Mullin Nominated for Homeland Security Secretary
The Cherokee citizen will be the first Native American person to lead the Homeland Security Department if confirmed by the Senate.
Recent Stories
Thomas Yeahpau On His New Novel, “Native Love: An X-Indian Chronicle”
The Kiowa and Apache author, filmmaker and music producer discusses the inspiration and healing journey behind his latest novel and accompanying soundtrack.
‘Is this real?’: 366 Days of Fresh Air for Leonard Peltier
The Chippewa activist and two of the people who helped gain his release talked to ICT recently about what life beyond prison has been like…
Jesse Jackson Was a ‘Powerful Ally’ to Indigenous People
Civil Rights activist Jesse Jackson often connected Black issues in the United States with Indigenous issues equating to a decades-long commitment of fighting for Indian…
Idaho Council on Indian Affairs Votes to Draft Letter Urging State Lawmakers to Protect Medicaid
Policy analyst for Shoshone-Bannock Tribes notes federal government reimburses 100% of Medicaid service costs for tribal members.
KLAMATH RIVER COLLECTION
How the Klamath Dams Came Down
Last year, tribal nations in Oregon and California won a decades-long fight for the largest dam removal in U.S. history. This is their story.
Klamath River Ecosystem is Booming One Year After Dam Removal
Global Solidarity at the Mouth of the Klamath
Uniting the Klamath
Indigenous Youth Complete 310-Mile Klamath River Journey
Indigenous Kayakers Traverse Six Dam Sites on the Klamath River and Head for the Ocean
justice
Feds Greenlight $2 Billion Renewable Project on Yakama Nation Sacred Site Along Columbia
Opponents still have a chance to stop the project before it breaks ground next year.
Kristi Noem: ‘ICE Does Not Target, and Will Not Target, Native Americans’
Homeland Security Secretary denies claims that immigration personnel have detained tribal members.
Tribal IDs for Descendants in the Age of Trump’s ICE
Legal experts weigh in on how Native nations can support their citizens and descendants in the face of increasingly violent…
Redwolf Pope Survivors Reclaim Power in Courtroom
Survivors described years of sexual violence, manipulation, and surveillance carried out by a man who posed as an Indigenous activist…
Land
Former National Park Service Director Reflects on Layoffs, Deep Cuts
The first Native American director of the park service spoke on OPB’s “Think Out Loud” about the impacts of the Trump administration on the country’s national parks.
Salmon Rebound After Tribes Fight for Culvert Upgrades
An unprecedented project to reconnect fish migration routes in western Washington State is showing exciting signs of ecological and cultural benefits.
Bateman Island Causeway Removal to Restore Fish Passage
With the deconstruction of the Bateman Island causeway, federal, local and state agencies, including the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Yakama Nation, hope to see an overall increase in ecological health.
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People
Inspired by Generations Before, Healing Together for Those to Come
Ei-Shah Pirtle-Wright lives their life focused on community and how to leave a lasting impact on those around them.
Pioneering Native Journalist Inducted into Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
Former ICT national correspondent and Alaska Bureau Chief Joaqlin Estus among cohort of 10 women in 2025 class for Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame.
In Pursuit of Medicine
First year medical student, Mateo Perez, attributes much of his success to programs built for Native youth to connect with Indigenous health practitioner mentors.
Culture
“Geology with a Soul:” New OMSI Exhibit Highlights Indigenous Storytelling and Geology
Ethnogeologists use Indigenous legends to analyze ancient geological events.
Bridging Worlds Through Film and Community
Balancing motherhood, art and activism, Tracy Rector has empowered Indigenous artists to view storytelling as an act of community care. Her path shows how nurturing family and community can transform the landscape of Indigenous filmmaking.
Building a Community of n̓səl̓xčin̓ Speakers
At Salish School of Spokane, students from 1 to 13 are immersed in n̓səl̓xčin̓, known as the Colville-Okanagan Salish language, learning alongside their teachers and families.
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