WI: Native American/Indigenous
Wisconsin's wolf management plan back in the spotlight
The long-awaited Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan is up for adoption next week by the state's Department of Natural Resources, and the board will …
WI Project to Create Financial Aid Tool for Native College Students
Indigenous college students face many obstacles in higher education, including overwhelming costs and not feeling culturally connected on campus…
New Court Fight Emerges Over WI Oil Pipeline
A court hearing is scheduled for this week as environmental and tribal advocates continue to voice concerns about an oil and gas pipeline that runs ac…
WI Tribal College Highlights Key Milestones
Only 17% of Native Americans are able to continue their education after high school. Tribal colleges hope their efforts to help these students …
WI Tribal Advocates: Pipeline Threatens Agricultural Traditions
Enbridge is seeking to reroute a portion of its Line 5 around the Bad River Band's territory in northern Wisconsin. The rerouting falls within the …
Line 5 Drilling Method Raises Environmental Concerns
Enbridge's plan to relocate a portion of its Line 5 pipeline in northern Wisconsin could involve a drilling method even the company admits will like…
WI "State of the Tribes" Address Covers Environmental, Voting Issues
From environmental issues to voting rights, Wisconsin's 2022 State of the Tribes address tackled a number of issues the state faces this year…
WI Tribes Raise New Concerns Over Enbridge 'Line 5' Reroute
Wisconsin tribal organizations are raising new concerns about a proposed reroute of Enbridge's Line 5 oil pipeline. The Great Lakes Indian Fish and …
WI Tribal Communities Work to Dismantle Barriers to Voting
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin will be a major battleground in the 2022 midterms, and tribal voting-rights groups are working now to ensure Native …
'Indigibration' Part of Effort to Help Tribal College Students Feel Seen
SHAWANO, Wis. -- Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, a campaign is being launched to elevate the voices of tribal college students, with a …
Flood Concerns at Center of WI Climate Report
MADISON, Wis. -- Reducing the threat of historic floods in Wisconsin is being touted as a key benefit of this month's report from the Governor's Task …
COVID-19: Native American Educators Face Unique Challenges
HAYWARD, Wis. -- Educators have raised fears about reopening classrooms during a pandemic - concerns that are amplified for schools in Native …