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- By Native News Online Staff
As we welcome in 2026, all of us at Native News Online extend our heartfelt gratitude to our readers, supporters, contributors, and partners across Indian Country and beyond.
The past year reminded us—again—why Indigenous journalism matters. Our stories are not just news; they are living histories, calls for justice, celebrations of culture, and affirmations of tribal sovereignty. At a time when Native voices are too often marginalized or misunderstood, your trust in us fuels our mission to report with accuracy, integrity, and respect for our relatives and tribal nations.
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We are deeply thankful to the tribal leaders, community members, elders, advocates, artists, and youth who shared their voices and experiences with us. Your stories guide our work and strengthen our collective future.
As we step into the New Year, we renew our commitment to covering Indian Country as "Warrior Journalists" with honesty and courage—holding institutions accountable, honoring our ancestors, and uplifting the next generation of Indigenous leaders. The challenges remain real, but so does our resilience.
May this New Year bring health to your families, strength to your communities, and hope to our Nations. Together, we will continue telling our stories—on our terms.
From all of us at Native News Online, Happy New Year.
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