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Young Man: The dog who made his own history at Greasy Grass

The little rez dog broke free from his lead and joined warriors on 300-mile journey to the Little Bighorn battlefield site

By Maria Hawkins

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Remembering the fallen warriors of Greasy Grass

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

For Ethan One Feather, safety and security at 150th commemoration of Little Bighorn battle is top priority

Historic Commemoration

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

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Remembering the fallen warriors of Greasy Grass

Our Buffalo’s Fire Memorial Wall is open to descendants. Post your tribute and share your story

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

For Ethan One Feather, safety and security at 150th commemoration of Little Bighorn battle is top priority

Thousands of people, many on horses, expected to attend major historical and cultural event

Historic Commemoration

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

New ideas still being accepted

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.

Arts & Entertainment

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

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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

Other stories in Arts & Entertainment

Heritage & History

Native perspectives shape reflections on America's 250th anniversary

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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

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

Other stories in Powwow

Sports

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Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2026 begins her reign as traveling ambassador

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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

Other stories in Sports