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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center has closed, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’
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NATIVE VOTE 2026
Native candidate backed by Mamdani wins New York primary
Primaries on June 23 successful for Native candidates in New York and Utah
Oklahoma primary election features race to replace Oklahoma governor
The primary election will narrow the list of candidates vying to replace controversial Gov. Kevin Stitt, whose history with tribes has often proven adversarial
More Native candidates face June primaries
Tribes in Maine and South Carolina have pressing issues for the candidates
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
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’
MUST READS
Lumbee tribe hits pause on gaming project
Six months after gaining federal recognition, tribal citizens shoot down casino amendment
‘We weren’t wiped out, and we continue to persevere’ reflecting on Greasy Grass
This week marks the 150th anniversary of the defeat of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer
Boarding school oral history project to conclude in Tulsa
The upcoming event marks the final stop on a nationwide tour to document first-hand accounts from Indian boarding school survivors
Building generations of Native ballet dancers
One family has three generations of men with artistic talents
Oneida salon-owner reflects on the importance of hair, freedom of entrepreneurship
Bailey Skenandore’s Sweetgrass Salon in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward is one of the few urban Native-owned hair salons in the nation
Tribes, National Park Service prepare for Battle of Greasy Grass anniversary with multiple events
Ahead of the 150th anniversary of Indigenous victory at the Battle of Greasy Grass, or also known as Battle of Little Big Horn, several events are planned to celebrate
POWWOW
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
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
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