Native Bidaské: Grace Fox on What Comes After America 250

What does America 250 mean from a Native perspective—and what comes next?

In this episode of Native Bidaské, host Levi Rickert sits down with Grace Fox (Seminole Nation), winner of the America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land National Native Youth Essay Contest, presented by Native News Online and the Aspen Institute Center for Native American Youth.

Fox discusses her award-winning essay, To Be Loved Is to Be Known, and shares why understanding America’s full history is essential to building a stronger future. The conversation explores Native identity, patriotism, historical truth, tribal sovereignty, and the role Indigenous youth will play in shaping the nation’s next 250 years.

As a tribal health care policy analyst, Fox also reflects on the challenges facing Native communities today and why truth, resilience, and Indigenous leadership offer hope for generations to come.

In this episode:
– What America 250 means after July 4
– Native perspectives on U.S. history
– Indigenous identity and patriotism
– Tribal sovereignty and self-determination
– Why historical truth matters
– The future of Native leadership

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