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 […]
Boarding School Reckonings, Water Rights and Native Animation This week’s ICT Newscast highlights resilience, remembrance, and the power of Indigenous voices. From a historic apology in New York to sacred land wins in Arizona, this episode brings you stories that shape Indian Country — past, present, and future. 👇 📺 […]
