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NOT GUILTY: Native Journalist Jenni Monet cleared of #NoDAPL related charges, including criminal trespassing and engaging in a riot

Former Alaska Sen. Mark Begich jumped into the race for the governor of Alaska Friday.

Mary Annette Pember named 2018 NAJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award recipient and Mark Trahant named 2018 NAJA Richard LaCourse Award recipient

Some First Nations oppose the Canadian government's purchase of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. Challenging Trudeau’s veto claim, Indigenous Rights Bill passes in House of Commons.

A variety of state laws determine who can vote and what the results will mean come November, California and South Dakota both have unusual election twists.

#NoDAPL Water Protector will be credited with time served during the past 15 months.

2018 AMERIND Risk | NAIHC Annual Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, California!

Bonaparte Indian Band Chief Ryan Day told HuffPost Canada the debate over Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is breaking down relationships between Indigenous groups.

#NativeVote18: Here’s one way that Native politicians have already won this election: Stereotypes are shattered every time a campaign commercial is produced and aired

Alleged war-whoops as Quinault tribal member Jimmy Smith-Kramer killed after hit by a truck in alleged racially-charged confrontation

A new FNX TV Series Wassaja. Mark Trahant hosts: ‘Why Wassaja? This name sets the tone for what we want to accomplish, It was the name for two great newspapers from our history.’

Former Second Lieutenant and Native Veteran Vincent Schilling: My Version of The Perfect Native American Memorial Day

Native foster families are needed: The State of Utah is one example, there are an estimated 130 Native children in state custody, but less than 20 Native foster and kinship homes

There are seven Native American heroes now in the Statuary Hall. Billy Frank, Jr. deserves a spot too.

Memorial Day Tribute: Two-Spirit Cherokee Artist Tony Enos Honors Military with “I Cry”

Robert Robedeaux, who was shopping at Hibbett Sports in Owasso, Oklahoma filmed himself being escorted off the property by three police officers, he says it was racially motivated

Three Native women running for Lt. Gov. in Minnesota. Debra Topping, Ojibwe, latest candidate to run.

With a price tag of $999, the New York Museum of Natural History is selling a Native influenced headdress in their gift shop

Three Native American lacrosse teams, 7 Flames, Subseca, Lightning Stick Society expelled from Dakota Premier Lacrosse League after citing racial insults and injuries over rougher playing

#NativeVote18: As voters head to the polls in New Mexico for Deb Haaland, Gavin Clarkson is stirring up controversy running under a Team Trump flag.

Complete list of the 2018 Indigenous Music Award Winners. You can also watch the livestream if you missed the live show.

Taboo, Will.i.am and Apl.De.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas recite extended lyrical verses in a six-minute revolutionary and social activist militant-themed video, ‘Ring the Alarm pt.1, pt.2, pt.3’

Piikani Nation will be presenting their nation’s flag to the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council (RMTLC) for formal recognition of their accepted petition

Fort Hall to host the 2018 National Basketball Tournament Shoni Schimmel and Jenna Plumley to attend.

Cherokee student Nicolas Rojas showed his tribal ID to a security guard who refused to give it back or offer an explanation. Marymount California University President apologizes.

Laguna Elementary School is the first school to be awarded under the BIA Replacement School List. They are getting $26.2 million for a new school construction.

According to the CDC, Indian Country’s population is slowing

Look out Las Vegas, Here comes Shoni Schimmel to the WNBA Aces.

Speaking the Pamunkey language. A conversation with Kalani Queypo about portraying Chacrow in the series ‘Jamestown’

Canadian Politician Marc Miller stopped at the home of the last living Mohawk code talker Levi Oakes

Happy Mother's Day to ALL types of mom's out there - A Happy Mother’s Day Wish from Indian Country Today

‘Who Controls the Land’ with correspondent Martin Sensmeier, produced by Sterlin Harjo and Lucian Read premieres tonight on EPIX

Indian Country Today will reveal its new updated logo and mobile-designed platform at the National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference in Kansas City

After Mohawk Brothers incident - School Apologizes, American Indian Graduate Center Expresses Disappointment, Heavy Metal Band Cattle Decapitation gives brothers guest list access for life for wearing their shirt.

$250,000 SMSC grant to expand foundation’s Water First! initiative

Author Neil Gaiman on Twitter: “I was adamant when Starz and Fremantle first wanted to make American Gods that the racial background of characters in the book would be respected.”

As Indian Affairs leader, Tara Sweeney says her job would be to advocate for effective consultation and tribal self-determination.

Who is your pick for the National Native American Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Ceremony October 13, 2018? Name List of Potential Inductees Released

Jonodev Chaudhuri, Muscogee Creek, was nominated by President Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the NIGC Chair in April, 2015.

Third party, Green party candidates face tough challenges across the country

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi tribal member and high school student Eva Ballew says her 4.3 GPA and acceptance to Harvard is due to hard work

Twitter announces a bug was found in storing unencrypted passwords. They say, “Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that you consider changing your password.”

Senator Heidi Heitkamp Releases Social Media Guidance Package to senators, advocates, and organizations - Hashtags #NotInvisible #MMIW #MMIWG

Spoiler #1 - There is not a single self-identified Native American in Avengers Infinity War. But I am Native American, and I liked it. Thus, my review.