Bismarck-Mandan

Local news coverage of Bismarck-Mandan relevant to Native communities, including city council meetings, events, crime reports, and human interest stories.

Sovereignty Strengthened

Standing Rock chair opens North Dakota Legislature, urges collaboration with tribes

‘We may not always agree, but we must remain united in service to our people’

Adrianna Adame

Sovereignty Strengthened

Standing Rock chair stresses building unity and infrastructure

Infrastructure, healthcare, and sovereignty: tribal leaders address state legislature

Mary Steurer / North Dakota Monitor

Dakota Access Pipeline

Judge denies Greenpeace request to investigate mailer critical of DAPL protests

Pro-fossil fuel mailer raised concerns in Dakota Access Pipeline case

Mary Steurer / North Dakota Monitor

President Carter

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Died Sunday Dec. 29, 2024, after spending over a year in hospice care

Ross Wiliams / North Dakota Monitor

Dakota Access Pipeline

Pipeline owner joins lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe wants a federal court to order that the pipeline be shut down

Mary Steurer / North Dakota Monitor

Bismarck Civic Center

Culture’d Couture fashion show brings Bismarck-Mandan community together for Native art and style

Local Indigenous designers and models showcase creativity on the runway

Adrianna Adame

Education

Indigenous parents reclaim traditional governance in Bismarck schools

Advisory committee embraces peacemaking model, aiming to boost family engagement and honor cultural practices

Adrianna Adame

Public schools

Feather-tying ceremony honors Bismarck-Mandan Native graduates’ protected cultural rights

About 75 students are bestowed an eagle feather to acknowledge life milestone

Adrianna Adame

Traditions

Majority of Bismarck-Mandan high school Native graduates will adorn eagle feathers on their big day

Community leaders assist students with feather trades

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Style

Collection features Native designs at Louis Vuitton show

Musician and designer Pharrell Williams' sophomore collection at Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter men's show featured Americana and Native designs

Thomas Adamson / Associated Press VIA ICT