Indian Country Today

11/15/2025

On November 11, Leticia Jacobo a member of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community was serving time in Iowa Polk County Jail for a traffic ticket. Her family's concern for her well-being escalated when she was not released from the jail as scheduled. Communication from Polk County to the family was that Leticia was flagged as a potential undocumented immigrant awaiting further investigation by U.S. Immigration.

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✍️ Reported by Amelia Schafer

11/14/2025

The Oglala Sioux Tribe, one of the largest tribes in America, has decided to leave two tribal advocacy organizations stating that the National Congress of American Indians and the Coalition of Large Tribes no longer represent the interests of direct-service tribes

Tribal president says the National Congress of American Indians and Coalition for Large Tribes no longer serve the interests of direct-service tribes

11/14/2025

From his CBS debut to a powerful new album, Blaine Bailey shares why his musical journey is only beginning.

The Oklahoma musician talks about his recent appearance on CBS’s ‘The Road’ and his musical journey

11/13/2025

A Native woman is seeking the governor’s seat in South Dakota, which has the fourth-highest Indigenous population and where tribes have struggled in recent years with state officials, including former governor and now Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Allison Renville will run as an Independent candidate

11/13/2025

Native voters supported Zohran Mamdani’s bid for New York City mayor despite his campaign not addressing them directly, and celebrated his historic win.

Native voters supported Zohran Mamdani’s bid for New York City mayor despite his campaign not addressing them directly, and celebrated his historic win

11/12/2025

Tribal nations have responded to Washington's dysfunction by feeding hundreds of people with bison from herds restored over recent decades after the animals were hunted to near extinction in the 1800s and tapping into other natural resources.

A pending deal to end the government shutdown is too late for about 30 bison on the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana. The animals are being killed to make up for a lapse in food benefits.

11/12/2025

Lumbee tribal leaders appeared before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Nov. 5 to argue for federal recognition, despite claims that the tribe doesn’t meet federal standards for recognition.

Leaders from the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina told the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Nov. 5 that they should receive federal recognition, despite claims that they are not a real tribe

11/12/2025

In the latest Global Indigenous column, Canadian Indigenous leaders say they are concerned that crucial reconciliation programs — including education, child wellness and emergency management — won’t be funded beyond spring 2026.

Coverage around the world on Indigenous issues for the week ending Nov. 9, 2025

11/11/2025

VETERANS DAY: Blackfeet and Amskapi Piikani veteran Corwin YellowKidney draws on both his military experience and traditional teachings to heal and strengthen his community as a medic, mentor, and cultural practitioner.

Teaching good energy in sweat lodges, prayer and sweetgrass lessons fits his personality

11/11/2025

VETERANS DAY: Oglala Lakota elder and Korean War veteran Basil Brave Heart reflects on his decision to enlist at 17, the realities of combat, and the lasting impact of his military service.

Korean War combat veteran discusses his service, managing PTSD and healing through Lakota valuesOglala Lakota elder reflects on military service

11/11/2025

Mary Kathryn Nagle fights to sovereignty and protections for Native people.

Lawyer/playwright/advocate Mary Kathryn Nagle is a champion for missing and murdered peoples and other victims of violence

11/11/2025

Santee Smith, or Tekaronhiáhkhwa, is a dancer and storyteller celebrating her company's, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, 20th anniversary as one of Canada’s first Indigenous dance companies. The new season features SKéN:NEN and Continuance, plus talks, classes, and a documentary highlighting two decades of storytelling through movement.
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✍️ Reported by Miles Morrisseau