• Animation brings magic to life. The animation “We Carry You With Us” celebrates culture and community. ICT’s Ashley Sinclair has more on the short film created by the Urban Indian Health Institute. 
  • ICT’s Mark Trahant recently spoke with Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Bryan Newland about the agency’s focus on climate change. The agency’s budget is seeking $120 million to fund 146 projects in tribal communities. 
  • U.S. Rep. Tom Cole is solidifying himself as one of the most powerful politicians in Congress. We also learn if it is worth it for tribal nations to advocate internationally.

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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.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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