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🌟 Mexico’s First Female President, Claudia Sheinbaum, Puts Indigenous Rights at the Forefront! 🇲🇽 As Claudia Sheinbaum (@Claudiashein) prepares to make history as Mexico’s first female president, she has pledged to prioritize Indigenous rights. In a recent statement, she stressed the need for respect and recognition of Mexico’s indigenous peoples—a cause championed by the EZLN (Zapatista Army of National Liberation) for decades. Today, the EZLN continues to face violence and displacement, but their fight for justice persists. ICT's Daniel Herrera explains more: #ClaudiaSheinbaum #IndigenousRights #MexicoPresident #EZLN #Zapatistas #Chiapas #SanAndrésAccords #SocialJustice #MexicoHistory #LatinAmerica

ICYMI: DNC Native American Caucus ICT's Political Correspondent Pauly Denetclaw (@pdineclah) is at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (@demconvention) in Chicago. Hear from key figures like Interior Secretary Interior Deb Haaland, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and other prominent voices from across Turtle Island.

We’re on the ground at day two of the Democratic National Convention! ICT's political correspondent Pauly Denetclaw (@pdineclah) is in attendance to bring us the latest updates, key moments, and behind-the-scenes footage of the event. Stay with us for more DNC (@demconvention) coverage! #DNC2024 #KamalaHarris #TimWalz #ConventionDay2 #PoliticalInsight #DNCchicagostyle

Indigenous people have been harnessing the latest technology for over 10,000 years, turning it into a powerful tool for storytelling. ICT continues this legacy, sharing newsworthy stories that matter. Discover our journey from Lakota Times to ICT. Stay tuned for the full-length video release on August 26 and subscribe to our email updates, visit our websites, indijpublicmedia.org and ictnews.org, follow IndiJ Public Media and ICT and make a donation of as little as $10 today. #ICTogether #Newsworthy #Storytelling #Indigenous #IndigenousMedia #IndigenousNews #NativeNews #PublicMedia https://bit.ly/ICTNewsworthy

Get your wallets ready. It's Santa Fe Indian Market time! Happening Aug. 17-18. #santafeindianmarket #SWAIA2024 #indigenousartists #nativeart #newmexico

While settling in before the Santa Fe Indian Market, we catch up with Navajo weaver and textile artist Naiomi Glasses (@naiomiglasses) and her brother Tyler Glasses (@t_glasses) as they showcase the final drop of The Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses collection. Tune in as they discuss favorite pieces and inspiration behind some of the looks. #NaiomiGlasses #RalphLauren #SantaFeIndianMarket #IndigenousArtist #NavajoWeaver #TextileArt #FashionCollaboration #ArtistInResidency #NativeAmericanArt

Hawaii's 151-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life Check this out: The banyan tree in Maui is the oldest one on the island, but did you know it’s not even native to Hawaii? 🤔 This iconic tree was a gift from India, planted in 1873 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Protestant missionaries in Lahaina. 🌱 That was 25 years before Hawaii became a U.S. territory, and 70 years after King Kamehameha made Lahaina the capital of his kingdom. During the recent devastating fires, nearly half of this resilient 151-year-old tree dried out from the intense heat. But thanks to the hard work of arborists and volunteers, it’s making a strong recovery. Join us as Duane Sparkman, Chairman of the Maui County Arborist Committee, shares an update on this beloved tree and other important plants that hold a special place in the hearts of both tourists and locals. ✨ #BanyanTree #MauiFires #MauiWildfireRelief #Lahaina

Less than a week ago, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (@mngovernor) was selected as Kamala Harris' (@KamalaHarris) VP pick for her 2024 presidential campaign. If Harris-Walz is elected in November, Peggy Flanagan (@peggyflanagan) of the White Earth Nation could make history as the first Native American woman governor. Learn more as ICT's Aliyah Chavez (@aliyahjchavez) breaks it down for us. #NativeVote24 #nativevote #election2024 #KamalaHarris #TimWalz #PeggyFlanagan

Rebirth of Traditional Midwifery Revitalizing Dakota birthing practices, Autumn Cavender of Upper Sioux is enhancing Indigenous health with support from a Bush Foundation Fellowship. By blending cultural wisdom and modern care, she's shaping a new midwifery path and building a network to inspire rural healthcare innovations 🌿👶🏽 #IndigenousHealth #Midwifery #CulturalRevival #TraditionalBirthing

ICT's Mark Trahant provides context on the Tim Walz news: https://ictnews.org/news/kamala-harris-selects-minnesotas-tim-walz-as-running-mate

Tuma Angwu Owya - Let's go home for a visit Nearly 100 years ago, Carey and Maud Melville from Massachusetts set off on a cross-country adventure with their three children in a Ford Model T. Their journey led them to Polacca, Arizona, where a planned short visit with a family friend—a Baptist missionary—turned into an extended stay, thanks to the captivating Hopi culture, art, and people. Fast forward to today, Hopi journalist Patty Talahongva (@witespider), while researching her upcoming book (@indianschoolroad), made a remarkable discovery: her great grandmother’s pottery collected by the Melvilles in 1927. Watch as Patty shares her emotional journey to bring this cherished collection home. 🎥 Watch Now 🎥 #TumaAngwuOwya #HopiPottery #MelvilleFamily #boardingschool Produced by Quindrea Yazzie, ICT

Indigenous stars make history for Emmy nominations Kali Reis of “True Detective: Night Country” speaks on the acheivement. Reis and Lily Gladstone of “Under the Bridge,” become the first Native Indigenous women to be nominated for best supporting actress. D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai of “Reservation Dogs” becomes the first Indigenous actor to be nominated for best actor in a comedy. #Emmynomination #Indigenous #KaliReis #LilyGladstone #DPharaohWoonATai

Did you know women veterans are the fastest growing patient group accessing health care benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs? From May 2023 to May 2024, over 53,000 women enrolled – a 20% increase from the previous year. However, only 44% of women veterans are taking advantage of this crucial benefit. Tune in as ICT's Shirley Sneve (@rosebudshirley) speaks with Cassandra Morgan, a Diné Marine veteran and passionate advocate for Indigenous women navigating the VA system and benefits. Watch the full interview on Youtube. #VeteranAffairs #VAcare #WomenVeterans #IndigenousVeterans #Veterans #YoutubeShorts #Shorts

The recent birth of a rare white buffalo in Yellowstone National Park is a historic event, marking the first recorded instance in the park's history. Named "Wakan Gli," which translates to "Return Sacred," from Lakota, this buffalo was born on June 4, 2024 and is considered a phenomenon with odds of "one in a million." According to Yellowstone National Park officials, this birth is significant not only for its rarity but also because it fulfills a prophecy in Lakota tradition that foretells of better times ahead. #Yellowstone #RareWhiteBuffalo #WhiteBisonBirth #Lakota #lakotaprophecy

Language Break: Hawaiian from Kumu Kau'i Peralto As Indigenous people, our languages are among our most valued resources. To preserve and share the beautiful languages across Turtle Island, ICT is excited to share our Hawaiian Language Breaks from Kumu Kaui Peralto with music from Kalani Pe'a. WATCH: #Hawaiian #HawaiianLanguage #KumuKauiPeralto #LanguageBreak #LearnHawaiian

Discovering a piece of family history from 1927 While researching for her upcoming book (@indianschoolroad), Hopi journalist Patty Talahongva (@witespider) made a stunning discovery: her great grandmother’s pottery, long thought lost, was in a museum in Connecticut, thousands of miles away. ICT’s Quindrea Yazzie talks with Patty about her emotional journey to uncover this piece of her family's history. What Patty did next was truly monumental—find out more in the full story next week! #TumaAngwuOwya #HopiPottery #MelvilleFamily #HopiSummer

On Sunday, President Joe Biden (@joebiden) announced that he is dropping out of the #2024PresidentialElection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris), who has since announced her campaign. We reflect back to a year ago when ICT spoke with Harris exclusively about issues impacting Indigenous nations. Watch the full interview at ICTnews.org/newscasts #KamalaHarris #JoeBiden #2024Election #Politics #DemocraticParty

Fancy Dance: Meet Roki and Jax Grab your popcorn because another powerful performance hits Apple TV today! Fancy Dance puts love, family and responsibility at the forefront while showcasing the disparities of MMIP. The movie features Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone (@lilygladstone) alongside breakout star Isabel Deroy-Olsen. Tune in as ICT's Paris Wise (@parisiswise) speaks one-on-one with Isabel (@isabelderoy) about her character "Roki" and the impact Lily's character "Jax" had on her. WATCH: #FancyDance #AppleTV #LilyGladstone #Roki #NativeHollywood

#2024Election: The first presidential debate The first debate of this election cycle will happen tonight between President Joe Biden (@joebiden) and former President Donald Trump (@realdonaldtrump). While we can only speculate, how do you think the candidates will perform and is there a need for debates in this digital age? These are the questions ICT's regular contributor and President/CEO of Seven Star Holdings Mike Stopp (@MichaelAStopp) asked on this week's IndigiPolitics. WATCH: #PresidentialDebate #Elections2024 #Trump #Biden #Debate

Fancy Dance: 'We wanted Lily to be a complicated character' Love, protection and responsibility encompass Apple TV's new film, Fancy Dance starring Oscar Nominee, Lily Gladstone and Isabel Deroy-Olson releasing this Friday. ICT's Paris Wise (@parisiswise) spoke one-on-one with co-writer and director of the film, Erica Tremblay (@ericajtremblay) from the Seneca-Cayuga Nation about the disparities of MMIP and how she wanted Lily's character "Jax" to be complicated because not every decision is perfect when a loved one's life is on the line. #FancyDance #AppleTV #LilyGladstone #Jax #Roki