An 1835 Treaty with the U.S. government promised a Cherokee Nation delegate seat in the House of Representatives. That treaty obligation has never been fulfilled. ICT’s McKenzie Allen-Charmley interviewed Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.

For nearly 50 years, The Indian Child Welfare Act set standards for the removal of Native children from their family and tribe. ICT’s Pacey Smith-Garcia has more from Indigenous leaders who are speaking out about a Supreme Court case that could impact this hallmark law.

Onondaga visual artist Frank Buffalo Hyde began showing his artwork as a teen. Here’s a profile of this “Institute of American Indian Arts” graduate.

It is one of the largest gatherings for leaders of Native nations to meet with high-level officials. Dacoda McDowell Wahpekeche covered the White House Tribal Nations Summit for ICT.

Part of President Joe Biden’s summit speech referenced Spirit Mountain, also known as Avi Kwa Ame. Fort Mojave Chairman Timothy Williams shared his reaction with McKenzie Allen-Charmley. We take a look at an excerpt from the president’s speech.

A slice of our Indigenous world:

  • After months of negotiations, tribal nations have signed new gambling compacts in North Dakota.
  • Indigenous people in the U.S. and Canada are leading efforts to restore bison across North America. ICT’s R. Vincent Moniz Jr. has this report.
  • Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawai’i continues to erupt, adding hours to commute times

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Shirley Sneve, Ponca/Sicangu Lakota, is vice president of broadcasting for Indian Country Today. Follow her on Twitter @rosebudshirley She’s based in Nebraska and Minnesota.

Aliyah Chavez, Kewa Pueblo, is the anchor and managing editor of the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @aliyahjchavez.

R. Vincent Moniz, Jr., NuÉta, is the senior producer of the ICT newscast. Have a great story? Pitch it to vincent@ictnews.org.

McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Dena’ina Athabaskan, is a producer of the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @mallencharmley.

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Drea Yazzie, Diné, is a producer/editor for the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @quindreayazzie Yazzie is based in Phoenix.

Maxwell Montour, Pottawatomi, is a newscast editor for Indian Country Today. On Instagram: max.montour Montour is based in Phoenix.

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