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Apple Original Films announced Monday that Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated “Killers of the Flower Moon” will be exclusively released in partnership with Paramount Pictures in limited theaters worldwide on Friday, Oct. 6, and widely released on Friday, Oct. 20, before streaming globally on Apple TV+.
The film, directed by Scorsese and written for the screen by Eric Roth and Scorsese, is based on David Grann’s best-selling book of the same name, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Set in 1920s Oklahoma, the film depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion, Tantoo Cardinal and Tatanka Means.
There is much anticipation for the film worldwide, especially with the star power the film packs. Not to mention the Osage community, with many Osages who either worked as actors, background actors, or on the set and production. READ MORE — Osage News
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The remains of 15 individuals were found at Dartmouth College recently, with some being used in classrooms as recently as 2022.
The college announced Tuesday that after a series of “internal re-inventories,” the discovery had been made.
“On behalf of Dartmouth, I sincerely apologize to our entire community,” President Philip J. Hanlon wrote in the College’s statement.
The school is “actively pursuing” repatriation efforts and is following guidelines through the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act. READ MORE
Around the world: Nicaragua draws sharp words over recent assaults on Indigenous communities, First Nations sign an agreement in British Columbia to combine efforts on child welfare, a new generation revives Okinawa’s once-banned Indigenous body art, and a Māori leader calls for new voices on water policies.
NICARAGUA: UN condemns recent assaults
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned a March 11 attack in Nicaragua in which a group of armed marauders killed six Mayangna Sauni As men in the Wilu community and left another injured, Mongabay.com reported on March 21.
Several other community members remain unaccounted for, the commissioner’s office reported.
“The Office calls on the State of Nicaragua, in accordance with its international obligations, to take the appropriate measures to protect the life, safety, and physical and mental integrity of all the people of the Wilu community,” the UN statement said, according to Mongabay.com. READ MORE — Deusdedit Ruhangariyo, Special to ICT
A U.S. District Court judge ruled Monday that by increasing the number of trains traveling through the Swinomish Reservation without the tribe’s written approval, Burlington Northern Santa Fe knowingly violated an agreement between the two entities.
Judge Robert S. Lasnik handed down his decision on the lawsuit March 27 following the “liability phase” of trespass litigation filed by the tribe in 2015.
“The Tribe takes its agreements very seriously and it expects them to be honored,” Steve Edwards, the tribe’s chairman, said in a statement Tuesday. “We are thankful that BNSF is being held to the promises it made.”
The court ruled BNSF trespassed on the tribe’s lands, and is now liable for the damages caused. Damages will be decided in another hearing later this year. READ MORE — Cascadia Daily News
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The Phoenix Film Festival is an 11-day event that shows over 250 films this week. “Things You Know But Cannot Explain” was selected for the category of Native American Directed Shorts. It was co-directed by Michelle Hernandez.
Tall Paul wears many hats in Native communities, including being a hip-hop artist and inspirational speaker. He shares some of his latest projects and about his most important role, which is being a dad.
The Indian Gaming Association is hosting its tradeshow and convention in San Diego, California. It is in its 37th year and is the longest running event of its kind. ICT’s Mark Trahant has this interview from the event with regular contributor John Tahsuda
A university on the largest Native reservation in the U.S. launched its accredited doctoral program, becoming the first among more than 30 accredited tribal colleges and universities across the country to offer such a high level degree.
The program at Navajo Technical University will be dedicated to sustaining Diné culture and language. Diné is the Navajo word meaning “the people” and is commonly what tribal members call themselves.
A celebration is planned on the Crownpoint campus in western New Mexico in April, and the school already started accepting applications for the fall semester.
The offering marks a milestone for the university, which already has more than 30 degree and certificate programs spanning science, technology, engineering, business and liberal arts, Navajo Tech President Elmer Guy said. READ MORE — Associated Press
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