Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to address federally run-boarding schools.

The bill, co-sponsored by two Native American members, if passed into law, the act would establish a formal commission to investigate the federal government’s policies on Indian boarding schools.

The bill, co-sponsored by two Native American members, if passed into law, the act would establish a formal commission to investigate the federal government’s policies on Indian boarding schools.

The popularity of Two-Spirit powwows is growing. The inclusive gatherings recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The 13th Annual Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirit Powwow in San Francisco, California, is believed to be the first Two-Spirit powwow in the country. Angel Fabian is the executive director of the Bay Area American Two Spirits.

  • Melanie Benjamin has been the chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe for over two decades. In her final State of the Band address, she outlines what her administration has done for the Minnesota tribe.
  • An Oscar nomination goes to an Osage man for the original song composed for “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Scott George wrote and performed the song, “Wahzhazhe (A Song for my People).” ICT’s Sandra Schulman and Shirley Sneve asked him how the song came about.
  • “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action series will increase indigenous representation on TV on a wide-spread scale. The new Netflix series stars Mohawk actress Kiawentiio Tarbell and depicts a journey through the southern and northern water tribes, among other nations.

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