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Indian Country needs media pillar for a just society

Civic information, data, local news strengthen Native communities

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

America is cracking

By Sarah Sunshine Manning

June 30, heirs’ deadline to file for allotment land royalties

By Talli Nauman

Cheyenne River Sioux families walk to draw attention to allegations of mistreatment at the jail

By Tonah Rae Fishinghawk

America is cracking

Indigenous wisdom can build a more humane world

By Sarah Sunshine Manning

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June 30, heirs’ deadline to file for allotment land royalties

Honor Yellow Bird Woman with fulfillment of Cobell Settlement terms

By Talli Nauman

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Cheyenne River Sioux families walk to draw attention to allegations of mistreatment at the jail

Community prays for justice, healing

By Tonah Rae Fishinghawk

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

Harvesting Connection: Dentalium and the two ‘Indian’ worlds

The Hidden Link Between Indigenous North America and South India

By Babita Patel

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A look inside the Denver March Powwow

The annual event showcases traditional performing arts

By Angela Gillette

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Renzo is a relative to us all

Daily searches start at United Tribes Technical College

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Trump should grant Leonard Peltier a full pardon, toss home confinement

Full citizenship rights should not be reserved for ‘billionaire yacht club’

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Kristi Noem’s Homeland Security confirmation skirts tribal controversies in her home state

Standing Rock Tribal Chair sends support letter for Kristi Noem while majority of South Dakota tribes continue the governor's banishment

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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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North Dakota’s Tribal-State legislative address raises concerns, questions

Was chairwoman flexing sovereignty or amplifying benevolence of the State of North Dakota?

UFO-drone sightings in Indian Country began long before East Coast buzz

Hidatsa man named Mabokshaa Isttii Huh Duh thought he was ‘seeing things’

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Next secretary of the Interior should elevate allotted landowner rights

Will Burgum prioritize the interests of all tribes and Indian people, or will his policies favor wealthy oil-rich tribes and perpetuate the exploitation of individual Allottee landowners?

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Pollution settlement raises questions on equity, justice for American Indians

Unhappy with the status quo? Go vote

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Dog woes: Judge Traynor donates $500 to animal shelter, criminal charges dropped for unleashed pet

Report ties diversion deal to a proposed update of Bismarck’s “running at large” ordinance

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Stagnant Bureau of Indian Affairs enables taxation on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation

Letter cites federal laws and questions North Dakota’s role and agency oversight

Air Quality Monitoring Project on Fort Berthold Reservation

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North Dakota House Concurrent Resolution 3027

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North Dakota education letter from Lisa Finley-DeVille

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Letter to the Editor: Pride Month

Lisa Finley-Deville