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Politics, History

Native officials denounce Trump’s Little Bighorn revisionism

The historic battlefield has been directed to remove signage sharing Native perspective on Custer’s Last Stand

Goodbye, cabin fever: Bismarck winter powwow promotes healing

Gabrielle Nelson

Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2026 begins her reign as traveling ambassador

Beyond the red suit: How Native Santas are reclaiming holiday representation

Goodbye, cabin fever: Bismarck winter powwow promotes healing

Over 200 dancers participated in the 3rd annual Winter Jam Powwow

By Gabrielle Nelson

Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2026 begins her reign as traveling ambassador

Jaylynn Hicks is first Native to hold the title in 40 years

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Beyond the red suit: How Native Santas are reclaiming holiday representation

By blending tribal regalia with holiday tradition, Indigenous veterans in Oregon are creating a safe, inclusive space where children see themselves in the magic of Christmas.

Arts & Entertainment

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Cultural Fashion

Recent Native gatherings in Alaska brim with ‘big auntie’ energy

By Antonia Gonzales

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30 years after ‘Northern Exposure,’ Elaine Miles adopts a new role: community advocate

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Audio Interview

Reflections on Graham Greene

Cultural Revival

MHA Nation filmmaker wins award for short documentary

By Gabrielle Nelson

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Cultural Revival

‘I'm bringing my heritage out onto the runway’

By Antonia Gonzales

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‘BlueJay’s Canoe’ tackles Native life during pandemic and wildfires

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Heritage & History

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As Thanksgiving nears, educators work to avoid serving baloney

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Community Voices

Why is Native American Heritage Month important?

By Gabrielle Nelson

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Heritage & History

Little people, ghost cars, vengeful spirits: the Indigenous supernatural crosses past and present

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Tipi of Terror: Buffalo's Fire staff share spooky Native stories

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State Recognition

North Dakota proclaims First Nations Day and Native American Heritage Month

By Buffalo's Fire

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A shared history: memorial to Japanese American WWII inmates at Fort Lincoln

Other stories in Heritage & History

Powwow

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Letting the silence speak: Behind the reporting on the Gathering of Nations Powwow

By Gabrielle Nelson

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Traditional Practices

What is a memorial at a powwow?

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Powwow food vendors essential to savoring the experience

By Gabrielle Nelson

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Video Etiquette

A traveler’s guide to Powwows: Understanding protocol and respectful participation

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For powwow vendors, art runs deeper than business

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Buffalo’s Fire and Prairie Public Radio link for live coverage at UTTC powwow

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Sports

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United Tribes Legends Softball Hall of Fame welcomes three players and two teams

By Gabrielle Nelson

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Native Athletes

Native American All-Star Football Game at the Frisco Star set to showcase top athletes

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