In this episode, tribal and education leaders unite in Washington, D.C. to set national priorities on education, health care, economic development, and environmental protection. Leaders from the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium come together to strengthen tribal sovereignty and reinforce the federal […]
Leonard Peltier is home. After 49 years in prison, the American Indian Movement activist returns to Turtle Mountain in an emotional homecoming. His release has been a decades-long fight—what does this moment mean for Indigenous justice? In this week’s ICT Newscast: 0:00 Leonard Peltier is home. 8:10 Tribal leaders urge […]
Wisconsin University Honors Ho-Chunk Land & Native Students From UW-Madison’s new program supporting Native students to a roundtable on President Trump’s policies, a tribe in Maine celebrating a landback victory, and the challenges of renewable energy projects on sacred land—stay informed on the latest Indigenous news. Plus, we honor the […]
Haskell Layoffs, Spirit Lake Land Back, Oscar Nominee Julian Brave NoiseCat This week on the ICT Newscast: Layoffs spark outcry at Haskell Indian Nations University. Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota celebrates the return of ancestral lands. A Native filmmaker makes Oscar history with a powerful residential school documentary. Plus, […]
Wisconsin Tribes, Honoring Rep. Raúl Grijalva, Basketmaker Theresa Secord This week on the ICT Newscast: Tribal leaders in Wisconsin bring a powerful message to the statehouse, calling for policy change, environmental justice, and educational access. Indian Country remembers Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a lifelong ally to tribal nations. Plus, Penobscot basketmaker […]
Puyallup Tribe invests in its future In this episode of the ICT Newscast, we explore the Puyallup Tribe’s strategic investments aimed at securing a prosperous future. Abigail Echo-Hawk provides insights into the potential impacts of Health and Human Services budget cuts on Indigenous communities. Additionally, we delve into novelist Marcie […]
This episode features an interview with Greenland’s Sara Olsvig, chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, and a report from Wisconsin on a missing woman — plus top stories from Indian Country. 🕒 Chapters & Stories in This Episode: 00:00 – Intro 00:21 – Rapid City schools The Trump administration canceled […]
Indigenous Leaders at the UN, Colorado River Rights, & More…. What happens when Indigenous voices lead global conversations? 🌎 This week’s ICT Newscast highlights Indigenous leadership at the United Nations, a fight for water rights, and healing through cultural preservation. 👇 Comment below: How do you think Indigenous leadership can […]
Hemp is the new green buffalo, Miss Indian World crowned, and more… This week’s ICT Newscast is packed with stories of innovation, culture, and resistance. From a mascot controversy reaching the White House to a new short film rewriting what Native comedy looks like — we’ve got your Indigenous world […]
MMIW Rally, Lost Federal Apology, Sitting Bull Doc & More Powerful Indigenous Stories This week, the ICT Newscast shines a light on stories shaping Indian Country—from silenced truths to historic recognition and the voices pushing change. 📺 In this episode: ▪️ An apology related to Indian boarding schools is no […]
