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March 30, 2025 Levi Rickert
A 49-year survivor of incarceration within the United States prison system, Leonard Peltier (Ojibwe/Lakota), 80, is the most iconic Native American elder in Indian Country.
Currents
April 02, 2025 Levi Rickert Currents 668
In response to the challenges of post-pandemic growth and shifts in federal funding, the Tonto Apache Nation has taken a bold step toward achieving economic sovereignty. Under the leadership of the Tribal Council and Chairman Calvin Johnson, the Nation committed in 2020 to optimizing economic opportunities and building a self-sustaining economy. Chairman Johnson emphasized their strategic approach:
Opinion
April 01, 2025 Levi Rickert Opinion 963
Opinion. At the height of the 2024 presidential election, candidates at the top of the Republican ticket spread a false claim that Haitian immigrants in a small Ohio town were stealing and eating residents’ pets.
April 01, 2025 Nanette Star Opinion 714
Guest Opinion. People often ask me what I do. “I work in urban Indian health,” I say, and then I wait.
Sovereignty
March 27, 2025 Native News Online Staff Sovereignty 1684
The Cherokee Nation Language Department is offering a series of free Cherokee language courses available both on the Cherokee Nation Reservation and in at-large communities. Classes will require either in-person participation or a blend of virtual and in-person attendance.
March 21, 2025 Neely Bardwell Sovereignty 3953
Reacting to recent presidential executive orders, the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) released a memorandum addressing the applicability of recent Presidential Executive Orders to HUD programs, tribal sovereignty and the legal obligation to provide housing for tribes and their citizens is affirmed.
Education
March 28, 2025 Native News Online Staff Education 2817
The Naabik’íyáti’ Committee of the 25th Navajo Nation Council on Thursday unanimously passed Legislation No. 0028-25, calling on the U.S. government to uphold its trust and treaty obligations by consulting with the Navajo Nation before implementing policies or executive actions that impact tribal education.
March 27, 2025 Native News Online Staff Education 641
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Navajo Technical University (NTU) welcomed representatives from the American Indian College Fund (AICF) to explore and promote higher education opportunities. NTU is renowned for its exceptional academic programs, culturally relevant curricula, and comprehensive student support services.
Arts & Entertainment
March 31, 2025 Kaili Berg Arts & Entertainment 977
A major exhibition showcasing the depth and power of contemporary Native beadwork is opening April 12 at the Eiteljorg Museum located in Indianapolis.
March 30, 2025 Levi Rickert Arts & Entertainment 6999
A 49-year survivor of incarceration within the United States prison system, Leonard Peltier (Ojibwe/Lakota), 80, is the most iconic Native American elder in Indian Country.
Health
Environment
March 31, 2025 Neely Bardwell Environment 3839
Six Michigan Tribes have withdrawn their cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) after learning that Enbridge’s massive oil tunnel project may receive expedited approval.
March 26, 2025 Neely Bardwell Environment 1263
A bill that would guarantee bodies of water legal rights to protect against destruction has been introduced into the New York State Assembly recently.