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Lame Duck Congress Needs to Reauthorize Special Diabetes Program for Indians 

December 02, 2024 Levi Rickert
Opinion. Unless the lame duck Congress acts, the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) is due to expire on December 31, 2024 and funding will cease.
Currents

Take the Native News Online Readers' Survey

December 03, 2024 Levi Rickert Currents 880
From the Publisher . On Monday, Native News Online launched its 2024 Readers' Survey to invite our readers to share feedback on how we are doing.
Opinion

Indigenous Food Systems Hold the Key to Breaking the Cycle of Malnutrition

December 03, 2024 Myrna Cunningham Opinion 298
Between 2000 and 2013, the consumption of ultra-processed products grew by more than 25% and fast food consumption grew almost 40% in Latin America. More than a decade on, from this rapid change in the region’s foodscape, we are seeing the alarming impact this has had on the health and well-being of the region. Indigenous communities have been particularly hard hit as their traditional food systems have been overshadowed by relentless marketing for processed foods and government-led policies and programs that popularize these foods in everyday life.

What Indian Country Could Expect Under a Second Trump 2.0

December 03, 2024 Kevin Allis & Lycia Ortega Opinion 476
Guest Opinion. As Indian Country looks toward the arrival of a second Trump administration, it is critical to reflect on what this leadership might mean for tribal nations. Drawing on the policies and actions of the first Trump administration, Native communities may find both opportunities and significant challenges ahead. The landscape of federal-tribal relations under this administration is likely to be complex, necessitating vigilance and strategic advocacy to ensure tribal sovereignty and priorities are upheld.
Sovereignty

Chickasaw Elders Tour the Historic Homeland

November 27, 2024 Chickasaw Nation Media Sovereignty 1011
For five enlightening days, a group of spirited Chickasaw elders immersed themselves in rich cultural heritage and explored significant historic sites in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee that bear witness to their ancestors’ enduring legacy.

Three California Tribes Sign Treaty to Manage the Yurok-Tolowa Dee-ni' Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area

November 27, 2024 Native News Online Staff Sovereignty 1230
On Friday, November 22, 2024, three federally recognized California Tribal Nations—Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People, and Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria—signed an inter-tribal treaty of stewardship and responsibility. This historic agreement solidifies their collaboration in managing, protecting, and restoring the Yurok-Tolowa Dee-ni' Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area (IMSA).
Education

UNM’s Institute for American Indian Education Clebrates 20 Years

December 03, 2024 Manuel Valdez Education 299
The Institute for American Indian Education (IAIE) is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Dec. 6. The celebration takes place at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center from 3 to 6 p.m. in Chaco I and Chaco II rooms. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

GVSU’s “Indigi-Fest” Emphasized Sovereignty and Culture During Native American Heritage Month Celebration

November 24, 2024 Levi Rickert Education 1483
ALLENDALE, Mich. — Mike Medawis, language coordinator at Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, told an audience of students and faculty at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) that tribal languages are in a state of emergency. He added if we do not act they may become extinct.
Arts & Entertainment

Vanderbilt Honors Mater; Hushtola Art Market Draws Near

December 04, 2024 Levi Rickert Arts & Entertainment 278
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt University honored artist Dustin Mater with a formal ceremony Nov. 12, officially unveiling 12 portraits of Chickasaw and Cherokee students who attended the highly respected university.

NFL and Nike Partner with Native American Athletic Foundation to Host All-Star Game at Cowboys' Ford Center

November 27, 2024 Kaili Berg Arts & Entertainment 1473
The National Football League (NFL) and Nike have partnered with the Native American Athletic Foundation (NAAF) to host the 2025 Native American All-Star Football Game at the Ford Center at The Star, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
Health

Money from Opioid Settlements Will Fuel the Oneida Nation’s Fight Against Addiction

November 29, 2024 Andrew Kennard

'Don't Lose Heart' | Overdoses Rise in Indian Country Amid National Decline in Opioid Deaths

November 25, 2024 Elyse Wild
Environment

TIME Magazine Names Gila River Indian Community Leader to Its "2024 Time100 Climate” List

November 14, 2024 Levi Rickert Environment 1965
Gila River Indian Community Governor Stephen Roe Lewis was named on Tuesday to the 2024 Time100 Climate 2024. The list features the 100 most influential leaders driving business to real climate action from around the globe.

Navajo President Buu Nygren Says Remediation Fund, Cleanup of Sites is Solution to Contamination

November 12, 2024 Native News Online Staff Environment 2487
The Navajo Nation is set to address longstanding chemical and petroleum contamination across its lands, targeting abandoned business sites and a significant former tribal enterprise in a mountainous region.