Native American
Monday, January 30, 2023
Locally Caught Salmon Provide Step Toward Food Independence for WA Tribe
Under a new project, locally sourced food is part of a food assistance program for members of the Lummi Tribe in northwest Washington. The Food …
Native Americans Moving Off the Rez Face Discrimination in MT
Native Americans in Montana face a slew of challenges to finding housing off reservations - including discrimination. A tight housing market in the …
NE's Ho-Chunk Farms to Focus on Conservation in 2023
A northeast Nebraska farming operation is starting the new year with an even bigger commitment to conservation, and they hope other farms take note…
New Grants to Help Preserve Iconic Mesa Verde Viewshed
A new grant is expected to help close the deal to protect key parcels of historic ranchlands and wildlife habitat adjacent to Mesa Verde National Park…
SD Tribes Hindered by Limited Resources During Brutal Storm
Conditions may have improved, but Native American tribes in South Dakota say they're still reeling from the recent blizzard that left many stranded …
ASU Grad Wants to Make a Difference for AZ Tribal Members
Arizona tribal communities face inequalities every day, but a recent Arizona State University graduate said she wants to shape public policy to help …
NM's Boost in Early Education Funds Included in Federal Omnibus Bill
New Mexico voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question in November to spend more money on early childhood education and public schools, and now …
Permanent Protections Sought for NM's Caja del Rio
New Mexico is home to more world heritage sites than any other state, but also a smaller site outside Santa Fe that indigenous leaders and …
Tribal Knowledge, Science Team up to Fight Climate Change in AZ
By Fiona L.Q. Flaherty for Cronkite News.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism …
Tribes Call for Greater Regulation of BC Mines Threatening NW Waters
Tribes in Washington and other western states are calling for greater regulation of upstream British Columbia mines that impact their waterways across…
U.S. Tribal Leaders Bring Canadian Mine Waste Concerns to D.C.
Tribal leaders from the Northwestern U.S. have been in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss how waste from mines in British Columbia is threatening …
Harvard’s 'Hair Collection' Triggers Demand for Legislative Action
Indigenous activists in the Commonwealth are calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation to strengthen protections for Native American remains…