For more than 400 years, the Wampanoag people have protected their homeland in Mashpee, Massachusetts. Today, the tribe is restoring its bays and streams with oysters and confronting the impacts of overdevelopment and climate change. Their environmental stewardship is woven together with language revitalization, cultural teachings, and a deep spiritual […]
Indigenous storytellers, comedians, dancers, and artists gathered for the second annual Netse Mot in Seattle. The event reported nearly 2,500 attendees from across the country with performers like Dallas Goldtooth, Fawn Wood, Julian Brave Noisecat, Isaac Tonasket, Adia Bowen, the West Shore Canoe Family and more. Underscore News Interviews: Lyric […]
A groundbreaking TV series from Norway with an all-Indigenous writers’ room made history with the first-ever Emmy nomination for a Sámi-language show. The series explores difficult, often taboo subjects—while centering Sámi life as a lived reality, not a stereotype. In this interview, filmmaker Silje Burgin-Borch discusses the show’s impact, its […]
Santee Smith, or Tekaronhiáhkhwa, is a dancer and storyteller celebrating her company’s, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, 20th anniversary as one of Canada’s first Indigenous dance companies. The new season features SKéN:NEN and Continuance, plus talks, classes, and a documentary highlighting two decades of storytelling through movement. ✍️ Reported by Miles Morrisseau […]
Jessica Pamonicutt, a Menominee chef based in Chicago, is using Indigenous cuisine as a tool for cultural education and community connection. Through her business, Pamonicutt offers catering, food demonstrations, and private cooking classes that center Indigenous history, foodways, and food sovereignty. ✍️ Reported by Amelia Schafer 🖥️ FOR MORE NEWS: […]
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast The North American Indian Tennis Association hosted its championship tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma over the holiday weekend. The event brings more than 100 Native American players to the courts. Jessica Redcorn is the tournament director. Alyssa London wears many hats, including being the founder of […]
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast Secretary Granholm delves into energy and investing in tribal nations. Plus, mother and activist Danielle SeeWalker explains her stories called “The Red Road” And a regular contributor to the newscast goes to Washington The Department of Energy and the Biden Administration have many initiatives dedicated […]
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast Coming up, the US Supreme Court upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act. A Native American has climbed Mount Everest for what’s believed to be the first time. We meet with Rapid City surgeon and climber Jacob Weasel. What’s the impact of the writers’ strike on […]
WATCH: The Supreme Court ruled in Lac du Flambeau vs, Coughlin that tribal nations can be sued under the bankruptcy code. The ruling is set to have implications for tribal economic development and sovereignty. Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IndianCountryToday/ ICT Opinion Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTOpinion Follow us on Instagram – […]
Leaders from the two largest tribes in the country discuss issues of sovereignty and public policy. Tensions mount at Chaco Canyon over resource development. The Indian Child Welfare Act is personal for an Oklahoma family, and a Dakota man who changed the genre of American Indian art. Secretary of the […]
