A new report in Colorado examines the rich history of tribes in the state and the horrors visited on them by territorial, state and federal governments. ICT’s Stewart Huntington has an interview with one of the report’s lead authors.

The world’s largest tree, known as General Sherman, has passed a general health check. As ICT’s McKenzie Allen-Charmley reports, researchers in the U.S. are now saying the magnificent Giant Sequoias are facing threats due to the climate crisis.

Tribes across Turtle Island pass on stories central to creation through an oral tradition. Greg Sarris shares his latest collection of stories in “The Forgetters.” The tales are set Sonoma County north of San Francisco–home to the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo Indians. ICT senior producer Shirley Sneve has more for us.

The list is out for the best in American Indian Youth Literature. From picture books to middle grades, and even young adults. ICT’s Shirley Sneve talks with the president of the American Indian Library Association Allison Waukau.

  • The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case that challenges the Seminole Nation’s gaming compact with the state of Florida. The compact gives the nation exclusive rights to operate mobile sports betting. Other gaming companies allege this gives Seminole Nation a monopoly on the industry.
  • There is new traction on a bill that would require the U.S. government to formally investigate the abuses at boarding schools for Native Americans. Last week, U.S. Representatives on the House Committee on Education and the Work Force heard the bill and did not have any “substantial changes.” If enacted, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024 would establish a formal commission to investigate the troubled history of Indian boarding schools.
  • In Minnesota, Mary Kunesh is the first Native American to serve in the state Senate. She was on the ground floor of creating a missing and murdered Indigenous peoples task force and office. Now, she tells ICT, the Indian Child Welfare Act is on her list of concerns. Kunesh said law enforcement awareness is increasing as the office continues its education efforts.
  • Fans around the world are now able to watch “The Avengers” dubbed in Lakota. The Marvel Comics film was newly released on Disney+ late last week. With Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairwoman Janet Alkire calling it a momentous achievement and a significant step in the preservation and promotion of the Lakota language.

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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