The process can be a tad confusing, if you’ve never voted before but the good part is there are organizations working to change that. ICT’s Paris Wise spoke with Jaynie Parrish from Arizona Native Vote on the power of showing up on Election Day.

On the east coast we check in on the Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Science. It is funded by the National Science Foundation and is based on two campuses, one in Massachusetts and one in Arizona.

It was a tie this year, for the best picture book recognized by the American Indian Library Association. Laurel Goodluck for “Forever Cousins,” and “A Letter for Bob,” written by Kim Rogers, were selected. Both books were illustrated by Jonathan Nelson. ICT’s “Shirley Sneve” has this interview with Nelson about his work.

  • In Montana a drug cartel is believed to be adding to the fentanyl crisis by targeting six tribal nations.
  • The Cherokee Nation is giving seeds to tribal citizens interested in growing traditional crops. To receive the limited supply of heirloom seeds, tribal citizens can apply online on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • The 96th “Academy Award-Oscar nominee luncheon” brought out Hollywood’s top a-listers and newcomers last week. Some of which were those from the Osage Nation who played big roles in the making of Killers of the Flower Moon.”
  • Colleges and universities around the country are creating a space for Indigenous students to take a mental health break while taking time to connect with their culture. The University of Montana where wellness Wednesday is designed to allow students to decompress in the middle of the week.
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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.or

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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