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United States headed for partial government shutdown
Majority of programs serving Indian Country will continue as usual if the government shuts down again
Former Native American concentration camp lies beneath current immigration detention center
Fort Snelling, the site of a Dakota War era concentration camp, is once again being used to detain Indigenous people
On the ground in Minneapolis: ‘The fuel of the resistance’
The Powwow Grounds Coffee shop is at the center of the fight against ICE
‘Full Circle’: AIM patrols back on Minneapolis streets as tensions rise
Supporters are pouring in from across Indian Country to protect the Minnesota community from ICE
What to do if ICE approaches you
UPDATED: The Native American Rights Fund and National Congress of American Indians held a webinar on the latest Know Your Rights materials and NCAI’s recent guidance for tribal citizens and tribal nations.
Must Reads
Mississippi Choctaw played an incremental role in ‘Sinners’ Oscar nomination
2025 blockbuster ‘Sinners’ featured authentic Choctaw representation and input
DNA tests identify remains of missing Gila River man
Glenn Thomas Tate was last seen in 2020 at a medical facility in Sacaton, Arizona
Indigenous music rising at annual Juno Awards
Indigenous artists are nominated this year in a variety of genres in addition to Indigenous music categories
From baby formula to wool socks: Donations flood into Minneapolis
Tribal communities across the country begin sending donations to Native activists protesting federal immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis and residents afraid to leave their homes.
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
As Native Americans around the country rush to secure documents proving their right to live in the United States, many see a bitter irony.
First Nations across Canada issue warnings about US travel
Travelers are urged to carry tribal IDs, status cards, passports and other identification if they cross the border
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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