A new book called “The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well” hit the shelves late last year. One of the co-authors, Chelsey Luger, shares more about what readers can learn in the book.
Gabbe Nakai is a 16-year-old Indigenous advocate. She breaks down a trip to Washington this winter where she met with high-level federal officials to share what matters to her.
Valentina Clitso is Miss Navajo Nation 2022-2023. She swept the awards competition and tells us how she prepared.
Kathryn Treder is Inupiaq and Aleut. She recently represented Team USA at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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.
R. Vincent Moniz, Jr., NuÉta, is the senior producer of the ICT Newscast. Have a great story? Pitch it to vincent@ictnews.org.
McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Dena’ina Athabaskan, is a producer of the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @mallencharmley.
Drea Yazzie, Diné, is a producer and editor for the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @quindreayazzie. Yazzie is based in Phoenix.
Paris Wise, Zia & Laguna Pueblo, is a producer for the ICT Newscast. Instagram and Twitter: @parisiswise. Email: paris@ictnews.org.
Pacey Smith Garcia, Ute, is a production assistant for the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @paceyjournalist.
RipLey-Simone Kennebrew is an intern for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @ripleysimoneken
Daniel Herrera Carbajal is an intern for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @daniulherrrera
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