April 25, 2024
Tribal nations in the United States are leading a “Rights of Nature” movement to enshrine the inherent rights of the natural world — including plants, animals, and lands and waters — into law.
Currents
WASHINGTON — Danna Jackson, a Kootenai descandant who grew up in Montana on the Flathead Reservation, was nominated by President Joe Biden on Wednesday to become a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Montana. Jackson is the fifth Native American President Biden has nominated to the federal bench.
From Our Partners
California Indian Nations College (CINC) has been dedicated to its preparation for their highly anticipated 2nd Annual Fire Gala. The Gala, a fundraising initiative, is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 17, 2024, between the hours of 6-9PM, at the stunning Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, this event is sure to be an evening to remember.
With a dedicated and sincere effort to pursue your passions, you can spark change and empower others to reach their fullest potential.
California Indian Nations College (CINC), in collaboration with Kumeyaay Community College (KCC) and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (White House Initiative), hosted its inaugural Native American/Indigenous Education Summit on March 22-23, 2024. The event took place inside the Santos Manuel Student Union Building at California State University of San Bernardino (CSUSB).
Growing up Native can be hard. Because my skin was dark, in second grade kids told me, “You look dirty.” I felt different, like I didn’t belong.
Opinion
Guest Opinion. On April 10th, I was ratified by the House Republican Conference as the new Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - but not only did I just become the new Chairman, I also became the first Native American to ever Chair this Committee.
Opinion. This week is celebrated as Earth Week. On Monday, April 22, Americans will commemorate the 54th anniversary of the first Earth Day back in 1970. The day was established as a community-based effort to bring awareness to environmental issues.
Sovereignty
HOLLISTER, N.C. — The aroma of fry bread and barbeque was in the spring air on Friday night on the powwow grounds of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe in Hollister, North Carolina. There was a festive spirit among families, friends, and fellow tribal community members as the 59th Annual “Blooming of the Dogwood” Haliwa-Saponi Powwow was kicked off for the weekend. For some, it was an opportunity to see family and friends they had not seen for a while.
On the floor of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York City last week, National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro gave a statement advocating for advanced participation of Indigenous Peoples.
Education
California Assemblymember James C. Ramos held a press conference on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the California State Capitol in Sacramento to urge schools to use a supportive approach before resorting to suspensions and expulsions for students violating drug-related infractions.
On April 12, 2024, DePaul University in Chicago was designated an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) for the fiscal year 2024 by the U.S. Department of Education.
Arts & Entertainment
Indigenous model Wahatehontsatshén:ri (Waha) Delormier, a member of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community, is set to take the runway at the upcoming Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Week, scheduled from May 2 to May 5 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Indigenous entrepreneur Rob Pero, a member of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, recently signed on as the creative director for Minnesota-based producer Anne Marie Gillen’s upcoming film project, a climate thriller called “The 7th.”
Health
Environment
Tribal nations in the United States are leading a “Rights of Nature” movement to enshrine the inherent rights of the natural world — including plants, animals, and lands and waters — into law.
The Nature Conservancy, a global nonprofit environmental organization, announced the appointment of Fawn Sharp this week to its global board of directors .