The ICT Newscast for Friday, September 12, 2025, features stories of strong women, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural resilience. From civil rights sit-in in North Carolina to salmon restoration in Oregon, this episode spotlights Native voices shaping the world.
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- Coharie Family’s Role in School Desegregation: A sit-in at Dunn High School in North Carolina made history, Justin Lockamy and his great-aunt Juanita Chance share their family’s role in ending segregation for the Coharie Tribe.
- Alaska Native Rugby Star Heads to Her Second World Cup: Kathryn Treder turned her background in wrestling into a passion for rugby, and now she’s competing on the global stage once again.
- Pati Jinich Explores Indigenous Fashion: PBS Chef Pati Jinich is connecting food, culture and couture – from Calgary to Paris – as she dives into the world of Indigenous fashion.
- Coquille Tribe Restores Salmon with Traditional Science: The Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon is using Indigenous knowledge and environmental stewardship to bring salmon back years ahead of schedule.
- Santa Ysabel Celebrates Land Return: The lipay Nation of Santa Ysabel is celebrating the return of more than 1,000 acres of ancestral land in Southern California’s San Felipe Valley, supporting Indigenous-led conservation practices.
- NDN Collective Charts New Direction: A national nonprofit based in South Dakota is making significant organizational changes.
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