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NATIVE VOTE 2026
A top issue in Maine and Oklahoma governors’ races? Tribal sovereignty.
Maine and Oklahoma haven’t had the easiest relationship with tribal nations largely due to their respective governors. Now, gubernatorial candidates vie for the Native vote in the 2026 midterm elections
The Navajo Nation 2026 presidential election
Multiple nominees for the Navajo Nation president are former vice presidents, worked in the Navajo Nation government and ran previously for the position
Mary Peltola unveils ‘affordability’ campaign as she challenges incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan
Democratic candidate proposes to eliminate income taxes for Alaskans earning less than the state’s median household income
Sharice Davids runs for reelection in US House
Davids confirms she won’t be switching chambers and will campaign for reelection in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District for the 2026 midterm election
Makah citizen shares priorities in run for Washington State legislature
Underscore Native News + ICT sits down with Washington State House of Representatives 24th Legislative District Candidate, Patrick DePoe
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South Dakota board to hear testimony Monday on proposed uranium drilling project
Environmental advocates and Indigenous activists have raised concerns that the project in the Black Hills would damage historic petroglyphs and pictographs
One Menominee Nation family’s story of tragedy and advocacy
Advocates and family gathered at an annual rally to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women — the murder of Linda Dickenson is one among many tragedies the movement hopes to prevent in the future.
Lawmakers demand ICE respect tribal IDs in new legislation
Bipartisan push to increase training for immigration agents
Mining company pulls out of controversial Pe’ Sla drilling project
Pete Lien & Sons has formally requested its permit to drill near a sacred site in the Black Hills be withdrawn following a weeklong Indigenous occupation at the site.
‘Her legacy will endure’: Canada’s first Indigenous governor general leaves office
After serving nearly 5 years, Mary Simon is being replaced by a former Supreme Court justice
NDN Girls Book Club hopes to distribute more books with a permanent bookmobile
Following its 2024 journey across Navajo and Hopi reservations and 2025 adventure throughout Southeast Alaska, the Native women-led nonprofit is raising $85,000 to expand its reach across Indian Country.
powwow
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’
Gathering of Nations: The end of an era
The final Gathering of Nations Powwow, which drew thousands from across the world, will be held April 24-25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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