 2, 2022)

Melissa Isaac, a citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, made waves as a guest of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the State of the Union.

Non-Indians assert ‘mestizo’ identity in bid for consultation policy (March 1, 2022)

A Democratic-led bill working its way through Congress would extend the federal policy of consultation to people who have recently been asserting an Indian identity.

Snow Snake: Traditional Winter Game of the Haudenosaunee

Native America Calling: Snow snakes and other traditional winter games (February 23, 2022)

Traditional Native winter games are seeing a surge in popularity thanks to culture and language revitalization efforts.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation advances interests at home (February 16, 2022)

We know that over the long term a prosperous Cherokee Nation and a prosperous Oklahoma go hand in hand.

Montana Free Press: Northern Cheyenne Tribe copes with COVID-19 (February 4, 2022)

COVID hit public schools in the tribal capital hard, amplifying long-standing staffing shortages, disrupting routines, and giving administrators, teachers and students new lessons in resilience.

Native America Calling: The Decade of Indigenous Languages (February 3, 2022)

This month kicks off the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages.

‘Our iwi, our bones are sacred’: Nāpua Greig at NAGPRA hearing (February 2, 2022)

Nāpua Greig, a Native Hawaiian musician and educator, offers an opening song at a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs oversight hearing.

Roundtable examines ‘toxic workplace culture’ at Washington football team (January 28, 2022)

Leaders of a U.S. Congressional committee will host a roundtable to examine what they are calling the “toxic workplace culture” within the Washington professional football team.

Tim Giago: Memories of nicknames and hard work (January 21, 2022)

Richard “Sonny” Torres loved to give people nicknames.

Kaiser Health News: Little Shell Tribe prepares for health care milestone (January 21, 2022)

The Little Shell Tribal Health Clinic is slated to open roughly two years after the tribal nation achieved its long-sought federal recognition.

Native America Calling: Native filmmakers at Sundance Film Festival (January 21, 2022)

The Sundance Film Festival features a wide range of films from Native creators.

Cronkite News: Pascua Yaqui Tribe helps address high COVID-19 rates (January 20, 2022)

A mix of stigma, misinformation and bad accounting let COVID-19 run rampant through a small town that is home to a large number of Yaqui people.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 18, 2022)

The countdown to NAFOA’s 40th Annual Conference is on!

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to keep language alive (January 18, 2022)

Without doubt, the Cherokee Nation is home to one of the best and most creative language departments in the world.

Gaylord News: Indian boarding school investigation continues (January 10, 2022)

Indian boarding schools were established in the 19th and 20th centuries with the primary objective of assimilating Native youth by denying the use of their languages, dress and other cultural aspects.

Native America Calling: Blackfeet language film ‘Sooyii’ sets a new standard (January 7, 2022)

With a dialogue entirely in the Blackfeet language, a new film is an exercise in language revitalization.

Tim Giago: Paying respect to Lakota elders Leonard and Enos (December 17, 2021)

I raise my coffee cup to Lakota elders who taught me so much.

Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to preserve our language (December 13, 2021)

In our mission to save the Cherokee language, we cannot and we will not fail.

Joanne Shenandoah-Tekaliwakwa, 1957-2021 (December 6, 2021)

She had a bright voice like liquid gold, a luminous heart and a magnetic smile. Joanne Shenandoah-Tekaliwakwa was a multi-talented musician, humanitarian and matriarch.

Bureau of Indian Affairs seeks applications for Native language grant program (December 3, 2021)

“Preserving Native languages is fundamental to preserving all aspects of tribal cultures and traditions,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland.

Secretary Haaland: The Power of Indigenous Representation on 52nd Anniversary of Alcatraz (December 3, 2021)

Secretary Deb Haaland visits Alcatraz Island to mark the 52nd anniversary of its occupation by Native activists.

Michael Ulroan: Unique program puts Native students on path to success (November 30, 2021)

Indigenous students have been rendered virtually invisible in higher education.

Native America Calling: Federal boost for language and culture (November 22, 2021)

From the Coushatta Tribe to the Red Lake Nation’, dozens of tribes are devoting emergency federal relief to projects to preserve traditional language and culture.