Greetings, relatives:
March was a busy month at ICT.
We must start with Lily Gladstone’s wave of news. Natives and others express hope and frustration following actress Lily Gladstone’s Oscars snub. Read more of Kevin Abourezk’s story here. Also this month, the award-winning Siksikaitsitapii and Nimíipuu actress celebrated by the Blackfoot Confederacy during Lily Gladstone Day on Blackfeet. Read Kolby KickingWoman’s coverage from Montana.
We published a three-part series on Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, examining new rules. Read Mary Annette Pember’s coverage here.
ICT‘s Mark Trahant and Stewart Huntington were in Washington state recently to cover how climate change is affecting Indigenous communities. Read more here.
From our Northwest Bureau, the Yurok Tribe entered into an innovative agreement in which a U.S. national park will be co-managed by a Native nation. Read more of Nika Bartoo-Smith’s coverage here.
In Oklahoma, ICT‘s Felix Clary explains the real-life fight for Osage headrights. Read more here.
Be sure to watch our daily newscast, “ICT Newscast with Aliyah Chavez.” Replays of each show can be found there.
Here are ICT stories you should read up on and share in your network.
NEWS
The real-life fight for Osage headrights: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ inspires non-Osage owners to try returning oil headrights to Osage Nation.
LGBTQ2+ community raises new concerns over Nex Benedict’s death: Advocates say a ruling of ‘suicide’ overlooks the impact of bullying on vulnerable youth.
Climate change law is on Washington’s ballot:Ballot Measure 2117 would repeal a cap and investment program that directs millions to tribal nations #NativeVote24.
Climate change projects are ‘like tribal gaming on steroids’: Former National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp says the opportunity for tribes to engage in climate-related projects is huge.
‘Space is definitely still an option for me’: Col. Nicole Mann met with a group of college students in southern Arizona to talk about her experience on the International Space Station and what she’s been doing since she made history as the first Native woman in space.
Indigenous women lead:Happy Women’s History Month. To celebrate, ICT has compiled stories within this year and in 2023 that put Indigenous women to the forefront.
‘The other side of history needs to be told’: Haudenosaunee efforts to reclaim the narrative at an historic Philadelphia park stall amid uproar over a William Penn statue.
Water protectors rally in Ohio over Enbridge pipeline: The legal fight continues in a federal appeals court over Michigan’s efforts to shut down the controversial Line 5.
LEST WE FORGET: Laura Miriam Cornelius Kellogg: Oneida woman fought for economic and political reforms for reservations, drawing criticism from Natives and non-Natives alike.
Cherokee Nation arrests men for slaughtering rancher’s bison: Cherokee Nation arrested Gunner Lee Richards and Tryston Hunter Needham for slaughtering and beheading two bison.
Chief: Failure to approve compacts would be costly: Cherokee chief fears loss of millions with failure to renew vehicle compacts with the state of Oklahoma.
New NAGPRA rules: A sea change in federal regulations:Part 1: Museums, universities begin shuttering exhibits as federal requirements change for handling human remains, cultural items.
New NAGPRA rules: ‘A state of Gozhoo’:Part 2: Repatriation of ancestral remains and cultural items restores balance and healing to tribal communities and the rest of the world.
New NAGPRA rules: ‘We have an obligation to change’: Part 3: Native curators offer a model for future Indigenous exhibits.
Syphilis: Deadly but easily treated disease on the rise: ‘Everyone of reproductive age who is sexually active should be tested for syphilis.’
Osage love of golf older than oil rush:Renowned golf instructor Walter Acey Junior Hopper’s life illustrated the Osage Nation’s long history of golf.
Veronica Homer ‘broke historic barriers’:1978: ‘We need to secure a process under which those tribes that are valid tribes are recognized by the federal government…’
Bill to return state forest land to tribe in limbo:White Earth Nation hopes to regain 150,000 acres from Minnesota.
More than $1 billion goes to Native American housing:‘It is an acute problem.’
Lessons from Indigenous women who lead their nations: Five Indigenous women are heads of state and who share stories about sustainability and culture.
A hoop dance family reunion: Hoop dancer Josiah Enriquez made history by becoming the first winner of an adult category tiebreaker at the annual hoop dance contest in Arizona.
WASHINGTON DC BUREAU
The future of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Tribal leaders and advocates explore the possibility of a US Department of Native American Affairs, grant funding reforms, and strengthening tribal sovereignty over the next century.
Native candidates in Super Tuesday:Two states have Native candidates running for election or reelection #NativeVote24.
Will State of the Union address mention Native people?Native educator, elected leader, advocate and others among invited guests to Joe Biden’s third address.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BUREAU
Native Arts and Culture Foundation leader committed to elevating culture: Shyla Spicer, the new president and CEO of the Native Arts and Culture Foundation, wants to create a hub for Indigenous artists in Portland.
A Land Back win for the Yurok Tribe: The Yurok Tribe entered into an innovative agreement in which a U.S. national park will be co-managed by a Native Nation.
Experts question lawmakers’ move to recriminalize drug possession: If signed by the Oregon governor, the law is likely to be enforced unfairly, according to recent studies. And a provision requiring mandatory treatment instead of jail time will not apply on most Indigenous reservations in the state.
First Gathering of Native Weavers of Oregon:At a conference on the Oregon Coast hosted by the Portland All Nations Canoe Family, traditional weavers of all ages and skill levels shared stories and knowledge, stitch by stitch.
ALASKA BUREAU
Rebuilding after 2009 Yukon flood:‘This is a really great, great award for the village.’
Alaska museum celebrates the past to connect with the future: A major renovation is underway to attract tourists to the museum’s Kodiak Island community.
Alaska Native arts market brightens Anchorage winter days: ‘It’s always nice to be connected with other artists in the community.’
MOUNTAIN BUREAU
Kristi Noem calls for audit of tribes:The South Dakota governor’s request to the Biden administration comes only weeks after she alleged tribal governments are benefitting from cartel presence on Native land, a comment condemned by tribes.
Oglala Sioux Tribe calls for ceasefire in Gaza: Oglala Sioux Tribe is one of several Native nations to pass resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Bringing back the thunder:Indigenous spring solstice tradition evokes renewal and reflection.
Lily Gladstone goes home: The award-winning Siksikaitsitapii and Nimíipuu actress celebrated by the Blackfoot Confederacy during Lily Gladstone Day on the Blackfeet Reservation, honored by being given a stand-up headdress.
Two Dakota tribes partner on broadband initiative:Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate to partner on broadband project.
Lakota woman running for Sioux Falls City Council:Native activist hopes to be first Indigenous Sioux Falls City Council member.
Remembering the Wild West Show:Project aims to preserve and share Lakota stories from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
Tribes call for apology from South Dakota governor: Inflammatory comments made by Kristi Noem at two separate town hall meetings prompted three tribes to call for an apology from the governor.
Beyond acknowledgments, land grant universities make up some impressive ground: College student leaders frustrated with land-grant knowledge gap.
Sculpture designed to honor boarding school victims: Lamphere, Indigenous community work on Remembering the Children Memorial statue.
Giving Two-Spirit people a safe place: Lakota couple opens Rapid City, S.D.’s first Indigenous Two-Spirit space.
ENTERTAINMENT
Tommy Orange blends art and truth in new novel: ‘Wandering Stars’ was released in February and is a follow up to his critically acclaimed debut ‘There There.’
Western Shoshone author ‘rewrites’ Native history: Ned Blackhawk, winner of the 2023 National Book Award, has worked to indigenize U.S. history in high schools and colleges.
The Academy Awards through my eyes: REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: It was Oscar night in Los Angeles and all the stars were there, including Lily Gladstone. Take a walk with me, my camera and notebook.
Indigenous musicians bring home record wins at Juno Awards: A record year for nominations delivered a record number of wins for Indigenous artists at Canada’s top music awards.
Excuse me, that’s Dr. Gladstone to you: Actress Lily Gladstone’s alma mater University of Montana will bestow an honorary doctorate to her in May, as well as to longtime educator Carol Tatsey-Murray.
Punk band not afraid to be ‘bad Indians’:Dead Pioneers delivers provocative lyrics that address systemic racism.
Legacy woven: Navajo artist shapes tomorrow: As the world continues to change and grow, we are seeing more and more Indigenous people taking up spaces that were once unheard of. We speak with Navajo weaver Naiomi Glasses about her talents.
‘Bad River’ film tells story of Ojibwe defiance: New documentary details the tribe’s historic fight over Enbridge pipeline.
A long history of Indigenous film snubs: The Academy Awards have not been kind to Native filmmakers over the years.
A wave of emotions after Oscars:Natives and others express hope and frustration following actress Lily Gladstone’s Oscars snub.
Osage Nation celebrates, even with no Oscar:Osage citizens gather at Oscars watch party to celebrate ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and its representation of Osage history and culture.
INDIGENOUS A&E: NYC art, western art, tribal music.
INDIGENOUS A&E: Textile art tales.
From breakdancing to powwow dancing: James Jones is a fancy dancer, chicken dancer and hoop dancer who has amassed millions of followers and views on social media.
Oscars Notebook: No statue for Lily Gladstone: Indian Country mourns as Lily Gladstone’s historic run ends.
INDIGENOUS A&E: Oscar fashion, Diné designs, basket cases.
SPORTS
Defeat on top of racial incident mars Alissa Pili’s NCAA experience:‘Racism is real and it happens, and it’s awful.’
Mushing hall of famer suggests more rest for Iditarod dogs: One or more canine athletes have died in 36 of 52 Anchorage-to-Nome events.
Dallas Seavey wins record sixth Iditarod title: Solid performances by past Indigenous champs Kaiser, Redington.
Native champions head into 2024 Iditarod: Last year, the top three mushers were Alaska Native mushers.
Hitting it out of the park: The tribally owned Salt River Fields baseball park in Arizona is one of Major League Baseball’s top spring training facilities in the country.
GLOBAL INDIGENOUS NEWS
GLOBAL INDIGENOUS: Uyghur activist imprisoned.
GLOBAL INDIGENOUS: Australian Indigenous royalties at issue.
GLOBAL INDIGENOUS: Report reveals youth healthcare barriers.
WATCH: ICT NEWSCASTS
A lesson in the arts: Coming up, it’s another historic win for actress Lily Gladstone. We share her impactful speech from this year’s SAG awards and an exclusive one-on-one conversation with the Indigenous actress about how education has shaped her career. Plus, in our IndigiPolitics segment, we learn about what’s at stake for abortion access this presidential election. And we sat down with musician Keith Secola.
Weaving the future: Navajo weaver Naiomi Glasses is the artist-in-residence for the fashion brand Ralph Lauren. We continue our coverage on the major changes to the federal law helping return Native ancestral remains and cultural artifacts. And for Women’s History Month, we uplift a community member helping women in need.
Oscars leave a Native impact: On this edition of the ICT Newscast, it’s Women’s History month and one Native artist mixes culture and contemporary art. The 96th Academy Awards showcases Indigenous talent like never before. Lily Gladstone came shy of winning an Oscar for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon, and Osage singers took to the stage.
Getting ready for the Oscars: On this special edition of the ICT newscast, we’re taking a look back. An encore of the incredible journey of both ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and its award-winning star Lily Gladstone.
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