Hello and Happy New Year, relatives. On this edition of the ICT Newscast, we’re featuring interviews that celebrate Indigenous people who enjoy sharing their art.

First up is visual artist Frank Buffalo Hyde. The paintings from this Institute of American Indian Arts alum features unusual subjects, buffaloes and Native Americans.

Ho-Chunk citizen, filmmaker and poet Sky Hopinka is up next. The award-winning filmmaker’s short and feature-length films move between both Indigenous history and current experiences.

Racing Magpie was awarded $40,000 over two years from the Wagner Foundation and art fund. Peter Strong and Mary Bourdeaux talk to ICT’s Shirley Sneve.

The Bison defined a way of life for many tribes across the country. Many tribes used every part, even the horns were used as spoons. Now, Kevin Pourier has elevated the humble spoon to an incredible piece of fine art.

Erika Wurth is an Indigenous author whose new literary horror novel called “White Horse” was just released to critical acclaim. Wurth joins the newscast to talk more about the details of her newest release.

Thank you for watching!

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Shirley Sneve, Ponca/Sicangu Lakota, is vice president of broadcasting for Indian Country Today. Follow her on Twitter @rosebudshirley She’s based in Nebraska and Minnesota.

Aliyah Chavez, Kewa Pueblo, is the anchor and managing editor of the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @aliyahjchavez.

R. Vincent Moniz, Jr., NuÉta, is the senior producer of the ICT newscast. Have a great story? Pitch it to vincent@ictnews.org.

McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Dena’ina Athabaskan, is a producer of the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @mallencharmley.

Patty Talahongva, Hopi, works for Indian Country Today. Follow her on Twitter: @WiteSpider.

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

Maxwell Montour, Pottawatomi, is a newscast editor for Indian Country Today. On Instagram: max.montour Montour is based in Phoenix.

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