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Experience Native Culture at CINC’s 6th Annual Gathering (Under the Stars) This November, as the nation observes Native American Heritage Month, California Indian Nations College in Palm Desert invites the public to its 6th Annual Gathering on Saturday, November 15, 2025, ...

This November, as the nation observes Native American Heritage Month, California Indian Nations College (CINC) in Palm Desert invites the public to its 6th Annual Gathering (Under the Stars) on Saturday...
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Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby: ‘The best is yet to come.’ TISHOMINGO, Okla.— During his Oct. 4 State of the Nation Address, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the preservation of sovereignty and self-determination are the result of a united Chicka...

During his Oct. 4 State of the Nation Address, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the preservation of sovereignty and self-determination are the result of a united Chickasaw people committed to a collective future guided by a generational vision.

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20 Years in the Saddle: Morongo Rodeo Rides Forward Amateur and professional ropers and riders gathered to compete for cash prizes at the 20th Annual Morongo Indian Cowboy Ranch Rodeo, held Saturday, October 4, at the Morongo Indian Reservation. The ev...

Amateur and professional ropers and riders gathered to compete for cash prizes at the 20th Annual Morongo Indian Cowboy Ranch Rodeo, held Saturday, October 4, at the Morongo Indian Reservation. The event honors the tribe’s deep-rooted history in cattle ranching and has become a...

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Pete Hegseth’s Wounded Knee Decision Betrays the Meaning of Honor Opinion: When U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Sept. 25 that he would not rescind the Medals of Honor awarded to approximately 20 members of the U.S. 7th Cavalry for their actions at t...

Opinion. When U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Sept. 25 that he would not rescind the Medals of Honor awarded to approximately 20 members of the U.S. 7th Cavalry for their actions at the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre, he wasn’t preserving history. He was protecting a lie...

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Memorial Services for Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernest L. Stevens, Jr. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The family of Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. has shared additional details to assist those preparing to join them in honoring his life and legacy. They want you to be aware of this inf...

The family of Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. has shared additional details to assist those preparing to join them in honoring his life and legacy. They want you to be aware of this information as you plan to attend the upcoming services and extend their gratitude for...

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How the Federal Shutdown Impacts Indian Country Plans to orderly halt operations at federal agencies across Indian Country continued as the U.S. Senate failed this morning to meet terms to end the federal government shutdown hours after it began at...

How the Federal Shutdown Impacts Indian Country

Plans to orderly halt operations at federal agencies across Indian Country continued as the U.S. Senate failed this morning to meet terms to end the federal government shutdown hours after it began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday.

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One Pill Took Maisie’s Life. We Can’t Let That Happen Again. Maisie was only nine months old when she passed.

Maisie was only nine months old when she passed.

She had just learned to crawl. At a holiday gathering at a neighbor's home, she delighted the room with her little wobbles across the kitchen floor. Six adults, three of them doctors, watched her lovingly...

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Anishinaabe Artists Take Center Stage in Major Detroit Exhibition More than 60 Anishinaabe artists showcase their work in Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation at the Detroit Institute of Arts through April 2026. Free admission with tribal ID.

60+ Anishinaabe artists from across the Great Lakes region are now featured in Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation, a major exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts that centers Indigenous voices and celebrates the enduring creative achievements of Anishinaabe...

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Always in Our Hearts: National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding School Survivors In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools, observed each year on September 30, the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition honors the lives...

In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools, observed each year on September 30, the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) honors the lives of Native children taken from their families, remembers those who never...

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Remembering Ernie Stevens, Jr. - A Native Bidaské Special Live Stream Event on September 30 at 7 pm ET Join Native Bidaské on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. ET for “Remembering Ernie Stevens, Jr.”—a special livestream honoring the late Indian Gaming Association Chairman’s life, leadership, and legacy.

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Anishinaabe Artists Take Center Stage in Major Detroit Exhibition More than 60 Anishinaabe artists showcase their work in Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation at the Detroit Institute of Arts through April 2026. Free admission with tribal ID.

60+ Anishinaabe artists showcase their work at the Detroit Institute of Arts in "Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation" — now through April 2026. Free admission with tribal ID. One of the largest contemporary Native American art exhibitions in the Midwest.

Through the Eyes of a 6-Year-old Child, Orange Became a Symbol of an Indigenous Movement Phyllis Webstad, a tribal citizen of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, is a prime example of how one person can make a difference and create an Indigenous movement across North America.

Phyllis Webstad, a tribal citizen of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, is a prime example of how one person can make a difference and create an Indigenous movement across North America.

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Congressional leaders left the White House on Monday afternoon after meeting with President Donald Trump without a deal that would avert a federal government shutdown at midnight on October 1.

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A Tribute: Ernie Stevens, Jr. – A Giant Warrior

Opinion. We Native people speak often about our ancestors from generations ago and preparing for the next seven generations...

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Remembering Ernie Stevens, Jr. - A Native Bidaské Special Live Stream Event on September 30 at 7 pm ET Join Native Bidaské on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. ET for “Remembering Ernie Stevens, Jr.”—a special livestream honoring the late Indian Gaming Association Chairman’s life, leadership, and legacy.

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The Chickasaw Nation Sues Social Media Juggernauts

The Chickasaw Nation last week became the latest tribe to sue social media giants over rising mental health issues and suicide rates among Native youth.

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💔 We’ve lost a giant.
Ernie Stevens, Jr., longtime Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association, passed suddenly on September 26, 2025. His leadership helped build tribal economies, protect sovereignty, and mentor generations.

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Monday Morning: (September 28, 2025): Articles You May Have Missed This Past Weekend Here are some of the recent articles from Native News Online you may have missed this past weekend:

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Osage Nation Reclaims St. Louis’s Last Surviving Indigenous Mound The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office proudly announces the full reacquisition of Sugarloaf Mound, the oldest known human-made structure in St. Louis and the last remaining Native American mo...

The Osage Nation has reclaimed Sugarloaf Mound—the last surviving Indigenous mound in St. Louis, a sacred site built between 600–1200 AD.

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Native American Day Celebrated in Several States on Friday, Sept. 26th The fourth Friday in September of each year is known as Michigan Indian Day. This designation dates back to 1974 when the Michigan legislature enacted Public Act 30. In 2007, the Michigan House of Rep...

Today is Native American Day in several states, including Michigan. A time to honor and recognize Native contributions.

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YouTube video by Native News Online Native Bidaské: From Trauma to Justice - Fighting for Her Son and Protecting Children Everywhere

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Native Forward Scholars Fund Receives Transformative $50 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott Native Forward Scholars Fund, the largest direct provider of scholarships to Native students in the U.S., has announced a landmark $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott—her second major...

Native Forward Scholars Fund, the largest direct provider of scholarships to Native students in the U.S., has announced a landmark $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott—her second major investment in the organization...

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Northwest Native Nations Could Lose Hundreds of Millions in Federal Funding, Report Says Portland State University researchers say nearly half of federal funds allocated to Northwest tribes in 2024 is at risk under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Northwest Native Nations Could Lose Hundreds of Millions in Federal Funding, Report Says

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Federal Government Awards $15 Million to Support First Culturally-Centered Domestic Violence Hotline for Native Americans Exclusive. The U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday morning a $15 million investment in the nation's first culturally centered domestic violence hotline for Native ...

The U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Wednesday morning a $15 million investment in the nation's first culturally centered domestic violence hotline for Native Americans...

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Indian Health Service Expands Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care During World Alzheimer’s Month The Indian Health Service has allocated nearly $2 million through 10 new cooperative agreements to enhance care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in tribal and urban Indian health systems. With this latest funding, the agency’s total investment rises to over $5.9 million across three years, extending support to 16 communities. This announcement coincides with World Alzheimer’s Month and supports efforts to strengthen culturally rooted, community-driven models of care.

Indian Health Service Expands Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care During World Alzheimer’s Month

The Indian Health Service (IHS) has allocated nearly $2 million through 10 new cooperative agreements to enhance care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in tribal and...

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The Autry Museum of the American West Presents New Exhibition Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art showcases the perspectives of three contemporary Plains Indian artists—John Pepion , Brocade Stops Black Eagle , and Jessa Rae Growing...

The Autry Museum of the American West Presents New Exhibition Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art

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Family Fishing Trip in Alabama Leads to Discovery of 32-Million-Year-Old Sea Turtle Fossil What began as a family fishing trip along a river in south Alabama has turned into one of the most significant paleontological discoveries in recent history.

Family Fishing Trip in Alabama Leads to Discovery of 32-Million-Year-Old Sea Turtle Fossil

What began as a family fishing trip along a river in south Alabama has turned into one of the most significant paleontological discoveries in recent history.

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