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Moose Hide Campaign Day Unites First Nations

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1:00 PM on Aug 1, 2023
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Since the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action in June, many have asked what exactly that will mean for Native students pursuing higher education. Emma Hall specializes in diversity, equity and inclusion reporting. The Cherokee and Blackfoot descendent is an intern for "The Chronicle for Higher Education." ICT's McKenzie Allen-Charmley has this interview. Moose Hide Campaign Day in Canada is May 11. It recognizes the nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous citizens committed to a journey of reconciliation. This year, over a half million people gathered in solidarity above the Medicine line to end violence against women and children. Willie Poll is the director of Education for the Moose Hide Campaign and children's book author.

Canoe Journey Honors The Past

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1:00 PM on Aug 2, 2023
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Dawson Her Many Horses was named managing director at Wells Fargo. It marks a rare moment for an Indigenous person to be promoted to such a position at a major U.S. bank. ICT's Stewart Huntington traveled to New York recently for a story on Indigenous canoeists retracing river routes that were the continent's original highways. High blood pressure is a concern for anyone but when you're pregnant, it can be especially alarming. High blood pressure in expectant mothers can result in Preeclampsia, a hypertension disorder that usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women whose blood pressure has been normal. While there is no cure for disorder, creating awareness through shared experiences can empower mothers-to-be with lifesaving knowledge and the courage to speak up

Native Journalists Head to Canada

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1:00 PM on Aug 3, 2023
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The Native American Journalists Association, also known as NAJA, was created in 1983. To celebrate, hundreds of NAJA members will soon travel to Winnipeg, Canada for the organization's annual conference. NAJA's Associate Director is Francine Compton. Social and environmental justice takes many forms, and food access in rural places is at the heart of a healthy community. Bleu Adams is a chef and entrepreneur and founder of the Black Lamb Group. She's a member of the American Culinary Corps, and serves as the director of IndigeHub. It is officially called a state work period, when Congress takes a vacation to go home to attend state fairs and get back in touch with constituents. This year, it may not be much of a break with a mountain of "must-do items" still on the desk. John Tahsuda, who is a principal with Navigators Global, joins us.

Women Honor Cultural Traditions

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1:00 PM on Aug 4, 2023
7:00 AM on Aug 4, 2023
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Muwekma Ohlone Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in July asking for the National Eagle Feather Repository to be made accessible to the tribe. The repository is maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to distribute the feathers of golden eagles, and bald eagles, to Native Americans and Alaska Natives from federally recognized tribes. This California tribe is not federally recognized, due to a decades-old technical error. It is salmon season in Alaska which means families are setting up camp to harvest, and preserve, precious fish for the winter. ICT's Joaqlin Estus found one family that's taking fish camp one step further, with the creation of Fish Camp Barbie.

Canoe Journey Brings Connections to the Past

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1:00 PM on Aug 7, 2023
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The Shinnecock people have had a long relationship with the water. That's part of the reason why Indigenous canoeists recently retraced river routes that were the continent's original highways. ICT's Stewart Huntington has the story. The Supreme Court of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi has a new associate justice. Travis Trueblood told ICT's Joaqlin Estus that law wasn't his first career choice. The social justice organization IllumiNative is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Crystal Echo Hawk started the effort to activate the findings of the Reclaiming Native Truth project. Sandra Schulman has this interview. The Mashpee Wampanoag celebrated the season with a traditional clambake in Mashpee, MA. ICT's Stewart Huntington was there. Powwow season is in full swing. ICT's Karen Michel was at the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska's Homecoming Celebration. Let's watch the swan dance. U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, one of the first two Native women elected to the U.S. Congress, faces a growing list of challengers in her next election. Three Kansas Republican candidates have launched primary campaigns to try to be the one to unseat the lone Democrat from Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Advocates Across The Country Speak Out

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1:00 PM on Aug 8, 2023
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The Phoenix Indian Center is offering support to urban Native families to help build community and promote healthy choices. Kennedy Slowtalker-Begay is the manager of its Prevention Program. Virginia is home to seven federally recognized tribes and 11 state recognized tribes. A new position at the University of Virginia is hoping to create a more straightforward path for Native students to attend UVA. In late July, the University announced it hired Kody Grant as its first tribal liaison. Native Vote Washington is on a mission to get Indigenous people to run for office and to support those candidates by getting out the vote. Kady Titus is the senior manager at Native Vote Washington.

Novel Recounts History Through Eyes of Young Girls

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1:00 PM on Aug 9, 2023
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Dream of Wild Health is one of the oldest and longest operating Native American led nonprofits in Minneapolis. It raises vegetables - and farmers. ICT's Shirley Sneve interviewed Hope Flanagan, who does community outreach and cultural teaching there. A new novel by Standing Rock writer Mona Susan Power tells the story of boarding schools and failed government policy. Her fourth novel called "A Council of Dolls" is told through three generations of girls and their toys. It's harvest time in New Mexico, which means everyone is getting excited for the smells of roasted chiles and, of course, to eat them. Lois Ellen Frank has a Ph.D. in culinary anthropology and owns Red Mesa Cuisine in Santa Fe.

Spotlight Shines On Indigenous Athletes

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1:00 PM on Aug 10, 2023
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Soccer star Madison Hammond is the focus of a new mini documentary. It shares a rare picture of her life behind-the-scenes, focusing on mental health, identity and family. This film was directed by Kyle Bell and produced by IllumiNative and Reno Productions. Chair volleyball is taking Native senior citizens by storm. ICT's Aliyah Chavez visited its annual tournament in May. Jacob Weasel had a goal to inspire youth and he achieved it. The Lakota surgeon summited Mount Everest, and he did it for a cause. Standing Rock's Fort Yates district is dropping in on a new skatepark, thanks to a team that includes some pretty big names. ICT's Vincent Moniz was at the North Dakota event in July, and has all the sights and sounds.

Indigenous Artistry Takes Shape

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1:00 PM on Aug 11, 2023
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She is a writer who uses her life experiences to shape what she advocates for, like supporting and uplifting strong Native women. Here is this interview with Jessa Calderon from March. The Ojibwe rapper Mic Jordan was named North Dakota's Hip-hop artist of the year in 2016. ICT's Aliyah Chavez caught up with him, just hours before he took the stage for a show at Cahokia in downtown Phoenix, Arizona this spring. He is a comedian and writer whose work has appeared in places like Comedy Central and FOX's the Great North. Brian Bahe who is Tohono O'odham, Hopi and Navajo.

From Petroglyphs to Pixels: A History of Indigenou

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1:00 PM on Aug 14, 2023
7:00 AM on Aug 14, 2023
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In Oklahoma, Gary Fife is a journalist and host at Mvskoke Media. ICT's Aliyah Chavez talked to him in 2021 about his work as a journalist. In 2022 he was awarded the Frank Greer Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalism. In 1994, a conference was organized to talk about issues involving Native media. It was a television show produced by the National Conference of Christians and Jews - now just called the National Conference. ICT's Mark Trahant remembers vividly some of the brilliant presentations that added context to the role of Native media. Here is the late Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller. Ora Eddleman was a Cherokee woman who literally grew up in a newsroom. Her family owned the Muscogee Daily Times and at 15-years-old served as society editor, city editor and a proofreader. Later the family owned a magazine, The Twin Territories, that reported on the Indian Territory as well as what was then the Oklahoma Territory. In 1924 Eddleman, now Ora Eddleman Reed, followed her husband to Caspar, Wyoming, for a job. A family friend launched KDFN, Wyoming's first radio station. She described herself as the "Sunshine Lady" and it was probably the first example of talk radio. The half-hour program was commentaries on the theme of happiness and she answered calls from listeners, pointing out the bright side of life. Radio is the perfect medium for Indigenous communication. It's built on our oral traditions. ICT's Shirley Sneve has this memory from radio KILI's 40th anniversary in 2023. And like radio, the role of a tribal newspaper is that of a community sounding board. It's been an essential vehicle for tribal communities since Elias Boundinot launched The Cherokee Phoenix in 1828. Tim Giago, the founder of ICT, started his newspaper in the Oglala Lakota Nation. ICT's Shirley Sneve has this profile. One of the things that separates Giago from the pack is his willingness to bring up painful issues like boarding schools to really make his readers think when he was a student at Holy Rosary and wrote often about that experience starting in the early years of the newspaper. Tim Giago died in July of 2022. He was 88. Another notable female journalist is Suzan Harjo. The Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee writer is an advocate for Native American rights. She spoke in Tulsa 1994 at the Native Media conference.

Wampanoag Celebrate Culture

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1:00 PM on Aug 15, 2023
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The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe is located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The tribe embarked on some major cultural and economic rejuvenation projects, but only after turning back the latest challenges to their homelands. ICT's Stewart Huntington has this report. In the new films "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," many Indigenous viewers took to social media to voice their concerns about the lack of representation, or misrepresentation within the popular movies. What role does Hollywood play in portraying Indigenous representation accurately? In the first interview of a two-part series, ICT's McKenzie Allen-Charmley spoke with Dine' filmmaker, artist and activist Klee Benally on entertainment, media and Indian Country. As Native people, we honor the traditions of our ancestors. And we believe children are sacred gifts. August is National Breastfeeding Month. And Monday, we wrap up Indigenous Milk Medicine Week. Shashana Craft is director of programs for the Division of Indian Work in Minnesota.

Indigi-Queer Musician Releases Album

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1:00 PM on Aug 16, 2023
7:00 AM on Aug 16, 2023
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A debut album is on the horizon for an electronic rock artist. Marx Cassity says they are inspired to use music to bring visibility to the struggles of Indigi-queer people. Marx is also a trauma therapist for Native American LGBTQ-plus clients. Native American art is synonymous with Santa Fe, and thousands of artists and tourists are starting to arrive in New Mexico for the annual Indian Market, sponsored by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. ICT's Shirley Sneve spoke with Andrea Hanley, the chief curator of the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Last month, Indigenous STEM students traveled to Washington D.C. to celebrate an increase in federal job access for Alaska Natives. Yup'ik student Tatiana Korthuis and Koyukon Athabascan Assistant Sirector Nieca Murphy from the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program partnered with the U.S. Department of the Interior in an agreement guaranteeing non-competitive federal jobs in the future.

Budget Deadline Looms

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1:00 PM on Aug 17, 2023
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Tasha Fridia has been picked as an Obama Leader by the former president's Obama Foundation. From the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, she will join the first leadership class of changemakers who are values-driven. ICT's Stewart Huntington has this interview. Last week, members of the Native American Journalists Association voted to change their name to the Indigenous Journalists Association. ICT's editor Jourdan Bennett-Begaye serves on the board of directors. House Republicans could be at the center of a government shutdown in about six weeks if they don't work out a plan. The August recess is making it more challenging to work out a path to pass important government spending bills by the Sept. 31 deadline. ICT regular contributor John Tahsuda has more.

Kansas Lawmaker Honored for Leadership

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1:00 PM on Aug 18, 2023
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At just 29-years-old, a Dine' citizen is making a name for herself in the world of politics. Kansas State Representative Christina Haswood is a member of the Kansas State House of Representatives. She has been named to the first Leaders USA class by the Obama Foundation. ICT's Stewart Huntington has this interview. While the new films "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" are seeing praise in their messages on feminism and history, some Indigenous viewers have noticed the lack of representation, and misrepresentation, of Native people in them. In this second interview of a two-part series, ICT's McKenzie Allen-Charmley has this interview with Dine' filmmaker, artist, and activist Klee Benally. Part of the job of the National Congress of American Indians is to support tribes - and Native entrepreneurs through training and resources. Jack Foreman is set to lead an upcoming workshop on business and technology for the organization. He is the first Grow With Google Digital Coach for Indigenous Communities, and a Program Director of "New Mexico Community Capital."

Book Offers History Through Children's Eyes

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1:00 PM on Aug 21, 2023
7:00 AM on Aug 21, 2023
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A new novel by Standing Rock writer Mona Susan Power tells the story of boarding schools and failed government policy from a child's perspective. "A Council of Dolls," it is told through three generations of girls. Tasha Fridia of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes joins the first class of Leaders USA, joining changemakers, sponsored by the Obama Foundation. She's the National Director of Tribal Programs, Friends of the Children in South Dakota. ICT's Stewart Huntington has this interview. Dream of Wild Health raises vegetables - and farmers. ICT's Shirley Sneve interviewed Hope Flanagan who does community outreach and cultural teaching there. She is Seneca, but grew up in Minnesota.

Hawaiian Physician Recognized for Leadership

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1:00 PM on Aug 22, 2023
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Non-Natives claiming an Indigenous identity are taking center stage at a conference in Canada. APTN's Chris Stewart attended the event and has this report. Lobster harvesters from the Mi'kmaw Nation are going to court over what they say are violations of treaty rights. APTN's Angel Moore has the outright theft, caught on video. A Native Hawaiian physician has been named an Obama Leader by the former president's Obama Foundation. Kekoa Taparra will join the first leadership class of values-driven changemakers. ICT's Stewart Huntington caught up with Dr. Taparra. "Visions '23" is an exhibition that features the work of local students from Arizona high schools to be showcased in the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Dine' citizen and artist Iona Sherman is a student at Tempe High School and her artwork "Forgotten Nizhoni" is inspired by the political movement Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Tips for Families in the New School Year

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1:00 PM on Aug 23, 2023
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It's back to school time. We're visiting with an elementary school teacher about how to support Indigenous students. And fresh off his first reality TV challenge, Frank Buffalo Hyde is ready to talk about Native Americana. The People of the Dawn honor the ancestors at the annual Passamaquoddy Days celebration. Around the country, children are excited for the start of a new academic year. Lorilei Chavez is a teacher at the Santo Domingo Pueblo elementary and middle school in New Mexico. She shares tips for students and adults for a great school year. In Wabanaki Territory, ancient traditions are growing strong again in Maine. ICT's Stewart Huntington was at Passamaquoddy Days. For nearly six decades the People of the Dawn have used the growing event as an annual touchstone for their culture and lifeways. Onondaga citizen and painter Frank Buffalo Hyde has had an incredible year. Not only does he have a new exhibition in the town he grew up in, Frank just finished a reality TV show called "The Exhibit."

Indigenous Arts Festivals Celebrate Success

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1:00 PM on Aug 24, 2023
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The Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival was held at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on Pojoaque Pueblo lands, last weekend. This was the third year of the festival, featuring artists, filmmakers, musicians, and more. Karl Duncan, is Poeh Cultural Center's Executive Director. The Santa Fe Indian Market, sponsored by the Southwest Association for the Arts celebrated its 101st birthday over the weekend. Artists traveled from more than 100 tribal communities in North America and Canada to make the event. Its executive director is Jamie Schulze. The House Freedom Caucus released a letter stating a list of demands. If those demands aren't met, the group says it is willing to let a government shutdown happen. At the same time, the Farm Bill is up for renewal and shares the same deadline as the appropriations bills. Both of these have a big impact on Indigenous nations. ICT's political correspondent Pauly Denetclaw provides details.

Arctic Faces Transportation Challenges

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1:00 PM on Aug 25, 2023
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It has been just over a year since President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. It provided more than $720 million in tribal-specific funding. Since then, the Biden administration has poured unprecedented amounts of funding into federally recognized tribes. Former WNBA star Shoni Schimmel pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor assault in Oregon. The Umatilla citizen will not serve time in prison but will pay more than $2,000 in restitution, complete 40 hours of community service, and attend a domestic violence treatment program. A trailblazing Indigenous leader known for community service has died at age 88. Ada Deer has been described as a force of nature. She is widely known for her instrumental role in helping restore federal recognition for the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin in 1973. Deer served as the first chairwoman of her tribe and later became the first Native American woman to run for Congress in Wisconsin. The city of Seattle is taking steps toward better relations with its Indigenous citizens and neighbors. The city released a list of commitments that grew out of a historic summit meeting in May. ICT's Stewart Huntington has more. Minnesota will now require educators to enhance their understanding of Native American history in order to renew their teaching license. The state law goes into effect for less-experienced staff this month and begins for veteran educators on January 1.

Families Gear Up for New School Year

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1:00 PM on Aug 28, 2023
7:00 AM on Aug 28, 2023
8:00 PM on Aug 25, 2023

It's back to school time-and many have already started. Lorilei Chavez teaches at Santo Domingo Pueblo elementary and middle school in New Mexico. ICT's Stewart Huntington has been back east to see family and report from tribal nations we don't often hear about. He visited Wabanaki Territory where ancient traditions are growing strong again at Passamaquoddy Days celebration on the Passamaquoddy reservation. The home of the Mashpee Wampanoag is Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The tribe embarked on some major cultural and economic rejuvenation projects, but only after turning back the latest challenges to their homelands. Huntington also has this report. The Santa Fe Indian Market celebrated its 101st birthday. Thousands are attracted to the city-wide event, where the arts are front and center. Jeremy Felipe has a profile.

Indigenous leadership at the American Bar Association

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1:00 PM on Aug 29, 2023
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Earlier this month Mary Smith, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, was sworn-in as the president of the American Bar Association at its House of Delegates meeting in Denver. John Echohawk, the historic leader of the Native American Rights Fund was also honored for his contributions to Indian law. ICT's Mark Trahant was there. In Bismarck, North Dakota, Mandan Hidatsa Arikara citizen Garrett Vegan is connecting addiction resources with those that need it. Here is a profile of Garrett's work on the Recovery Connection conference. ICT's Vincent Moniz reports. This has been a particularly dangerous summer for fires across the globe. More than 370 wildfires are burning across Canada and smoke from those fires has impacted tribal nations in Washington, Idaho and Montana. Some communities have canceled their events and others are utilizing emergency response funding to get air purifiers. ICT's JoVonne Wagner is in Missoula, Montana with this update.

Strike Consequences for Indigenous Film and TV

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1:00 PM on Aug 30, 2023
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8:00 PM on Aug 29, 2023

The third and final season of "Reservation Dogs" is airing now on FX and Hulu. Storylines have introduced to a general audience the dark history of boarding schools, as well as the humanity of survival. Actors and writers are not allowed to talk about the show during the Hollywood strike. A few weeks ago, Bobby Wilson talked about this season and his work with the hit show. Hollywood is on strike. And that walk out ranges from "Reservation Dogs" to projects that have yet to be produced. At a recent ICT forum in Santa Fe, DeLanna Studi and Liza Black talked about the strike and its impact on the Indigenous community. ICT's Mark Trahant talks about the long-term implications.

A New Covid Variant Emerges

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1:00 PM on Aug 31, 2023
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A new strain of COVID is emerging around the world. It is so new that scientists aren't sure what kind of threat to expect. The strain, officially named B-A.2.86, has been nicknamed Pirola. Epidemiologist Dean Seneca is here to tell us the evolving background of this COVID strain. Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman was the first Native person to serve as a regent for the University of Washington. He has served on his tribal council for more than 30 years. ICT's Stewart Huntington spoke with him about the city of Seattle's Tribal Nation's Summit, and Native relations with the city. Candidates vying for the Republican party's nomination shared their visions for the future of the country last week. Nine presidential hopefuls qualified for the debate, and only eight took the stage as former president Donald Trump opted out. ICT regular contributor John Tahsuda shares his take.

Extreme Weather Affects Tribes

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1:00 PM on Sep 1, 2023
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The price tag is expected to exceed $1.5 trillion. As tribes increase buffalo herds as a cultural and economic development strategy, Troy Heinert is watching. He is the executive director of the Intertribal Buffalo Council and spoke to ICT's Shirley Sneve. Leonard Peltier has been in federal prison for nearly 49 years and many groups, including NDN Collective, are pushing the White House for his release. ICT's Mark Trahant talks to organization's President and CEO Nick Tilsen about the latest effort.

'it's Time' for Leonard Peltier's Release

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1:00 PM on Sep 4, 2023
7:00 AM on Sep 4, 2023
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Nick Tilsen says it's long past time for Leonard Peltier's release from prison. "You know, he's the longest living Indigenous political prisoner in the history of the United States," Tilsen told the ICT Newscast with Aliyah Chavez. "The Biden administration has been a champion for Indigenous people's rights - and yet we're still here with Leonard Peltier still incarcerated." Tilsen is chief executive officer of NDN Collectitve. Earlier this week he held a Peltier forum on X, formerly Twitter.

New York Designer Represents Indigenous Culture

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1:00 PM on Sep 5, 2023
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Hud Oberly grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, but has found a home in New York City. Always staying busy, he spent some time at the Sundance Film Institute's Indigenous Program and serves on the board of the country's largest Native scholarship organization. ICT's Stewart Huntington caught up with him recently just as the designer was preparing to launch a new fashion line, Here's To You. A former policy analyst is using her Indigenous cooking skills on the second season of PBS cooking competition "The Great American Recipe." The show Givens says, is an opportunity to share food ways her people have been using for thousands of years. ICT's Vincent Moniz has more. An MMIP advocate was recently awarded a Bush Foundation fellowship. Agnes Yellow Bear wants families to be at the center of the movement to prevent violence against Indigenous peoples. She sees how healing advocacy work can be when it prioritizes the voices and stories of families seeking justice for their loved ones.

Tribes Partner for Resource Management

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1:00 PM on Sep 6, 2023
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Eleveen tribes in Wisconsin participate in the Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council to share knowledge and expertise. The group is finding strength and success in numbers, working to forge more productive relationships with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies. ICT's Stewart Huntington interviewed Executive Director Jeff Mears. Author Nasu'raq Rainey Hopson's new book, "Eagle Drum," is a retelling of how the Inupiaq Messenger Feast came to be. In this profile, Hopson talks to ICT about the history and creation of her debut book. Alaska public safety officials recently released their first report tracking Missing and Murdered Native Alaskans. But it wasn't the first such report in the state. Indigenous leaders compiled their own database a couple of years ago as part of that effort. ICT's Stewart Huntington asked Charlene Apok about the long road that got her state where it is today.

Bill Richardson Championed Native Issues

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1:00 PM on Sep 7, 2023
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The former Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, was no stranger to Native American communities. ICT's Mark Trahant has this report on Richardson's storied career and how tribal leaders are remembering him. He died Friday, Sept. 1 at age 75. One of the promises made by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was a commitment to regular order. That's the idea that bills, especially ones involving spending, would work their way through committees and get a full hearing in the House. The Senate passed 12 appropriations bills, but the House has yet to act to fund the government before the Sept. 30 deadline. Here to talk more about that is ICT regular contributor Holly Cook Macarro. She is a board member of IndiJ Public Media, ICT's parent company. What happens when a call to the police goes unanswered? That is too often the case for residents of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. The excuses were numerous and complicated by jurisdiction, resources and clear legal authority. However, after the violent death of a 35-year-old man, the tribe took steps to patrol the reservation. Journalist Amelia Schafer has been covering the story for ICT and the Rapid City Journal.

Cherokee Leader Sets New Course

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1:00 PM on Sep 8, 2023
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The Intertribal Timber Council was first established in 1976. It is made up of tribal nations, Alaska Native corporations and individuals who work toward improving the management of natural resources, like forests. It is out with its Indian Forest Management Assessment Team Report, that only happens every 10 years. Its president is Cody Desautel. In New Jersey the Native American Advancement Corporation recently took ownership of a 63-acre property. President of the conservation non-profit Tyrese Gould Jacinto spoke to ICT about her own connection to the land and its future. Earlier this summer Cherokee Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. won re-election to office for another four-year term. As he begins a new administration the chief has called this some of the most challenging times in Cherokee history.

Advocacy Across Indian Country

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1:00 PM on Sep 11, 2023
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From coast to coast, major weather events are happening more often. As we've seen recently, some can be life threatening, like hurricanes, heat waves, and droughts. All of this means the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been very busy. We spoke with FEMA's National Tribal Affairs Advocate, Kelbie Kennedy. She is the direct point of contact between the agency and tribal nations. Alaska public safety officials recently released their first report tracking Missing and Murdered Native Alaskans. But it wasn't the first such report in the state. Indigenous leaders compiled their own database a couple of years ago. Charlene Apok was part of that effort. ICT's Stewart Huntington asked about the long road that got her state where it is today. Leonard Peltier has been in federal prison for nearly 49 years and many groups, including NDN Collective, are pushing the White House for his release. ICT's Mark Trahant talks to organization's President and CEO Nick Tilsen about the latest effort.

Artificial Intelligence and Indian Gaming

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1:00 PM on Sep 12, 2023
7:00 AM on Sep 12, 2023
8:00 PM on Sep 11, 2023

How is Indian gaming being impacted by artificial intelligence? Long-time political advocate Dick Trudell will be inducted into the National Native American Hall of Fame. Northwest tribes are using the community as a tool to manage climate change.

Mohawk Police Chief Honored

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1:00 PM on Sep 13, 2023
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As Chief of Police for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in New York, Matthew Rourke faces some unique challenges. Not the least of which is the international border that runs right through his Nation. He was recently named Chief of Police of the Year by the National Native American Law Enforcement Association. ICT's Stewart Huntington caught up with the chief and asked him about the honor. "The American Buffalo" is a two-part, four-hour film that explores the significance of buffalo, past and present. ICT's Paris Wise has this interview with consulting producer Julianna Brannum. Next month, cities and tribal nations across the United States will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. There will be pageants, parades and celebrations of all kinds...and the message is simple: that Native people are still here. Autumn Rose Williams works with the Indigenous art space, Cahokia and is one of the coordinators for this year's Indigenous Peoples Day celebration.

Rally for Release of Leonard Peltier

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1:00 PM on Sep 14, 2023
7:00 AM on Sep 14, 2023
8:00 PM on Sep 13, 2023

Hundreds gathered in front of the White House to protest Leonard Peltier's imprisonment beginning in 1976. ICT's Pauly Denetclaw was at the rally and has the latest. Wayne National Forest is currently named after a military war general who once led an attack against tribes. That could soon change. ICT's Demi Dupavillon has more. Congress is back in the Beltway and hard at work to pass a spending bill by the Sept. 30 deadline. But with a highly polarized environment, how likely is it that a shutdown can be avoided? ICT regular contributor John Tahsuda has details.

Indian Health Service Promotes Vaccines

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1:00 PM on Sep 15, 2023
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued recommendations on the new COVID-19 vaccine. The agency advises that all Americans six months and older receive the new shot from Pfizer and Moderna ahead of the fall season. Dr. Loretta Christensen says it's important to get the updated shots when it becomes available to them. The Indian Health Service is investing $3.5 billion for water and sewer projects. ICT's Mark Trahant and Joaqlin Estus have this report.

Movements for the Future

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1:00 PM on Sep 18, 2023
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In Washington D.C., hundreds gathered in front of the White House to protest Leonard Peltier's imprisonment beginning in 1976. ICT's Pauly Denetclaw was at the rally. Wayne National Forest is currently named after a military war general who once led an attack against Indigenous tribes. That could soon change. About a year ago, the Biden administration created a task force to review place names with a racist history. ICT's Demi Dupavillon has more.

Repatriation for the Ancestors

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In Canada, wildfire evacuation orders are still in place for many Native territories. APTN's Karli Zschogner talked with two longtime friends as they shared their thoughts on traditional fire management and mental health. Tamara St. John worked for years to get the remains of one of her tribal ancestors returned home from a cemetery at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. With help from the Native American Rights Fund, it ended in a historic pact that introduced ceremony to Carlisle repatriations. ICT's Stewart Huntington has more. Ledger art has become a popular style across various tribes. Plains artist John Isaiah Pepion from the Blackfeet Nation has the history and significance behind the art form. ICT's Paris Wise has this interview.

Data Aids Repatriation Efforts

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In Illinois, Native people are getting help to create a new cemetery for the remains of their relatives. ICT's Vincent Moniz reports. The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition does powerful work addressing the lasting harms of a troubled era. One key component of the effort is building a list of all the institutions involved and mapping them. ICT's Stewart Huntington visited with Deidre Whiteman from the coalition to talk about her database work. Current data shows Native American people are more likely to develop Alzheimer's, other forms of dementia, when compared to their White counterparts. Next month, the Native American Outreach Program at Banner Alzheimer's Institute will host its annual caregivers conference. Heather Mulder is the organization's associate director of outreach.

'this Indian Kid' Grows Up In Oklahoma

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"This Indian Kid: A Native American Memoir" is out this week. Author Eddie Chuculate spoke with ICT's Shirley Sneve about growing up in Oklahoma, and many other places. Take a look. Traditionally, the Bannock people's warriors were known for their strength, resilience, and horsemanship. The annual Bannock Warrior Challenge in Fort Hall, Idaho, is keeping those traditions alive. Roselynn Yazzie has the story. Congress is days away from shutting down at least some of the government. Then, across the country, candidates and themes are starting to test their messages for the 2024 election. And if that's not enough, a major rally last week in front of the White House sent a message to President Joe Biden, demanding the release of Leonard Peltier from federal prison. Here to talk about all of that is ICT regular contributor Holly Cook Macarro. She is a board member of IndiJ Public Media, ICT's parent company.

Water Protector Honored

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Oglala Lakota citizen Jim Warne was a talented and successful football player. He was recently inducted into the North American Indigenous Sports Hall of Fame. More important to him than accolades from the field is his work for the Oyate - his people. ICT's Stewart Huntington has this interview. In 1961, Alaska Natives from Inupiat and Yup'ik villages came together to oppose a crazy idea - a government plan to explode an atomic bomb in Alaska to construct a new port. That meeting would spark the creation of a newspaper and an Indigenous rights movement that will never be forgotten. ICT's Joaqlin Estus has the story. A Navajo water protector has won the 28th Heinz Award for the Environment. The prize includes a $250,000 grant. Nicole Horseherder is a co-founder of To' Nizho'ni' A'ni', or Sacred Water Speaks. She works to protect aquifers, streams and land that has been impacted by decades of coal extraction on the Navajo and Hopi nations. ICT's Mark Trahant has this interview.

Where Art Meets The Ancestors

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Ledger art has become a popular style across various tribes. Plains artist John Isaiah Pepion from the Blackfeet Nation has the history and significance behind the art form. ICT's Paris Wise has this interview. Tamara St. John worked for years to get the remains of one of her tribal ancestors returned home from a cemetery at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. With help from the Native American Rights Fund, it ended in a historic pact that introduced ceremony to Carlisle repatriations. St. John spoke with ICT's Stewart Huntington about the effort. "This Indian Kid: A Native American Memoir" is out this week. Author Eddie Chuculate spoke with ICT's Shirley Sneve about growing up in Oklahoma, and many other places.

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