Opinion
Healing is a journey, not a destination
Mayo and Dakota tribal elders discussed ways that Mayo could honor Marpiya te najin and what would be appropriate
The lost poems of Wilma Mankiller
The former Cherokee chief's early writings, found in a dusty barn in Oklahoma, offer insights into her rise to leadership
Education reparation: UC tuition scholarships for Natives are just, overdue
'UC has not been sufficiently accessible to the very people whose dispossession was core to its founding'
The seeds of racism and hate hurt us all
‘The heinous and deadly attack at a Buffalo supermarket is the latest, unspeakable example of what can happen when racism is normalized and allowed to grow, fester, and be unleashed’
Remembering Howard Rock, Tundra Times founder and editor
'My visit with him… revealed to me something of the spiritual qualities of human existence'
Senecas push against New York in gaming dispute
Senecas still stand strong: 'Tell the governor the hell is gonna get worse'
Tribal news deserts thrive when citizens, media lack access to public records
Freedom of Information could enhance quality of life for Native communities
Howah: Basketball madness at its best
My Howah column highlights moments of significance amongst our Native relatives through Native eyes. Have a Howah idea, send it to Dalton at dwalker@indiancountrytoday.com
Indian Affairs working to make life better in tribal communities
The Biden-Harris administration is laying the foundation for a new era of tribal revitalization
Seneca Mothers stand in solidarity with Ukraine mothers
‘Sullivan’s Campaign,’ a federal invasion to destroy the Seneca and Cayuga, cannot be forgotten. War, occupation and attempted genocide are alive and well in eastern Europe: ‘We were Ukraine’ #InternationalWomensDay
Tribal nationhood requires citizen civil rights protection
The ACLU called disenrollment ‘one of the most compelling defects in Indian law’
Pacific Northwest court case endangers tribal rights nationwide
This is one of the most dangerous federal cases involving tribal rights in decades, yet the vast majority of tribes are unaware
Silence protects violence, and this silence must end
Indian Country, we must do better to protect and believe our vulnerable young relatives
We all benefit from improved intergovernmental engagement
'... a series of court rulings affirmed tribal reservations in Oklahoma and reshaped our understanding of criminal jurisdiction ...'
Protect voting rights in Indian Country
Turnout among Native American voters will be consequential in determining some of the most competitive House and Senate races in the country this year
How the Smithsonian spawns Lenape erasure
The institution tasked with telling the true story of the Lenape should get it right
IHS chief medical officer on Omicron and holiday gathering
Currently, everyone age five and above is eligible for the vaccine and everyone ages 16 and above is eligible for a booster
ICT’s most read opinion voices of 2021
From anti-Blackness to COVID to critical race theory, this year’s opinion/editorial contributions generated conversations throughout Indian Country
The father of Alaska Native land claims
‘Anyone who knew William Paul understood that he wasn't afraid of a fight’
Honoring traditional ecological knowledge is critical
A meaningful step forward for nation-to-nation relationships
Tester is putting the money where his mouth is
The $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could not have come at a better time
Not a kernel of truth: After 400 years it’s time to take down the monumental insult
The Wall Street Journal needs to cease its incorrect ‘Pilgrim Journal’
Supporting Arizona’s Indigenous students through the pandemic and beyond
Arizona Department of Education targets federal recovery dollars to support Native American students
‘Building Back Better with tribal sovereignty as the foundation’
Each tribe, like each state, has unique needs based on population, geography and capacity
Long overdue: Sacred site returned to the Narragansett
English colonists ambushed and slaughtered nearly 1,000 women, children, and elders of the Narragansett tribe in this region nearly 346 years ago
Senator Murkowski speaks in honor of Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, we express how grateful we are to all who served in America’s armed forces, and for the sacrifices that they willingly made on our behalf.
Unwavering support for our veterans
On Veterans Day, we show our unwavering support and appreciation for those who have served in America’s military.
I’m an Indian who chose not to formally enroll
After my family evaded the Trail of Tears by ‘hiding in plain sight,’ I am wary to ever get on an ‘Indian list’
Tribal nation treaties are legally binding agreements with the U.S.
Understanding U.S. and tribal nations legally binding treaties as long term purchase agreements with ongoing legal obligations
‘Duke University, please take action to support Native American students’
An open letter to Duke University from the Duke Native American Student Alliance explains how they’ve failed to support Indigenous students
Dear President Biden and Administration: Release Leonard Peltier
24 Native state legislators sign off on a letter to President Joe Biden requesting clemency of Leonard Peltier
Utah congressional delegation promotes a monumental fraud
Our members of Congress promote lies about the restoration of national monuments
The GOP roots of redistricting reform
Thirty years ago, Republicans thought ending gerrymandering was a good idea. They were right.
When children aren’t safe, it’s time to reconsider the violence of tribal politics
My most vivid childhood memories are the death threats. When our children are not safe or do not feel safe, we are failing them
Safe, healthy, affordable housing is essential community infrastructure
Self-determination and equity are the way to build more in Alaska
#KickinWithKolby: Don’t let the bad news spoil the good
Thoughts from a Native sports fan #Sportzball
Indian Country, you have options. Demand them!
We need to ask honest questions of our healthcare providers and demand answers
Stolen souls and broken promises: Boarding schools are a continuing crisis of colonialism
Why our nation must act now, and what you can do to help
#YDL: Data empowers stories, changes health care systems
After 18 months, Indian Country Today and Johns Hopkins American Indian Health Center release new data tool map of the COVID-19 impact on Indian Country
UNM students write: What does Indigenous People’s Day mean to me?
Winning essays from students at the University of New Mexico
Deb Haaland: 'Moving forward on priorities for Indian Country'
When President Joe Biden nominated me to be the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, I felt the profound importance of what that moment meant for Indigenous peoples in our country
Senator Kyrsten Sinema must stand with Indigenous college students
Call to action to support making two years at community colleges and tribal colleges tuition-free
To combat climate change, tribal nations need the Build Back Better plan
Native Americans are the original stewards of lands, waters, skies and all living things, and are the most vulnerable communities when it comes to the effects of climate change