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Opinion. As Valentine's Day approached, the Trump administration delivered a harsh message to Indian Country. The executive order to implement the Department of Government Efficiency executive order, signed on February 11, led to the abrupt termination of dozens of dedicated educators at Haskell Indian Nations University — stripping the institution of nearly a quarter of its staff without warning.
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- By Levi Rickert
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Guest Opinion. As the nation moves into the second Trump administration, we stand at a crucial juncture in transforming the U.S. public education system. Now more than ever, it is critical to recognize Indian Education as a U.S. Constitutional right and responsibility, as well as the essential role of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in fulfilling this right.
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- By Aaron Payment
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Opinion. Shortly after 9 a.m. last Tuesday, Leonard Peltier (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe) was released from the Federal Correctional Complex in Coleman, Fla., and driven to the Leesburg airport to be flown to North Dakota.
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- By Levi Rickert
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Guest Opinion. Every death from cancer is a tragedy. This terrible disease has already taken far too many Cherokees from their loved ones, and it has left many others struggling with difficult symptoms and costly treatments. Yet today, I am more hopeful than ever that all Cherokees struck with cancer can receive excellent care and the best chance at a long and healthy life.
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- By Chuck Hoskin Jr
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Opinion. Throughout history, the federal government has enacted a range of policies aimed at eradicating American Indian tribes. When extermination proved unachievable, the strategy shifted toward assimilating Native Americans into mainstream society. A key element of this assimilation effort was the establishment of Indian boarding schools, where the guiding principle was to "kill the Indian, save the man."
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- By Levi Rickert
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Guest Opinion. By the end of 2026, we will have invested $4 million dollars into supporting the Cherokee artist community thanks to the Artist Recovery Act, recently extended by the Council of the Cherokee Nation.
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- By Chuck Hoskin Jr
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Guest Opinion. Throughout U.S. history, Federal Indian Policy has ebbed and flowed, ranging from Manifest Destiny to at least superficial government-to-government (G2G) relations with Tribes. Whether motivated by altruism or the desire to exploit natural resources and land, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787—drafted by President George Washington, General Henry Knox, and the Nation’s first Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson—recognized, from the inception of the United States, the unique political status of tribal nations and provided the foundation for enduring G2G relations.
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Guest Opinion.The undermining of our treaty rights we’re seeing on Native healthcare, nutrition, and education are not new.
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Opinion. The federal government's understanding of tribal nations often requires basic education with each new administration. Within Native communities, this process is often referred to as "Indians 101," acknowledging the frequent lack of understanding among non-Natives regarding tribal issues and concerns.
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Guest Opinion. As I write this Call to Action, I am traveling to Washington, DC, to join the National Congress of American Indians Executive Winter Session to protect our tribal sovereignty. At Tribal Chairman Austin Lowes’ request, I am attending to help strategize a plan to safeguard our existence. I appreciate Chairman Lowes recognizing my strengths and asking for my help.
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