The ICT Newscast for Friday, May 9, 2025, features stories about a mascot issue that catches the ear of the Trump administration, cultural institutions and funding are canceled. Plus ready for some comedy? Joey Clift has a new movie!
- A New York school district defies a state order to remove its Native-themed mascot and gains national political support.
- A Dakota tribe uses hempcrete to build mold and fire resistant homes, calling hemp the “new green buffalo.”
- A new short film blends powwow culture with gaming nostalgia, proving Native stories can be both funny and relatable.
- A new Miss Indian World is crowned! The winner of this year’s pageant emphasizes cultural pride and community over titles.
- Federal funding cuts to cultural institutions raise fears of erasure and prompt calls for Native-led solutions.
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