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Opinion
AISES conference showcases ‘enormous commitment’ to build STEM community
More than 3,000 participants attend Minneapolis event
Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Opinion
Tribal citizens stuck with an act, an IRA constitution they didn’t support
A community voice argues the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act and the Three Affiliated Tribes constitution were imposed, citing election participation and representation concerns
Todd Hall
Opinion
Supreme Court should uphold sovereign status for Native nations in Voting Rights Act case
A North Dakota redistricting lawsuit raises whether private plaintiffs can enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act through 42 USC § 1983
Todd Hall
Opinion
Twin Buttes Powwow celebrates every child as a champion
Youth Night creates safe space for newcomers to the arena
Angela Gillette
Opinion
Tribal citizens stuck with an act, an IRA constitution they didn’t support
A community voice argues the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act and the Three Affiliated Tribes constitution were imposed, citing election participation and representation concerns
By Todd Hall
Opinion
Supreme Court should uphold sovereign status for Native nations in Voting Rights Act case
A North Dakota redistricting lawsuit raises whether private plaintiffs can enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act through 42 USC § 1983
By Todd Hall
Opinion
Twin Buttes Powwow celebrates every child as a champion
Youth Night creates safe space for newcomers to the arena
By Angela Gillette
Opinion
When is being 'elder' more than just being 'older'?
An aging journalist ponders this distinct and precious role
By Brian Bull
Opinion
Buffalo's Fire's news-sharing campaign: When republishing a story avoid the ‘copycat’ syndrome
Simple attribution is not enough for search engines, so please give proper credit to fellow newsrooms like ours
By Pier Paolo Bozzano
Opinion
Now’s the time to protect health of children living near oil and gas wells
The Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold lacks protocols on protecting Native mothers, infants and children who live near oil and gas development.
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear