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Was Indian Country short-changed in the new defense authorization bill pendingin Congress?
12/12/2025

Was Indian Country short-changed in the new defense authorization bill pending
in Congress?

House approves the NDAA legislation but leaves out key provisions on Native issues. Now it goes to the Senate.

After 11 months of constantly changing tariffs rates on overseas goods under theTrump administration, a roughly 4 percen...
12/12/2025

After 11 months of constantly changing tariffs rates on overseas goods under the
Trump administration, a roughly 4 percent unemployment rate nationwide the United
States economy has taken a hit in 2025. Where does this leave Native people for holiday
shopping and vending?

How can Indigenous artists and small businesses can stay afloat and stand out among a declining economy and lower than normal holiday shopping trends

“Always wear the big auntie earrings, and don’t let anyone tell you not to.”As part of ICT’s Indigenous Identity series,...
12/12/2025

“Always wear the big auntie earrings, and don’t let anyone tell you not to.”

As part of ICT’s Indigenous Identity series, Amelia Schafer reflects on a TV appearance that drew unexpected comments and how beadwork has deepened her connection to her Brothertown and Wampanoag heritage.

Read the story: https://ictnews.org/news/indigenous-identity-big-old-auntie-earrings/

12/11/2025

Olympic legend Billy Mills returned home for the South Dakota Book Festival, sharing hope for the next generation with his children's book Wings of an Eagle.
🔗 Learn more here https://ow.ly/ktff50XGBeq

✍️ Reported by Shirley Sneve

Indigenous hockey player Skyler Coard is getting a strong look from European teams. Will Sweden be his next stop?
12/11/2025

Indigenous hockey player Skyler Coard is getting a strong look from European teams. Will Sweden be his next stop?

Skyler Coard weighs his options open as he looks forward to graduation

12/11/2025

☃️ The ICT Holiday Gift Guide has arrived!! Here's a few of our picks. 👉 Check out the full guide at https://ow.ly/3izU50XHcmc

✍️ Reported by Sandra Hale Schulman

In the latest Global Indigenous column, the Vatican has returned 62 artifacts that were taken from First Nations and Mét...
12/10/2025

In the latest Global Indigenous column, the Vatican has returned 62 artifacts that were taken from First Nations and Métis communities between 1923 and 1925, when Pope Pius XI invited missionaries to donate Indigenous items for a Vatican world exhibition.

Coverage around the world on Indigenous issues for the week ending Dec. 7, 2025

Tell us about an Indigenous person you know that is missing or murdered. The survey is 16 questions and takes approximat...
12/09/2025

Tell us about an Indigenous person you know that is missing or murdered. The survey is 16 questions and takes approximately 5 minutes to complete: https://ow.ly/GiJJ50XGBBq

Patrick Andrews reflects on his family’s home and Native village of Kipnuk whenTyphoon Halong hit western Alaska. Now th...
12/09/2025

Patrick Andrews reflects on his family’s home and Native village of Kipnuk when
Typhoon Halong hit western Alaska. Now they are all adjusting to city life while hoping to
return home.

One family recalls what happened to their home and community when Typhoon Halong hit. Now they’re adjusting to city life while hoping to return home

12/09/2025

Former Bernie Sanders delegate and Standing Rock activist Allison Renville says her journey from organizing grassroots campaigns has led her to run as an Independent for South Dakota Governor in 2026.
🔗 Watch the interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7HcSJGpSew

✍️ Reported by Amelia Schafer

’Tis the season to shop Native. Find gifts with roots in our Holiday Shopping Guide — link in bio. 🎁
12/09/2025

’Tis the season to shop Native. Find gifts with roots in our Holiday Shopping Guide — link in bio. 🎁

The first-ever global standard for documenting Indigenous data origins has been approved, aiming to safeguard sovereignt...
12/08/2025

The first-ever global standard for documenting Indigenous data origins has been approved, aiming to safeguard sovereignty and ensure ethical research.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers recently approved the first-ever international standard regarding best practices for protecting Indigenous data

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