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Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation

Tribal government updates, community events and stories important to MHA Nation citizens.

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Energy Development

MHA Nation charts path to self-sufficiency by leveraging natural gas, data centers

Tribal leaders say natural gas, data centers and expanded infrastructure could help reduce long-term dependence on federal funding

Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor

‘Our future does not hinge on the limbs of federal decision making,’ keynote speaker tells AIHEC crowd

By Darren Thompson

MHA Nation appeals court upholds $250M withdrawal from People’s Fund

By Erin Hoover Barnett

Action & Policy

Multiple tribal organizations join MHA Nation in honoring two members of Congress

By Darren Thompson

‘Our future does not hinge on the limbs of federal decision making,’ keynote speaker tells AIHEC crowd

Tribal college students travel through massive snowstorm to participate in annual education conference

By Darren Thompson

MHA Nation appeals court upholds $250M withdrawal from People’s Fund

Ruling is a loss for transparency and justice, plaintiffs say

By Erin Hoover Barnett

Action & Policy

Multiple tribal organizations join MHA Nation in honoring two members of Congress

Senator Lisa Murkowski received a Mandan name, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi presented with blanket

By Darren Thompson

Bheri Rose Hallam gives Senator Lisa Murkowski a Mandan name

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

Tribal Oversight

Proposed gas pipeline in North Dakota could help reduce Bakken flaring

MHA Nation and Standing Rock say they will monitor pipeline progress for water and environment impact

By Gabrielle Nelson

Plea agreement could scrub murder charge in North Dakota MMIP case

Derick Wilkinson is charged with second degree murder for the 2024 death of Alexia De La Cerda

Alexia De La Cerda

North Dakota counties most harmed by SNAP cuts are those on reservations

Native organizations and food banks are stepping in to compensate

By Gabrielle Nelson

MHA citizens seek accountability in a suit against their Tribal Business Council

Appeals court to rule soon in a case first filed last year

By Erin Hoover Barnett

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MHA Nation decriminalizes medical marijuana

Will full legalization follow? Tribal members talk cannabis at alterNATIVE Medicine Symposium

By Gabrielle Nelson

Thi Le, the strategic adviser of the Green Road Initiative

Elder Celebration

MHA Nation elders gather for summer luncheon

Tribal elders enjoy an afternoon of games, prizes and food on the Fort Berthold Reservation

By Gabrielle Nelson

Twin Buttes Powwow celebrates every child as a champion

Youth Night creates safe space for newcomers to the arena

By Angela Gillette

Pipeline Concerns

Public hearing set for proposed pipeline in Mountrail and Ward counties

North Dakota residents, including those from Fort Berthold, will have the chance to voice their opinions about a crude oil pipeline set to run through tribal lands.

By Buffalo's Fire

‘Big Muddy’: North Dakota approaches deadline in high-stakes MHA oil tax lawsuit

Attorneys muck through state, tribal claims for Missouri River mineral rights

By Talli Nauman

Bismarck, North Dakota

Unprecedented TribalEcon Summit features trade history, vendors in North Dakota capital

Cherokee CEO: ‘How are you going to keep evolving your infrastructure, your bandwidth and your capacity?

By Adrianna Adame

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Senate confirmation hearings for Interior secretary gloss over Native issues

Despite the department's impact on Native communities, nominee and lawmakers overlook Indigenous issues in favor of political pageantry

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$849 million for Western water projects announced by Biden administration

North Dakota to receive more than $32 million toward projects for 4 tribal communities

Chase WoodRuff, North Dakota Monitor

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Fort Berthold Reservation farmers’ market draws a lot of love

Farmers Market Vendors

Tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation

MHA agriculture

Great Plains Indian Trading unveils venue In New Town, N.D.

By Adrianna Adame

Great Indian Trading

Tribal and national sovereignty should be bound by fiscal responsibility and financial transparency

Fiscal Irresponsibility