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Human remains uncovered during missing and murdered unit search in Oklahoma
Investigators searching for a missing Chickasaw teen uncovered human remains in southern Oklahoma last week
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politics
Kristi Noem: ‘ICE does not target, and will not target, Native Americans’
Homeland Security Secretary denies claims that immigration personnel have detained tribal members
Tribal IDs for descendants in the age of Trump’s ICE
Legal experts weigh in on how Native nations can support their citizens and descendants in the face of increasingly violent encounters with immigration agents.
A former Native internment camp becomes site of prayer camp
Dakota and other Native activists established a teepee camp near a federal immigration detention center in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, that has a dark history with Native people.
‘Good Riddance’: Native leaders relieved but skeptical about plans to end immigration operation in Minnesota
Trump administration announces halt to ‘Operation Metro Surge’
Must Reads
‘I’m proudly Afro-Indigenous’
‘Sweetgrass and Soul Food’ author reflects on reclaiming and celebrating the narratives of her multi-layered life
Epstein files show Deb Haaland on jet with Gary King
In 2014, Gary King, a candidate for New Mexico governor, and his running mate Deb Haaland took a plane paid for and organized by the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who was also charged of sex trafficking
Wisconsin’s tribal nations state their priorities for 2026
Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivers the 2026 State of the Tribes Address, emphasizing how Indigenous voices can contribute to policymaking in Wisconsin.
Former tribal president heads to Minnesota House
Shelley Buck is committed to upholding tribal sovereignty, says there is need for more Native representation in politics, especially those who understand tribal politics
How Snoop Dogg got Indigenous beadwork at the Winter Olympics
A Mohawk man from Akwesasne is working as an Olympics volunteer in Italy
‘Is this real?’: 366 days of fresh air for Leonard Peltier
The Chippewa activist and two of the people who helped gain his release talked to ICT recently about what life beyond prison has been like for Peltier.
Native Vote
Indigenous voters could help shape Congress in 2026 elections
ANALYSIS: ICT takes a look at key midterm races across the U.S
Mary Peltola seeks to be first Alaska Native woman in Senate
Former U.S. representative, Yup’ik, will challenge sitting Republican Dan Sullivan for the hotly contested seat that Democrats are hoping could help them retake control of the Senate
Native woman announces run for South Dakota governor
Allison Renville will run as an Independent candidate
A glimpse into what 2026 could bring to Indian Country
From a potential government shutdown to the end of America’s ‘largest powwow,’ here’s what Indian Country can expect in 2026
The original New York voters: ‘Natives for Zohran’
Native voters supported Zohran Mamdani’s bid for New York City mayor despite his campaign not addressing them directly, and celebrated his historic win
Contested elections, local races: Native people participated across the country in Election Day 2025
UPDATED: A look at Native candidates on Tuesday’s ballot
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