Call for photos with Indigenous storytelling themes EAGAN, MN – StrongHearts Native Helpline (strongheartshelpline.org) is a national helpline providing support to Native American relatives impacted by domestic or sexual violence. Built by and for American Indians and Alaska Natives, advocates from StrongHearts provide supportive services, including peer support, safety planning,
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Great Plains, Rocky Mountain & COLT Tribal Leaders attend BIA Tribal “Consultation” Session in Bismarck, ND. (Photo courtesy OST President Frank Star Comes Out Facebook page) RAPID CITY—A Google search targeting tribal consultation reveals a predictable parade of press releases and bureaucratic updates—but few, if any, reflections from the tribal
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A Cheyenne Review is a monthly magazine dedicated to the history, culture and language of the Northern Cheyenne people. In April, 2025, a new publication hit the streets of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and surrounding areas. Soon, the June issue of the glossy, very professional product will be available. Native
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Wizipan Little Elk Garriott speaking to community members gathered at the recent unveiling of Tiwahe at the Remembering the Children Memorial. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – In the wake of a profound and painful investigation at the Rapid City Indian Boarding School, the community has come together to
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Broadband coming soon to Oglala Lakota Nation. (Stock photo) PINE RIDGE—In an era when reliable internet is essential to economic survival and educational success, vast stretches of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation have remained digitally dark. That’s changing—fast. The Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) has launched a multi-pronged broadband initiative that
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Gardening getting a good start at Northern Cheyenne LAME DEER, MT. – The efforts to promote gardening by several organizations are coming to fruition on Earlier this spring, the Yellowbird Lifeways project distributed hundreds of healthy seedlings to residents of the reservation; rototilled gardens for people who couldn’t do that
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The American Indian Caucus in the 2025 Montana Legislature includes (not in order) Director Lance Four Star, Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, Rep. Mike Fox, Rep. Donavon Hawk, Rep. Tyson Running Wolf, Sen. Jacinda Morigeau, Rep. Frank Smith, and Rep. Sidney “Chip” Fitzpatrick, Rep. Jade Sooktis, Sen. Susan Webber, Rep. Jade
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(Photo courtesy of Hans Watson) DENVER—With the passage of Senate Bill 25-053, Colorado has become the first state in the country to formally recognize the role bison extermination played in the U.S. government’s efforts to destroy the sovereignty and survival of tribal nations. The legislation reclassifies bison as wildlife—unless privately
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Native Arts Ecology Building Grant Opportunities: Rooted Pathways and Weaving Kinship We’re excited to announce the launch of two new Native Arts Ecology Building grant programs: Rooted Pathways and Weaving Kinship— both created to support Native led organizations, Native Community Development Financial Institutions, artist collectives, community organizations, and nonprofits. ROOTED
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PROMISE – Veteran Service Corps (VSC), a non-profit organization based in Promise, South Dakota, and the West River Eagle in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation, have partnered to provide subscriptions to the West River Eagle to incarcerated relatives and college students away from home.
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