Native American/Indigenous
Friday, May 16, 2025
Part of Voting Rights Act gutted for ND, other Midwestern states
Legal groups are weighing an appeal after a court ruling this week that left voters in several states, including North Dakota, at a disadvantage in …
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Study: Preventable hospitalization rates in CA higher for Medi-Cal patients
A new study showed in 2022, more than 240,000 hospitalizations in California could have been prevented with proper outpatient care. Researchers said …
A push for renewed climate solutions in AZ, across US
Nonprofits, businesses, organizers and leaders have signed a letter calling for more climate solutions in Arizona and around the country. They claim …
Actions by Wyoming, feds could have opposing effects on Indigenous rock art
Protections for Indigenous rock art in Wyoming are in limbo after state lawmakers and the Trump administration took potentially conflicting actions re…
Montana-based Native advocacy group opens D.C. office
On the heels of a busy Montana legislative session, the advocacy group Western Native Voice is setting its sights higher and opening a Washington…
With new grants, ND tribes can elevate their tourism game
Tourism generates $3 billion annually in North Dakota but tribal officials say direct spending from visitors does not always reach their areas. Now…
DOE invests millions to revive MI nuclear plant, amid growing criticism
The owner of Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant is getting another $47 million to restart the facility. It is the third installment of a $1.5 …
Maternal death outcomes drop, except for Black women
Today marks the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, a nationally and internationally recognized observance that serves to build community …
Tribal communities see historic turnout at Wisconsin polls
Voter turnout from tribal communities in Wisconsin has increased in recent years, with historic numbers for the state Supreme Court election this …
MN tribal college looks to be key player for skilled labor training
Minnesota's unemployment rate is low, but the state still faces a skilled labor shortage. A regional college hopes to be a solution as it looks to …
Former grant recipients now ambassadors for Native education opportunities
The Jackson-based group Native American Jump Start has been providing grants to Native students, interns and young workers for decades and this year…
Alarming violence rates continue against Indigenous women
Indigenous people have made great contributions to the state of Wisconsin yet the alarming rates of violence against them remains a public health cris…