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Montana Free Press: Putting the Indian Child Welfare Act into action (February 21, 2024)
Native children make up more than a third of the foster care caseload in Montana, despite representing less than 10 percent of the state’s child population. 
Native America Calling: The road to healing the Fort Robinson Massacre (January 16, 2024)
In January 1879, U.S. soldiers hunted down and killed Northern Cheyenne men, women and children who attempted to escape unbearable conditions at Fort Robinson in Nebraska. 
Native America Calling: The lack of reservation law enforcement (July 31, 2023)
The Fort Belknap Indian Community is the latest tribe to sue the federal government over inadequate law enforcement. 
Montana Free Press: Native voters win ruling blocking new election laws (October 3, 2022)
Tribal nations and Native voters are part of a coalition that went to court to block three election laws.
Montana Free Press: Native voters battle ballot restrictions in court (August 16, 2022)
A Native voting rights lawsuit led by Western Native Voice and four tribal governments is underway in Montana. 
Clara Caufield: I will see you again Tim Giago (August 2, 2022)
It has my honor and privilege to be associated with Tim Giago for 17 years. 
It’s been a rough couple of months for one of Indian Country’s most prominent fashion designers.
One of Indian Country’s most prominent fashion designers is “scaling down” her business after facing allegations of artistic theft.
Cassandra Baker, who hails from the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, has won a prestigious fellowship from the Udall Foundation.
The Biden administration is promising historic investments to address the crisis of missing and murdered people in Indian Country as advocates continue to call for more support at all levels.
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.
MSU News: Native students win leadership awards (April 13, 2022)
Native students are being honored for academic excellence, community service and leadership at Montana State University. 
The Cheyenne people, both Northern and Southern, are mourning the passing of a prominent religious and spiritual leader.
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. 
MSU News: Northern Cheyenne author wins award for history of his people (December 6, 2021)
Leo Killsback, associate professor at Montana State University, has won the Western History Association’s 2021 Donald Fixico Book Award for his two-volume history of the Cheyenne Nation. 
MSU News: Montana State University set for American Indian Heritage Day (September 21, 2021)
Montana State University’s annual American Indian Heritage Day focuses on efforts to recover and return the remains of children who died at Indian boarding schools. 
The Northern Cheyenne Nation appears to be winning the war against COVID-19, though the battle took its toll on 57 citizens who lost their lives.
The family of Silver Little Eagle has been raising funds following an attack that took place off the reservation.
This is a sad column to write because it casts a poor refection on some people on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
Clara Caufield: Native newspaper perseveres amid COVID-19 and other challenges (December 23, 2020)
The COVID pandemic has been really tough on many small businesses across the country, bringing many to their knees. 
Native Sun News Today: Tribal history preserved at Buffalo Jump (December 10, 2020)
“The Vore Buffalo Jump is a part of our history which should be told and shared with the world,” said Dr. Richard Littlebear, president of the Chief Dull Knife Memorial College. 
Clara Caufield: Masking up to protect our people from COVID-19 (November 24, 2020)
COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise, with tribal people on reservations in Montana and Wyoming seemingly among the hardest hit. 
Native Sun News Today: Northern Cheyenne author traces story of tribal courage (November 17, 2020)
“The Cheyenne Story: An Interpretation of Courage” by Gerry Robinson continues to earn accolades. 
Native Sun News Today: Women sweep Northern Cheyenne Tribe election (November 12, 2020)
Voters of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe made history by electing women to nearly every position. 
Clara Caufield: Northern Cheyenne Tribe loses a great leader (November 10, 2020)
Winfield Russell, also known as One Bird, served the Northern Cheyenne people in many different capacities throughout his life. 
Clara Caufield: Calling the Cheyenne people back home (October 20, 2020)
Due to the high number of deaths of elders in recent weeks and months among the Northern Cheyenne, the matter of funerals and grieving is a common topic of discussion. 
Senate candidate Steve Bullock hosts town hall with tribal leaders (October 12, 2020)
On Indigenous Peoples Day, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Steve Bullock will hold a virtual town hall with tribal leaders. 
Visitors to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument will be able to learn more about the historic tribal victory thanks to a new project.
Clara Caufield: Northern Cheyenne Tribe hit hard by coronavirus (October 1, 2020)
There is very little good news emanating from the Northern Cheyenne Reservation due to the pandemic. 
Montana Free Press: Affordable Care Act deemed essential for Indian Country (September 28, 2020)
Advocates says continuance of the Affordable Care Act is vital to the health of tribes in Montana. 
Clara Caufield: A true Crow friend of the Northern Cheyenne (September 28, 2020)
The Real Birds from the Crow Nation are a formidable force across Indian Country. 
Native Sun News Today: Northern Cheyenne Tribe heads into election season (September 25, 2020)
The president and vice president of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe aren’t seeking re-election, a sign of frustration with the government on the reservation. 
Clara Caufield: Colonial-style governments won’t ever serve our best interests (September 22, 2020)
Some tribal governments are a manifestation of colonialism, whereby those who play the game (elected officials, federal and tribal employees) often stand to reap personal financial gain.
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