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A Hopi runner came in as the top U.S. citizen in the 38th Los Angeles Marathon. Hosava Kretzmann came in sixth place out of nearly 22,000 runners. This was his debut, running in his first marathon ever.
Kretzmann lives in Prescott, Arizona and finished in 2:19:55.77. The race began at Dodger Stadium and ended near Avenue of the Stars in Century City on the city’s westside.
Kretzmann was recently on the ‘ICT Newscast with Aliyah Chavez.’ — ICT
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In her feature-film debut, Indigenous director Erica Tremblay goes deep into the tangled modern lives of Native women searching for traditional connection.
After directing several short films and an episode of “Reservation Dogs,” Tremblay, Seneca–Cayuga, co-wrote and directed the feature-length film, “Fancy Dance,” which screened March 10 at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas.
The film stars some familiar faces — Lily Gladstone, Blackfeet, of “Reservation Dogs,” “Billions,” and the upcoming “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and Tamara Podemski, Anishinaabe/Ashkenazi, of “Outer Range” and “Reservation Dogs” — as well as some newcomers. READ MORE. — Sandra Hale Schulman, Special to ICT
Navajo filmmaker Billy Luther ‘s latest film, “Frybread Face and Me,” premiered March 11 at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, to rave reviews.
“A sweet, gentle drama that runs deeper than it might appear at first,” reported The Hollywood Reporter.
“Luther hits on something very special here, exploring universal themes of childhood and family in ways that transcend the specificity of its setting,” according to Deadline.
It marks the first venture into feature films for Luther, who is known for his documentary “Miss Navajo” about the history of the pageant and for AMC’s “Dark Winds.” He also will be directing episodes of Season 3 of “Reservation Dogs.” READ MORE.— Sandra Hale Schulman, Special to ICT
Buckle up. Get your reading glasses. This will take a minute.
Most government budgets are straightforward. Leaders, program managers and citizens discuss and set priorities about what’s important. Then a budget is drafted. And then enacted. Over the next year, progress is measured against that budget (as well as spending, usually a metric of under or over budget lines).
That’s not the federal government’s budget. This is not a literal budget, but a philosophical one. This is a message about what the government considers important, using projected spending to set the standard. It’s important to Indigenous communities because it shows that this administration values and honors the commitments made by the president and the United States (something that is not a given in a federal budget). READ MORE. — Mark Trahant, ICT
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On the weekend edition of the ICT Newscast, skateboards get a new platform on a postage stamp. Restoring bison to tribal nations for healing and economic development. We meet the leader of Alabama’s only federally recognized tribe. And it’s time for Denver March.
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Ryan Redington is Iditarod royalty. His father Raymie Redington competed in the grueling Alaska sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, 14 times. His grandfather Joe Redington, Sr. co-founded the race in 1973. Ryan became the first in the family to win the race and topped an all Alaska Native podium – with both the second place and third place finishers also being Alaska Native. READ MORE.
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- Willow has Alaska Natives concerned about traditional foods: In the village of Nuiqsut, hunting and fishing are how people eat.
- Jumping across a climate multiverse: The energy and climate transition is not linear– and the dangers of a warming climate are growing more certain unless policies change.
- Supporters gather to discuss Montana ICWA bill: About 30 people testified in support of the bill, which would solidify ICWA laws in the state.
- Blackfeet Tribal Council to hold expulsion hearing: At the hearing, council member Timothy Davis will answer questions related to his charges with all council members present.
- Indigenous farmworker leader bids for Guatemala presidency: Thelma Cabrera faces an uphill fight.
- Tribal leaders want to reclaim all of Upper Red Lake, a Minnesota walleye mecca.
- Indigenous Leaders Are Being Forced Into Exile.
- Indigenous sisters developing video games to revitalize Mohawk language.
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