The Klamath Tribes in southern Oregon haven’t seen salmon for over a century. That could change with a major dam removal project along the Klamath River. Reporter Nika Bartoo-Smith met with tribal citizens along the river and got a firsthand look at the hope and that’s springing up.

A new report from Prison Policy Initiative uncovers how money that is supposed to be used for non-essential of the incarcerated population is actually subsidizing essential facility operations. ICT’s Daniel Herrera spoke with Wanda Bertram about the report’s findings.

Keith Secola is an Anishanaabe musician, who makes rock, folk and country music. ICT sat down with Keith recently to ask about his career and what music means to him.

Many Indigenous college students count on federal aid to help pay for their education. In the United States, around 80 percent of Native American undergraduates received tuition grants and loans last year. But this year, a change in the federal application meant delays processing student financial aid. Lily Meskers reports the delays caused anxiety for students planning for next year.

  • Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has introduced legislation that will improve federal programs and services for Native American and Native Hawaiian elders. The Native Elder Act prioritizes support services and in-home modifications that will allow Native American elders to age in place, and in their communities.
  • In Oklahoma, a new medical school has become the country’s first tribally affiliated institution. Oklahoma State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, located on the Cherokee Nation trains modern Indigenous healers to treat patients in a holistic manner, combining traditional healing practices with modern medicine.
  • A Native-owned community development bank received a Government Impact Deal of the Year award from the Native American Finance Officers Association. Native American Bank was honored for providing funding to build a $45 million facility for the Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center in Hayward, Wisconsin.
  • One in eight Native American children face food insecurity. On the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana, healthy food became hard to access during pandemic. Non-profit organizer Tescha Hawley started the Day Eagle Hope Project to feed her people. She works with schools to send students home with meals for the weekend.
  • A chilling murder mystery series stars a familiar face. “Under the Bridge” is about a group of teens who fantasize about crime until one night it becomes all too real as a 14-year-old girl goes missing after a party and is found dead. Lily Gladstone plays a cop who follows twists and turns in trying to bring justice to the young girl as she battles with conflicts of her own. It’s now available to stream on Hulu.
  • Gladstone returned to her alma mater this weekend, inspiring the University of Montana’s class of 2024 as she received an honorary doctorate. She spoke to a packed field house about the importance of following one’s heart and staying true to one’s roots…even in the face of uncertainty and opportunity.

Today’s newscast was created with work from:

Shirley Sneve, Ponca/Sicangu Lakota, is the senior producer for the ICT Newscast. Follow her on Twitter @rosebudshirley. She is based in Nebraska.

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: 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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