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Historic Commemoration

Historic Little Bighorn gathering aims to inspire Native youth, wake the spirit

New ideas still being accepted

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

‘It’s about safety’: Broadband service uncertain as 150th anniversary of the Little Bighorn battle nears

Rattle shaking, singing and bluffing: Hand game matches draw crowds at AIHEC conference

By Darren Thompson

Northern Plains Indigenous Film Festival to launch next month in Fargo

‘It’s about safety’: Broadband service uncertain as 150th anniversary of the Little Bighorn battle nears

Tourists, media, historians and tribal officials expected to drive up demand for high-speed internet during commemorative event

Rattle shaking, singing and bluffing: Hand game matches draw crowds at AIHEC conference

Diné College team wins two-day tournament

By Darren Thompson

Northern Plains Indigenous Film Festival to launch next month in Fargo

Festival attendees can participate in workshops on filmmaking and producing

ShineThe Shine series will explore limitations and solutions to press freedom and government transparency in Indian Country.

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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Politics, History

Native officials denounce Trump’s Little Bighorn revisionism

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

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Sesquicentennial

Tribes plan to ‘rock’ the Little Bighorn Battlefield during 150th commemoration

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

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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

Other stories in Heritage & History

Powwow

Goodbye, cabin fever: Bismarck winter powwow promotes healing

By Gabrielle Nelson

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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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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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Sports

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Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2026 begins her reign as traveling ambassador

Softball Tournament

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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