Buffalo's Fire Sections

Safety &Justice

Public safety, law enforcement, tribal justice systems and court cases affecting Native communities.
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Emergency Preparedness

Red Thread Network provides a template for what to do if a loved one goes missing

Tyler Rambeau provides emergency services guides
By Jolan Kruse
Healing Journey
Conference addresses gender-based violence in Native communities
Attendees join in solidarity to build path toward healing
By Jolan Kruse
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Budget Battle
Funding for tribal services threatened by ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Carmen O’Leary fights to help Indigenous survivors of violence amid budget cuts
By Jolan Kruse
Carmen O’Leary
Rising Voices
Tribal judge aims to Indigenize the bench
Megan Treuer’s plan to improve Native justice is being realized with help of Bush Fellowship
By Brian Bull
Megan Treuer
ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.
NCAI
Inside the NCAI Mid Year Conference: What we saw, heard and ran to cover
From early-morning strategy sessions to last-minute resolution edits, the Buffalo’s Fire and IMFA team hit the ground to report on the priorities shaping Indian Country
By Teresa Trumbly Lamsam, Ph.D.
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Transit access
Largest tribal transit station in Minnesota under construction on White Earth Reservation
Tribal leaders break ground on long-awaited transit facility aimed at safer, more connected communities
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Justice
White Earth Nation seeks federal criminal jurisdiction
A request to DOJ could reshape who prosecutes major crimes.
By Buffalo's Fire