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Recognizing the strength of Indian Country
Coming up on the weekend edition of the ICT Newscast, Native Hawaiians celebrate repatriation and we're visiting with actor Sheri Foster Blake. Plus, a Canadian physician turned actor is making another turn
Embracing Indigenous love
Coming up on Thursday's ICT Newscast, the author of the award winning book “#IndianLovePoems” joins us. Plus, a filmmaker's new PBS documentary tackles the missing and murdered Indigenous relatives crisis, and more details behind the interaction with Detroit police and sugarbush participants
Investing in Indigenous reproductive justice
On Wednesday's ICT Newscast, a new report looks at the funding landscape for Indigenous women's reproductive health. We reflect on a grim milestone in Indian Country's COVID-19 fight. Plus, a break down of President Biden's first State of the Union Address
ICWA expert says law is 'the gold standard'
On Tuesday's ICT Newscast, the Indian Child Welfare Act has the potential to be overturned by the Supreme Court and a new climate report says global warming is about to get much worse. Plus, we visit with Cherokee actress Sheri Foster Blake
Repatriating Native Hawaiian ancestral remains
On Monday's ICT Newscast, a delegation of Native Hawaiians is accepting ancestral remains from a German museum, and we meet the 2022 Oklahoma 'Mother of the Year.' Plus, he is a face you might recognize. A First Nations physician is running to be the Canadian Medical Association president
Indian Country presses forward
On Friday's ICT Newscast, legislation passes in North Dakota and New Mexico benefiting Native education. We honor Ira Hayes and student athletes. Plus Russia invades Ukraine, and an Indigi-genius on nutrition
'Ukrainians will fight to the death'
Coming up as Russia invades Ukraine, a retired colonel breaks down what happened. And more on the two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, a Crow Creek Sioux expert has been invited to participate in a new series hosted by the White House
Highlighting Native leadership
From politics to policy, we hear from Tribal leaders past and present in this special edition celebrating Presidents Day.
Bringing balance to justice
Native COVID-19 deaths top 10,000. And more on tracking economic data in rural tribal territories. Plus, recognizing an Alaska Native civil rights activist, Valentine’s Day, and elders seeking to help balance the justice system.
Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut's right to return
Coming up, the Federal Reserve Bank is looking for ways to improve how data is collected about Indian Country. And a Lummi elder fights for the return of a relative
How to run for public office
The co-founder and executive director of Advance Native Political Leadership breaks down how to run for public office. We recap the National Congress of American Indians virtual meetings, and 'Molly of Denali' celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Celebrating Indigenous love
A Diné judge shares stories of the weddings she's officiated and more on a virtual Native speed dating event. Plus, an Indigenous love story you don't want to miss
Stories firing up Indian Country
COMING UP, we tackle tough issues of sovereignty and human remains. Caring for our relatives and proposed state legislation to address missing and murdered indigenous people. But first, meet Zahn McClarnon–a heart throb from Reservation Dogs.
The nation's first full-time NAGPRA investigator
We meet the new official hired by the National Park Service to help repatriate Native human remains and cultural objects. Plus, we break down the dispute with the Nooksack Tribe, and a history lesson on the game of football
The balance of new Indigenous leadership
Coming up, how an NFL name change affects Indian Country. Plus, three Indigenous women who are changing the face of leadership. And it's to rock your mocs and dance your style with Northern Cree
'Incredible' Indigenous scholars
COMING UP, the number of Natives teaching, researching and working at Arizona State University. Plus we learn more about ASU's new milestone. And we learn about a new show that looks at the scientific and cultural impact of Indigenous knowledge
Walker River Paiute heads to Super Bowl
On today's ICT newscast, we speak with the Native American Journalists Association president. Plus, a Native athletes plays in the Super Bowl, and new inductees in the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
NMAI's history-making director
We meet the new director of the National Museum of the American Indian. The Cherokee Nation has a new incentive program for filmmakers. Plus, some citizens of the Crow Tribe want to hunt big game off their reservation
'This ought to be a country that keeps its word'
Coming up, the McGirt decision is back in court and a look at Colorado’s dark history. Plus we're filled to the brim with Indigenous sports and arts
Chris Wondolowksi hangs up his cleats
Coming up, we have more on the dark history of Colorado, and Hawaiian language makes its way back to magazines. Plus, a Kiowa soccer star reflects on his remarkable career
Chronicling artist Jean LaMarr
Indigenous economics, politics and an exhibit about a Northern Paiute and Pit River artist
Hoskin Jr: Oklahoma governor is 'anti-Indian'
An update from the Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation, a conversation about grief and mourning. Plus, more on how the United States Postal Service impacts rural communities
Books, running and a new team member
We have a special announcement from the American Indian Library Association. Running for a purpose and ICT's new team member
Indigenous excellence in politics, film and more
We’ve got it all Indigenous for you this week. From politics, Tribal leaders past and present. Even films and a graphic novel.
Peterson Zah's life full of achievement
Coming up, we catch up with Former Navajo President Peterson Zah in Window Rock. Plus the latest on Native athletes with NDNsports.com.
Mashpee landback: 'A start in the right direction'
The chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag shares a land back victory, we preview the Sundance Film Festival and a reflection on President Joe Biden's first year in office
'The Rez Detective' & redistricting
The creators of the graphic novel "The Rez Detective" are explaining their journey. Plus we're breaking down the process of redistricting and how it'll likely impact the Native vote
Continuing to honor our cooking traditions
Come and explore cooking traditions that have gone on in Native families for generations. Plus, interviews and dishes created by Indigenous chefs
Laws and litigation you should know
Coming up, the new year brings a flurry of Supreme Court cases involving Federal Indian Law. We meet some incredible Indigenous lawmakers. Plus, learn how the Lakota Nation Invitational is more than just a basketball tournament.
A flurry of legal decisions
Coming up, this year the Supreme Court is expected to decide a flurry of cases that impact Indian Country, Plus we speak with a history-making Navajo lawmaker in Kansas. And an update on changes in Canada’s child welfare system.
Native legislation in Congress: 'We need action'
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández plays a key role in advancing legislation about Native people in Congress. She tells us about her priorities. Plus, we're talking about the filibuster with John Tahsuda
A 'historic' meeting in the Black Hills
Native leaders sat down with top officials from the Interior in December. We learn more details about the historic meeting. Plus, Albuquerque officials are working to understand more about a gravesite at a former Indian boarding school
Joey Montoya: 'You are on Native Land'
Urban Native Era's products are hitting the shelves of a major retailer. Plus, Diné reporter Alastair Bitsoi is updating us on tribal relations in Utah
New year, new stories to share
Coming up, at the start of a new year, COVID-19 cases are higher than ever. And a Native family in Colorado loses their home to fire. Plus we look at events in Washington and Tribal sovereignty
A nexus of change in 1972
We’re taking a look back at last year’s deadly attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Plus find out why 1972 was a game changer for Native people and policy
Ime Salazar: 'Our home was lost’
A Native family shares the heartbreaking story of their escape from the Marshall Fire in Colorado. Plus, an update on politics
Paige Bethmann: 'Our goal together was to bring awareness'
Epidemiologist Dean Seneca gives important updates on the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Plus, Paige Bethmann tells us about her upcoming documentary called 'Remaining Native'
A new year, a new 'lens'
Tribal Chairman Jordan Dresser looks ahead with what to expect this year while photojournalist Tailyr Irvine has her lens set on recruiting more Indigenous photographers
The power of Indigenous people
This special edition of the Indian Country Today newscast is packed with fantasy, comics, and power punching MMA fighters
The impact of COVID-19 in 2021
In this special edition of the Indian Country Today newscast, we're taking a look at the coronavirus pandemic in 2021 hearing from survivors, and health experts
Education to entertainment: Changes in 2021
Students in North Dakota are now required to learn Native history. Native college students in Nevada get free tuition for in-state colleges. 2021 brought that and other major changes this year
Let’s visit with Indigenous artists
In this special edition of the Indian Country Today newscast, we are revisiting some interviews with contemporary Indigenous artists
















































