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For Yukon River residents, salmon shortages have health consequence
Physical and mental health suffer when salmon that is important to nutrition, culture and identity is no longer available, tribal representatives say.
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NATIVE VOTE 2026
Colville Tribes elects new leadership, council members
On July 9, the Confederates Tribes of the Colville Reservation held a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected council members and leadership.
#NativeVote26: ‘Bringing a tribal perspective is important’
10 Indigenous candidates seek election to Washington’s state legislature
Navajo Nation presidential primary chose two contenders for general election
In a pool of 16, Crystalyne Curley and Justin Jones advance
ARIZONA PRIMARY RESULTS: Arizona congressional candidate loses bid, others continuing to November
Chris James lost his race for the Democratic nomination to the Arizona 5th Congressional District following Tuesday’s primaries. ICT will be updating other races in Arizona that included Native candidates. #NativeVote26
MUST READS
Indian Gaming leaders urge Senators to vote No on Clarity Act
The Clarity Act, as it stands, doesn’t stop prediction markets from engaging in online gambling, something tribal leaders say needs to change
Little Longhouse on the Prairie
The 1970s TV series gets an Indigenous remake
Chiefs call for resignations and public inquiry following wildfire devastation
First Nation leader reports from visit to burned community. “Just Ashes”
Minnesota license plate program continues to fund MMIR cold cases one year after launching
The program has raised nearly half a million dollars
Navajo Nation voters looking for a president with vision, unity
Navajo Nation citizens are deciding which candidates will move to the general election in November.
Arizona primaries: ‘I can be an advocate for for Indian Country’
Chris James hoping for an Arizona primary win – and a springboard to U.S. House
POWWOW
Dancing to your own style
Two-Spirit dancer found healing through self-expression in the powwow circle
The evolution of powwow dances
Powwow goers share how they’ve seen styles of dances change over time and what they enjoy to watch
AMERICA 250: ‘We have a community to answer to’
Indigenous dancers decline to perform at Freedom 250 concert in Washington, D.C.
What’s the difference between the northern and southern drum?
So many songs and two different drum styles to know when you’re at a powwow
Two-Spirit powwows: A space to celebrate Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer existence
Two-Spirit powwows are forming out of community needs and more continue to pop up each year.
What’s in your powwow bag?
ICT talked to several powwow goers and dancers to ask what is in their powwow bag
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