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Awards season is in full swing. This was a breakthrough year for Indigenous actors and creatives, it means Indian Country’s favorite celebrities are taking part in the festivities. Aliyah Chavez has this report from the Critics Choice Awards.

Food sovereignty is a goal of many tribes across turtle island. but what happens when the tribe is removed from its traditional homelands? Filmmaker Rebekka Schlichting explores Pawnee corn and its return to Nebraska.

A slice of our Indigenous world

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has sued the U.S. Army, seeking return of the remains of two boys who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Stewart Huntington has more on a case that could have far reaching impacts for tribal efforts to honor the children who died at the infamous institution.

Navajo Nation president Buu Nygren called upon the Veterans Affairs Committee earlier this month to address critical issues affecting his nations’ veterans. In 2017, less than half of Native veterans used at least one VA benefit or service. Nygren said this is because veterans have limited access to information regarding their benefits and entitlements.

Tensions continue to escalate between Indigenous communities and the government. More than 1500 Indigenous people were displaced from their homes after the Mexican army came into their town to quote “reestablish order.” The town which is mostly made up of Tsotsil, Cho’ol and Mam people.

Researchers have found that the socio-economic impacts of climate change are heavily impacting indigenous communities. Conducted in 48 diverse sites across different climate zones internationally, the study collected first-hand data of changes in ecosystems, related to atmosphere, water, agriculture and more.

Today’s newscast was created with work from:

Shirley Sneve, Ponca/Sicangu Lakota, is vice president of broadcasting for the ICT Newscast. Follow her on Twitter @rosebudshirley. She is based in Nebraska and Minnesota.

Aliyah Chavez, Kewa Pueblo, is the anchor of the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @aliyahjchavez.

Paris Wise, Zia and Laguna Pueblo, is a producer for the ICT Newscast. Email: paris@ictnews.org.

Stewart Huntington is a producer for the ICT Newscast.

Quindrea Yazzie, Diné, is a video production editor for the ICT Newscast. Email: qyazzie@ictnews.org. Yazzie is based in Phoenix.

Daniel Herrera Carbajal is a video editor for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @daniulherrrera

Pauly Denetclaw, Diné, is a political correspondent for ICT. Email her at pauly@ictnews.org

Pacey Smith-Garcia, Ute, is a production assistant for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @paceyjournalist.

Ebonye Delaney is the Executive Producer for the ICT Newscast. Email: ebonye@ictnews.org

Mark Trahant, Shoshone-Bannock, is ICT editor-at-large. Email: marktrahant@ictnews.org

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