August 25, 2025
Opinion. With a deadline looming for the ownership transfer of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week granted an emergency injunction that temporarily halted the transfer.
Currents
The California Senate Appropriations Committee today unanimously approved two bills authored by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), aimed at supporting federally recognized tribes with limited gaming resources and addressing suicide prevention on California’s roadways and bridges.
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Nestled in the heart of the American Southwest, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) is more than a cultural institution—it is a living testament to the depth, resilience, and diversity of Native peoples. Through its thoughtfully curated exhibitions and vibrant public programming, the Museum serves as both steward and storyteller, preserving the artistic and intellectual legacies of the Native Southwest while illuminating their relevance to our shared future.
Opinion
Guest Opinion. As chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB), I know what it means to fight to protect our land and defend our sovereignty. We have fought for jurisdiction over our own reservation, for federal approval of trust lands to host programs and deliver services Members, and for our right to game on our own lands, all to provide for our people on our terms. And we are fighting still, every day.
Opinion. With a deadline looming for the ownership transfer of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week granted an emergency injunction that temporarily halted the transfer.
Sovereignty
Chickasaw heritage, culture and traditions will be celebrated throughout the Chickasaw Nation during the 2025 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Friday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Oct. 4.
WASHINGTON – Since President Donald Trump took office in January, his administration has quietly removed many federal datasets and research reports from the public domain — some of which included vital information on Tribal communities. Now more than ever, access to accurate and representative data on Native communities is essential.
Education
Pawnee Nation College (PNC) and Tulsa Community College (TCC) have established a partnership aimed at supporting PNC’s path to full accreditation and expanding educational opportunities for students in the Pawnee Nation and other rural areas.
Western Michigan University is launching an elders-in-residence program designed to connect students with Native American wisdom keepers and cultural leaders.
Arts & Entertainment
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians donated three original acrylic-on-canvas artworks to the Buellton Library on Friday morning during a heartfelt presentation.
ZUNI, NM — Earlier this month, four top students from the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project’s Emerging Artist Apprenticeship in graphic arts and painting showcased their original artwork at the acclaimed Keshi the Zuni Connection gallery during the 103rd Annual Santa Fe Indian Market. During the weekend, Aug. 15-17, they also had the opportunity to visit and experience the celebrated market itself.
Health
Environment
Canadian oil corporation Enbridge is proposing a massive, six-year construction project to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac—a location of immense ecological, cultural, and spiritual significance. The plan includes installing towering 400-foot cranes, flooding the area with round-the-clock artificial lighting, and disrupting one of the most pristine freshwater environments in North America.
President Donald Trump took a strong stance on Tuesday on the ongoing Resolution Copper dispute, issuing pointed criticism of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals following its decision to temporarily halt the planned land transfer.