The ICT Newscast for Friday, July 11, 2025, highlights stories of innovation, language, and artistic expression. From Salish language classrooms to Indigenous composers and coders, this episode showcases the many ways Native communities are creating, restoring, and leading.
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- Salish Language Revitalization: In Montana, Salish language teachers are shifting from preservation to revitalization — bringing their words back into everyday life.
- Music and Meaning: Hawk Henries tells stories through song, image, and soul. From his home in the woods, he teaches us that creativity is a gift — and so are we.
- Opera Reimagined: Native Hawaiian history meets experimental opera. Leilehua Lanzilotti’s composition reimagines imprisonment as power — through sound, song, and community.
- Culture Meets Code: Indigenous women are breaking through in the tech industry — from virtual reality to language preservation. Meet two women who are using code, culture, and creativity to build a future in tech–on their own terms.
- First Foods in Portland: In Oregon, a Native-led pop-up is now in a permanent location. Chef Alexa Numkena Anderson is serving first foods and community pride at her new restaurant, Javalina, in Portland.
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