Native American/Indigenous
Friday, May 17, 2024
NE Winnebago Tribe apprenticeships prepare students, build workforce
Workforce watchers project the country could face critical worker shortages in many of the skilled trades in coming years. The Nebraska Winnebago …
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Sioux Falls programs address rising homeless population
Homelessness in South Dakota may be down overall, but the state's urban areas are an exception. New programs in Sioux Falls aim to address it…
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
During Older Americans Month, experts share ways to stay healthy and fit
Unintentional injuries are among the top ten leading causes of death for older adults, and during Older Americans Month, experts want to raise …
Ballot dropbox ban a barrier in SD primary
South Dakota's June 4 primary will be the first national election here since ballot dropboxes were banned in 2023. It is one of 12 states to ban …
Public lands groups cheer expansion of two CA national monuments
Conservation groups, tribes and community organizers are praising President Joe Biden's decision Thursday to expand two national monuments in …
NV Tribal Nations push for Bahsahwahbee National Monument
Native American tribes in Nevada are calling for designation of a new national monument within the National Park System in east central Nevada…
NM tribal communities benefit from EPA's "Solar For All" program
New federal funding aims to revolutionize solar energy access within New Mexico's Native American communities and benefit the state overall. The …
Initiative champions Native voices in Nevada political arena
A Nevada grassroots organization has launched its inaugural endorsement process for the 2024 elections in an effort to champion indigenous voices in t…
ND sees flurry of campaigning among Native candidates
North Dakota's June 11 primary is inching closer and those running for legislative seats are trying to win over voters, including Native American …
MI Indigenous group uses art to show solidarity with Palestinians
Some Indigenous groups in Michigan want to draw parallels to their own historic struggles and those of Palestinians in Gaza and they are doing it thro…
Call for artists to create Wind River Water and Buffalo Alliance logo
The Wind River Water and Buffalo Alliance is looking for a graphic artist to develop a logo. Before Europeans arrived, some 60 million buffalo …
Biden administration moves to protect Alaska wilderness
Conservation groups are rejoicing over the decision Friday by the Biden administration to reject a proposed mining road in Alaska. The 211-mile …