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Thursday, October 29, 2026 — Leadership changes in store for Navajo Nation and other tribes
The first woman to hold the Navajo Nation Council Speaker post is now vying to become the tribe’s first female president. Navajo voters will decide November 3…
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026 — Election Day anticipation
The Trump administration’s intervention in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska indicates the high stakes — and the scrutiny that comes with them — in the November 3…
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 — Native Bookshelf: Spooky books for the season
A mining company unleashes an evil entity as the Arctic village of Chukchi falls into polar night in “It Looks Like You in the Dark“, the debut horror…
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Monday, October 26, 2026 — Analysis finds DOGE cut nearly $470 million from tribal budgets
A new analysis by the Brookings Institution tallies nearly $470 million in federal funding taken from tribes and Native organizations early last year by the…
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Friday, October 23, 2026 — 60 years of Alaska Native advocacy at AFN and assessing Typhoon Halong flooding a year later
The Alaska Federation of Natives was formed by tribal leaders in 1966 to protect land and preserve tribal governance. Now, at the 60th convention, tribal…
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Thursday, October 22, 2026 — Subsistence fishing a top issue at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention
Declining salmon numbers are threatening the way of life for Alaska Natives, according to a report by the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN), the largest…
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 — Alaska Native advocates cite shortcomings in addressing MMIP crisis
Hundreds of Native people from across the state will discuss issues such as declining salmon populations, voting rights, and education funding at this year’s…
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — Alaska Native leadership and land rights advocacy through the generations
In 1966, as Alaska Native leaders worked to secure their lands, Emil Notti (Koyukon Athabascan) helped form the Alaska Federation of Natives. Notti became its…
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Monday, October 19, 2026 — Native in the Spotlight: Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly
As recorder of Pima County in Arizona, Gabriella Cázares-Kelly (Tohono O’odham) is responsible for administering early voting and keeping track of more…
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Friday, October 16, 2026 — The ongoing struggle to protect wild horses
The Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe failed to stop the federal government from rounding up hundreds of wild horses this summer from public land next to their…
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Thursday, October 15, 2026 — How a young Ponca activist shaped the future of Native activism
Before Indian self-determination became federal law, a cohort of angry and disillusioned Native college students, including a young Ponca student named Clyde…
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — Tribes remain excluded from some major water policy decisions
Across the country, tribes are coming up against resistance to having their voices heard on issues involving water. In California, tribes say they feel…
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 — Yosemite is the latest in a 10-year expansion of tribal National Park foraging
A handful of tribes just finalized an agreement with the National Park Service, clearing the way for foraging in the Yosemite National Park. Tribal members…
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Monday, October 12, 2026 — Joy Harjo on the healing power of poetry
The new poetry collection "Cloud Runner" from Joy Harjo (Mvskoke) is the culmination and curated expression of her own personal grief. The poems spring from…
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Friday, October 9, 2026 — Assessing college campus safety in light of troubling allegations at Cornell University
The rape allegations by a former Cornell University student that administrators and law enforcement officials failed to follow up on shine a new light on…
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Thursday, October 8, 2026 — Native authors and book sellers reflect on a record year for banned books
The number of books dropped from school reading lists and public library shelves is the highest since the organization, PEN America, started keeping track…
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 — Native Playlist: Jeremy Dutcher and Mali Obomsawin
Composer, singer, and ethnomusicologist Jeremy Dutcher (Wolastoqiyik) is taking his music on an international tour that includes performing in Taiwan and Japan…
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — What removing questions about race from the U.S. Census means for Native Americans
The Trump administration’s proposal to remove questions about a person’s race for the U.S. Census is sparking alarm among tribal leaders, voting rights…
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Monday, October 5, 2026 — One tribe breaks from the pack on prediction markets
At a time when tribes across the country are working to shut down prediction market companies, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is embracing them by…
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Friday, October 2, 2026 — Indigenous design as visual sovereignty
From the original Cherokee syllabary to banners waved by Native American demonstrators, graphic works by Native people carry a thread through the centuries…
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Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Indigenous leaders take on organized attempts to downplay residential school narrative
At a time when Canada is reflecting on the painful history of residential schools, Indigenous leaders are having to speak out against organized efforts to…
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — The Menu: Blue corn children’s book and a new Native pastry shop
"The Blue Corn Kitchen" by Alana Yazzie (Diné) gives young reader’s a glimpse of the traditional corn-based Navajo foods many Navajo grandmothers have stocked…
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Finding success through the art of contemporary horsemanship
Named a “legendary Lakota horseman” by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Fred Ecoffey (Oglala Lakota) has enjoyed a celebrated 68-year career as a jockey. After winning…
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Monday, September 28, 2026 — PBS documentary ‘Knowledge Keepers’ explores Native scientific innovations
Modern traditional practitioners are the culmination of generations of people who acquired and passed on their skills, knowledge, and technology. That…
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Friday, September 25, 2026 — Native Bookshelf: ‘The Birthing Tree’ by Amanda Peters and ‘How Settlers Get Away with Murder’ by Liza Black
Aliet Paul learns traditional sacred birthing practices of her Mi’kmaq through her grandmother. But the outside world is changing and drives a wedge between…
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 — AI threat goes beyond just misuse of data
Some experts are warning about the risks of artificial intelligence advancing beyond human control in the foreseeable future. The major AI developers…
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — How Indigenous voices adapt to rapidly evolving media
After centuries of having their stories told by outsiders, Indigenous people made considerable progress in having their voices represented in the media in…
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — PBS documentary ‘Knowledge Keepers’ explores Native scientific innovations
Modern traditional practitioners are the culmination of generations of people who acquired and passed on their skills, knowledge, and technology. That…
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Monday, September 21, 2026 — Ownership transfer of Native medical center promises a new era of healthcare sovereignty in Alaska
Alaska tribes just took over ownership from the federal government of the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, making way for growth that officials have…
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Friday, September 18, 2026 — Native Playlist: Kole Galbraith and Laura Ortman
Musician Kole Galbraith (Peoria Tribe) has spent nearly a decade perfecting his unique blend of electronic and acoustic instrumentation and field recordings to…
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 — After decades of work, tribes overcome language revitalization barriers
Julian Lang is an elder, artist, and dedicated language teacher. He has spent decades talking with elders and poring over documents — including deciphering…
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — Native advocates assess barriers to upcoming elections
A new report by the Native American Rights Fund finds rejections increased for both ballots and voter registration forms sent by mail from places with high…
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — An Indigenous-led opera retells a historic Tlingit act of resistance
A diverse team of mainly Alaska Native talent spent nearly nine years building the operatic version of a historic battle in the early 1800s. “Ḵutulagaaw: The…
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Monday, September 14, 2026 — Shifting preservation policies pose risks to Native history
A proposed overhaul of the federal process that protects cultural heritage sites and resources is fueling considerable pushback from tribes. They are concerned…
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Friday, September 11, 2026 — How 9/11 reverberates a quarter century later
For those who witnessed the attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., the terrorist attacks remain a vivid memory 25 years later. It’s even burned into the…
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 — Shortage of wildland firefighters strains preparedness and safety
The risks of fighting wildfires hit home this summer as 13 firefighters, including two Native Americans, died on the job. The profession is facing burnout…
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 — Texas ‘ghost tribe’ rakes in millions of dollars with little to no official tribal documentation
The Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas and its leader Juan Mancias have established themselves as leaders in environmental causes including the DAPL pipeline…
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — Life after a wrongful murder conviction for Santiago Ventura Morales
Thirty-five years after he walked free from prison when his murder conviction was overturned, Santiago Ventura Morales (Mixtec) is receiving monetary…
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Monday, September 7, 2026 — A conversation about law, advocacy, and redemption with attorney Courtney Jordan
Courtney Jordan (Cherokee) is an attorney who built her expertise of federal Indian Law and tribal law serving in some of the highest levels of her profession…
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Friday, September 4, 2026 — Two historic preservation fights in Kansas exemplify the power of persistence
Eliza "Lyda" Conley was a strong, independent Wyandot woman who is credited with preserving the cemetery where her family and other tribal members were buried…
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Thursday, September 3, 2026 — Osage school closure delivers blow to tribe’s language revitalization
The Osage Nation's Daposka Ahnkodapi language immersion school in Pawhuska, Oklahoma announced it is closing one week before the start of the new school year…
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — Persistent heat puts strain on people, the environment, and the economy
After record-setting temperatures across the country, dangerous summer heat continues to spill into September. The number of heat-related deaths in the Phoenix…
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — Growing understanding of head injuries changes sports at all levels
The eye-opening findings by researchers in Boston that 1 in 4 NFL players who died over a five-year span showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy is…
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Monday, August 31, 2026 — The Menu: Increasing hurdles and uncertainty put strains on Native beef producers and farmers
Native American ranchers and beef producers are among those pushing back against President Donald Trump’s initiative to import cheap foreign beef to lower…
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Friday, August 28, 2026 — Two states make progress in Native-focused education
Efforts to improve representation of Native American perspectives in historical and cultural lessons just made considerable progress in two states. A…
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Thursday, August 27, 2026 — Native Bookshelf: ‘Treat Them as Buffalo’ by Blair Palmer Yoxall
Set against the backdrop of a historic time in Métis history, a young boy’s disappearance begins a tense story of justice and defiance in Métis author Blair…
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — Arizona’s dramatic SNAP ordeal may be a bellwether for other states
A potential food crisis is brewing in Arizona that could be a warning to other states as changes to the Supplemental Food Assistance Program start to take…
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — How to make relationships work
The standard elements of a healthy, long-term relationship are well documented: communication, trust, honesty, mutual respect, and practicing healthy…
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Monday, August 24, 2026 — Native in the Spotlight: Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord
Even after learning her clinical skills at Stanford School of Medicine and becoming a practicing surgeon, Lori Arviso Alvord (Diné) realized she had more to…
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Friday, August 21, 2026 — Native Hawaiians keeping cultural connections to surfing
The wooden boards made by lifelong surfer and cultural practitioner Tom “Pōhaku” Stone (Kanaka Maoli) are heavy and cumbersome compared to the space-age…
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Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Safety vs. privacy with tribal law enforcement surveillance cameras
Backlash over privacy concerns continues to grow across the country against the use of law enforcement surveillance cameras. The automatic license plate…
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Are Native voters in line with the Democratic Party’s shift to the left?
Claire Valdez (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo) is a member of the New York Assembly running for a seat in Congress. She’s also a proud Democratic Socialist, a…
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Monday, August 17, 2026 — Remembering Hurricane Katrina more than 20 years later
Elisabeth Pierite (Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana) was a teenager when Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans in August 2005. Her family’s home was…
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Friday, August 14, 2026 — Live at Santa Fe Indian Market 2026
Chugach Sugpiaq jeweler Denise Wallace says she tells stories through her pieces. This year, she’s presenting an elaborate belt she made with her family…
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 — Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival grows its presence and influence
More than 350 Indigenous artists will gather as the Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival marks its sixth year at the Pueblo of Pojoaque. It continues to grow its…
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — Native Playlist: Thomas Michael Swensen and Debora Iyall
Researcher and writer, Thomas Michael Swensen (Tangirnaq Native Village), takes music fans to the fascinating intersection of punk music and Native America in…
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — Tribes face record-setting wildfire destruction
A frequent location of summer wildfires, eastern Washington State, is suffering one of the most destructive fires seasons in memory. Fires on the Confederate…
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Monday, August 10, 2026 — August primary elections offer insights on Native candidates’ prospects
Voters will soon find out whether the bid by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Ojibwe/D-MN) to become the first Native American woman elected to the U.S…
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Friday, August 7, 2026 — Notable Native theater events range from horror to historic
A dangerous secret lurks just under the surface in the play, “Bad Medicine,” making its debut at the Santa Fe Playhouse. Written by P.C. Verrone (Osage and…
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 — Testing the limits of religious freedom
Two separate instances are putting Native authority related to religious freedom to the test. The Northern Arapaho Tribe demands the Christian ministry…