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NATIVE VOTE 2026
Deb Haaland celebrates primary win in New Mexico
‘We need more women in power. We’ve had a lot of time with men in power’
In Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, it’s Mary Peltola, two Dan Sullivans and 12 others
Monday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the U.S. Senate race
New Mexico voters choose party nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom
Despite New Mexico’s persistent challenges, the primary election comes at a time of promise for the next governor.
More than 50 Indigenous candidates in June 2 primary elections
Five of the six states have Indigenous candidates on Tuesday’s ballots
Peggy Flanagan wins DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate seat
The Saturday endorsement was less dramatic without Craig, but Flanagan’s win is meaningful: She will have access to DFL Party resources and be the subject of party advertising.
MUST READS
#noDAPL anniversary gathering aims to elevate Indigenous climate work
The People of the Sun Summit in September on the Standing Rock Reservation will feature discussions centering on renewable energy in Indian Country
Klamath man nominated as IHS director
UPDATED: IHS has been under two acting directors since January 2025
Tribal fishing dispute remains unresolved
A federal judge did not issue a decision following a three hour hearing in Wisconsin on Friday
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
Hope renewed for Monache man serving life sentence
Judge acknowledges racial bias in California community, grants defense request for additional evidence for Doug Stankewitz
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.
POWWOW
What’s in your powwow bag?
ICT talked to several powwow goers and dancers to ask what is in their powwow bag
College and university powwows have become pillars for communities beyond campuses
Native students have organized powwows for decades as a way to bring the student population and local community together, and now they’ve grown so much that it draws in powwow goers…
An emotional goodbye to Miss Indian World
After 41 years, the iconic title officially comes to an end along with the Gathering of Nations powwow
10-year-old jingle dress dancer from TikTok aims to inspire other youth
The young dancer from Green Bay, Wisconsin, says ‘kids should dance’ for their elders, people, tribe and all those who need healing
Grammy nominated, Juno award-winning drum Bear Creek keeps ‘On the Move’
Canada’s highest music win is message to the youth ‘believe in our ways’
Former Miss Indian Worlds react to the pageant ending after 42 years
‘It’s really beautiful to see how far that title has taken a lot of young women’
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