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Cultural Preservation
Efforts to preserve and revitalize Native languages, arts, traditions and cultural practices.
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Language Access
South Dakota governor signs Helen’s Law, requiring language translations in official state proceedings
Law named after fluent Lakota speaker Helen Red Feather
By Darren Thompson
Environment
A Superfund site in Minnesota is spreading, disrupting a tribe’s way of life
Little progress has been made despite 40 years of cleanup on Leech Lake Reservation
By Gabrielle Nelson
Task Force
DOJ opinion sparks new debate about legal protections for peyote
Native advocates stand ready to protect decades of religious freedom victories
By Darren Thompson
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
By Brian Bull
Environment
A Superfund site in Minnesota is spreading, disrupting a tribe’s way of life
Little progress has been made despite 40 years of cleanup on Leech Lake Reservation
By Gabrielle Nelson
Task Force
DOJ opinion sparks new debate about legal protections for peyote
Native advocates stand ready to protect decades of religious freedom victories
By Darren Thompson
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
By Brian Bull
Cultural Resilience
For Two Spirits and Native LGBTQ+ people enduring a second Trump administration, the powwow must go on
Events and outreach continue as White House directives roll back rights and recognition
By Brian Bull
Buffalo Restoration
‘Gaining back our identity’: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe looks to expand buffalo herd
Bigger herd would support tribe’s economy, land and culture, says herd manager
By Gabrielle Nelson
Human interest
Whale’s tragic demise brings two worlds together
On a wind-swept Oregon beach, Native culture and science share space
By Brian Bull
Heritage
Crow tribe considers enrollment reset
To combat "death by numbers," Chairman Frank Whiteclay moves to classify all 14,289 current members as full-blooded, so future generations aren't erased by colonial math
James Giago Davies, Native Sun News Today
Year in Review
Reporters’ Notebook: The year that was
Buffalo’s Fire reporters reflect on their biggest stories of 2025
By Buffalo's Fire
Traditional foods
Why you should Indigenize your holiday meals — and recipes to help you do it
Chef Nephi and UTTC students celebrate food as medicine
By Gabrielle Nelson
Heritage
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.
By Brian Bull
Sesquicentennial
Tribes plan to ‘rock’ the Little Bighorn Battlefield during 150th commemoration
Thousands of Natives expected to camp, bring horses, tell stories about Custer’s defeat
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Cultural Revival
MHA Nation filmmaker wins award for short documentary
The film tells the story of white buffalo calves on the Turtle Mountain Reservation
By Gabrielle Nelson
Theater
‘BlueJay’s Canoe’ tackles Native life during pandemic and wildfires
Dramatic play reveals power of Indigenous stories and community
By Brian Bull
Food sovereignty
From seed to supper: Husband and wife duo share passion for local Indigenous food
Ruth and Juan De La Cruz encourage tribal members to grow and eat traditional produce
By Gabrielle Nelson
Environmental Stewardship
'Good fire' at Chaa-lamali: Young Natives practice cultural burn
At an oak savannah near Eugene, Oregon, TEIP interns and elders carry forward a time-honored tradition, restoring meadow health and renewing relationship with the land
By Brian Bull
State Recognition
North Dakota proclaims First Nations Day and Native American Heritage Month
Governor highlights Indigenous people’s unique role in shaping the state’s history
By Buffalo's Fire
Language revival
Language efforts in MHA Nation are strong but limited by few first speakers
Connecting with the nation’s youth is paramount
By Kadin Mills
Explainer
American Indian vs Native American: Which term is right and when?
A concise guide to when, why and how to use Native American, American Indian or a tribal name—so you don’t trip over history, law or respectful language
By Teresa Trumbly Lamsam, Ph.D.
Explainer
Dentalium: History and significance in Native American culture
For generations, Native Americans prized dentalium or tusk shells as currency, status symbols and sacred objects. Harvested in the Pacific, they were traded thousands of miles inland, held real value and have been used for over 6,600 years, continuing today
By Teresa Trumbly Lamsam, Ph.D.
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