The ICT Newscast for Friday, October 9, 2026 covers Orange Shirt Day, housing, movies and art and empowering women in leadership roles. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.
Across the country, orange shirts honor the children
From Canada to Minneapolis and Lincoln, Nebraska, people remember those children forever changed by boarding schools by wearing orange shirts.
Healing through dance
From PBS Wisconsin, here’s a profile of a woman healed by the Jingle Dress Dance. The metal cones fastened to the dresses make a soothing noise, that some say resembles the sound of rushing water.
Nature’s medicine harvested across the medicine line
ICT correspondent takes us on a journey to harvest Diamond Willow Fungus, known for its fragrant healing properties.
Native non-profit leads affordable housing development
A new 45 unit affordable housing structure is coming to Chicago, thanks to Visionary Ventures, a Native led non-profit. ICT caught up with the organizers behind the historic development.
Indigenous actor takes on challenging role
Angelina LookingGlass, Oglala and Navajo descent, stars in “The Rivals of Amzia King,” with Matthew McConaughey. Sandra Schulmann, special to ICT has the story.
Tribal Chairwomen organize for sovereignty
Of the 575 federally recognized tribal nations, 30 percent are led by women. From the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Candace Schmidt and from the Jamul Indian Village Erica Pinto talk about leadership challenges and priorities.
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