For decades the Pawnee Nation has dealt with the trauma brought on by the government boarding school era. But now they are tackling the issue of historical trauma head on. Last September they passed a resolution declaring a war on trauma. They also established the Pawnee Nation Scout Task Force to set up a process map to outline how they will address this issue. Walter Echo-Hawk, the president of the Pawnee Nation Business Council and Jenifer Gover LittleSun, the executive director of the Pawnee Nation tell us more.

The struggle with the loss of Indigenous identity is a reality for so many people. In the short film, “The Record,” two brothers deal with the loss of their mother…and her Yaqui heritage. Kristi Uribes is the filmmaker.

A new film from the Sealaska Heritage Institute looks at the history and origin of Celebration since its inception in 1982. “40 Years of Celebration — A Biennial Festival of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Cultures,” looks at history and survival. Sarah Betcher is the filmmaker.

A slice of our Indigenous world

  • A cultural center is being created in the center of Seattle. After centuries of Native removal, the Canoe Carving House, dedicated to Coast Salish culture, is being constructed at Lake Union Park.
  • South Dakota officials are responding to tribal leaders who are frustrated with the state’s recent winter storm response. The harsh weather partially buried homes across Rosebud Sioux tribal territory and resulted in at least six deaths.
  • A tribal nation in Peru is challenging the government’s claim over the land where a national park is now located. The park was created in 2001 in a stretch of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
  • The Osage Nation in Oklahoma has received multi-million dollar grants to build a Fiber Optic Broadband Network. This network is designed to bring fast, reliable internet to people and businesses throughout the Osage Nation’s service area.
  • Canada celebrated its first National Ribbon Skirt Day. The holiday, which takes place every Jan. 4, celebrates the ribbon skirt which is ceremonial clothing for many. The holiday was created by an act of Parliament in December.

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