First Peoples Fund invests in the creative spirit of Indigenous artists and culture bearers. That came together during the grand opening of the Oglala Lakota Artspace last month, which brought the community together in Kyle, South Dakota. The space features studios for artists, crafts and musicians. Lori Pourier is president and CEO of First Peoples Fund.

More and more Republican candidates are announcing their run for presidency in the 2024 election. It means a long campaign season ahead of next year’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Regular contributor John Tahsuda has this analogy. He’s a principal with Navigators Global.

A slice of our Indigenous world: 

  • The Oklahoma supreme court will decide whether or not Native Americans are exempt from taxes. Muscogee Creek citizen Alicia Stroble is arguing that she is immune from paying state income taxes under federal law. Stroble cites the recent case before the U.S. Supreme Court called McGirt versus Oklahoma — saying that decision protects her in this situation, because she lives and works on the tribal lands of the Muscogee Creek.
  • The American Heart Association reports that more than 60 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women of child-bearing age, have “suboptimal” heart health, due to social factors. This means before entering pregnancy, factors such as exposure to violence and childhood trauma contribute to higher risks of type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • Some states and municipalities have adopted Indigenous People’s Day as a holiday. The latest is Medway, Massachusetts. The town voted to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous People’s Day rather than Columbus Day.
  • A Hawaiian woman is one of the latest to grace U.S. currency. Edith Kanaka’ole is the first Native Hawaiian woman to be featured on a quarter. She is being recognized as part of the American Women Quarters Program which honors women who have shaped history.
  • In Portland, Oregon, LGBTQ students enjoyed their first Queer Prom since 2019. The Native American Youth and Family Center, better known as NAYA held its annual dance at the Portland Art Museum. 

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Shirley Sneve, Ponca/Sicangu Lakota, is vice president of broadcasting for the ICT Newscast. Follow her on Twitter @rosebudshirley. She is based in Nebraska and Minnesota.

Aliyah Chavez, Kewa Pueblo, is the anchor of the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @aliyahjchavez.

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McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Dena’ina Athabascan, is a producer of the ICT Newscast. On Instagram: @mallencharmley.

Paris Wise, Zia and Laguna Pueblo, is a producer for the ICT Newscast. Instagram and Twitter: @parisiswise. Email: paris@ictnews.org.

Drea Yazzie, Diné, is a producer and editor for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @quindreayazzie. Yazzie is based in Phoenix.

Virginia Rigney, Chickasaw, is a video editor for the ICT Newscast.

Pacey Smith Garcia, Ute, is a production assistant for the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @paceyjournalist.

Daniel Herrera Carbajal is an intern for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @daniulherrrera

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