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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — Tribes condemn federal Colorado River water use plan
Tribes that collectively make up the largest water rights holders along the Colorado River say the Trump Administration’s newest plan to deal with diminishing…
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — When is it OK to let a Native language die?
The Osage language was declared dead in 2005 after its last fluent speaker died, but revitalization efforts since then have built the number of proficient…
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Monday, August 3, 2026 — New outbreak of food-borne illness shakes public confidence in food supply
Tribal public health officials are among those reassuring citizens about the safety of their food as reports of new cases of cyclospora infections continue to…
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Friday, July 31, 2026 – Native film/TV round-up: A gritty tribal cop thriller, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ reboot, and remembering Native ‘Emergency!’ TV star
Over the course of a few days, a gang war erupts on the fictional Thunderstone reservation in the new film, "Gangland". Officer Teddy Sharpe (Lou Diamond…
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Thursday, July 30, 2026 — The Menu: food heals in books ‘Our Knives Will Save Us’ and ‘Raven, Rising’
Renowned chef Nephi Craig (White Mountain Apache, Navajo) admits he hid his alcoholism fairly well as he was making a name for himself as a Native chef…
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Southeast Alaska tribes closer to land designation more than a half century after being locked out
A bill making its way through Congress offers new hope for five Native communities in Southeast Alaska to secure their own land for the first time. For more…
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Addressing public health with veterinary care in rural areas
A coalition of rural Alaska Native villages is launching an initiative to boost veterinary care as a way to improve public health. They aim to cut down on the…
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Monday, July 27, 2026 – Trial by concrete and steel: Native strongmen push their strength to the limit
Longtime Phoenix-based professional strongman Jerry Pritchett (Chickasaw) isn’t ready to retire just yet. For now, his focus is on his son, Bubba, who at 15…
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Friday, July 24, 2026 — Zuni Pueblo responds to monsoon flooding
Some residents of Zuni Pueblo in northwestern New Mexico were forced to evacuate their homes due to severe flash flooding earlier this week. The community is…
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 – First Nations in Canada wary of new bill addressing longstanding water issues
More than 35 First Nations in Canada have active drinking water advisories, but a new federal bill aims to address the issue. Indigenous leaders are critical…
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Accessing the vulnerability of Indigenous communities during 2026 wildfire season
Around 200 wildfires are currently burning across the country and nearly 900 are burning in Canada. Large swaths of the northeastern U.S. are blanketed in…
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Native in the Spotlight: Laura Tohe
Acclaimed Diné writer and Arizona’s current poet laureate, Dr. Laura Tohe, is working to share her poetry across the state’s rural communities. That includes…
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Monday, July 20, 2026 — Tribes sue after feds redefine ‘harm’ in Endangered Species Act, upend decades of land conservation
Conservation groups and at least two Pacific Northwest tribes filed lawsuits against the federal government after it redefined “harm” in the Endangered Species…
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Friday, July 17, 2026 – A conversation about law, advocacy, and redemption with Cherokee attorney Courtney Jordan
Tulsa, Okla.-based Cherokee Nation citizen Courtney Jordan used to be a federal prosecutor, but she is now on the other side of the courtroom as a defense…
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Friday, July 10, 2026 — New report: Native student discipline disparities persist at New Mexico school district
A new report by the New Mexico Department of Justice says Native students are disciplined more harshly and miss more school days from suspensions than other…
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Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Native programs aimed at cultivating responsible tourism
Tlingit and Haida Tribes, the Ketchikan Indian Community, and other communities in Southeast Alaska are urging tourists to stop disrespecting unique cultural…
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Trump administration escalates attack on Native American museum narratives
A new 162-page report just released by the White House flags a museum exhibition for what it says is “radical, activist ideology” that “seeks to teach disdain…
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Tuesday, July 7, 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, July 6, 2026 — Two Native artists making waves in the arts world
A piece by artist Jeffrey Gibson (Mississippi Band of Choctaw and Cherokee) titled “Yet With a Steady Beat” is part of an exhibit in the brand new Obama…
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Friday, July 3, 2026 — Art exhibitions offer creative interpretations of Native survival and endurance
As the country commemorates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, several galleries are exploring the enduring strengths of Native Americans through…
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Thursday, July 2, 2026 — Native Hall of Fame recognizes leaders and advocates whose work benefits tribes and community
Carol Juneau (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation) helped build and shape the foundation of what is now the Blackfeet Community College in the late 1970s. Her…
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — Native historians elevate overlooked history in the wake of America250 celebrations
Fifteen days after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the new nation signed its first international treaty with the Wolastoqey and Mi'kmaq…
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — The Menu: Native food and America’s origins, a tribal vineyard, and a cafe’s uninformed Indigenous branding misses the mark
A new café in Vancouver, British Columbia faced mounting criticism from the Indigenous community for its questionable use of Indigenous branding. The incident…
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Monday, June 29, 2026 — First Nations group works to reclaim thousands of sacred items from Swiss collector
A Swiss private collector is selling a massive collection of thousands of Indigenous pipes, firearms, and cultural items, valued at over $17 million. A group…