March 30, 2025
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
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford secured a seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, preserving the court’s liberal-leaning majority.
From Our Partners
AITC, scheduled for October 27-30, 2025, at Pearl River Resort, is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in Choctaw, Mississippi
Are you looking to learn how to bead or interested in mastering a new technique? While watching videos can be very helpful, having a beading book with images of patterns & historical pieces can inspire you and are a great reference while you are working on a project. There are many guidebooks you can use to learn how to do Native American beading techniques. Many offer patterns you can use on your next project! Read on to learn about some of the beading guidebooks that The Wandering Bull, LLC finds the most informational and inspirational.
Opinion
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.
Guest Opinion. People often ask me what I do. “I work in urban Indian health,” I say, and then I wait.
Sovereignty
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.
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
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.
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
A major exhibition showcasing the depth and power of contemporary Native beadwork is opening April 12 at the Eiteljorg Museum located in Indianapolis.
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
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.
A bill that would guarantee bodies of water legal rights to protect against destruction has been introduced into the New York State Assembly recently.