The ICT Newscast for Friday, June 12, 2026, covers Native water rights from the Colorado River, the dangers of hantavirus, potential loan limits on nursing degrees, Indigenous films and a Native hair dresser. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more. Watch the newscast every week […]
In this episode of Native Bidaské, host Levi Rickert speaks with Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle (Ihanktonwan Nakota/Hunkpati Dakota), Director of He Sapa Initiatives at NDN Collective, about a historic development in the movement to return the Black Hills to tribal stewardship. For the first time, all nine federally recognized tribes […]
In Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde treatment and recovery services are making strides in tackling the opioid crisis both in the tribal community and in neighboring towns and cities. Taking care of the health and wellness of community members is a key tribal value, and the tribe has […]
***Producer’s note: Trying a little experiment. This is the audio-only edition of the latest episode posted here for your convenience. If having this edition is helpful to you, please comment under this video and we will start releasing them alongside our regular video edition*** Since the illegal U.S. abduction of […]
(https://www.nativeamericacalling.com/thursday-june-11-2026-in-the-parched-west-tribes-restore-waterways-to-improve-quality-and-quantity/) A site of tragedy for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has become a place of renewal and promise (https://nwbshoshone.com/wudaogwa/) . The tribe has worked for the past seven years to revitalize the land of the 1863 Bear River Massacre. By eradicating invasive species, reviving native plants, and returning […]
A recreational dive in Lake Mendota led to the discovery of ancient dugout canoes, revealing thousands of years of Indigenous history beneath the water. Maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen and a team of researchers uncovered canoes dating back as far as 5,200 years, working in consultation with Wisconsin’s tribes to ensure […]
What if one of the most shocking injustices in American history never actually ended? Join Native Bidaské for Part 2 of our powerful series on the forced sterilization of Native American women—an issue that continues to impact Native communities today. In this episode, host Levi Rickert is joined by journalists […]
In 1907, amidst persecution and violence in their territory, two Yaqui men cross the border into Arizona seeking aid for their people. Without a handle of English, they cross paths with a pair of ranchers who deceive them. With no idea of where to go and with no money, they […]
Revolution “Betrayed”? What’s Really Happening in Venezuela? w/ Cira Pascual Marquina & Chris Gilbert Since the illegal U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, Global North commentators have rushed to declare the Bolivarian Revolution betrayed or defeated. The recent extradition of Alex Saab has only […]
(https://www.nativeamericacalling.com/monday-june-8-2026-confronting-division-with-pride/) Overall support for many key LGBTQ+ issues remains overwhelmingly high among Americans, but a new survey shows that support declining for the first time in years. Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey (https://news.gallup.com/poll/710810/support-lgbtq-issues-remains-down-peak.aspx) shows 69% of those surveyed favor same-sex marriage, for instance. But that is down from 71% […]
