Native Life

Native Issues

Reporting on the issues that shape Native life — from tribal sovereignty and education to healthcare, housing and economic development.
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Health

Report details wide disparity between Native American and white health in South Dakota

Examining the systemic barriers, mortality rates, and the proposed tribal-managed Medicaid solutions aimed at closing South Dakota's life expectancy gap
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight
Justice
Tribal law enforcement academy, requested by South Dakota, will be located in North Dakota
News comes as part of new push from BIA to address violent crime in tribal areas
John Hult, North Dakota Searchlight
Camp Grafton
MMIP
On national day of awareness, MMIP crisis takes center stage
Theater campaign involves dozens of Native organizations
By Brian Bull
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Law & Justice
Tribal elder convicted of threatening federal employee receives probation
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe citizen Joseph Lafferty must agree to community service, other conditions
By Brian Bull
ShineThe Shine series will explore limitations and solutions to press freedom and government transparency in Indian Country.