For Sammy Jo Bird, horses have always been at the center of her life. A decorated barrel racer from the Blackfeet Nation, she never imagined that painting them would become her next big pursuit. But when a charity auction revealed her natural talent, the demand for her artwork took off. With the support of the
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Water is power on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation, but for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, control over that resource has long been out of reach. Decades of legal battles have left non-Native irrigators in charge of much of the water, and climate change is making access even more precarious. Now, as political forces
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North Dakota lawmakers are pushing for stronger communication between the state and tribal nations. House Bill 1455 would require the Indian Affairs Commission to alert tribal leaders about legislation that could impact Native communities before it passes. Supporters say too many laws—like gambling expansions and tax changes—have blindsided tribes without consultation. With dozens of bills
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Montana is taking another step to preserve its Indigenous languages. A bill passed in the Senate this week strengthens a decade-old program by giving tribes more control over language revitalization efforts. Instead of working through school districts, tribes will have direct agency over their initiatives, with materials securely archived for future generations. For many, language
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Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault II addressed the 2015 Legislature Thursday; his hope: that the State of North Dakota will work individually with each tribe to develop plans that will deliver tailored outcomes for each.
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North Dakota has a history rich in the traditions of Native Americans, and the Department of Public Instruction and tribal advocates are working to get that content into the state’s classrooms.
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