The Indian Country Today Weekly Video News Report by Vincent Schilling: 10-20-18

Vincent Schilling

Spunky Squaw business gets heat, Warren's DNA Test, the first Native Woman Lt. Gov., a Native Nerd quiz and more!

Video created and edited by Vincent Schilling (Akwesasne Mohawk)

Stories included in this report:

Social Media erupts as Native groups ask owner of ‘Spunky Squaw’ to change name

October 18th is Alaska Day: Tribes, Allies propose day be Reconciliation Day

A sea of pink in Indian Country for Indigenous Pink Day

Strike Against Sovereignty? Sen. Warren asserts Native American ancestry via DNA

'Now This' news video about Warren's DNA Test, features ICT’s Vincent Schilling

Alaska Lt. Gov. resigns; Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson is sworn as successor

Nammy Winners Announced: For the 18th Annual Native American Music Awards

What's your Nerd Score? The Official @VinceSchilling #NativeNerd Assessment Quiz

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