Nika Bartoo-Smith, Author at ICT

More than 100 Indigenous candidates running for local seats in 2026 midterm election

by Nika Bartoo-Smith 4 days agoOctober 20, 2026

The November midterm election could lead to 17 states with Native candidates elected to local leadership positions

Northwest Bureau

New data shows Native homelessness is three times higher than previous count in King County

by Nika Bartoo-Smith 6 days agoOctober 16, 2026

‘We are all from Two-Spirit families’: Native community leaders reject Washington’s anti-2SLGBTQIA+ ballot measures

by Nika Bartoo-Smith and Underscore Native News 1 week agoOctober 15, 2026

‘An attack on all peoples’ bodily autonomy’ is on the Washington state ballot

by Nika Bartoo-Smith and Underscore Native News 2 weeks agoOctober 9, 2026

Tribal leaders message for mail-in voting: vote early, hand deliver to ballot drop box

by Nika Bartoo-Smith October 1, 2026September 30, 2026

News

Tribal leaders talk AI, proposed legislation and national priorities at annual Northwest convention

by Nika Bartoo-Smith September 24, 2026September 28, 2026

Northwest Bureau

Connecting food systems at Portland Inaugural Indigenous food summit

by Nika Bartoo-Smith and Underscore Native News September 23, 2026September 22, 2026

Northwest Bureau

Intergenerational Two-Spirit head dancers find joy in expressing themselves freely

by Nika Bartoo-Smith September 17, 2026September 16, 2026

Northwest Bureau

Inaugural Indigenous food summit in Portland in September

by Nika Bartoo-Smith September 7, 2026September 8, 2026

Northwest Bureau

Portland Indigenous marketplace finds permanent home

by Nika Bartoo-Smith August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

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