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 slice of our Indigenous world

  • A member of the Blackfeet Nation Business Council has resigned. Tim Davis resigned last week after the council charged him with three counts of misconduct, according to reporting by the Missoulian. The council will hold a special election for Davis’ seat on April 25.
  • The United States Postal Service is reaching Native communities through a new initiative. ICT’s Pacey Smith-Garcia has the story.
  • A proposed bill in the state of Illinois is aiming to teach Native American history in schools. The legislation passed the state House last week and was introduced by state Rep. Maurice West. If passed into law, it would create the Native American Curriculum Task Force which will help shape what school boards adopt into their local lesson plans.
  • The first accredited doctoral program has just been launched from a tribal college or university. Navajo Technical University is the first among more than 30 accredited tribal colleges and universities across the country to offer this high level degree.

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.

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.

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

Drea Yazzie, Diné, is a producer and editor for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @quindreayazzie. Yazzie is based in Phoenix.

Virginia Rigney, Chickasaw, is a video editor for the ICT Newscast.

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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