INDIGENOUS WORLWIDE

The Association on American Indian Affairs is set to host its fourth annual Tribal Museums Day, an expansive, weeklong celebration of Indigenous cultures and histories that commences on Saturday, December 6th and continues through December 12th. The event will be inaugurated with a special live-streamed launch, providing an immediate gateway into the diverse narratives and perspectives of the original Peoples of Turtle Island. Centering Native Voices and Expertise The initiat

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has decisively affirmed its longstanding dedication to enhancing community welfare by providing a significant $100,000 donation to the Animal Action League. This non-profit organization is devoted to providing low-cost spay, neuter, and vaccination services for cats and dogs within underserved regions of California. These newly allocated funds are earmarked to fulfill a matching grant that the Animal Action League successfully secured for t

In a landmark initiative for cultural education, the First Americans Museum (FAM) is preparing to unveil the FAMily Discovery Center (FDC) on September 20, 2025. This two-story, 5,000-square-foot exhibit is an immersive environment that effectively transforms the charming aesthetics of a pop-up book into a captivating, life-sized reality, where towering animal guides greet visitors and the seasons shift dynamically before their eyes. STEAM, Storytelling, and Sovereignty Desig

In a highly anticipated cultural moment, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is poised to host a major exhibition of Native American art—the first of its kind in over three decades at the institution and one of the largest such showings in the Midwest. Opening on September 28th, Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation will gather over 90 works created by more than 60 Anishinaabe artists from across the Great Lakes region. Collaboration and Cultural Dialogue The exhibitio

With crucial, transformative support from the Mellon Foundation, the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) is vigorously advancing a bold vision of Tribal co-stewardship at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area (MGRA), known traditionally as Áakʼw Tʼáak Sít’ and Sít’ Aant’aakú. This historic investment marks a significant and influential milestone in the Tribe’s growing leadership role in the management and cultural interpretation o

The Indigenous Fashion Collective (TIFC) is set to stage the return of its annual Indigenous Fashion Gala to Los Angeles on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The prestigious event, which celebrates the vitality of Indigenous art, fashion, and cultural expression, will be held at the Autry Museum of the American West. The chosen theme for this year's gathering is “Matriarchs of the Future – Sovereign Style,” a powerful affirmation of leadership and self-determination within the comm

Indigenous Enterprise, the distinguished Native American dance troupe renowned for translating the vibrancy of powwow traditions onto global stages, is set for a triumphant return to New York City this fall. The company will debut its new production, STILL HERE , for a limited engagement running from September 16th to September 21st at the prestigious Joyce Theater. The show is a powerful fusion of cultural expression, utilizing champion dancers, live drumming and singing, an

On Wednesday, August 27th, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a crucial roundtable discussion at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, bringing together leadership from the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN), the ANCSA Regional Association (ARA), and the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association (ANVCA). The focused event addressed pressing issues impacting Alaska Native communities, underscoring the vital relationship between federal policy and local sovereignty.

The 2025 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, an event celebrating Chickasaw heritage, culture, and traditions, will take place from...

In a highly significant development concerning the fundamental right to vote, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted a critical stay in a closely monitored legal challenge involving Native American voters in North Dakota. This decision represents a major victory for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, the Spirit Lake Nation, and individual Native voters who initially succeeded in challenging the state’s 2021 redistricting plan, only to face a subsequent ruling by the Ei

Stacey Thunder (Red Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) embodies a truly multifaceted career, seamlessly integrating her roles as a mother, respected attorney, actress, and producer. Her unique journey from serving as legal counsel for various Ojibwe tribal governments to becoming a prominent figure in media is defined by a deep commitment to cultural connection, a passion for authentic storytelling, and an unwavering focus on amplifying Indigenous voices. For over twenty-fi

The Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) has formally announced the dates for its 11th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam, a vibrant arts and culture festival scheduled to take place from July 9th through the 12th. The Native-led nonprofit organization is preparing to welcome nine nationally recognized graffiti and street artists from across the country to this four-day celebration situated in the heart of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation, transforming the community throu

A significant bipartisan legislative effort is underway in the U.S. Congress, with Representatives Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) announcing their plan to introduce legislation aimed at permanently expanding Tribal control over a vital federal food assistance program that currently provides aid to nearly 650,000 Tribal members. The proposed measure, titled the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Act of 2025, would eliminate the temporar

The Navajo Technical University (NTU) Rodeo Team has proudly secured its place at the pinnacle of collegiate competition, the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), which is set to electrify the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyoming, from June 15th to the 24th, 2025. Among the dedicated athletes representing the university is Isaiah Tom, a standout bareback rider from Vanderwagen, New Mexico, whose presence at the event marks his impressive second qualification for the CNFR.

The 12th annual Artesian Arts Festival, a comprehensive, daylong celebration of First American art and culture, has been scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th. This vibrant community gathering will be held at the Artesian Plaza in Sulphur, Oklahoma, having been rescheduled from its original April 5th date due to adverse weather conditions in the region. A Diverse Showcase of Indigenous Artists This anticipated event, hosted by the Chickasaw Nati

The Santa Clarita-based Mission Opera is preparing to conclude its seventh season this June with a highly anticipated production of Giacomo Puccini’s tragic masterpiece, Tosca. In a historic first for the company, the evening’s cast for all three principal roles will be portrayed by acclaimed Indigenous artists, a landmark moment in American opera that celebrates the talent and growing visibility of Native performers in classical music. The production, presented by Mission Op

The literary world celebrated a defining work of historical scholarship with the announcement on May 5th that Kathleen DuVal had won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History for her exhaustive book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America (Random House, 2024). This prestigious recognition arrives as a capstone to an already remarkable reception, joining other top-tier honors the book has garnered, including the Bancroft Prize, the Cundill History Prize, and the Mark Lynton Hi

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is preparing for the highly anticipated debut of Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, scheduled to open this fall at its flagship Washington, D.C., location. Commencing on October 24th and running through January 2027, this exhibition marks the first major retrospective dedicated to the acclaimed Ho-Chunk artist Truman Lowe (1944–2019), a monumental tribute to his distinguished career. For the first time, this exhibiti

Construction has officially commenced on a major new infrastructure project, the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant, which is being built along Navajo Route 36 near Shiprock, New Mexico. Estimated to cost $267 million and slated for completion by late 2028, this facility is projected to play a vital role in securing access to clean drinking water for more than 200,000 people over the next four decades, including residents of surrounding communities in Arizona. A Groundbre

At the 97th Oscars, firefighter Jake Heflin, an Osage tribal member, was honored on stage by host Conan O’Brien for his service in battling the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles. Heflin, who has been a firefighter for 25 years, is currently the battalion chief for the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD). During the wildfires, he served as a captain and public information officer. From January 7th to the end of the month, Heflin's role was to provide accurate and time