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Monday Morning (May 4, 2026): Articles You May Have Missed This Past Weekend

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Monday Morning (May 4, 2026): Articles You May Have Missed This Past Weekend

Happy Monday! Here are some of the articles you may have missed this past weekend: As Drought Worsens, Western States Brace For Wildfires, Water Shortages From the Rockies to the Cascades to the Sierra Nevada, mountainsides across the West are sparsely covered by the snow that usually blankets the high country well into the summer.…

by Native News Online Staff May 11, 2026

Haaland Condemns DOJ Lawsuit Over New Mexico Immigration Policies

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Haaland Condemns DOJ Lawsuit Over New Mexico Immigration Policies

by Levi Rickert May 11, 2026

The Hanta Virus Takes a Cruise

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The Hanta Virus Takes a Cruise

by Professor Victoria Sutton May 11, 2026

Trending News

As Drought Worsens, Western States Brace For Wildfires, Water ShortagesMay 8, 2026

The Attorney With A Blueprint To Support Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives. And Why She Thinks It Is Time For Congress To Audit The FBI’s Indian Country Investigations.May 5, 2026

Arizona Advocates Urge Gov. Hobbs to Block Oak Flat Mine Waste Facility on State LandApril 28, 2026

Why Native Americans Wear Red and March on May 5thMay 5, 2026

Indian Affairs Releases $20 Million in Emergency Aid to Alaska Native Villages Amid Harsh Winter CrisisMay 6, 2026

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“Alligator Alcatraz” May Close After Months of Tribal Resistance in the Everglades

“Alligator Alcatraz” May Close After Months of Tribal Resistance in the Everglades

by Levi Rickert May 9, 2026

WATCH: Deb Haaland And Sam Bregman Debate To Be New Mexico’s Next Governor, With Live Commentary

WATCH: Deb Haaland And Sam Bregman Debate To Be New Mexico’s Next Governor, With Live Commentary

by Shaun Griswold May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Next on Native Bidaské: Crystal Echo Hawk Launches “Power in Numbers” Video Podcast

Next on Native Bidaské: Crystal Echo Hawk Launches “Power in Numbers” Video Podcast

By Native StoryLab May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Murkowski to Lead Senate Field Hearing in Bethel on Disaster Response and Tribal Resilience

Murkowski to Lead Senate Field Hearing in Bethel on Disaster Response and Tribal Resilience

by Native News Online Staff May 7, 2026

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Buy American – Buy Authentic Indian Art Take Home a Treasure From Indian Country

Buy American – Buy Authentic Indian Art Take Home a Treasure From Indian Country

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Shards of Silence

Shards of Silence

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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Honoring Native Mothers: Our First Teachers

Honoring Native Mothers: Our First Teachers

by Levi Rickert May 10, 2026

Honoring Cherokee Mothers by Investing in Families and Opportunity

Honoring Cherokee Mothers by Investing in Families and Opportunity

by January Hoskin May 10, 2026

The Dismantling of Voting Rights Is Happening in Plain Sight

The Dismantling of Voting Rights Is Happening in Plain Sight

by Levi Rickert May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Our Quest for Clean Drinking Water

Our Quest for Clean Drinking Water

by Professor Victoria Sutton May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Preserving Cherokee History

Preserving Cherokee History

by Chuck Hoskin Jr May 3, 2026

A $3 Billion Partner, Barred from Oklahoma’s House Floor

A $3 Billion Partner, Barred from Oklahoma’s House Floor

by Levi Rickert April 27, 2026April 29, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

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Gun Lake Casino Resort Earns Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Designation

Gun Lake Casino Resort Earns Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Designation

by Levi Rickert May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

American Indigenous Tourism Association Declares May 4 as Inaugural “American Indigenous Tourism Day”

American Indigenous Tourism Association Declares May 4 as Inaugural “American Indigenous Tourism Day”

by Levi Rickert May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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Calling Community Change Makers: Prevention Scholarship Now Open

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Navajo Nation Advances Federal Lease Funding for Public Safety Facilities

Navajo Nation Advances Federal Lease Funding for Public Safety Facilities

by Native News Online Staff May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Indian Gaming Association Joins Montana Tribal Leaders for Gaming Summit Focused on Sovereignty and Emerging Threats

Indian Gaming Association Joins Montana Tribal Leaders for Gaming Summit Focused on Sovereignty and Emerging Threats

by Levi Rickert May 7, 2026

New Cell Tower in Low Mountain Expands Connectivity Across Navajo Nation

New Cell Tower in Low Mountain Expands Connectivity Across Navajo Nation

by Native News Online Staff May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The Attorney With A Blueprint To Support Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives. And Why She Thinks It Is Time For Congress To Audit The FBI’s Indian Country Investigations.

The Attorney With A Blueprint To Support Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives. And Why She Thinks It Is Time For Congress To Audit The FBI’s Indian Country Investigations.

by Shaun Griswold May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

NCAI Seeks Tribal Support For Action On Traditional Language Revitalization ‘State Of Emergency’

NCAI Seeks Tribal Support For Action On Traditional Language Revitalization ‘State Of Emergency’

by Shaun Griswold May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

King Charles III Visit Highlights Indigenous Diplomacy as NCAI Leaders Attend Historic Washington Events

King Charles III Visit Highlights Indigenous Diplomacy as NCAI Leaders Attend Historic Washington Events

by Levi Rickert May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Education

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Proposed Trump Budget Could Force Tribal Colleges to Close Within a Year, Native Education Leaders Warn

Proposed Trump Budget Could Force Tribal Colleges to Close Within a Year, Native Education Leaders Warn

by Levi Rickert May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

TCJ Student Announces Tribal College Student Art & Film Contest Winners

TCJ Student Announces Tribal College Student Art & Film Contest Winners

by Native News Online Staff April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Oklahoma Governor Stitt Calls Native Education Council ‘Redundant,’ Moves to End It

Oklahoma Governor Stitt Calls Native Education Council ‘Redundant,’ Moves to End It

by Levi Rickert April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Health

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Hundreds Rally in Grand Rapids to Demand Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

Hundreds Rally in Grand Rapids to Demand Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

by Elyse Wild and Levi Rickert May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Haaland Reaffirms Commitment to End MMIP Crisis on Awareness Day, Highlights Record of Action

Haaland Reaffirms Commitment to End MMIP Crisis on Awareness Day, Highlights Record of Action

by Levi Rickert May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

New Tool Maps Native Serving Healthcare

New Tool Maps Native Serving Healthcare

By Native News Online Staff May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Why Native Americans Wear Red and March on May 5th

Why Native Americans Wear Red and March on May 5th

by Levi Rickert May 5, 2026

Environment

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As Drought Worsens, Western States Brace For Wildfires, Water Shortages

As Drought Worsens, Western States Brace For Wildfires, Water Shortages

By Alex Brown, Stateline May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Federal Judge Halts Drilling Near Sacred Pe’ Sla Site for 14 Days

Federal Judge Halts Drilling Near Sacred Pe’ Sla Site for 14 Days

by Levi Rickert May 7, 2026May 7, 2026