As the U.S. marks 250 years, ICT brings together Indigenous journalists, scholars and community leaders to examine this milestone through an Indigenous lens — confronting the founding era’s impact on Native nations, exploring tribal sovereignty and activism today, and envisioning a more truthful national narrative for the next 250 years. […]
What does America 250 mean from a Native perspective? In this edition of Native Bidaské, Native News Online continues its “America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land” series with Zianne Richardson, a citizen of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, second-grade teacher, and 2026 Champion for Change with the Aspen Institute’s Center […]
On Christmas Eve in Mitten Creek, Sadie and her parents return to the Rez to celebrate with Sally, Al, and Ash, when her parents are called away unexpectedly. As the town gathers for the annual Ya’ah’teeh Keshmish celebration, family memories, new friendships, and a sudden snowfall set the stage for […]
RPH is back! Co-hosts Elena Ortiz and Melanie Yazzie tackle the almost three-decade-old classic, Smoke Signals (1998), the first major motion picture written, directed, and acted by Native people. Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
(https://www.nativeamericacalling.com/wednesday-july-1-2026-native-historians-elevate-overlooked-history-in-the-wake-of-america250-celebrations/) Fifteen days after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the new nation signed its first international treaty with the Wolastoqey and Mi’kmaq Nations of present-day Maine. It’s a history that historian and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians ambassador Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald wishes more Americans knew. Brown University assistant professor […]
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast On Thursday’s ICT Newscast, an exclusive interview with the designer behind Lily Gladstone’s dress for the Oscars. An award-winning screenwriter shares the inspiration behind his films and how he challenges stereotypical Native characters. The lifetime achievements of a former Miss Navajo and community leader Meet […]
In this episode of Native Bidaské, host Levi Rickert sits down with longtime contributor, advocate, and speaker Chance Rush for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation about what defined 2025 — and what must come next. From the passing of national Native leaders and culture bearers, to funding setbacks, elections, sovereignty, […]
In Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court is designed to help keep young people out of the justice system. The program focuses on Cherokee culture and community. One of the favorite activities among participants is stickball. The program works with young people on a more personal approach […]
RPH is back! Co-hosts Elena Ortiz and Melanie Yazzie discuss Ramona Emerson’s Exposure (2024) (https://www.ramonaemersonbooks.com Check out our earlier episode on Ramona’s previous novel, Shutter (2022) Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
(https://www.nativeamericacalling.com/friday-june-26-2026-native-books-to-keep-young-readers-engaged-this-summer/) If you’re looking for an alternative to screens for the youngsters and young adults in your life over summer break, a new book by a Native author might be the solution. There is a wealth of new and familiar stories that feature Native characters. We’ll hear from our panel […]
